Hm? You did? [ ...Oh, right. Ava mentioned something about Maximilien catching one of her dolls. ] Oh...
[ The stuffed dragon was doing fine and in one piece when she saw him. So it's no big deal? Fio looks back down at the stuffed rabbit with an affectionate smile and squeezes it against her chest. A present from Sparkles? She's going to treasure this forever and ever.
She has a lot of things that she wants to talk and ask about, but this is also important!: ] ...Wanna name her for me? I think you should do the honors.
I'm sure you can come up with something nice! [ Trying to be encouraging! Hm. Maybe it needs help brainstorming? ] The name could be... after something that you like? Or from one of your favorite movies or books. [ A pause. ] I gave you your name... "Sparkles" because of your shiny eyes!
[ Well, more like fiery. A giggle. She holds up the stuffed rabbit, wiggling its arms. ] It's your turn to decide on a name, I think.
[ Patiently waits through the silence of course. ]
Her name is Lepus then. It's perfect. [ A nod, hugging the rabbit. "Leppy" too, if she follows the same nicknaming she does with Calcite and Judith. ] Where'd it come from?
This whole time, after what happened at the bridge?
[ A glance over at the machine. Funny, Fio's been frequenting the arcade lately to practice playing the games.
There's a brief flicker of worry when she looks back at it. She recalls how tightly it held her hand on the roof. Maybe it'll feel better, if she does the same now. She shifts Lepus the stuffed rabbit into one arm and offers a free hand for Sparkles to take. ]
Come on. [ A smile, going back to her bright tone. ]
Um... I've been practicing how to play on one of the machines here, in case you wanted to play together someday! [ It's really the only reason she's been coming to Playback.
Fio sways their arms lightly. There's much she wants to talk about, but she wants to make sure it's comfortable first. ] But we don't really have to stay here. Do you wanna walk? We can go somewhere else, if you want.
[ Oh, she feels a little silly practicing. Maybe another time she'll show it how to play... ]
But I want to do what you want to do.
[ As long as it doesn't involve hurting anyone, of course. She just wants to make it happy, somehow. This is going to take a while maybe? She needs time to think of something enjoyable for both of them! She starts to walking, hand in hand. ]
Let's walk a little! You probably haven't had a chance to go outside of the arcade, huh? I really like the café... and the library. The ice cream place too. Um... do you like ice cream?
[ She starts to walk again. Back to arm swaying! ]
So does this mean you've never tasted ice cream before? I think you're gonna like it. I thought it looked pretty too! I never had anything like it before, until I came here...
I know I end up liking sweet things, but I don't know what sweet things are like. [being a memory is hard and no one understands.] ... If you like it, I think I'll like it...
[ As they exit the arcade, she halts briefly to look around for any passengers around that might possibly throw a fit seeing Sparkles out and about. It seems clear, so she continues on. ]
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Um... Sparkles? [ Softly, completely toning down her chipper tone. ] There's... a lot of people that are upset and angry over what you did. They're scared. But you can do good. I know you can. [ Squeezes its hand. ] If you're ever in trouble... you can come to me. You can hide in my shadow if you have to. I'll protect you.
...Thank you, for giving everyone a chance. I'm happy to be here. [ As though she needs to express gratitude on everyone else's behalf. This reality's given her a chance to live a little longer past her original lifespan. ]
But I know you're not happy. [ Hearing how sulky it sounds, it's difficult to keep the brightness in her voice. She tries not to sound discouraged. ] I want you to be happy too...
For... both of us, 'kay? You've gotta do it for yourself too. You'll feel tons better. And when you're happy, I'll be even happier, and then we can all be happy together!
[ A giggle, her smile returning. She swings their arms some more. ]
...You know, there's some friends I'd like for you to meet. [ Well, she's working on convincing others! So far, she's talked to Rita about it... and she has a couple of other people in mind. ] And... Ari. I haven't really talked to her much, but she's nice. Do you remember her? She wants to talk to you too. We were thinking about bringing you some snacks.
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[ The stuffed dragon was doing fine and in one piece when she saw him. So it's no big deal? Fio looks back down at the stuffed rabbit with an affectionate smile and squeezes it against her chest. A present from Sparkles? She's going to treasure this forever and ever.
She has a lot of things that she wants to talk and ask about, but this is also important!: ] ...Wanna name her for me? I think you should do the honors.
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Um, I'm not... very good with names...
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[ Well, more like fiery. A giggle. She holds up the stuffed rabbit, wiggling its arms. ] It's your turn to decide on a name, I think.
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... Lepus.
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Her name is Lepus then. It's perfect. [ A nod, hugging the rabbit. "Leppy" too, if she follows the same nicknaming she does with Calcite and Judith. ] Where'd it come from?
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... I've been. [its voice is slightly strained.] Sleeping. There.
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[ A glance over at the machine. Funny, Fio's been frequenting the arcade lately to practice playing the games.
There's a brief flicker of worry when she looks back at it. She recalls how tightly it held her hand on the roof. Maybe it'll feel better, if she does the same now. She shifts Lepus the stuffed rabbit into one arm and offers a free hand for Sparkles to take. ]
Come on. [ A smile, going back to her bright tone. ]
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but, it takes her hand.]
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Um... I've been practicing how to play on one of the machines here, in case you wanted to play together someday! [ It's really the only reason she's been coming to Playback.
Fio sways their arms lightly. There's much she wants to talk about, but she wants to make sure it's comfortable first. ] But we don't really have to stay here. Do you wanna walk? We can go somewhere else, if you want.
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[it glances up for just a second, but squeezes back.]
I don't... really know how to play any of them... I just like the lights...
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But I want to do what you want to do.
[ As long as it doesn't involve hurting anyone, of course. She just wants to make it happy, somehow. This is going to take a while maybe? She needs time to think of something enjoyable for both of them! She starts to walking, hand in hand. ]
Let's walk a little! You probably haven't had a chance to go outside of the arcade, huh? I really like the café... and the library. The ice cream place too. Um... do you like ice cream?
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The... lights, you mean? [ Would it rather stay here then, she wonders. ]
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So does this mean you've never tasted ice cream before? I think you're gonna like it. I thought it looked pretty too! I never had anything like it before, until I came here...
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[ As they exit the arcade, she halts briefly to look around for any passengers around that might possibly throw a fit seeing Sparkles out and about. It seems clear, so she continues on. ]
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Um... Sparkles? [ Softly, completely toning down her chipper tone. ] There's... a lot of people that are upset and angry over what you did. They're scared. But you can do good. I know you can. [ Squeezes its hand. ] If you're ever in trouble... you can come to me. You can hide in my shadow if you have to. I'll protect you.
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But I know you're not happy. [ Hearing how sulky it sounds, it's difficult to keep the brightness in her voice. She tries not to sound discouraged. ] I want you to be happy too...
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... I don't know how.
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We'll... figure it out. I'm your friend, so I'm gonna help you learn how to be happy.
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[ A giggle, her smile returning. She swings their arms some more. ]
...You know, there's some friends I'd like for you to meet. [ Well, she's working on convincing others! So far, she's talked to Rita about it... and she has a couple of other people in mind. ] And... Ari. I haven't really talked to her much, but she's nice. Do you remember her? She wants to talk to you too. We were thinking about bringing you some snacks.
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