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WEEK 0 MINGLE
POPULATION: 37
Good morning, starshines. It is another beautiful day here on the base and it’s the start of a new week!
After the events of the day before and the meet and greet provided by four new Avatars, you may find yourself wondering how you can get in touch with them again. Fear not. One look at your handy dandy cell phone will reveal eight new contacts added to your directory. Feel free to shoot them a message. You may be surprised.
But before you get too far, perhaps it’s worth checking out the base once more. Those locked rooms from the days before have been unlocked, free for exploration. In addition, should occupants visit the central elevator they will find the elevator in working order (and flame-free) and that a new floor has opened. Take a look, familiarize yourself, and make yourself comfortable. Life on the base is a happy place.
And speaking of happiness…it’s funny. For the rest of the week, all who reside on the base will be inflicted with little feelings of hope and happiness, a belief that they can manifest almost anything. This week, all will discover that any mundane thing they hope for will be at their disposal...though do be careful. Those small wishes may come to fruition in ways you don't expect. For example, wishing for a year's supply of sushi may net you one astronomically large sushi roll. An eyeshadow palette may provide you with samples of actual colored eyelids. And a punching bag could be mistaken for a bag full of confetti instead.
May all your hopes and dreams come true, everyone.
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If things don't get oversimplified, there'd be no end to it. [ A humouring, but also slightly humourless smile. ] Human nature is endlessly complicated, after all -- and overthinking it is a part in why it is. Like a self-feeding cycle.
Though I can't deny that we're in the same bind, essentially. Though...
If your wishes hang onto that of your Master's, what are you?
You might say that your wish is simply to see your Master win and succeed, but speaking to you, you have personality.
So, what is it?
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[They almost look like they want to let out a laugh, but they manage to swallow it down with another sip of their tea.]
Mmm. Steven, wasn't it? I shall answer your question with one of my own. What do you think my wish was? The one that allowed me to come here?
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A very high bar to make that kind of prediction, based on the shallow well of information I have at my disposal. Hm.
[ He thinks a moment, reviewing what they'd spoken about, assessing Douman as an individual, reflecting back onto their......... profile............... ]
Well, I have two primary thoughts, then.
One -- proof of a measure of worth. You're someone who came from seemingly nothing and worked your way up, but you've never spoken a word about the results of that.
Or two -- simply for the sake of it all, because a pseudo-immortal spirit has to find some way to entertain... or indulge, as it were. [ HEDONISM EX BECOMES RELEVANT. ]
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[If things could ever be that simple.]
...Mmm. It might come as some surprise for you, but...in the simplest terms, I wanted to become a "Servant a Master could be proud of". I have accepted this role, wholly and completely, and regardless of my personal desires, my personal indulgences...she is what matters, above all.
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Does it come from a personal place, this desire of yours?
...I can't say I don't understand it. No, actually, it'd be more accurate to say I do understand that sentiment very well.
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[That place a hand against their chest, closing their eyes.]
It most certainly does.
[The last statement draws their attention, though, turning to glance at Steven.]
How so? Do you have someone you serve, Steven?
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Serve... well, I'm no servant of any sort and he's most certainly not my master in any regard. But yes, there's someone back from home that I work with, the chief of my organization who I support as the subcommander. And as subcommander, it's my job to support him the best I can. [ Yeah, that means regardless of personal desires, personal indulgences, all of that. ]
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[A nod.]
What do you think he would think? About you being here. Or are you doing this for him?
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He glances away slightly, and shrugs. ]
He doesn't know the details. [ About Steven being here. Just that he was going on a individual business trip. ] It's not for him in the most direct of senses, but I'm here because I want answers to specific and difficult subjects -- which I could use.
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[Their dark stare fixes on him.]
For the good of your team? Or is it more a selfish endeavor?
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[ He gives Douman a look back, an easygoing but practiced smile at first glance -- but there's an edge of steel and ice to it. ]
I'd never do anything that wouldn't ultimately be for the good of my team -- and for my boss.
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[What an interesting cold stare.]
Anything...would that include hurting others for such a thing? Or would that be too far?
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Though in the end, he regardless smiles, still practiced but with less sharpness. ]
Someone has to, right?
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[A long pause.]
...Yes, I suppose someone must.
[And then a pause.]
Mmm! I have been terribly rude. Would you like to sit and have some tea? I have an extra cup.
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But then he remembers. Right, right. Indulgences and whatnot, now isn't the time to say 'no thanks' to anything. So he tips his head just a little at the invite. ]
Oh, could I? If neither you nor Akimitsu-dono mind.
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[They gesture to the seat next to them and take the teapot to fill the extra cup, sliding it over to him when done.]
I've met so many interesting people, so I am rather grateful for the opportunity.
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Alright, then -- don't mind if he does come in and sit by them, taking the cup. ]
Ah, thank you.
Are you a social person?
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Hm. Quite honestly? Not particularly. In life, I was...well, I was the sort to be on my own and do it my own way. But here, detached from the duties from my previous life, I've found so much is unpredictable, that it makes me rather excited to see the differences between our worlds, and what experiences we've been through.
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Too caught up in all the work? I understand having all of your focus dedicated to your duties. As I do also understand the intrigue in speaking to people who are from a different world from your own. [ He means that both in the figurative way, and very much now in the literal way also. ]
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Much like we're doing now, mm?
[They smirk.]
But yes. I've already learned quite a lot! Like about these phones we have, mm. Very interesting technology.
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Yeah, I guess so. [ He offers a smile, then sits back with a slight relaxed air as the topic shifts. ] Mm, you're another one of a handful of people I've met who are new to technology. Been entertaining yourself with all the other technological creations, like the games in the Rec Room or Simulations?
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I know of technology, but as I come from history, I have personally never used it! [And a nod.] The Simulations room in particular seems like a miracle. A large amount of magecraft would have to be used in my time to create an experience such as that.
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It must be kind of like... in my childhood, I read stories about how they would have hovering cars in the future. It wasn't real, but I knew of the concept -- and now, here it is. [ Granted, no hovering cars -- though the Simulations and Planetarium both are rather impressive. ]
I have to agree, Simulations is quite impressive. I spent some time there testing it, and as long as your mind is focused, you can conjure things up in quite good detail. I find it good for examining details in your memory.
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[And a little bit of a sad look?]
That could be useful. I have some memory issues, myself. Mmm. Perhaps I could use it for such a thing...what a good idea.
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Is that so? Does it have to do with your state as a Heroic Spirit?
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