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[namelesswaters]

[ Who's this... oh. Just some guy. Sitting in a corner, minding his own business. Seems to be practicing magic.

What the hey, let's go bother him. ]

It won't be easy, you know. A spirit who only got a few scenes in a movie you last saw years ago.

[ What? No, I was-- look, I'm just the narrator here-- ]

Yet you wish to play me in a game. You'd better think hard before you make your choice on this. Where did you want to go?

[ Well... um... ]

Heh. Maybe they'll have some answers on this. Anyone?

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[howcanihelp]

From what I've heard, most of the answers you'll get will be "don't come here, it's horrid". I can't imagine they're all that bad, but they do seem to tend towards... fun for them, not for us.

[ quickly ] That's only what I've observed, though. You'd have to ask other people about specifics and first-hand accounts and so forth.

[namelesswaters]

Mm. I think I'll be able to manage. I've got my name, and that's all I really need.

[ Haku, if only you knew. ]

Yes?

[ Oh, no, it's nothing. ]

...

[howcanihelp]

Ah, weeeell... [ she grimaces a little ] We can hope it turns out well for you, yes.

It... doesn't, always. Turn out well, I mean. I'm just grateful I'm a bit harder to take to a game, and that my mun is too busy for another.

[namelesswaters]

[ A small frown. ] Hmm. What do you mean? [ On both accounts. ]

[howcanihelp]

The places they send us, there is often... things in place to limit our abilities. Or otherwise handicap us. And they seem to thrive on doing the most horrible things to us.

[ gotta specify if you want both, river dude. ]

[namelesswaters]

[ That at least halfway answers both. ] And what about places that take away your memory?

[titanianblade]

That kind of question seldom has a definitive answer. The answer is one only you yourself knows.

[namelesswaters]

I'm not the one making the decision.

[ Although he has input-- ]

The choice is ultimately his.

[titanianblade]

Then I'm afraid I've no answer to give. Fate doesn't take one's opinions into consideration; perhaps the same can be said of mundanes.

[namelesswaters]

He will listen, if you have ideas. I'm sure of it.

[titanianblade]

...

(He's silent for a moment.)

That depends on what you both plan to accomplish. Simply "playing you," as they put it, is too vague for proper suggestion. 'Tis best to narrow the possibilities first.

[namelesswaters]

I have no strong inclinations. I'm just looking for someplace that isn't the bathhouse.

[ Hmm. ]

I'd like to keep my memories.

[has_a_name]

[ Because it matters; because he matters. ]

Somewhere safe! It can be should be interesting, with lots of people [ her hands extend to either side of her, as if to convey this ] and a million things to do,

[ That's not a pout. ]

But wherever he sends you, should be safe.

[namelesswaters]

Chihiro. [ Congratulations, you've managed to surprise him. It registers briefly for a moment before he breaks out into a warm smile. ]

Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Are you all right?

[has_a_name]

[ Why is his smile so infectious? Before she even realizes it, a warm smile has stolen her own lips, her hands swinging at her sides. ]

But I have to. If I don't worry about you, I know you won't -- so who will?

[ She is restraining herself. Not tackling him in a hug after such a long absence. The result is a very squirmy Chihiro. ]

I'm great! My mun forgets about me sometimes, but I have my name, and that's the most important thing. Be sure your mun knows I said [ her hands cup against her mouth ] no dangerous places.

Or I might have to go, too.

[namelesswaters]

[ He's relieved. ] That's good. Your mun sounds like she's taking good care of you. [ Which is just as well, since he hasn't been around to look after her. ]

I'll let him know. You know, a girl here mentioned places that took your memory away, just like the bathhouse. I guess I would need you again to help me remember, if I went.

[ He sees her fidgeting and opens his arm for a hug. Because if he's being honest with himself, he's missed her, too. ]

wow mun needs to cannon review but so happy

[has_a_name]

[ Hope you're ready, Haku.

The moment he opens his arm, she's barreling forward to throw her arms around him, gripping the material of his clothing tightly, as if afraid he might disappear if she doesn't. ]

I would make you remember. No matter what!

[ Her eyes are squeezed closed. ]

I would never have remembered, if it weren't for you.

[unholycharades]

[Although he can't speak, Armaros' mundane has had the foresight to arm him with a little white board and marker. He seems rather pleased by this turn of events.]

I don't know much, but Mundane is thinking of sending me to a place called The Bastion.

[namelesswaters]

A bastion? [ The Bastion, Haku. ] What is it like?

[unholycharades]

[That question doesn't have quite so cheery an answer.]

Apparently, it's what was left when a number of worlds were destroyed. Not a terribly happy concept, but the mundanes are willing to send children there, and the the man that mine already has there seems content enough that it can't be so terrible a place.

[While an accurate assessment in this case, it also hinges on the assumption that sending children to horror games is not a thing that's done. Can you tell he's new at this being a muse thing?]

[geniustheveil]

Even if you appeared for a short time, you made a deep impression. I think that's remarkable.

[namelesswaters]

He's wanted to... [ Hesitates, choosing his words carefully. ] Well, be me.

I guess this is the next best thing.

[geniustheveil]

I hope that he sends you somewhere pleasant and nice that you'll enjoy.

[namelesswaters]

He says that we may join you. I understand you have some connection with water.

[geniustheveil]

Could it be you enjoy swimming, too? I learned when I was a little girl, and it's always been my favorite type of sport.