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[sailor_v]

Yes! Finally! You've been procrastinating for a long time, but as long as I get to open my business, that's all that matters. Now, let's get down to brass taxes!

[She looks thoughtful, tapping her chin.]

It needs a good name, something full of romance and excitement! But I probably shouldn't reference 'Venus' if I'm going to keep my secret identity.

How about...

Sparkling Goddess Lovely Matchmaking?

[Because that sounds AWESOME!]

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may be slow, but will be responding

[loves_la_vie]

[Have Aino Minako singing the opening line of one of her hits:]

C'est la vie~

[c'est la vie. Sailor V.

yeah, no one ever called her out on "Venus Over the Shoulder" either.

... And it took directly inviting the girls to a Planetary Festival for even Sailor Mercury to take notice. Sometimes, she despaired of getting the senshi ready.]

[scatologicalcombat]

[A long, serious one eyed look before-

Thumbs up.]

[sailor_v]

[And a thumbs up to you right back, mysterious handsome pirate guy!]

[scatologicalcombat]

You certainly have a skill for names! Practical and flashy at the same time!

[sailor_v]

You really think so? Thanks!

[She likes this guy already, he's so supportive!]

It has to catch people's attention, but it also has to advertise my professional services.

[Minako lays her hand on her chest as she speaks. Yup, that's her, the very picture of...er...professionalism. Kind of.]

And this place definitely needs a little romance! Everyone just seems so miserable all the time, and it's not even a horror game!

[scatologicalcombat]

[A man of many talents, is our Ah Gou. Also his gaze follows her hand for a little bit, because hey. Any excuse.

Don't tell his wife.]

It's because when people lose their freedom, even if it's a perfectly pleasant cage, they start to lose heart too. That's why it's important to exercise your heart, right? And of course, I don't mean literally.

[sailor_v]

[She nods firmly, sagely, as if she'd come up with that wisdom herself.]

It's true! And as a champion of love, I can't sit idly by. It's practically my duty to help!

[scatologicalcombat]

Hmm.

What exactly are the qualifications to be a champion of love?

[sailor_v]

Eh? Well...er...

[No one's ever questioned it before! She scratches the side of her head, trying to find the right words.]

You have to be passionate, definitely. And your heart must be pure! To cherish love and the power it holds to help and unite people. Things like that!

[scatologicalcombat]

In that case, I've been one for years without even realising! Another heavy responsibility finds my shoulders...

[sailor_v]

Leave it to Mina-chan, then!

[She wags her finger proudly.]

This is a duty I happily accept. Everyone will thank me when they see what I can do!

[scatologicalcombat]

[He wags right back.]

Impossible! Love is a thing between people, right? So that means we have to stand together, otherwise we'd be betraying our roots!

[sailor_v]

Well...yeah, but...you aren't even in the city, are you?

[IS HE? She hasn't been paying attention much THANKS MUN so he could be for all she knows!]

[scatologicalcombat]

[No, no he is not.]

... No, but... I'm here, aren't I? [Lame.] And wherever there are people... There is love!

[Nice recovery.]

[sailor_v]

[Minako knuckles her chin. There's not exactly anyone here in need of a set up...besides herself, and the only other person here is married...but she has to admire his conviction and passion!]

All right!

[It's decided.]

Then show me what you can do, mister!

[tiarae]

That does sound like Minako-chan! You'll have lots of fun with that sort of thing!

[Because that's supposed to be what Venus is all about, right? Love. So of course Usagi doesn't think twice about this idea potentially going horribly wrong at all.]

[sailor_v]

It's going to be awesome, Usagi-chan! I wish you were here, I'm just about to open the doors for the very first time.

How are YOU doing?

[tiarae]

I'm sure you'll do great! You're not...alone, are you?

I'm okay. I've just been catching up with some of you guys around here and that Bakerstreet. And Mamo-chan. I think she wants to get the manga herself before she considers taking me anywhere else though. But this isn't so bad.

[sailor_v]

[Usagi's question STABS Minako to the quick. She jolts guiltily, and fights off the urge to sulk.]

Uh...well, you guys aren't here, and neither is Artemis, but I've made some friends so I wouldn't say I'm alone.

[She waves her hand dismissively with a sunny smile.]

So don't worry about me, Usagi-chan. I'm doing just fine!

[tiarae]

Well....at least you're making new friends. And maybe if you are there the rest of us will see and come to join you. Right?

[Worried but trying to be reassuring and think of the possible positives. It's what Usagi does, what she is best at, after all. So long as Minako has others there to help her, that's the main thing.]

[sailor_v]

I hope so.

[She shrugs with a smile. No sense worrying their sweet leader any more than necessary!]

It's not such a bad place. I mean, it's not like it's one of those horror-survival games.

[tiarae]

That's good at least. I'd be worried if you were somewhere like that without any of us to help.

[Or. Well. More worried because this is Usagi and she always frets about her friends of course. Knowing it isn't one of those horror games makes her feel a little better at least.]

[sailor_v]

You don't have to worry about that. I was Sailor V for a long time before I took on the identity of Sailor Venus.

[She winks.]

Any monsters that might show up don't stand a chance against me!

[tiarae]

I know. I guess I just can't help worrying about any of you being somewhere alone without any of the rest of us. But...if anyone can manage, you can!

[W-wait.]

M-monsters?

[sailor_v]

In the woods and around the park. They don't really go into the city, so it's manageable.

[Minako shrugs a little, happy for Usagi's confidence in her.]