Audience: Ashiya Douman

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I haven't gotten anything like this...! Well... Envy gave me something for my horn! But that's about it.

[they love this dumbass pillow... douman is thoughtful...]

I think the master's son gave me something once. That was it!

Oh! Here. [from inside of one of their sleeves, they pull out--a single poppy flower!] Really... thanks!

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Oh, Envy is quite thoughtful like that! They always seem to look out for the rest...how nice.

[Hm? Wait a second. Douman blinks, gesturing to themselves with one of those terrible green fingernail claws.]

Eh? Wait, that's for me?

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They're pretty amazing! They knitted it themselves, and that was even better.

[they wave the flower, and then offer it out before reaching up to--wow, they're decently tall, but douman is fucking huge. that's fine.

they float up off the ground to put it behind douman's ear in the hair.]

Yep! As thanks for the gift!

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...Oh.

[They weren't expecting a gift in return? Douman's cheeks dust a light pink, and they glance away.]

You're really too kind.

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[i hate that]

It really is a better welcome than simply saying, "Welcome! Come right on in!" right? Even though we already gave all of you welcome gifts...

Anyway... you're welcome!

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Oh, its certainly more personal.

[And they move to remove the flower only to hold it up and admire it, smiling.]

Ohoho. A poppy? The seeds of which, as I understand, can induce such a pleasant sleep...ah. What a fitting gift from an Avatar as you.

[And places it back behind the ear. They are so pretty.]

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Yeah!

[they continue to float off the ground, with this stupid pillow in their arms, mostly to be more level with douman.]

I think you got this pillow just so you could come all this way to see me specifically!

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But of course. Why would one lie about that?

[And reaching out to pat the pillow with an amused huff.]

After all, I wanted to choose something fitting your title.

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Aw, thanks!

[they do a little spin in place in the air.]

It is very fitting. I'll tell you what... I'll sleep on it, and tell you how good it is!

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Oh! Ohhh! A play on words...uhuhuhu! I like it!

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Is there more that you like besides sleep?

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Oh--yeah! I like making lists!

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[PUNS. PUNS FOR ALL]

Lists? How organized? Lists of...anything? Certain things?

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Oh, very!

I just like making all kinds of lists. Sometimes, I get distracted doodling on the side, but... it just gives the lists character!

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...Doodling?

[Ehhh?]

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Oh, um--drawing! There isn't anything better than making the edges look nice!

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So you are an artist? Oh! Wonderful! Splendid. Could I see?

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You really want to see...? Well, okay then!

[stop at least pretend

they pause to put the pillow on its end by their feet, and then they start digging around in their robes a bit. hmmm. hmmmmmm. they dig in the other sleeve. OH!

they heft out a scroll that is maybe half the size of the pillow, but it's big enough to hug. it doesn't seem to be heavy or anything. they grab one end and

let the other drop, and it goes rolling away in the distance.]

I-It isn't much, but...!

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[So that never-ending scroll was...]

That is...certainly a lot of drawing room! My, it just...keeps going.

[But! Never mind that! Coming close to check out the Art.]

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[yeah, it's going on forever and ever. it's fine.]

You bet! It's my favorite scroll!

[it's their only scroll.

anyhow, the scroll has been written on, but unfortunately, the script is completely unintelligible. well, sorta. douman can make out a bit after the start that says "sleep mask" and "amb--"]

Tada! Pretty great, huh?

[the sides of the scroll are drawn elegantly all the way down from top to bottom in pretty nice designs.]

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[Looks into the camera like on the Office.]

How wonderful. Ah, you really have an eye for design! You just kept going and going...I think you may even have more patience than I, and I am quite proud of my own!

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[wow, they almost drop the scroll right out of their hands. there's no way to see the expression on any face they may have, but the way the hood snaps up, clearly they are surprised?]

I... I... You really think so? Well, I... thanks, I guess! My brother always thought it was a waste of time...!

You draw, too? Wow! I wouldn't mind seeing!

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[SLOTH...BABY NO.....NO]

Waste of time? You have talent! Terrible, how terrible, to say such things.

[And a nod.]

Yes. Mmm, do you have something to write with? I can draw a little something for you now!

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Sure!

[uno momento

they carefully dig around in their robes.] Well, I had the best quill I've ever seen, but I can't find it anymore. Not sure what happened to it! [they pull out a bic pen!!]

Hope this will do! Greed let me borrow it!

[OH. they also give douman room on the scroll by unraveling it a bit more.]

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It is rather small...maybe next time, this humble priest needs to track down a quill for you, hm!

[But time to put their spin on things! Which, with neat, graceful strokes, a few charming eyes in a vertical row down the side of the scroll.]

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[ohhhhhhhh!!]

Wow! Those are pretty good! I like them! They really remind me of Envy. The two of you probably get along great!

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the thread above this one]