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Good.
It sounded like you were just gonna keep the secret.
If she asks, I'll send her to you.
And if she tells me you didn't tell her.
Then I'll tell her everything.
She deserves to know.
[ Even if Hunk's got no clue how to explain what he saw. He wants Euphy to know, and he'd rather give her his incomplete take if Lelouch isn't gonna help. ]
It sounded like you were just gonna keep the secret.
If she asks, I'll send her to you.
And if she tells me you didn't tell her.
Then I'll tell her everything.
She deserves to know.
[ Even if Hunk's got no clue how to explain what he saw. He wants Euphy to know, and he'd rather give her his incomplete take if Lelouch isn't gonna help. ]
As much as I'd like to, it's not fair.
Though you telling her anything at all would be confusing. It's not as if you know what's going on, now do you? You saw something that's far more complex than a conversation or two can really explain.
What was done to us completely overrides one's will. Unfortunately, one of the side effects is short term memory loss.
Though you telling her anything at all would be confusing. It's not as if you know what's going on, now do you? You saw something that's far more complex than a conversation or two can really explain.
What was done to us completely overrides one's will. Unfortunately, one of the side effects is short term memory loss.
That sounds like magic.
Is it magic?
It's always magic.
Is it magic?
It's always magic.
Perhaps. There is some science behind it, but as for the source? It's hard to say. I never asked.
Well, what's the science?
I've seen some weird stuff.
I've seen some weird stuff.
They're from a kids' show, and one of them stuck a bomb to my back?! [ He sounds surprised and offended. Kids don't need to be watching that! ]
The frustrating thing is that we were in PuPuLand, a public theme park. With civilians. People could've died out there, I could've died. [ He starts to grumble for a second, still obviously upset. ] And it feels like we could've avoided bombs and tornadoes and electric fences if the Curti Center just gave us anything.
Why not just put us in a room with a chatty researcher and let us ask a ton of questions? Or if the PuPus know so much about the Dream Width, just have them visit us here or do a video call over Mognet? Then you guys don't have to deal with questions you can't answer!
The frustrating thing is that we were in PuPuLand, a public theme park. With civilians. People could've died out there, I could've died. [ He starts to grumble for a second, still obviously upset. ] And it feels like we could've avoided bombs and tornadoes and electric fences if the Curti Center just gave us anything.
Why not just put us in a room with a chatty researcher and let us ask a ton of questions? Or if the PuPus know so much about the Dream Width, just have them visit us here or do a video call over Mognet? Then you guys don't have to deal with questions you can't answer!
Pffft
[ Well, it's true. She can't really argue with that. She's seen internet flamewars worse than what just went down on the mognet. And hell, while she's not sure that she'd call the Phantom Thieves a well-oiled machine, they got along well enough, and it had still taken a few bumps to get there. ]
You're gonna have to tell me some of those stories sometime.
[ And she could probably return the favor. Probably not to the same extent, but... eh. ]
[ Well, it's true. She can't really argue with that. She's seen internet flamewars worse than what just went down on the mognet. And hell, while she's not sure that she'd call the Phantom Thieves a well-oiled machine, they got along well enough, and it had still taken a few bumps to get there. ]
You're gonna have to tell me some of those stories sometime.
[ And she could probably return the favor. Probably not to the same extent, but... eh. ]
Yeah, totally! [ He's excited. Incredibly so. Normal people who want to hear about Team Voltron without asking them to help with more problems or throwing them into a crazy firefight? Perfect. ]
I can show you the Black Lion and we can swap stories! You've probably hacked some cool stuff, right? [ He's absolutely excited to hear what she's done, even though he's saved entire planets. ] Do you like cookies?
I can show you the Black Lion and we can swap stories! You've probably hacked some cool stuff, right? [ He's absolutely excited to hear what she's done, even though he's saved entire planets. ] Do you like cookies?
I miiiiiight have a story or two of my own.
[ Honestly the Phantom Thief stuff is more interesting in general but...eh. She's got a couple good stories from her Medjed days too, most likely. Not exactly restoring-faith-in-humanity type stories but. Interesting all the same. ]
They're not too bad. So long as they're not like... super sweet or anything.
[ Y'know like those cookies that come with like half an inch of frosting on top of 'em? ]
[ Honestly the Phantom Thief stuff is more interesting in general but...eh. She's got a couple good stories from her Medjed days too, most likely. Not exactly restoring-faith-in-humanity type stories but. Interesting all the same. ]
They're not too bad. So long as they're not like... super sweet or anything.
