Oh, thank you! I had lots of fun - I've never tested myself like that before.
[ it was a pretty easy test, but she isn't about to brag about it when she had somewhat of an advantage... but the test didn't have any restrictions about robots, so she's trying not to feel too guilty about it.
what she is thinking about now is that she had noticed kanji observing the prize before either of them had gotten in line. she looks down at the plushie, and then at him. ]
Well, if you say so... Maybe we can find another game that you can win at? You sure look like you could have won that strength test, too.
[ she still feels a little bad... but if she can do that much, maybe she can make it up to him. that other thing that he says has her interested, though. ]
...Wait a minute. Did you say you could make one of these?
[ oh. well, that's a bit hard to miss... and kind of a bummer, to be honest. penny does try her best to follow rules, but sometimes exploring in the name of curiosity wins out against orders. ]
I am not sure! It only tells us not to do it...
[ she looks around (quite obviously) to check if anyone's watching. when she deems the coast clear, she leans in a little and puts a hand to the side of her mouth to hide her whisper. ]
[Ryuji doesn't even bother with the whispering, going ahead and announcing loud and proud that he, too, is curious of what'll happen.]
I mean, only one way to find out, ain't there?
[Ignoring all warning signs surrounding the chair, Ryuji stomps right up to the chair and nods over his shoulder back to Penny. This is what happens when you tell a kid like Ryuji to not do something... he's much more inclined to do the opposite of that.
So, he spins on his heel and plants his bum firmly into the chair and...]
What the--
[Not only is it the slimiest thing ever, but he starts... sinking into it?]
[ woah! penny might be curious, but this boy sure seems like a rebel to disobey a sign. she watches him attentively, just in cast the chair explodes or something.
she reaches for him, but it appears it's too late. he's already sitting, and... shrinking? ]
she looks between him and the mirrors, a clear concern in her eyes. it doesn't take much to see that something is wrong, and that the soundwave in the memory and the soundwave she knows are different. ]
You look like you're in pain.
[ she has no idea if it's appropriate or not, but she wants to know more about what happened. ]
What happened to you? [ and besides that- ] Are those animals your friends?
[He'll leave it at that. More importantly, his past memory. While a slight discomfort, he feels that he should tell Penny about that. Whether if it's appropriate or not doesn't matter, she already saw it. No point in putting it off.
Sighing, Soundwave goes quiet for a moment. He hasn't talked to anyone about his past life before, and Penny doesn't know about his sensitive hearing. She deserves to learn about that now.]
... I haven't told you about my hearings before. They're powerful... to the point that I could hear everyone's thoughts and sense their emotions. As you just saw, I had no control over it at the time and was overwhelmed by the voices in my head. [Needless to say, having multiple voices in his head was a painful experience.] It's... due to that that my sensors were constantly overloaded, and destroyed my memories.
[ she trusts soundwave to tell her more if he wants to, so she doesn't pry. it's only right to show him the same respect that he showed her, especially with such a fragile memory. ]
Hearings? [ she stays silent as he explains. ] That's amazing... But I can't imagine how it would feel.
[ she hesitates for a moment, the pause hanging heavily in the air. she thinks back to jaune's words; his belief that the two of them might be able to overcome what currently defines their relationship. ]
[ That catches her off guard. Of all the questions Penny could have posed to her, the one that drops into the conversation is one of the least expected.
If Penny is willing to forgive her, then... ]
I'd like to be friends. ... If that's what you want, Penny... I'd be happy to be your friend.
[ though it isn't "bright" in the purest sense of the word, her smile is undeniably genuine and relieved. ]
It is. I know that you're a very good person, Pyrrha.
[ to punctuate, she reaches out to take pyrrha's hands into hers. they're colder than a human's would be, but her hope is making them feel warm enough to almost be "natural". ]
It would mean a lot to me if we could hang out together.
