looking...?

[pinkifying]

You and I have been together a really long time, and you always come back to me. Plus, you always have so much really going on, so I can't really be mad at you. I'm going to do everything I can to make sure we both have a good time!

Isn't trying to redraw all the icons of "littler" me too much pressure, though? This is supposed to be fun, for both of us! I know it's frustrating when people think I still look like the little little me from years ago, but it's not really a big deal!

You're working on my story, for real this time, and I'm really really grateful. I just hope...I hope it all works out in the end. I know what you're going for, but that doesn't mean I'm not. Um. Nervous. It sounds like you're making things really dark for me...

If I do go anywhere...I want to be with friends. That's not unreasonable, right?

Comments

[moonlit_star]

How can anyone resist you, Small Lady? You're such a sweet girl.

[pinkifying]

Apparently a lot of people think I'm annoying and obnoxious. But I have lots of people who say otherwise, so who knows! I can only be myself. ...I'm glad you think I'm sweet at least, Mama.

[moonlit_star]

Not everyone will like you, but you must not listen to the hate they spout. And of course I believe in you, I know that you have so much to offer the world.

[pinkifying]

Th.

Thank you. I mean, I know? But-- Still not as much as you. There's no one like you.

[moonlit_star]

Well, I'm much older than you, my little lady. You will be just as wise, if not wiser than your father and I combined. You are our daughter.

[pinkifying]

I...hope so. [though she doesn't think there could ever be a sufficient replacement for Sailor Moon. EVER.]

Um. What about you...? What are you up to.

[moonlit_star]

Well, I am at a game and am the headmistress of an academy, gearing up for the new school year. [She chuckles. Not exactly anything exciting and no villains to be thwarted but it suits her well enough.]

[pinkifying]

A...headmistress? You??? Wow, Mama, that's-- What's that like for you?

[moonlit_star]

[She quirks a brow.] I am the queen of earth and the moon, Small Lady, a school is by far easier. I admit, it is less hectic and I don't need to worry about maintaining diplomatic peace between certain countries or traveling to multiple countries within a week, but it still has it's upheavals.

[pinkifying]

I'm... I'm sorry, it's just. I only ever know you as a queen and a... A student. Usagi. So something in between is, I don't know. I just have one image of you in my head.

[to her credit, she looks plenty embarrassed]

I don't doubt you're good at it, though. I bet everybody at the school loves you.

[moonlit_star]

Forgiven, always. [She tilts Small Lady's head up and taps her lightly on the nose. She then wraps up Small Lady in her arms.]

Hmm, most do, but I need only you, your father, and the senshi to love me to be happy. [She kisses her daughter's cheeks.]

[pinkifying]

[ugh she feels like a bad child now SORRY MOM THAT PEDESTAL YOU'RE ON IS REALLY HIGH]

Is anyone there with you?

[moonlit_star]

Usagi and Rei, and your father may be joining me soon. [She smiles warmly at the thought of Endymion.] And you, my little lady?

[pinkifying]

Oh, I bet you've really missed Papa... And he's missed you.

Me? I don't know. We both want to go somewhere. ...Me and my mun, that is. She likes a place with a story, I just want to go where there are other Senshi.

[moonlit_star]

And you. I miss you just as much, my Small Lady.

I would offer you the place I am at, but I cannot say if it will be to your liking.

[pinkifying]

I'm not there with you?

Oh. Why not?

[moonlit_star]

I'm afraid I do not get to see your adorable face, no.

[pinkifying]

...Hm. Why wouldn't I like where you are?

[moonlit_star]

Hmm... you could say the game I am in, is currently in a transitional stage from a slice of life to something with much more involved plot. But I cannot say if it would appeal to your mun.

[pinkifying]

I'll make her look anyway. I have as much of a say as she does! [HMPH]

[moonlit_star]

[She chuckles and brushes a stray pink tress behind Chibiusa's ear.]

You most certainly do, it is a partnership, after all. I would be very happy to have you join me at somarium. Having you with me will always fill me with joy.

[soldierofrevolution]

You're like your mother, Small Lady. Wherever you go, your friends will surely follow.

[pinkifying]

PLUTO! [sorry, tacklehug because Reasons] I never see you here!

[planetofsilence]

Too dark? Will you be okay Chibiusa?

[pinkifying]

I think so! She says I'll have you and the Quartet by my side, so...I should be okay. Don't worry!

How are you, Hotaru-chan?

[planetofsilence]

Well if I could be of use, one way or another, that should be fine.

I'm fine. Haruka-papa and Michiru-mama take care of me very well.

[pinkifying]

You almost make it sound like you're usually not. [this is not a pout. it's a frown. because she's not a kid. totally.] You're always a help, you know.

Oh, I'm glad you're all together! No Setsuna, though?

[planetofsilence]

You're very nice chibiusa-chan. But we all know I'm an 'uninvited guest'.

I'm happy too. [She shakes her head.] Maybe someday, we'll find her.

[pinkifying]

[nooooo bff you're getting your hand clutched earnestly] That's not true! Everyone loves you!

[planetofsilence]

[That leaves her almost tearful. She clutches Chibiusa's hand as tenderly as she could and tries to smile for her beloved friend.]