I think everybody needed a change to blow off some steam and this was the best way to do it. Nothing frees up aggression like shooting paint at the enemy, or whatever. [ he seems amused. ] But I'm glad that part's over and we can just relax and enjoy the rest of the party for as long as we want.
I think they're just like that. But it worked out, I'm not gonna complain. [ haha. ]
But...yeah. I've really liked this one and this week which is the weirdest part. I feel good about most things. [ like. the affection week has been nice? (yes that happens when you're affection-starved, you fucking idiot.) and the planet's been fun to explore and...well. people have been pretty great. ] Ganymede was saying they were trying to make negotiations with Venus for us to stay one more night. I'm hoping it works out.
I haven't gone out of my way to talk to them, so I wouldn't know.
That'd be nice. [ and maybe then they wouldn't have to deal with people dying... it's a long shot, but one can dream. ] It reminds me a little of Shinjuku, I think - it's not the same, obviously, but the whole entertainment scene is kind of similar to Kabukicho in some ways. That helps.
I've talked to them a few times. They're not bad, but I get it if people don't bother. [ this man...is a lot. but yeah. his ears twitch a little, but he's calm and relaxed and genuinely at ease thinking about this. ]
Yeah...Amame used to work in Akiba, and there were a lot of shops I used to go to. All of the VR stuff would fit in back there. It's the same for you too though, right? Rodin's as close to home that we've seen so far. I actually want to spend more time out there.
Sounds about right. That's exactly it - it's close enough that it almost feels like home without all the issues. [ a soft smile. ] And getting to see everyone, even if it isn't perfect... That's a good bonus, too.
A few of them came to you, too, huh? It's not perfect but it's way more than we could get somewhere else. And it proves they're not totally lost either.
Same. I still miss having them here with us, but even having a chance to catch up was way more than I could've asked for today. [ this is like. the best day ever actually. ] Hopefully they'll be able to come back again soon, but...this was enough.
I'll talk to as many of them as I can, at least. If I can help them figure things out...that's my priority. [ ... ] For tomorrow. Today I think I just want to enjoy everything for what it is.
Well it's not really bringing it down, I just kind of thought you got it last week after I told you about what was happening at home.
[ he truly got weird on kazuki last week during memshare because he thought kazuki understood something and proceeded to ignore it, not that kazuki hadn't understood at all. ]
I told you, I'm a few weeks out from graduation. [ "I've...been sort of thinking about my options. Right now I think the plan is probably to go back to school. I dropped out, but...I can catch up, and graduation's not that far anyway. At least with a diploma even if I can't afford college right now I can work and save up until she's out, and then figure stuff out from there." ]
Yeah, I've been getting the sense a few people think that's it. I don't know if that'd be better or worse. [ the way he says it is kind of facetiously though, like he knows he'd actually prefer that to be the case. ]
Do you want the short version or the long version of why? [ ... ] I've had to explain it to some people last week because of memories they saw. I'm...more okay with that now.
[ but the thing is he likes kazuki. like. he wants to actually be friends, and he knows it's a really fucking weird situation and he's not in the mood to make the vibes weird or worse when they've been having a good day. ]
[ if he thinks back on that memory later, he'll probably be able to connect those dots. but for now it's new and shocking for this extreme normie wowee ]
I guess... the short explanation, and we can go from there?
No I meant after...I told them what I told you. [ kazuki was not the only person he tried to explain this to and it didn't stick, is his point. but okay. well. really fucking sorry to this poor normie because: ]
Genetic engineering. I was used for human experimentations six years ago.
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I'll take virtual paintball over real-life worm goop any day, that's for sure. And watching everyone go at it like lunatics was pretty fun, too.
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[ laughs. ]
It's not a bad deal, right? I think this planet's the best one, so far. I wouldn't mind staying longer, if we could.
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But...yeah. I've really liked this one and this week which is the weirdest part. I feel good about most things. [ like. the affection week has been nice? (yes that happens when you're affection-starved, you fucking idiot.) and the planet's been fun to explore and...well. people have been pretty great. ] Ganymede was saying they were trying to make negotiations with Venus for us to stay one more night. I'm hoping it works out.
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That'd be nice. [ and maybe then they wouldn't have to deal with people dying... it's a long shot, but one can dream. ] It reminds me a little of Shinjuku, I think - it's not the same, obviously, but the whole entertainment scene is kind of similar to Kabukicho in some ways. That helps.
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Yeah...Amame used to work in Akiba, and there were a lot of shops I used to go to. All of the VR stuff would fit in back there. It's the same for you too though, right? Rodin's as close to home that we've seen so far. I actually want to spend more time out there.
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Sounds about right. That's exactly it - it's close enough that it almost feels like home without all the issues. [ a soft smile. ] And getting to see everyone, even if it isn't perfect... That's a good bonus, too.
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A few of them came to you, too, huh? It's not perfect but it's way more than we could get somewhere else. And it proves they're not totally lost either.
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We just need to find a way to make it permanent somehow. There are plenty of smart people here, though - if there's a way, they'll figure it out.
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Good plan. This is, like, a once in a lifetime experience, right? We shouldn't be out there working the whole time.
It's just a shame it's all VR.
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[ that said, he folds his arms over his chest and seems to consider his next words. ]
Buuuut...I think you were looking for an explanation, right?
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...I don't want to bring down the mood or anything, but if you're okay with it, sure. Hit me.
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[ he truly got weird on kazuki last week during memshare because he thought kazuki understood something and proceeded to ignore it, not that kazuki hadn't understood at all. ]
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Got what, exactly...?
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This is probably what I should actually look like by now. Or as close to an approximation as I can get from thinking about it.
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eloquently, he asks, ] Huh?
[ what the fuck ]
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I told you, I'm a few weeks out from graduation. [ "I've...been sort of thinking about my options. Right now I think the plan is probably to go back to school. I dropped out, but...I can catch up, and graduation's not that far anyway. At least with a diploma even if I can't afford college right now I can work and save up until she's out, and then figure stuff out from there." ]
...we're the same age, Kazuki.
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[ child geniuses happen and this place is already so fucking weird why wouldn't he just accept that ]
Then... how...?
[ if this is a case of being a really late bloomer then kazuki feels really bad for him. yikes. ]
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Do you want the short version or the long version of why? [ ... ] I've had to explain it to some people last week because of memories they saw. I'm...more okay with that now.
[ but the thing is he likes kazuki. like. he wants to actually be friends, and he knows it's a really fucking weird situation and he's not in the mood to make the vibes weird or worse when they've been having a good day. ]
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[ if he thinks back on that memory later, he'll probably be able to connect those dots. but for now it's new and shocking for this extreme normie wowee ]
I guess... the short explanation, and we can go from there?
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Genetic engineering. I was used for human experimentations six years ago.
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Like. You volunteered for it, or...?
[ was this illegal ]
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