[ though she appreciates elphelt's effort, she knows that their non-human status is an objective truth. it isn't something that she's "ashamed of" per se, but it is a bit of a sensitive subject.
she listens quietly to her words, sympathizing in that ruby was the first of her friends to treat her like a person. unfortunately that emotion is fleeting as she watches her change, her eyebrows furrowing. ]
But the way you were in this memory and how you are now is different... So does that means that you were able to change?
[Elphelt pauses to watch the black, winged thing that is her go on to have a philosophical debate with Sol. She frowns. She can remember how she was at that point clear as day: utterly devoid of emotion and with nothing but an intent to murder on her mind.]
Yes...and no. We Valentines aren't meant to disobey Mother's orders, but...something about me is defective. Before this, I had been set up to marry someone as part of Mother's ploy for me to masquerade as a human. At some point during the ceremony, something in me snapped and I...I realized I wanted the emotions Mother programmed me to imitate to be real.
[The dark Elphelt eventually gets enraged at the man's attempts to convince her to 'bring back the other Elphelt'.
Your words poison my mind. Mother's orders prevent me from destroying you, but I must ask you to be quiet for a while.
She summons a swathe of massive guns and rains fire across the entire battlefield.]
I think it was that defect that let me fight it...with help. But I haven't changed. Like Sol said, there's only a blurry line between me and the other me. There's always a possibility that part of my programming will get the better of me.
[Sol defeats her and she floats to the ground, incapacitated. But it isn't over. (9:28-12:28) As Elphelt comes to her senses but is stuck in her Mother's trap, she resorts to the only solution she can think of: to kill herself.]
I don't want Penny to see this of all things.
[Except she is interrupted. (12:28-13:29) and the memory ends.]
[ weaving isn't a useless skill at all! she looks absolutely delighted when she sees that the crown has changed from white to blue. she doesn't know what it means either, nor does she realize that the flowers change again when it's on her head. all she knows is that she feels pretty! ]
I'm glad you think so. I also think it's cute! [ she adjusts it, making sure that it's not crooked. ] I never thought of myself as very regal, though...
[ she's still trying to think of herself as a "real girl", let alone anything else... but before she has time to dwell on that, the balloon begins to rise. ]
Oh, this is so exciting! [ there's no hesitation in the way she looks over the basket as they begin their ascent. ] I've never been in a hot air balloon before, have you?
[It is when he has no idea when to put that skill to use! ... except for this particular moment. He lets out some sort of an amused 'hmph' as he folds his arms together across his chest.]
Maybe not... But I do. [Wouldn't have weaved that flower crown for her if he had thought otherwise. Though... maybe it'd be more accurate to call her a flower knight? Ah well...
While Penny is still trying to get herself into that mindset, she is already a "real girl" in Soundwave's view- she has her own personality, emotions, likes, dislikes, and wants. Basically, her own sentience and free will. Those qualities are what makes someone "real" to him.]
Never. We don't have anything like this where I'm from. [He leans against the edge of the basket, peering over the evening sky.] It's been a while since I've gone up into the sky like this.
[ seeing as both of those activities would probably be a complete and total disaster for Penny, she is also glad that they're staying away from them. carnival games, on the other hand, sound like great fun! ]
I think you're right about that figure! Games are always more fun with friends. [ and she fingerguns right on back! hell yeah. ] Absolutely! If we work together, I am sure those balloons won't stand a chance.
[Her fingergun lights up his smile further. Man, he's always liked Penny – she goes along with all of his stupid things with just as much enthusiasm.]
That's what I'm talking about.
[Why is she so cool!!! He's already starting to lead her in the direction of the booth before he even finishes, which isn't very far. And as soon as they get there, he slams down ten sylvs on the counter for the attendant – it's enough to cover both of them. :)]
Alright, so see that hole in Elios' mouth? [He points across at the little Elios faces.] The objective of the game is to aim so that the water goes in there, and blows up the balloon on top. First one to pop it wins! So it's kinda like a race.