[ Y'know like those cookies that come with like half an inch of frosting on top of 'em? ]
So, like, oatmeal raisin? [ He's giving her crap, and the tone in his voice is downright sarcastic. ] Really, I'll make whatever you feel like eating. Baking's just fun. [ And stress relief. He's always stressed here. ]
You know I have cool space stories, so gimme a teaser on what you've gotten up to! [ He wants to know. So badly. He might start begging, Futaba. ]
You know I have cool space stories, so gimme a teaser on what you've gotten up to! [ He wants to know. So badly. He might start begging, Futaba. ]
It's how the ability rewires the brain. Some times direct contact is required and other times not so much.
I met a man that could read minds. However I don't know if he started out this way or needed direct contact at first before his power grew to the point he couldn't turn it off.
I met a man that could read minds. However I don't know if he started out this way or needed direct contact at first before his power grew to the point he couldn't turn it off.
Honestly? Stuff you wouldn't believe.
[ How's that for a teaser? ... okay no she'll give a little bit more. ]
I mean some of it was pretty standard stuff. Corrupt politicians and businessmen, embezzling funds, personal scandals. Leaking those kinda things to the public.
[ Stupid adults being stupid adults. But. That's not the cool stuff she did. ]
[ How's that for a teaser? ... okay no she'll give a little bit more. ]
I mean some of it was pretty standard stuff. Corrupt politicians and businessmen, embezzling funds, personal scandals. Leaking those kinda things to the public.
[ Stupid adults being stupid adults. But. That's not the cool stuff she did. ]
So he could mind control people AND read minds just by touching someone?
That sounds like magic to me.
Did he read your mind?
[ There's a pause for a moment. ]
Is he the guy who did that to Euphy?
That sounds like magic to me.
Did he read your mind?
[ There's a pause for a moment. ]
Is he the guy who did that to Euphy?
Oooh. [ He sounds generally interested! ] That's neat- they were the bad guys, right? [ The question is mostly a formality. Mostly. After Bonnie mentioned Assassins and robbing a merchant in pretty much the same breath, he feels the need to make sure with everyone. ]
And come on, try me. [ The cheeky grin is all but audible. ] One time, we went to an alternate dimension where an empire of space elves mind-controlled other cultures into slavery. It was bad. [ Take this awkward laugh, Futaba. ]
But aside from that, Team Voltron's dealt with a few corrupt politicians, too. [ Sure, there's the obvious actual politicians, but does Zarkon count? Is an Emperor a politician? ]
And come on, try me. [ The cheeky grin is all but audible. ] One time, we went to an alternate dimension where an empire of space elves mind-controlled other cultures into slavery. It was bad. [ Take this awkward laugh, Futaba. ]
But aside from that, Team Voltron's dealt with a few corrupt politicians, too. [ Sure, there's the obvious actual politicians, but does Zarkon count? Is an Emperor a politician? ]
I mean, I was called the hacker of justice!
[ oh my god Hunk don't throw her that. Don't. Don't make her want to try to one-up that story so much. ]
I mean I could tell you, but not here. So far as I can tell most of the whole monitoring-us stuff they do on the Mognet is datamining, but even that can be nasty depending on who you ask.
[ Information can be used in a lot of surprising ways. ]
[ oh my god Hunk don't throw her that. Don't. Don't make her want to try to one-up that story so much. ]
I mean I could tell you, but not here. So far as I can tell most of the whole monitoring-us stuff they do on the Mognet is datamining, but even that can be nasty depending on who you ask.
[ Information can be used in a lot of surprising ways. ]
I get what you mean, but I don't know if I can trust someone with a title as lame as the hacker of justice. Sounds like a kids' cartoon. A Defender of the Universe is way cooler.
[ And he laughs, hoping she doesn't take it the wrong way. That'd be awkward, after she just apologized like that. It's just a joke, he swears. ]
So what I'm thinking is we hoard a ton of snacks, hang out, and swap cool stories. I, uh... [ And then he just kinda chuckles meekly. ] I kinda miss Earth a lot, so the stories might be... nice.
[ And he laughs, hoping she doesn't take it the wrong way. That'd be awkward, after she just apologized like that. It's just a joke, he swears. ]
So what I'm thinking is we hoard a ton of snacks, hang out, and swap cool stories. I, uh... [ And then he just kinda chuckles meekly. ] I kinda miss Earth a lot, so the stories might be... nice.
