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[odangoluna]

It's nice being like this again, but what plans do you have for me? I would like to see everyone again unless...

Is it dangerous for them to come here?

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[restlesswings]

Like this? I hope you don't mind if I ask, but what do you mean by that?

[moonlit_star]

I know everyone is just as eager to see you, Luna.

[odangoluna]

In my human form, of course!

[odangoluna]

Do you really think so, Your Highness?

[restlesswings]

You're not... normally human?

[Kino blinks, looking confused as she leans her motorcycle on the nearest surface.

... and apparently, the motorcycle can talk, because the cheeky, masculine voice that cuts in next is not coming out of this rather quiet human's mouth:] Careful, Kino! This lady sounds crazy.

Hermes, that's rude.

[idkworldruler]

No more dangerous than on a toilet.

[odangoluna]

You think this place is like a... [That's an embarrassing word. She isn't saying it.]

[odangoluna]

No, I'm usually a cat! [She jumps a little before examining the motorcycle.] ...hello there?

I'm not crazy. I'm telling you the truth. My name is Luna.

[idkworldruler]

Yeah, why not? Don't you know just how many people die on the toilet each year?

[restlesswings]

A cat?

[Kino watched Luna approach Hermes.]

Like I'll believe that! If you really are one, prove it, then! Turn into a cat and I'll stand on my handlebars. Bet you can't.

... Hermes, stop. It's very nice to meet you, Luna. I'm Kino, a traveller. This mouthy motorrad is Hermes. I'm sorry about the way he acts, I think it might have been the result of some factory error.

[odangoluna]

Do people die here? [She had no idea!]

[idkworldruler]

Not yet, or at least not that I know of.

[odangoluna]

If I turn back, I might not be able to -

[She peers up at her Mun appealingly. In the next second, she is a cat with a crescent moon on her forehead. Then, with one swish of her tail, she turns back into a girl.]

Nice to meet you, Kino! Do all motor...rads...speak in your world?

[odangoluna]

So why did you bring it up?

[idkworldruler]

You were asking if it was dangerous. So I said a toilet is more dangerous. Get it, got it, doubt it.

[odangoluna]

It's a weird comparison! You can't expect someone to just pick up on that.

[idkworldruler]

It's a great comparison. And to be in no way mistaken for other, more poorly thought of, comparisons.

[odangoluna]

Such as?

[idkworldruler]

Such as how much happier than a kid in a candy store you are, to be having this conversation with me.

[odangoluna]

That would be incorrect. [Even if she's being generous.] I don't even know your name.

[restlesswings]

[Kino's eyes widen and she reels backwards in shock at the unbelievably strange sight, accidentally knocking Hermes over.

Hermes tries to cry out in protest, but it's too late and he conveniently lands on his handlerbars.] Oof! Kino, don't do that! I thought we were over this four years ago...

Well, at least I'm fulfilling my promise.

... listen, Luna. I don't drink, but if I did, after seeing that, this would be when I'd announce I quit.

Yes, all motorrads talk. But do all cats in your world change form?

[idkworldruler]

I don't know yours either. Doesn't mean you can't sit down and talk.

[odangoluna]

[She looks worried before smiling a little. Hermes is pretty funny in his own way.]

You should never break a promise! [Crossing her arms behind her back, she shakes her head.] I'm from a different planet. I was never a normal cat.

[odangoluna]

I'm Luna. [There. Now he knows.]

[restlesswings]

[Hermes is the much needed wise-guy to Kino's dire straight-man.

After Luna replies, Kino seems to have regained the rest of her composure and works to right Hermes' position.] Well, I don't make them often!

... you don't say. I've travelled to different lands before, but never to different planets. It must be very far from here... [She looks up briefly.]

Did you come here on a flying machine, Luna?

[odangoluna]

[Luna steps up to help, patting Hermes cautiously.]

Are you hurt, Hermes? [She laughs.] That's good! You shouldn't make promises you can't keep.

[Turning to Kino, her expression softens.]

I guess you could say so. I'm from a world called Mau. I served Queen Serenity before traveling to Earth to watch over Serena, who is Queen Serenity's reincarnation.

[idkworldruler]

Well now that's an interesting name.

[restlesswings]

I'm fine, thanks! You're so considerate, Luna. Unlike Kino! Maybe you should be my rider.

[Kino doesn't even comment, ignoring Hermes' antics to focus on Luna.]

You're quite fortunate! I only saw a flying machine once... I've never ridden one. Mau... sounds kind of like "Meow." You all look like cats, I presume?

Reincarnation? Oh, how did you know it was her for sure?

[odangoluna]

I'm sure Kino has a lot of good qualities. [She had been nothing but nice to her, after all.] I've never thought about that!

[It's kind of funny now that she thinks about it.]

Yes, but we can talk - which isn't normal for Earth cats - and we have symbols on our foreheads. I haven't been home in...a long time.

[Her home is really with Serenity and Serena.]

I would know her anywhere.

[odangoluna]

I served Queen Serenity in the Moon Kingdom before I traveled to Earth.

[restlesswings]

Yeah, you're right. She has good balance most of the time and she's very durable.

[Kino glances at Hermes, then half-smiles at Luna.] Don't worry, he doesn't mean what he said earlier. He's just being dramatic.

That's good to hear, it must be nice to have something familiar. What's it like, watching over the reincarnation of someone you used to serve?

[idkworldruler]

[Well now that is silly. What silly names and background stories.]

Is that so? That must have been quite the trip then.

[odangoluna]

See? [She beams and takes a seat, smoothing over the skirt of her dress.] I know he doesn't. He wouldn't stick around if he didn't like you.

Nice...sometimes. She doesn't listen like she should and she doesn't always do what she should. I have to keep a sharp eye on her.

[odangoluna]

It was! [She doesn't sense his sarcasm.] But I believe it was worth it.

[idkworldruler]

What, you just had to come and see the backwards apes? [Have some mor sarcasm then.]

[odangoluna]

Humans aren't backwards. They're just...young and sometimes misguided.

[idkworldruler]

[Well she's the first, supposedly non-human that hes met who doesnt believe that humans are backwards, fragile or useless. quite the change.]

Misguided in what way? [If this ends in some pity the humans for killing each other with nuclear, and technologically advanced weapons, then he will be very disappointed.]

[odangoluna]

I won't say all of them are good, but there are those among them that will do what it takes to protect and support their friends and families. There are even those who will gladly run to the aid of strangers.

[idkworldruler]

That's a very optimistic view. [Sokeningly so.]

[restlesswings]

Then again, a motorrad can't run away on its own. But I get your point. A motorrad without a rider is like a dish out of water! ... fish, Hermes.

[Luna's description makes Kino laugh a little.] She certainly sounds like she has the spirit of a future ruler.

[moonlit_star]

I don't see why not? You are so well love.

[queenofnight]

Lunaaaaaaaaa!!!

I missed you!!!