[ it's a genuine question! if he called out to her by telepathy, she would have been at his side in a heartbeat. but that doesn't matter now that she's here, so she doesn't give it another thought. instead, she excitedly takes his hand! ]
[Reaching out to Penny via telepathy was an option he'd considered, but there's a chance of his hidden feelings being unintentionally transmitted through. He can't have her be aware of that yet. That, and he was mostly ruminating while waiting for her.
Despite reaching his hand out first, he sort of flinches when it comes in contact with Penny's excitable hand. But, in what might be a surprising turn of event, he'll be the one leading her onto the dance floor instead, very unlike all those times where she would usually do the leading whenever they're about to go have fun together.]
[Once they're at the dance floor, he turns back to her and reaches for her other hand. The song that begins to play is a classic waltz. Good, good.]
... I'm not a good dancer, Penny, but I've been practicing. I hope you could bear with me. [If she's terrible, too, then they can be terrible at it together!]
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[ it was a pretty easy test, but she isn't about to brag about it when she had somewhat of an advantage... but the test didn't have any restrictions about robots, so she's trying not to feel too guilty about it.
what she is thinking about now is that she had noticed kanji observing the prize before either of them had gotten in line. she looks down at the plushie, and then at him. ]
Were you hoping to win this?
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[Uh. Shit. What's he supposed to call Naoto?]
For my friend. There's lots of others, though! You deserve a prize for how hard you hit that thing.
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[ she still feels a little bad... but if she can do that much, maybe she can make it up to him. that other thing that he says has her interested, though. ]
...Wait a minute. Did you say you could make one of these?
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I am not sure! It only tells us not to do it...
[ she looks around (quite obviously) to check if anyone's watching. when she deems the coast clear, she leans in a little and puts a hand to the side of her mouth to hide her whisper. ]
To be honest, I'm a little curious!
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I mean, only one way to find out, ain't there?
[Ignoring all warning signs surrounding the chair, Ryuji stomps right up to the chair and nods over his shoulder back to Penny. This is what happens when you tell a kid like Ryuji to not do something... he's much more inclined to do the opposite of that.
So, he spins on his heel and plants his bum firmly into the chair and...]
What the--
[Not only is it the slimiest thing ever, but he starts... sinking into it?]
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she reaches for him, but it appears it's too late. he's already sitting, and... shrinking? ]
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[ wait.
she looks between him and the mirrors, a clear concern in her eyes. it doesn't take much to see that something is wrong, and that the soundwave in the memory and the soundwave she knows are different. ]
You look like you're in pain.
[ she has no idea if it's appropriate or not, but she wants to know more about what happened. ]
What happened to you? [ and besides that- ] Are those animals your friends?
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[He'll leave it at that. More importantly, his past memory. While a slight discomfort, he feels that he should tell Penny about that. Whether if it's appropriate or not doesn't matter, she already saw it. No point in putting it off.
Sighing, Soundwave goes quiet for a moment. He hasn't talked to anyone about his past life before, and Penny doesn't know about his sensitive hearing. She deserves to learn about that now.]
... I haven't told you about my hearings before. They're powerful... to the point that I could hear everyone's thoughts and sense their emotions. As you just saw, I had no control over it at the time and was overwhelmed by the voices in my head. [Needless to say, having multiple voices in his head was a painful experience.] It's... due to that that my sensors were constantly overloaded, and destroyed my memories.
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Hearings? [ she stays silent as he explains. ] That's amazing... But I can't imagine how it would feel.
[ she's quiet for a moment. ]
Is this the only thing that you remember?
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[ she hesitates for a moment, the pause hanging heavily in the air. she thinks back to jaune's words; his belief that the two of them might be able to overcome what currently defines their relationship. ]
Do you think we can be friends?
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If Penny is willing to forgive her, then... ]
I'd like to be friends. ... If that's what you want, Penny... I'd be happy to be your friend.
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It is. I know that you're a very good person, Pyrrha.
[ to punctuate, she reaches out to take pyrrha's hands into hers. they're colder than a human's would be, but her hope is making them feel warm enough to almost be "natural". ]
It would mean a lot to me if we could hang out together.