[ Um, rude? ]
I can make a program that spams you with Gauntlet memes every hour for the rest of the month.
[ Nah she gets you. It's more like a playful ribbing like she and Yusuke did sometimes. If anything it helps her feel more confident that things are okay. ]
So what, you mean like... hanging out or something?
I can make a program that spams you with Gauntlet memes every hour for the rest of the month.
[ Nah she gets you. It's more like a playful ribbing like she and Yusuke did sometimes. If anything it helps her feel more confident that things are okay. ]
So what, you mean like... hanging out or something?
Exactly like hanging out! [ A beat. ] And please don't make that program, I'm still catching up on the videos so I get the memes!
[ But then he stifles a laugh. ] Seriously, it's been one thing after another since we got here. If all the adults [ The word is said with contempt. He should be an adult now! ] can head out to a bar, we gotta do something to unwind!
[ And then he lets out a knowing grunt. ] And after that mess on the Mognet, you probably need a break, too! [ Another beat. ]
You do know I'll cook or bake stuff, right?
[ But then he stifles a laugh. ] Seriously, it's been one thing after another since we got here. If all the adults [ The word is said with contempt. He should be an adult now! ] can head out to a bar, we gotta do something to unwind!
[ And then he lets out a knowing grunt. ] And after that mess on the Mognet, you probably need a break, too! [ Another beat. ]
You do know I'll cook or bake stuff, right?
You did ask about cookies earlier so I kind of guessed as much. Plus it's not like it'll be the first time you've fed me.
[ First day dude. She doesn't forget! ]
Maybe we should make it a video-watching party too or something.
[ Ugggggh she does kind of miss sitting around in her room binging anime. Except less "kind of" and more "really does" ]
[ First day dude. She doesn't forget! ]
Maybe we should make it a video-watching party too or something.
[ Ugggggh she does kind of miss sitting around in her room binging anime. Except less "kind of" and more "really does" ]
But if there's a party then you have to handle invites and stuff. [ He lets out a contemplating grunt, but it's laced with concern. ]
Would you be okay with that? Y'know, lots of people you don't know. [ And then he chuckles, trying to sound reassuring. ] If you wanna do it then let's go for it!
Would you be okay with that? Y'know, lots of people you don't know. [ And then he chuckles, trying to sound reassuring. ] If you wanna do it then let's go for it!
[ Predictably there's a... rather pregnant pause. You've already got her number pegged, Hunk. ]
M-maybe just like... a hangout or something will be fine.
[ Like she wouldn't mind a couple people or something? But a lot of strangers? Nooooo thanks. ]
M-maybe just like... a hangout or something will be fine.
[ Like she wouldn't mind a couple people or something? But a lot of strangers? Nooooo thanks. ]
No, I mean the Moogles of Light. The characters, anyway.
[He's not wrong, that sort of thing isn't really for kids.]
The PuPu don't even talk to us when we want them to, so we couldn't even guarantee they would agree to talk to anyone if we set up a meeting. Or even show up.
[He's not wrong, that sort of thing isn't really for kids.]
The PuPu don't even talk to us when we want them to, so we couldn't even guarantee they would agree to talk to anyone if we set up a meeting. Or even show up.
And Cid thought we'd have better luck? Ugh... [ He groans, and while the rolling of eyes isn't audible, it's all but obvious. ] We couldn't get any of them to stay still long enough for us to ask a single question, at least not until the Moogles of Light showed up.
[ Another groan. ] Man, you'd think it'd be easier to get information here. Space aliens are more cooperative, and some of them tried to kill us.
[ Another groan. ] Man, you'd think it'd be easier to get information here. Space aliens are more cooperative, and some of them tried to kill us.
Okay! [ He shrugs off the pause and the stutter. ] So you can drop by whenever, and you might run into one of my roommates. And... hm...
[ He takes a second to process, but then he's right back to being upbeat. ] You should definitely meet the Black Lion when you get here, because otherwise he might start roaring if you hang around too long. They're all kinda protective.
[ He takes a second to process, but then he's right back to being upbeat. ] You should definitely meet the Black Lion when you get here, because otherwise he might start roaring if you hang around too long. They're all kinda protective.
Uh... meet the who?
[ Is that... one of those roommates? Something about the phrasing... not to mention the description is odd. Hrm. ]
[ Is that... one of those roommates? Something about the phrasing... not to mention the description is odd. Hrm. ]
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