[ yeah she doesn't even blink at the correction. Even in English it sounds different. Like Mare-ee-bell.
for a moment, she just ponders walking away and never speaking of this again, because god how many people is she gonna have to repeat this story to? but no, she can't....be that....lazy.....
Yuyuko sighs. ]
Yes, we have--spent about four or five months in each other's company by now, I believe.
[The latter isn't any better, who wants a fake best friend!!]
I'm afraid it doesn't sound like much of one to me.
[And then, polite and patient as ever:] You seem to know much more about me than I know about you. Is there something in my questions that you find unfair?
[ she reaches out for Peko's hand but doesn't actually touch it--as touchy feely as she is, she still knows it's best to. give Pekpek some space....... ]
Yes, yes, I can pick out my own clothes. [ twirling around for a moment. floofy skirts!! ] Although, wasn't there a week where you all had to dress up as each other, anyway? Or was that an older season?
[ forgive her for not being 100% coherent in the graveyard....... ]
[Oh no cute... Peko just kind of gives her a suspicious look, tensing up slightly. Of course there would be a catch, though really, she never really expects to get anything for free. As long as it's not outrageous, it'd be fine!]
Oh, don't get so suspicious. [ laughing ] I never did pay attention to Youmu's lessons, so I daresay I'm regretting it now...but I'd like to employ your talents one of these days.
I... suppose so, yes. If you would like to learn, I can try to teach what I can.
[That actually sounds fair to Peko! Learning a new way to dance in exchange for teaching someone kendo... that's not bad at all. Peko gives a firm nod.]
Though I will warn you now that it will not be easy.
[ she'd prefer it this way, though, since even if she didn't remember, something terrible happened to some version of her. Not remembering something awful that went down feels worse, honestly. ]
The only ones? The others are here, then? If...remembrance-challenged.
Then, barring anything unforeseen [like murderbots,] we can meet at the dojo another time. I work at the casino and at one of the cafes, but I can always make time for swordwork.
[Peko kind of stares at the way she's dipping down, glancing to that outstretched hand with a touch of confusion; she gets that she's supposed to take it, but why the dramatic effect... is that part of the dance...?
So she just kind of dips her head once and then takes Yuyuko's hand, waiting for her directions.]
[Peko can't help but let out a bit of a strange noise as she watches Yuyuko. This... definitely isn't something she can do, but alright, she wanted to try new things, so...
She tries to mirror the other woman with. Very little success. It doesn't help that every movement is extremely stiff and stilted.]
Cerealia Winter ball log
Sophie
Fibbing! Like in this case, telling someone the color red suits their eyes, but it doesn't, and you just want them to buy the dress.
Maya
[ Luckily this is early on in the night so Yuyuko's spirits haven't been metaphorically crushed yet beCAUSE NO ONE REMEMBER HER EITHER!! ]
Yes, it's the sort of thing Yukari likes to do. Gap me into a festival when I'm least expecting it.
[ And Maya should recognize the name Yukari, at least....! Yuyuko has mentioned her several times, her darling shithead bff. ]
Maribelle
Wha--? Not your house, silly, the Castle. [ she's got a bad feeling about this yo. b-but maybe Maribelle's mistaken...? ]
Kaoru
It's a compliment, isn't it?
[ pls let it be the latter, Yuyuko wouldn't know what to do if her favorite shithead avoided her!! ]
Again, again with this--all about me, nothing about you. I already know where this is going, darling.
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Peko
Oh, I was wondering what this machine was, so I pressed a few buttons! It started playing this song.
[ she's already dancing in place, god help peko ] Dance with me, won't you? You look very pretty tonight, by the way!
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No, no, no. Maeriberi doesn't remember either....what am I do to?
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I'm afraid I don't- have we met? [Feels a little bad... Yuyuko is clearly distraught!]
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for a moment, she just ponders walking away and never speaking of this again, because god how many people is she gonna have to repeat this story to? but no, she can't....be that....lazy.....
Yuyuko sighs. ]
Yes, we have--spent about four or five months in each other's company by now, I believe.
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I'm afraid it doesn't sound like much of one to me.
[And then, polite and patient as ever:] You seem to know much more about me than I know about you. Is there something in my questions that you find unfair?
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She sounds like a real party animal! [And she does recognize the name. But she's still trying to play it cool and not give herself away]
[..Somehow.]
I have to admit, these balls aren't as exciting for me anymore...
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I'd imagine. At least this one isn't tasteless. [ have fun while your friends are dead!! ]
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Ah, t-thank you... I'm afraid I don't know how to dance to this kind of music, though.
[Maybe she can just edge away slowly. She seems to have made a Mistake in approaching.]
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[ she reaches out for Peko's hand but doesn't actually touch it--as touchy feely as she is, she still knows it's best to. give Pekpek some space....... ]
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[A little insistently!! And really, that's a little bit sad.
Peko gives Yuyuko's hand a suspicious stare, and doesn't move to take it just yet. That's right, this is... also something new to learn, isn't it?]
...Could you teach me?
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[Properly looking at Yuyuko though....]
And we're not forced to go or else....
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[ forgive her for not being 100% coherent in the graveyard....... ]
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Months?! No, I- that certainly cannot be the case! Even if you were a servant I would remember your face!
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Of course! I mean, there's not much to learn as it is freeform, but I shall try my best!
Re: Sophie
I'm glad he was right.
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[As someone who doesn't seem like she can handle freeform dancing...]
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Although, I might have to ask for a small favor in return.
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[WAIT A SECOND]
AAAAAAH! You do remember! [Wow, that was loud. But she looks really relieved, for some reason!]
[Almost as if everyone had else had Plot Convenient Amnesia or something] I thought I was going crazy!
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[Or... something...]
But you remember the mansion and all that, right? Right?
[THE HOPEFUL LOOK PERSISTS]
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Forgot? ...about the castle? [ ... ] Yes, of course. I don't think I'll be forgetting that any time soon.
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And what would that be?
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You can teach me how to swordfight, yes?
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[That actually sounds fair to Peko! Learning a new way to dance in exchange for teaching someone kendo... that's not bad at all. Peko gives a firm nod.]
Though I will warn you now that it will not be easy.
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[...Though, it's not quite a good thing, is it? Since the castle was pretty terrible]
Me, neither! But I think you and me are the only ones, Ms. Yuyuko....
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The only ones? The others are here, then? If...remembrance-challenged.
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[Now. Teach her to "freestyle dance"--!]
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[ and now she's dipping down to offer Peko her hand.....even though she's only one inch shorter, so it's probably more for the dramatic effect ]
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[...And everything else, probably.]
Um... a few. Kazoo, Peko, Maribelle, Nick, Athena.... but they don't remember.
...Actually, I don't even think it's the same Nick.
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So she just kind of dips her head once and then takes Yuyuko's hand, waiting for her directions.]
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They simply don't recognize you? Or...?
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[ and Yuyuko starts embracing her inner idol in a slower, more crude approximation of this. godspeed. ]
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She tries to mirror the other woman with. Very little success. It doesn't help that every movement is extremely stiff and stilted.]
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[Maya leaves the subject as is for now]
Nah, they don't remember anything at all. Like they've been totally wiped!
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How disconcerting.
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...Ummm... I don't know what's up with Kaoru. He's... dressing up like a girl again. It's weird. I think he's into it.
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He what? But, that's...I-- [ wasn't that before he, like
murdered his shitty family ]
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[And when Maya says that, you know shit is bad]