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[Voice] - About Moon Cycle Antics...

[Midna does not make much use out of the network, but figures she has a question and doesn't want her face attached to it, in the event that anyone puts two and two together and realises she's actually asking for a little assistance. In the most subtle way she can muster, anyway.]

Hello, lovelies.
I've a question and your cycle—moon—whatever you wish to call it—is irrelevant.

How you do handle traits you acquire that could potentially be harmful to others, or to yourself? A good example of this might be if you grow horns and don't want to gore anyone who comes near you or sleeps next to you. Another example of this might be if you acquire serpent traits and possibly have some form of venomous accompaniment. Not that I know how that would work.

But you get the point, I'm sure. I'm not asking for any specific reason other than curiosity, so please, indulge me.

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Weird thing is a lot of it ain't that unfamiliar? I still buy my smokes down at a store with a big M in the name. I can go drinkin' if I want, or get my game on at the arcade, or stop for street noodles.

[Is he rambling just to share, or does he have a point...?]

Actually, one thing I ain't found yet is a battin' cage, so let me know if ya run across one, yeah?

[Midna laughs.]

I have no idea what that even is, but sure. If I see one or hear of one, I'll tell you all about it.

[After a moment, her laughter dies down and she continues.] I heard that Lunatia has a lot of things from human worlds, so it makes sense that most of what's here isn't unfamiliar to you. But to me, most of it is unfamiliar.

I thought ya might say that! A batting cage is where ya go to practice swingin' a big stick at a ball.

[Which isn't the first time he's had to describe a sport or game to someone like that!]

This time it was on purpose 'cause I got a big hunch, but I bet I say a lotta stuff without realizin' I'm bein' confusing, huh?

[It's a good thing the game wasn't very hard, because Midna is basically a shoo-in. Not a human. Not familiar with most human things. Considering there seem to be a shortage of hot alien babes in Lunatia, Midna can't imagine there's many who could be confused for her.

She smiles, baring her teeth, though he can't see it. But perhaps he can hear it in her voice.]

Here, I thought that was simply part of your quirky demeanour. It wouldn't be the first time you've perplexed me, after all. I tend to expect that out of you.

Explainin' that stuff without accidentally usin' a buncha jargon is a lot harder than it seems. I'm thinkin' we might need a safeword for when I start talkin' gibberish.

But, even with me trippin' up all over the place, ya still did a great job of pickin' up 9-ball, Midna-chan.

A... safeword?

[She chortles.]

Honestly, you could talk nothing but nonsense and I'd still love to listen. It seems you've put the pieces together, but I imagine I didn't make it difficult for you. So what do I owe you then, hmm?

Ain't thought that far...

Uh.

[ ... ]

How about ya just let me take ya for an outin' around Caihong sometime?

[Midna pauses for many long moments, as if she wants to keep him in suspense. Isn't she the one giving him something? Sounds like he wants to treat her. She's not sure that's supposed to work out that way, but...

It potentially means free food.]

Hm... I suppose I could agree to that, yes. I've only been there a couple of times. I wouldn't mind going again.

[He was never going to abuse this power.]

We got a deal, then. Operation "get Midna-chan hooked on Caihong" is a go. I even got a few ideas for pullin' it off already, but I'll leave those a surprise.

So that's that. We went way off topic, huh? You were just askin' about Moonblessed stuff, and, uh.. Don't think ya really learned any from that.

[Midna considers for a moment, warning him against unpleasant surprises. But in hindsight, she realises that Majima usually has good ideas and she can't readily foresee an issue with him surprising her with something. Basically, she's certain he's harmless.

Kind of.]

If it helps any, it sounds like popular consensus is that people with harmful traits choose not to endanger those around them and largely either go into isolation for the cycle, or they elect only certain trusted individuals. You know, for Chroma purposes, I assume. I admit that it wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but it was helpful in its own way.

[Basically as a way to tell her to keep doing what she's been doing up to now.]

What were ya expectin'? Ya don't need a solution to somethin' specific do ya?

I—

[Midna hesitates. Because well. It's embarrassing to talk about stuff and it's becoming increasingly apparent that Midna probably needs someone she can trust to have these kinds of discussions with.]

—No. No, of course not.

[Good save.]

[Majima catches that stray syllable, but Midna's so regal at all times that he's a little unsure he heard correctly.]

...Ya swear? Even I wound up needin' some help last week.

[No, of course she doesn't swear because those are like promises and expecting Midna to keep a promise is just asking for disappointment. She frowns thoughtfully, thankful that he can't see her.]

I can't picture you being the sort to need help.

Believe me, when I've got some goal that needs reachin'? I wanna get as far as I can by my own strength, but it also ain't weak to fight alongside somebody.

Yes, I suppose that's true. I haven't made it a habit to cooperate well with others, but there are always exceptions.

Well, if ya ever do need a buddy for somethin'? My brain's all yours to pick, or I can lend a hand, or whatever ya need. I'm free while the sun's up.

Are you saying that you're never around after the sun goes down, Majima-san? That's a shame, because the day does not agree with me.

Majima-san? That's new.

[He's both intrigued to find out that somebody must be teaching her about his country and a little bummed out by what he has to say next.]

Yeah. Yeah, I'm rememberin' that now... Sorry to say, but I'm gonna be workin' nights from now on.

I know a little about honourifics. At least enough to be dangerous. [Dangerously polite.

She pauses a moment.]

Surely you don't work every night. I suppose if we're out during the day, it should be fine if I'm not in the light for too long. Otherwise, who knows what might happen. I could very well swoon and be in need of some strong arms.

[You know. To catch her.]

'Course not! Time off's a thing, as is callin' out. But even if I gotta arrange this durin' the day, the good thing about the lower levels is there's plenty of shade. Which...

[Strong arms, yeah, that earns a dumb grin, but no one would ever know what with how serious he's about to get.]

Ya joke, but what actually happens if you're caught out in the sun and can't get somewhere safe?

[Midna is quiet for several moments, mostly because she wonders if such information could be used against her. It probably could be. She hasn't made any enemies yet, but...]

Nothing good. [She quiets with her following words.]

The last time I was exposed so directly to light, I nigh died. [So perhaps she shouldn't understate that day really doesn't agree with her.]

[He was worried it was something like that.]

Well, I won't start handlin' ya with kid gloves. That'd just be insulting, but I'll keep it in consideration. No spacin' out and invitin' ya to the beach in broad daylight, that's a promise.

It should be fine. I'm observant enough to be careful and I've discovered some items here that allow me to spend a little more time in the light.

[Also Zelda. She helped.]

All the same, I look forward to our outing, whether it's day or night.

Like sunglasses?

[He laughs at the thought of her wearing some, even though she's definitely gotta mean some other kind of fancy Lunatian gadget.]

Y'know, just by the way... Not related to anything, but have ya found anything else around the city that tops that slot machine? You were more into that thing than a kid's into candy.

[It still makes him go "Aw..." when he thinks about it.]

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