a very, very old muse returns

[bersha]

[With an amused little smile at the corner of her lips.]

So, you say you have a game you want to play with me? Are you sure you wouldn't rather ask someone else - people don't usually come to me when they want to relax and shirk some responsibilities.

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[geniustheveil]

Setsuna-san, I'm pleased to see you. There's a lot your mun could learn from you, just as I have.

eee Ami~

[bersha]

The same to you, Mizuno-chan. [The smile looks more genuine when it turns to Ami's comment.]

That's kind of you to say. I hesitate to say that it is worth going through so much trouble. [Her thoughts are torn and perhaps it shows.]

I have to admit I was quite excited to see Setsuna, too. mentor! <3

[geniustheveil]

I feel I should ask, though, is it alright for you to leave the Time Gate for this? Will someone be able to guard it in your absence?

Senshi are sadly rarer than they should be <3

[bersha]

[A moment's hesitation. The matter has been long settled, and she thought Ami knew so, though she knows better than any how relative time and perspective can be.]

There's no need for concern.

Tell me, how is your situation these days?

[alwaystraveling]

Knowing muns, she might just want to give you something opposite to the usual.

[bersha]

And knowing muns, she may simply want to give herself something opposite to the usual.

[alwaystraveling]

Maybe you'll both get something good out of this.

[moonlit_star]

Where does your writer intend to send you, Pluto?

[bersha]

[By instinct, she first sweeps herself into a bow before her queen.]

I believe she has her eyes on a future much different than your city, milady, one under siege.

[moonlit_star]

Then they will need you, Pluto. They will need the help and wisdom of someone such as yourself.

[freakymayor]

What game is it that your mun wants you to play?

[bersha]

Something new and popular these days. I think I'm a little behind the times.

[And she smiles as if to a secret little joke.]

[freakymayor]

Oh, I'm sure you're a fine young woman with lots of time ahead of you! You can get into it now!

[lead_shitennou]

[Who might she be?]

I haven't seen you before.

[bersha]

[A pause. There's something uncanny, looking at his face, as if she recognizes him and simultaneously does not. But his question provides her an opening.]

Then perhaps introductions are in order?

[lead_shitennou]

I am Kunzite of the Dark Kingdom.

You?

[asynchrony]

You should be careful. A beautiful woman who puts down her virtues leaves nothing to do for those who envy her.

!!!

[bersha]

Then I shall surround myself with individuals more enviable than myself, to compensate.

: )

[asynchrony]

My, but it sounds like work ahead of you.

[elysionguardian]

Where is your mun taking you, Princess Pluto?

an award to you for playing Helios

[bersha]

[A warm smile to him, the memory of Small Lady's happiness playing in her head.]

I hesitate to say anything for certain, as she isn't sure where I'll be going either.

If only I could find him his maiden... ;;

[elysionguardian]

[he smiles back just as warmly]

I see. Well, muns can be like that. I don't really have a certain place I'm going either.

[ahandfulofrocks]

Is that not why Chibi-Usa came to you so often?

[bersha]

[A little twinkle to her eye.]

As with many things, Small Lady is a notable exception.

[pinkifying]

Pluuuuuto! [♥♥♥] I never see you around here!