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[riptidequeen]

[It's the local blue woman again! This time looking tired for the first time since she got here, at least for the first time publically.]

So, um. I have two questions and they're not really related but hey. Save time and ask them both, right?

[It's a good idea, okay?]

Anyway, I've been thinking about I guess, um, starting a business. My main problem is just what to do? This is all new to me. [She then lets out a sigh, because it's true. Lazulis don't do this kind of thing.] I guess what I'm really asking is there something that you all think we could use here in Lunatia?

[Then there is a brief pause, as she looks like she's looking for something on the device before she continues.]

The second thing is something that came up and got me a bit curious. We all come here and end up on the one moon, right? And they say we've been brought here by [She makes a vague hand gesture, because she forgot the whole spiel they give you at the start.] but is there anyone here who came here of their own choice?

[And she leaves that hanging there, because what else can she add, before shutting off the video.]

Comments

[riptidequeen]

It's silly because I doubt it would do any good but... Like a space for people to come and either learn different art things, or use it to work on their own art work....

[trenchdoting]

What do you mean? That doesn't sound silly at all - it's a great idea, pal! I'm sure there's plenty of people around who'll appreciate having space to try out their art, and guidance! There's budding artists all over the place!

[riptidequeen]

[She chuckles, a bit awkwardly.]

I guess so, but it just seems kind of... Frivolous? Yeah, frivolous to me.

[trenchdoting]

Objection, pal! Art's really important. It can help people to express themselves, or deal with their ferlings, or make people think, or some kinda combination!! [Or sometimes you just gotta draw a dick.]

It seems like a really valuable service to me!

[riptidequeen]

... You're just saying that to be nice, Dick.

[Draw all the dicks, Dick.]

But maybe I'll reconsider my idea.

[trenchdoting]

Nuh-uh! I really mean every word, from the bottom of my heart!

I'm glad you'll think it over. But it's all your decision in the end. You just gotta pick something you care about, pal!

[riptidequeen]

[Pfft. Oh Gumshoe.]

I will, I will. It'll just take a bit I think... And thank you.

[trenchdoting]

No problem, pal! I'm happy to help! Right, take your time to think it over!

....

Y'know, all this talk of art has me thinking.

[riptidequeen]

Oh?

[Don't hurt yourself there, Gumshoe.]

About what? Aside from art that is.

[trenchdoting]

W-wait, but it still has to do with art!! ...If that's okay.

See, I'm pretty sure this is sonething we talked about in the past, but we never actually did. So I just wanna know if you're still interested.

Would you wanna... collaborate?

[riptidequeen]

It's oka--

[Oh, oh right. He had mentioned that a while ago didn't he? Collaboration. She coughs a and continues a bit awkwardly.]

Oh, um... Sure? We can do that!

[trenchdoting]

Really?! Great, I'd love that! Let's make it happen soon, pal!

[riptidequeen]

O-of course... Um, I've been getting into doing things with wood, if that helps.

[trenchdoting]

Oh yeah? Sounds interesting, pal! I "wood" gladly brainstorm some ideas about that! [He guffaws happily.]

[riptidequeen]

[A much too long silence before...]

That was bad, Dick.

[trenchdoting]

...What can I say? They can't be winners, pal!