I blame Game Theory for this...

[lumaprincess]

I appreciate the sentiment, really I do. But let me ask you this... would it really matter if I were who that man says I might be? After all, he said it himself, I'm from a different galactic cycle.

No... I know my mother and father, even my brother, as I knew them are no more. It wouldn't be fair to those living to claim relation when in the strictest of terms... there is no relation to be had. I love my family very much but... once lost, something can never be reclaimed.

I'm not alone, either. I have the Lumas, and I am happy with them. Do not feel sad for me, mun. I'm lucky to have such wonderful children, and to have seen the wonders of the universe first hand.

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[ssdolphin]

I hope you don't consider this out of turn, madam, but I think you're underestimating the importance of family.

I know more about the beauty of the universe than most do, but I would never forget about my family. I don't think you should, either.

[lumaprincess]

[She just smiles at Olimar, resting her wand in the palm of her right hand.]

Oh, I've not forgotten them. I could never forget them. However, I don't think it's fair to tell those that look like my family that they are my family.

Every hundred years, I return to my home world and visit the stargazing hill my parents, brother and I spent so much time on.

[ssdolphin]

[Olimar frowns. Their situations are clearly very different, but he can certainly empathize with the idea of being stuck away from one's family.]

Maybe not to tell them in so many words, but it must be hard not to make some sort of connection with them.

[lumaprincess]

[She just smiles a bit.]

Oh, I've made connections, and I consider myself exceptionally lucky for the opportunity.

[Never in a million years would she ever think she'd one day be racing go-karts with 'em to be sure.]

[ssdolphin]

[And soon enough, they'll all be beating the tar out of each other.]

We'll that's reassuring to hear! Family is incredibly important, you know, even to brave explorers like us!

[lumaprincess]

[Indeed.]

It really is. Especially to someone charged with seeing to the care of baby stars.

[jumpman]

My-a mun seen-a the same episode and... it was-a definitely a lot to-a take in...

[And it made his head hurt. Mario is probably not the best person to come to about galactic theories and other stuff in similar veins.]

[lumaprincess]

[And cue Rosalina looking a tad awkward.]

I apologize, Mario... this doesn't need to change anything between us. You and your special one are dear friends, and I don't wish that to change.

[jumpman]

No, no of-a course not, Rosalina. It'sa just-a all the timelines, and theories. It'sa pretty confusing...

[Luigi and Peach though. What. At least there's still Pauline.]

[lumaprincess]

[She closes her eyes for a moment, trying to push the awkwardness away.]

If there is one thing I've learned in my travels... it is to focus on what you know in the here and now. You know your feelings better than anyone, just as I know mine. In the end, that's all that truly matters, isn't it?

[To be fair, Rosie's mun isn't 100% sold on who her father is, and Rosie isn't too keen on just telling anyone outright either.]

[jumpman]

[Ahh, Rosalina you always have an infinity of wisdom to give! Even if you are maybe possibly his... daughter or niece-ish... something. He does seem to brighten up though!]

Well I can't deny that you-a do have a point! I-a know that there'sa plenty of-a things out there I don'ta know, or have yet to explore... But for-a now, let'sa keep things the same ol' same ol', eh?

[lumaprincess]

[She nods, smiling, not letting on that her heart just sorta broke a tiny bit.]

Of course. With the new Galactic cycle... I'm actually rather looking forward to spending more time on your planet. I've always wanted to try kart racing.