Seasons: IC Contact/Continuations

[abnormalizes]

This is Evangeline! Sorry, I'm a little busy right now, but leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

Comments

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It's based on the bond we have, right? So... it should definitely be strong.

[roundandaround]

[Happy Rinku noises. She very, very reluctantly lets the scythe de-summon back into Evangeline so she can immediately hug her and rub her face on her.]

In that case, I bet it could beat anything. Anything anything!

[abnormalizes]

[Evangeline is better to hug than sharp object. Squeeeze.]

I don't know about that, but with enough practice, I bet you could handle most things.

[roundandaround]

[Softer too! Snug snug.]

I'm gonna do my best anyway. I guess we should add scythe to the training now, huh... I was trying to work on pain tolerance more too, but I dunno how to train for that.

[Given all the bruises and bandages on her right now, that's probably a smart idea.]

[abnormalizes]

Scythe training sounds good. Pain tolerance... I don't know how I feel about deliberately causing you pain instead of it just being a byproduct of training.

[Maybe it's not that different, but it feels different and bad.]

[roundandaround]

Huh, I didn't think about that. [She hums in thought.] Maybe it'll just happen on its own? Like an experience thing?

[abnormalizes]

Probably! That's how I got my pain tolerance, I didn't specifically train for it.

[roundandaround]

That makes sense. And I don't wanna hurt people, even if they ask for it, so I see why you wouldn't either.

[Huuug. Even if it's not as tight as normal because everything hurts.]

Have you been doing any fun quests and stuff? I helped Amy-chan get some mummies last week, and Kantera-san was really strong against the giant food...

[Not gonna mention the Other Quest yet.]

[abnormalizes]

Oh, the matching costumes quest was fun! Even if I'm not great at costumes yet. And I helped some polar bears make their way home, that was nice.

[roundandaround]

Oh, that sounds so fun! The bears are really cute, but I don't have ice... I kinda stuck with stuff I was good with. Like stuff that's weak to fire, or weak to light, or that I had a bunch of charms against...

[abnormalizes]

Oh, yeah, that makes sense. So stuff like the... corrupted fae?

[Hm. Don't like that.]

[roundandaround]

Please don't get mad at me it all turned out okay nobody even died

[abnormalizes]

I'm not mad! A little worried, but not mad!

[roundandaround]

[Rinku lets out a massive sigh of relief and slumps against Evangeline.]

I was wanting to help, yeah, but... also show I could do it. I didn't wanna be scared anymore. Or for all of you guys to think I'm weaker and shouldn't be included when something happens and one of our friends needs help.

So I talked to Davis-san, and he was interested in quests, so he said if I showed him how questing worked, he'd come with me and only step in if it got too bad. He did that whole "it's a deal" thing with the glowing and the [hums an approximation of the tune] and stuff.

[abnormalizes]

[Oh, Rinku. She gives her shoulder a gentle squeeze.]

Even I would only take a high risk quest with someone else actively helping me. But I'm glad Max was there, at least.

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[Rinku sulks a little and snuggles gently.]

I didn't wanna worry you. That was the opposite of what I was trying.

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I know you're a competent fighter. I don't think you're weak at all. But the idea of you getting hurt is still scary to me. I'm sorry.

[roundandaround]

[Sniffle. She clings tighter for a moment, relaxing right away because it hurts.]

You don't have to be sorry, Neechan. I wasn't gonna tell people beforehand because I thought you'd be scared or mad. I don't wanna hurt you.

[abnormalizes]

I'm not mad. But next time, let's fight together, okay?

[Gentle squeeze.]

[roundandaround]

[Huuug.]

Okay. Fighting with you sounds nice, Neechan. I'll try not to get hurt, I promise.

[abnormalizes]

Good. I'll try not to get hurt either, so it's fair.

[roundandaround]

I bet you wouldn't anyway. You're really strong, and you always do a good job.

[abnormalizes]

I'm glad you think so, but I'm definitely not invincible.

[roundandaround]

Aww... okay. I still think you can do most things, even if it's not all the things?

[abnormalizes]

Most things is pretty good! I'll take most things, for sure. I like to think I'm reasonably competent.