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elphelt valentine.
she listens quietly to her words, sympathizing in that ruby was the first of her friends to treat her like a person. unfortunately that emotion is fleeting as she watches her change, her eyebrows furrowing. ]
But the way you were in this memory and how you are now is different... So does that means that you were able to change?
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Yes...and no. We Valentines aren't meant to disobey Mother's orders, but...something about me is defective. Before this, I had been set up to marry someone as part of Mother's ploy for me to masquerade as a human. At some point during the ceremony, something in me snapped and I...I realized I wanted the emotions Mother programmed me to imitate to be real.
[The dark Elphelt eventually gets enraged at the man's attempts to convince her to 'bring back the other Elphelt'.
Your words poison my mind. Mother's orders prevent me from destroying you, but I must ask you to be quiet for a while.
She summons a swathe of massive guns and rains fire across the entire battlefield.]
I think it was that defect that let me fight it...with help. But I haven't changed. Like Sol said, there's only a blurry line between me and the other me. There's always a possibility that part of my programming will get the better of me.
[Sol defeats her and she floats to the ground, incapacitated. But it isn't over. (9:28-12:28) As Elphelt comes to her senses but is stuck in her Mother's trap, she resorts to the only solution she can think of: to kill herself.]
I don't want Penny to see this of all things.
[Except she is interrupted. (12:28-13:29) and the memory ends.]
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pyrrha nikos.
...and ultimately decides on bunny ears behind Pyrrha's head, holding in a snicker. ]
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I'm glad you think so. I also think it's cute! [ she adjusts it, making sure that it's not crooked. ] I never thought of myself as very regal, though...
[ she's still trying to think of herself as a "real girl", let alone anything else... but before she has time to dwell on that, the balloon begins to rise. ]
Oh, this is so exciting! [ there's no hesitation in the way she looks over the basket as they begin their ascent. ] I've never been in a hot air balloon before, have you?
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Maybe not... But I do. [Wouldn't have weaved that flower crown for her if he had thought otherwise. Though... maybe it'd be more accurate to call her a flower knight? Ah well...
While Penny is still trying to get herself into that mindset, she is already a "real girl" in Soundwave's view- she has her own personality, emotions, likes, dislikes, and wants. Basically, her own sentience and free will. Those qualities are what makes someone "real" to him.]
Never. We don't have anything like this where I'm from. [He leans against the edge of the basket, peering over the evening sky.] It's been a while since I've gone up into the sky like this.
[For the sake of fun, he means.]
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I think you're right about that figure! Games are always more fun with friends. [ and she fingerguns right on back! hell yeah. ] Absolutely! If we work together, I am sure those balloons won't stand a chance.
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That's what I'm talking about.
[Why is she so cool!!! He's already starting to lead her in the direction of the booth before he even finishes, which isn't very far. And as soon as they get there, he slams down ten sylvs on the counter for the attendant – it's enough to cover both of them. :)]
Alright, so see that hole in Elios' mouth? [He points across at the little Elios faces.] The objective of the game is to aim so that the water goes in there, and blows up the balloon on top. First one to pop it wins! So it's kinda like a race.
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soundwave.
[ it's a genuine question! if he called out to her by telepathy, she would have been at his side in a heartbeat. but that doesn't matter now that she's here, so she doesn't give it another thought. instead, she excitedly takes his hand! ]
It's time to start having fun! Let's go!
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Despite reaching his hand out first, he sort of flinches when it comes in contact with Penny's excitable hand. But, in what might be a surprising turn of event, he'll be the one leading her onto the dance floor instead, very unlike all those times where she would usually do the leading whenever they're about to go have fun together.]
[Once they're at the dance floor, he turns back to her and reaches for her other hand. The song that begins to play is a classic waltz. Good, good.]
... I'm not a good dancer, Penny, but I've been practicing. I hope you could bear with me. [If she's terrible, too, then they can be terrible at it together!]
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I'M KEEPING THIS ALIVE
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