probe | Audience: Yuri Leclerc

You get why I'm a little more than protective of them now?

Fair enough, and duly noted.

They're lucky to have you, Little-A. I hope they're aware of that.

I think they do. But I'm extra lucky to have them, too.

[they feel very strongly about this, it seems.]

... Good.

[ aww. ]

You two are adorable, but don't tell them I said that.

[yeah, she's laughing.]

It'll be our secret. [hehe. but then, a bit more somberly:] ...to be honest? Sometimes I don't know what I'd do without them. Them and Wrath, too. The others are nice and everything but I trust those two the most.

You need a support network as much as the rest of us do. If only so you have someone to complain to when we're messaging you with questions for the nth time.

[ hehe. ] Well, I'm very biased when it comes to firebird, so I can say you're a lady of excellent taste.

Yeah, that's true. Not that I mind when you guys ask questions! But I think it's just as important for them, too.

[but there's another enthusiastic nod!] Wrath's like...kind not really like a mom or anything, but like a cool older sister I want to hang out with all the time. I've never had that before, so it's really nice to have her around. And there's stuff I know I can talk to her about that I can't tell anyone else.

[you know. girl stuff.]

You mind a little. If it's just the questions, right?

[ he knows the drill, he's heard it from the other avatar they keep talking about. the one who didn't lose her head. ]

She sort of seems like the sort of person who could handle anything life throws at her, doesn't she? ... Keep an eye on her though. It's normally those people who take on too much and end up worn down.

Depends on the questions. [she'll be honest about it at least.]

She's one of the most resilient people I know! I really admire that about her...but I know. She won't always ask for help from us when she needs it, so I'm doing my best to make sure somebody else can. Even if it's just Despair or you guys.

Favourite food?

[ yuri. ]

As long as someone's looking out for her. I think plenty of us are though -- and Despair seems like the sort of person who'd just silently shame you into doing something anyway. Are they a bit, uh... unstoppable force meets immoveable object?

Very funny.

[yuri.]

You're not wrong. They're pretty scary when they want to be. Have you talked to them much?

It's a legitimate question.

[ uwu ]

From time to time. I don't mind the no nonsense attitude, but somehow that makes them getting on with firebird even funnier.

It's a mean question after our picnic. [butthead. but she lets it slide.]

They actually get along pretty well. It's kind of funny. But I think they balance each other a lot where they need it most.

Maybe you’ve really got into salads since our picnic? I can’t judge you or your choices. [ he’s a delight and so is his company ]

That’s half the struggle, really. Polar opposites don’t have to be at each other’s throats all the time.

Objection! I would never choose a salad over a pizza.

[that said...] No? I guess not. I've never really thought about it that much to be honest.

[ i see she's been learning from greed ]

What about salad on a pizza?

[ guys wtf ]

You kind of assume they would be though if you think about it, right? But often it's more a case of differing opinions and personalities that might sometimes clash, but also make up for what you personally can't do.

That's just a veggie pizza and it's totally different! [also she's just a nerd.]

...I guess so. My mom and Uncle were pretty different people and they made it work.

[ i love her so much 🥺 ]

People put limp lettuce leaves on pizza? [ hello? ]

Isn't that a sibling thing though? Families can be extremely different, but most of the time they'll look out for each other. Whether it's family of choice or blood relations.

... Most of the time.

Spinach, sometimes. But you can add olives and mushrooms and peppers and tomatoes...other stuff, too! It's not bad but it's not my favorite either.

[but she suddenly realizes something and shakes her head.]

He's not really my uncle. I just called him that when I was younger. He was my mom's boyfriend.

Spinach is a bit different though, I was thinking of ... the crisp lettuce. The kind that I really don't think lends itself to being put in an oven.

[ oh. ]

Oh I see. Easier than calling him "mom's boyfriend", huh? Do you call him something different now, then?

Oh yeah, that would be pretty gross.

...it's kind of complicated? But maybe someday I'll get to call him Dad. We'll see.

Yeah, it would.

... Hm. Is that something you're hoping for?

Yes! It's something I've wanted for a while...he made my mom really happy. And me too. Things just got kind of complicated there for a while. But maybe now someday it can happen.

If it's something that will make you happy, then I hope it does.

Thanks Yuri. [hehe.]

...let me know how things go, okay?

[because this thread is now a week old and we can probably wrap it.]

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