New muse [spoilers up to episode 18 possible]

[grapeeater]

Mun,

Really? This is the best you can give me? A blurry screenshot and a name based on a video game?

... This doesn't look good for our future prospects...

- Micchy

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Let's ignore that the journal profile says AU, here's a regular Mai!

[herstagenow]

Micchy! [In she bounds, beaming.]

So you've got someone wanting to send you places, too?

But Rider Mai. :( I want that to end up as canon so badly.

[grapeeater]

[His expression softens a little at Mai.]

Yes, I do. At least he recognizes that he'll need to wait. He's so impulsive sometimes... he reminds me of Kouta.

Me too, me too, so badly, oh....

[herstagenow]

[The mention of Kouta makes her laugh.]

He doesn't sound so bad. That means you'll be sure to be busy, once you finally end up somewhere!

Mine really should try and wait, too. There's so much happening right now....

[grapeeater]

That's true. Though wherever you go, I hope you stay safe.

[herstagenow]

You too. Some of these places are pretty dangerous, I hear. [Her head dips, but then she lifts it and puts a smile on her face.] I should be okay. I'm probably going to end up at a game full of ponies. That won't be too dangerous, right?

[grapeeater]

It shouldn't be. He has some friends there... but I don't think I'll end up somewhere like that.

[herstagenow]

Aah... he has somewhere more serious in mind?

[It's hard not to worry, but she's trying to keep positive. She's really trying.]

You've got your driver and lockseeds, so you'll be able to handle whatever's there, I'm sure.

[grapeeater]

It seems likely.

[Unless they get taken away, but he doesn't want to worry her more.]

I'm sure everything will be all right.

[herstagenow]

Right. And maybe you won't be the only one there! Team Gaim has a lot of fans! So do some of the others.

[And now she's not worried. Micchy can't possibly be out there alone. Kouta can't be far behind.]

[grapeeater]

That's true. And Team Gaim always comes back from trouble, right?

[herstagenow]

Always! [Her nod is so vigorous, it's almost a bounce.]

And maybe if our muns wait long enough, Team Gaim will all go somewhere together!

[grapeeater]

[Oh, Mai. That's why he likes you - so relentlessly positive.]

Hopefully. I mean, it'd be foolish to rush into something like this, right?

[flamingskeleton]

There're worse out there bud.

[grapeeater]

Oh, I know. He's seen some.

[flamingskeleton]

Then why complain?

[grapeeater]

Because if this is going to be a long-term thing I'd like him to take some care in it.

[flamingskeleton]

Yours look a lot better than mine, so far.

[grapeeater]

He did find an icon maker, though he was complaining about... something about 'no real fan communities' on this site.

[flamingskeleton]

Then they should make one instead of fuckin' pouting.

[grapeeater]

True. I'll never understand the need for some people to complain rather than take action themselves.

[flamingskeleton]

'Cause sometimes complaining can bring about action.

[grapeeater]

Only if someone stops complaining and starts doing something.

[justlivemore]

Yo, Micchi! What are you doing here?

SHRIEKS AT - I mean hello

[grapeeater]

Trying to come to some kind of agreement with my unreasonable mun.

SCREAMS BACK - i mean hi

[justlivemore]

Hey, I'm sure it'll work out! You're pretty agreeable!

Koutaaa uwu

[grapeeater]

I'd like to think I am, at least.

Micchiiiiii -u-

[justlivemore]

I know you are. [Super encouraging grin and thumbs up.]

So, what is the disagreement about, anyway? Can I help?

[grapeeater]

He wants to send me somewhere, but he should be more patient. He's too impulsive.

[justlivemore]

[Awkwardly rubs the back of his neck]

Well I guess I can't really fault that in someone...

Is there some reason you don't want to go there?

I don't make the Shin Megami Tensei comparisons, they make themselves...

[grapeeater]

Partly because he keeps making jokes about us being similar to characters in one of the games the place is based on.

[justlivemore]

Hmm. That does sound a little annoying... Even if he's right. Which he might not be!