momquest: a quest for moms

[farfromgrace]

[ It's another day in Tokyo-D, and the relentless cycle of content generation for the masses goes on; how long have you been filming this drama, exactly? And it's not that it's a bad show, per se, but the fact that it's really dedicated to showing the gritty realities of combat and using practical effects for it is... kind of a lot.

Also it can't decide if it wants to be a show about frenemies or about enemies-to-lovers-to-enemies. Cowards.

And besides, it's not home, is it?

It occurs to you on break at the really honestly lackluster buffet table set up for the actors and any surviving extras that... there's really not that much security on this show, all things considered, unless there's something you're not seeing... ]

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Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[worthathousand]

—Oh!

[ but then she is hugging her back, just as tight.
sorry she's so stupid. ]

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[gigadevilbreaker]

[The Feint poofs. Nero flusters a little, and busies himself with leaning over the balcony to signal Shrike and Cardinal with a thumbs up.]

No sweat. Glad you're in one piece.

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[purrrnicious]

[Meanwhile––]

What is wrong with you?! Going to some other stupid dimension because a demon dared you to?





[Not that she's letting go but she would like it known that that was a dumb thing and she is Displeased.]

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[worthathousand]

[ pets her hair ]

The alternative looked like it was being thrown in some Liar Hell holding cell.
[ slightly wry ] It turns out they don't like it when you sneak out of your transfer production.

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[softlyfalling]

[ shrike is now picking her way back over the balcony railing and it's time to drape on Nero's shoulders thanks because that was all very scary and she's glad it's done now ]

Ohhhhh I'm so glad. That was. That was really—that really felt too close, but...

[ wheeze ]

I can tell your unitmates to come up?

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[worthathousand]

[ Amaranth pets Kohime's hair one last time, then gently steps away from the hug to turn and face the rest of the unit that is definitely for sure not hers. ]

...Shrike, are you alright?
—But yes, I'd appreciate that.

In the meantime I just want to quickly make sure I've gotten myself properly sorted.

[ furi: test if her powers are back on yet. ]

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[farfromgrace]

[ well

they definitely aren't, whatever ones you try.

also your phone is beeping with a message; if you check it, it notes that you have been refunded 6000 points for your unit powers. ]

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[purrrnicious]

[Her gaze flickers over Amaranth's uniform, noting the colour––





––and the "rope" that had bound them––


––and the connection forged to create it––





. . .And absolutely does not voice her growing suspicion because oops maybe Amaranth will be mad and it might kind of maybe be a little her fault? At least partly.

So she steps back and says nothing at all.]

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[worthathousand]

I'll just be right back. No sense blowing petals all over your dorm.

[ and she heads back out to the balcony ]

Re: ALSO MEANWHILE IN AVANTE

[gigadevilbreaker]

[He's just busy giving his wife's arms a good rub, good job wife! Facing big heights!! So proud!!! They're disgusting.



He has, of course, noticed nothing]