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.]
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.
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.
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!
[and without warning she pulls the launch knob and sends the ball flying straight up the chute and into the machine as it immediately starts making all kinds of noises. lust, did you have to pull so hard?]
[There it goes! Douman startles, easily, as the lights go on, and the ball starts to bounce off characters and other lights and circles...and by the time it reaches the bottom, Douman suddenly remembers what to do and-]
[Oh. Its already fallen through by the time they activate the levers.]
[lust is off to the side cheering them on, but even as the ball falls right through the center of the levers they only laugh and wait for the next ball to load.]
It's pretty hard! You have to really stay on top of it and follow it to make sure you don't let it drop. It's taken me a long time to learn how to play, too. Wanna try again?
[It a new experience, for sure, but the sounds and lights are definitely setting off all those serotonin receptors in their head. Reward! Excitement! A cute girl cheering them on-!]
[And when the ball comes rolling down, they hit it up again!]
It gets really exciting when you start racking up a high score and hit your bonuses. I wonder what this one's is...usually you have to hit a certain part of the machine and the board changes. [she's busy looking now, following the ball with her eyes.]
And if you keep practicing you're gonna get better and better.
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My phone started acting weird, so I thought I'd come visit instead. Is that okay?
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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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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.]
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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...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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[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.]
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...
[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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Guess I should've given you a warning?
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[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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Put your hands here. I'll pull to start the game. When the ball gets too close to a lever, you press the button!
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[Sounds simple enough!]
Let us try!
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[and without warning she pulls the launch knob and sends the ball flying straight up the chute and into the machine as it immediately starts making all kinds of noises. lust, did you have to pull so hard?]
Don't lose sight of it!
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[There it goes! Douman startles, easily, as the lights go on, and the ball starts to bounce off characters and other lights and circles...and by the time it reaches the bottom, Douman suddenly remembers what to do and-]
[Oh. Its already fallen through by the time they activate the levers.]
Oh. Goodness. It's so fast-!
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It's pretty hard! You have to really stay on top of it and follow it to make sure you don't let it drop. It's taken me a long time to learn how to play, too. Wanna try again?
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[They have a very determined look on their face.]
I can get it this time! I can!
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Get ready for it! And don't be afraid to tilt the machine if you have to!
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[THIS IS EXTREMELY NERVE-WRACKING but! Douman watches the ball intently, and when it gets down to the levers...]
[They slam the button! And the ball shoots back up into the field!]
Oh! I did it!
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[it's hard to say if she's into this because it's exciting or because she's glad they seem to be enjoying themselves right now.]
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[It a new experience, for sure, but the sounds and lights are definitely setting off all those serotonin receptors in their head. Reward! Excitement! A cute girl cheering them on-!]
[And when the ball comes rolling down, they hit it up again!]
Ah, this is fun-!
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It gets really exciting when you start racking up a high score and hit your bonuses. I wonder what this one's is...usually you have to hit a certain part of the machine and the board changes. [she's busy looking now, following the ball with her eyes.]
And if you keep practicing you're gonna get better and better.
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[When the look for the score, the ball slips, and...oh, game over. Douman blinks.]
Ah...it really does seem like I need to practice more.
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Aw, too bad. You were doing really good up until then. See? [she taps the scoreboard at the top.] Just don't psych yourself out!
[but she grins again.] I'm glad you have this place. It's better than what I thought being dead would be like.
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