NaNo has started and somehow he happened.

[mussing]

Well, I think it's great. I mean, ya weren't even plannin' on havin' me in there, and now I'm your favorite? That's pretty awesome.

And of course I want to go play a game! I just wish I didn't have to wait until you finish the story, ya know? Are ya sure we have to wait? Aren't I a minor character or somethin'? Ya already decided on my, uh, arc-thing, after all!

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[immortalrose]

Sometimes even most insignificant character can play the biggest role.

[mussing]

Yeah? Ya think so?

[immortalrose]

Of course, why not? Just because you play one minor role in one act, doesn't mean the next act couldn't possibly star you as the lead.

[ He shrugs. ]

That's my opinion for whatever it's worth.

[mussing]

Yeah? Well, I like your opinion! Ya seem like a good guy - A regular Natalie!

[immortalrose]

Natalie?

[ Blink, blink? ]

I apologize, but that's certainly not my name.

[mussing]

I kinda figured, you bein' a guy and all. No, a regular Natalie is someone real wise! It's something I'm tryin' to get to catch on. Honorin' a friend of a friend.

[immortalrose]

So that's what it means?

[ That explanation wins a grin from him. ]

Then I'm more than honored to be considered wise.

[mussing]

Hey, great! I knew this was gonna catch on. So who are ya?

[immortalrose]

I'm not very certain that's going to be the next catchphrase of the day, but maybe.

[ A real Natalie, huh? Hrm...]

Hm? Oh, I suppose introductions are in order.

[ Since he's a stickler for manners, Augustus bows before stating his name. ]

I am Augustus D. Wagner. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[mussing]

Wow, fancy stuff! [Yep, someone is clearly impressed, and even copies the bow.]

I am Angelo Mancini, and likewise! Uh, I don't know if I'm getting a middle name yet. Sorry 'bout that.

[immortalrose]

[ Fancy? Nah! He's just being proper. ]

Why are you apologizing? Your name sounds regal enough in case that's what you're wondering.

[mussing]

Pfft, me? Regal?

[immortalrose]

Yes, why not? As I once said, the minor character might find himself as the lead someday.

[ A chuckle. ]

So tell me, what are they writing?

[mussing]

Huh, cool!

Well, she's got this whole story goin' 'bout a friend of mine and his best friend and the messes they get into. I just was thrown in to help balance the pacin', ya know, but now I'm part of a sub-plot!

[immortalrose]

Intriguing, but would it be too bold of me to ask what this "sub-plot" is all about?

[mussing]

Nah, I like sharing!

Basically, me an' my pals become this support group for the main character when things get real bad, and we're some of the, uh... Whatsits... Catalysts that help him realize he really does care about other people!