Audience: Ashiya Douman

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w4, tuesday

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I feel a little like I should be asking you that, you know? considering, um. everything.

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Surprisingly alright all things considering.

I mean its not like I'm hoping for things to be better in this place but its alright. Its quite alright.

Anyways. My apologies. I shouldn't talk about myself too much. I asked you a question, Envy...how are you? It sounds like its been a terrible time for you. I'm sorry to hear that.

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is it? you seem to be doing an ok job with me
you know, considering the other kinds of people here? it really wasn't that bad
maybe i can come see you later, too

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I guess you have a point. Some of those people are really scary.

Oh you would? I would be honored...thank you.

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it's fine to talk about yourself, you know? technically we haven't met, I just... knew you existed.

but I'm doing a little better than last week, I think. I didn't

I wasn't sure you'd want to talk to me.

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no kidding
...what are you doing right now?
if it'll help, i can always stop by for a little bit!
less overwhelming

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[Ah, yes. They weren't sure they wanted to talk to Envy, either.]

Lust told me you were feeling bad after everything that happened last week.

I know you and Limbo got along, and I can't be Limbo for you. I'm sorry. But you remind me a lot of myself and

Lust said you'd be happy if you got to talk to me. So here I am.

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Right now? Looking at this...strange colorful light box.

Pinball machine? I think its called?

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[well. they're out of texts. they're out of texts and for a while it might seem like douman's been left on read, but it doesn't take too long before he'll hear footsteps behind him as lust enters the bar.]

You're right, it's a pinball machine. [they appear to be a bit waver-y, almost like a hologram, but they're here now!]

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[Ah, that's fine. Lust probably has other things to do anyways than talk to the dead, and-]

[Lust suddenly enters, and Douman lets out a yelp of surprise, and drops their phone.]

A-ah! I didn't think you'd come! Lust!

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[they just laugh a little, crouching down to pick up their phone to hand it back to them. or. try. hologram...an attempt is made it's fine.]

My phone started acting weird, so I thought I'd come visit instead. Is that okay?

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[Douman just hurriedly bows, remembering their manners.]

No, that's fine, I...

[They blush, flustered, before realizing that they can't pick up the phone. They move to reach for it themselves.]

I'm glad you're here. What do you mean, "acting weird"?

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Hmm...if I try to send too many messages it sort of just stops responding? I've been trying to figure out how it all works, but I'm not that great with fixing electronics. [they shrug!]

I didn't want you to think I was ignoring you though. [because a.) that would be rude and b.) they do like douman so it's fine.]

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Oh.

[Oh.]

Yes, this technology is rather confusing. So...please, do not worry.

[Phones are WACK.]

How are you here like this, though? Technology, again?

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Yup! Or something like that? I'm not entirely sure...this is the first time I've been here. Saying it's technology is probably the easiest.

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[Just reaching out to try to grab their hand? Does it go through, too?]

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[yup :( holograms are holograms and lust tries to grab their hand as well.]

...guess that's the downside to this thing.

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...

[:(]

I guess that's just as well. How unfortunate. [Huffs.] Well, if you're here...its nice just to talk to you, more. And maybe help me figure out this pinball machine.

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Yeah! I haven't played one in forever, but they're fun! Especially if you can hit the bonuses. Come on.

[they will drift over to the machine, taking a look at it before they also just. reach up and lower their hood. without it, douman can see the heart-shaped pupils of her bright pink eyes and the way her pink hair is actually tied off into two twintails. the ends appear to be moving on their own, prehensile and shaping themselves into small hearts and waves. there seems to be something moving behind her bangs (and judging by the slight pink glow, it's likely a third eye), and sticking out from the collar of her cloak are the tips of two small rainbow-colored wings. oh, and yes, she's wearing the cat headband.

crystal you earned this i'm in tears.]

So! See these buttons? These are the ones you wanna hit to flip the levers and keep the ball moving. And you want to pull on this to send the ball up so it starts at the top.

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[THERE'S MY GIRL WHO YOU HAVE DENIED ME FOR SO LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THERE'S MY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!]

...

[Sorry, they're just...a little starstruck?]

Ah, you're quite...

[And just glancing away!! GLANCING AWAY AND BLUSHING!! YEAH!!! PINBALL MACHINES WOW LOOK AT THAT PIN BALL OR WHATEVER THEY DO]

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[douman...it's fine, she's tilting her head curiously and eventually just smiling instead.]

Guess I should've given you a warning?

w4, wednesday

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oh, hey boo
uhhhHHHHHHHHH that is a loaded question for sure

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I'm very sorry.

But it just seems like we've been kept in the dark a little bit.

I'm worried. Are the Avatars going to be eaten, too?

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...A little bit.

[But they shake their head! Get ahold of yourself!]

It's just...you're quite nice to look at. [A clearing of the throat.] Anyways, I apologize. You said something about levers?

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Oh. Thank you! [that's really sweet? but she smiles graciously because that's what you do and she nods as she dances out of the way to gesture to the machine.]

Put your hands here. I'll pull to start the game. When the ball gets too close to a lever, you press the button!