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?
[Forget the strength test, he's super into the idea of someone being interested in his hobbies, even if it's only for a minute before she writes him off as weird.]
I've been workin' on makin' dolls of all the Arehtei for a little while now. Almost got 'em all!
[ penny is absolutely interested! she has yet to meet an artisan that wasn't a weapon-maker, so she's incredibly intrigued that someone could create something so squishy and adorable. ]
That's amazing! If they're anything like this one, I bet they're just fantastic.
[ she kind of wants to see (and hug) one for herself, but that might be asking too much. ]
Yeah, uh-- I made her one special, but I kinda wanna win her somethin' at one of these games, too. That's what people are supposed to do when they-- y'know, go to festivals, right? Uh. Together.
[ 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? ]
[This is unexpected. Completely unexpected and not according to his plan at all. He tries to grab onto something – ah, the walls of the pumpkin! – to stop himself, but his fingers just slip and pulls some of the pumpkin guts with them, and it lands right into his hair.]
I – I'm alright. I think.
[He sinks further in and he's starting to panic now. But HE'S TOTALLY COOL!]
[A guy isn't going to just outright ask a cute girl for help!!! So when she doesn't do anything to help, Ryuji just laughs. It's nervous and high pitched and very, very unsure of himself.]
Y-Yeahhh...! I'm good, see?
[He tries to get up from the chair but his hands on its edges break the arms and sink into the seat as well.]
Shit!
[He scrambles, and it's the slurping noise that it starts to make that really frightens him.]
I can't just ask a girl to help me out but I'm pretty sure I'm drownin' or something!
[ well that just seems silly. if someone needs help, they should ask for it regardless of who's there to offer! the situation seems rough enough for her sensors to kick in, so she isn't about to just stand idle any longer. ]
Sure you can! I'm going to help you right now - just hold on!
[ she leaps up in a way that seems much too strong and high for a human, landing on her hands with a flip upright just as some of the chair disintegrates under her. she carefully but quickly walks along the edges of the chair before grabbing ryuji's arm with a strong grip. ]
Here we go!
[ she pulls him out the pumpkin guck and into a bridal-style carry, landing on the ground without any sort of resistance or falter. ]
[It all happens faster than Ryuji's brain to fully comprehend. First, he's sinking into a pumpkin chair, and the next, he's being carried in a girl's arms and landing on the ground with so much ease that it's kind of terrifying. He yells the entire way through it all and when they land, he remains in her arms, staring at her bewildered.]
What the eff just happened?
[His voice is breathless and confused and when Ryuji glances around, many of the people inside the pumpkin with them are staring.]
[ penny doesn't miss a beat, despite all of the yelling! it might be natural for someone who isn't used to it, but getting this boy onto solid ground is what's more important to her. once they've landed, she smiles down at him. ]
I saved you from being eaten by that chair! It was a very close call.
[ she glances around and notices that people are staring, which makes her a bit nervous... a lot nervous, actually. it'd be better to make a getaway before people start asking questions. ]
We should leave. [ and without waiting for a response, she dashes out of the pumpkin while still holding him. nyoom!! ]
[He's cut off immediately when they exit the pumpkin, yelping again at the sudden movement, and once they're outside, he wobbles a bit but making no effort to be let down.]
Look, I know I ain't all that heavy or somethin' but you aren't exactly the buffest girl I've seen.
[Don't take that the wrong way, Penny. He's just really, really confused.]
[ it technically isn't lying, so no hiccups come. she's a combat android - feats of strength and strategy are what she was made for. picking up a lanky person is like barely lifting a finger for her. ]
Did you want me to drop you? I don't think you're in danger of being eaten anymore. [ because she will if he wants! it's asked earnestly - she wants to know. ]
Ryuji rubs the back of his head with his free hand, the other still wrapped around the back of her neck.]
Right, yeah. I guess, before someone else sees me.
[Because his dignity is bound to crumble if someone he knows spots him being bridal carried by some cute girl while he's covered in pumpkin goop... and now Penny is, too.]
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kanji tatsumi.
[ 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?
