He won't shut up even years later...

[the_digger]

Don't cry. You have your pride, and that's your strength.

Get up, now. Tch... this is pointless. Talking won't get us anywhere.

Let me see you GRIT THOSE TEETH!

[Simon promptly breaks the fourth wall to punch his mun in the jaw. Ow.]

Kick logic to the curb and do the impossible; that's the way team Dai-Guren rolls!

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[crosseyed]

[[ she gasps a little. he's a giant now, but she would always recognize that person. ]] Simon!!

Simon, why is your mun person crying? Are they alright? Did something happen to them? [[ ... ]] And why are you so large now? [[ all these questions. ]]

[enki_dont]

Preeetty sure their world doesn't work like ours does.

[the_digger]

Nia--? [He blinks stupidly for a moment, just a bit dumbfounded before smiling and leaning down to gently pat her head.]

Don't you worry about my mun-person. They got in a fight, is all. [A beat.]

I guess I uh... hit a growth spurt!

[the_digger]

[Smirking, he shrugs and tilts his head.]

Oh c'mon Viral! Like that's ever stopped me before.

[enki_dont]

Yeah, don't I know it.

[the_digger]

So why are you trying to police my abuse of spatial boundaries, huh?

[Smirking even wider, now.]

[crosseyed]

Yes, it is me. [[ she looks up (way up) at him as he pats her head. ]] Well, I do hope they are alright. Fights are no good, and they hurt...

[[ wait, back up. ]] A growth spurt? You look much different, though. [[ she points up. ]] Your hair is longer, and your shoulders are much more broad! How did you manage such a feat? It is truly incredible! [[ !! ]] Did you use Spiral Power to do this?

[the_digger]

[Looking thoughtful, he purses his lips and then speaks after only a moment.]

Yeah, I guess you could say that. I dunno-- is it a good change?

[crosseyed]

Yes! You look very, as they say, 'handsome' and 'cool'! [[ she is beaming now. ]] It is a very good change!

[the_digger]

Ah, c'mon, you're making me blush!

[And he is blushing.]

[enki_dont]

No. Never. Not ever.

[the_digger]

[Playfully, he bops Viral on the head and musses his hair-- because he can.]

Hey, hey. I'm just playing. Don't go all 'grrr' face on me.

[crosseyed]

Why would you blush? Are you embarrassed by your acquirement of looking 'cool'?

Still, I apologize for making you blush! [[ there is a small titter of laughter from her. ]]

[enki_dont]

Don't give me orders. I'll grr-face if I want to grr-face. ...And don't bop me. [ Grumpy much? ]

[the_digger]

It's just... I dunno. I'm glad to see you, that's all.

[The tiniest bit of gloom creeps into his eyes as he looks at her.]

[the_digger]

[He frowns and folds his arms.]

Oh. Fine, then. And who said it was an order? You'd know if it was an order.

[enki_dont]

Riiight, because I wouldn't follow it.

[crosseyed]

I am glad to see you as well! I have been wan --!

[[ there are a lot of things nia can't pick up or understand, but if there's one thing nia picks up on well, it's gloom, even if it's in tiny amounts. not to mention, this is simon, a person she has truly come to understand. he may be bigger, but to her, it's still the same simon.

she stops and gives a look of confusion. ]] Simon. Is there anything wrong?

[the_digger]

[He puts his smile firmly back in place.]

No, no! Don't worry about me, okay? Everything's alright.

[the_digger]

Yeah, I know. That's why I only give you suggestions. There's no point in even trying.

[And he knows this is the type of rib that gets right under Viral's skin.]

[enki_dont]

Alright, alright, you've made your point. Anyway, go ice your mundane's jaw.

[crosseyed]

[[ she smiles in return. ]] Alright!

But, Simon, please remember this. You are my friend! You have helped me so many times. I would never hesitate to help you if something was wrong. [[ the smiles grows even brighter. ]] That is, if you could not fix the problem yourself! [[ he is the leader of Team Dai-Gurren, after all! ]] I do not know how I could solve a problem you could not, but I know I would be willing to try my hardest.

[the_digger]

No way, he's gotta savor the effects of a punch like that.

[the_digger]

You always do. [His smile mirrors hers.]

You know, Nia; you're the toughest person I think I've ever met. The things you can do when you set your mind to it are amazing, so don't forget that okay?

[enki_dont]

Yeah, but that'd be his face. He needs that.