<3
[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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[Forget the strength test, he's super into the idea of someone being interested in his hobbies, even if it's only for a minute before she writes him off as weird.]
I've been workin' on makin' dolls of all the Arehtei for a little while now. Almost got 'em all!
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That's amazing! If they're anything like this one, I bet they're just fantastic.
[ she kind of wants to see (and hug) one for herself, but that might be asking too much. ]
Have you given one to your friend yet?
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Yeah, uh-- I made her one special, but I kinda wanna win her somethin' at one of these games, too. That's what people are supposed to do when they-- y'know, go to festivals, right? Uh. Together.
[How does he date.]
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[ there was the vytal festival, but she had mostly confined to staying with atlesian military personnel as her chaperones. no fun allowed :(
but then she gets an idea! ]
I will help you find another game! It's the least I can do.
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[That seems a shame. She could be missing out on all the most important parts!]
Have you tried any of the food yet? That's the best part of these things!
[He didn't miss her offer, but THIS IS IMPORTANT.]
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[ she hiccups, and her hands slap over her mouth. ]
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[He frowns a little bit.
Keep on selling, Penny, he might actually buy this.]
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Um... most foods! [ hiccup. ] I'm on a very strict diet! [ hiccup. ]
[ this is not going well. ]
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[Genuine concern, here.]
So like, you can't even eat a hot dog? [Also:] You, uh, want some water or somethin'? Those don't sound so good.
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wraps it with a bow
ryuji sakamoto.
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? ]
Um... Do you need some help?
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I – I'm alright. I think.
[He sinks further in and he's starting to panic now. But HE'S TOTALLY COOL!]
I – I think I'm gettin' eaten by the pumpkin?
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[ she should probably be jumping into action, but he did say that he was all right... she squints. ]
Are you sure you don't need help?
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Y-Yeahhh...! I'm good, see?
[He tries to get up from the chair but his hands on its edges break the arms and sink into the seat as well.]
Shit!
[He scrambles, and it's the slurping noise that it starts to make that really frightens him.]
I can't just ask a girl to help me out but I'm pretty sure I'm drownin' or something!
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[ well that just seems silly. if someone needs help, they should ask for it regardless of who's there to offer! the situation seems rough enough for her sensors to kick in, so she isn't about to just stand idle any longer. ]
Sure you can! I'm going to help you right now - just hold on!
[ she leaps up in a way that seems much too strong and high for a human, landing on her hands with a flip upright just as some of the chair disintegrates under her. she carefully but quickly walks along the edges of the chair before grabbing ryuji's arm with a strong grip. ]
Here we go!
[ she pulls him out the pumpkin guck and into a bridal-style carry, landing on the ground without any sort of resistance or falter. ]
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What the eff just happened?
[His voice is breathless and confused and when Ryuji glances around, many of the people inside the pumpkin with them are staring.]
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I saved you from being eaten by that chair! It was a very close call.
[ she glances around and notices that people are staring, which makes her a bit nervous... a lot nervous, actually. it'd be better to make a getaway before people start asking questions. ]
We should leave. [ and without waiting for a response, she dashes out of the pumpkin while still holding him. nyoom!! ]
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[He's cut off immediately when they exit the pumpkin, yelping again at the sudden movement, and once they're outside, he wobbles a bit but making no effort to be let down.]
Look, I know I ain't all that heavy or somethin' but you aren't exactly the buffest girl I've seen.
[Don't take that the wrong way, Penny. He's just really, really confused.]
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[ it technically isn't lying, so no hiccups come. she's a combat android - feats of strength and strategy are what she was made for. picking up a lanky person is like barely lifting a finger for her. ]
Did you want me to drop you? I don't think you're in danger of being eaten anymore. [ because she will if he wants! it's asked earnestly - she wants to know. ]
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Ryuji rubs the back of his head with his free hand, the other still wrapped around the back of her neck.]
Right, yeah. I guess, before someone else sees me.
[Because his dignity is bound to crumble if someone he knows spots him being bridal carried by some cute girl while he's covered in pumpkin goop... and now Penny is, too.]