[ She's not nearly so confident in herself--or in other people, for that matter--to so easily do the damn thing. It's not that she doesn't want to; she's always yearned for those kinds of connections, but...
It's terrifying.
She sighs and runs a hand through her hair. ]
... I'm sorry you had to see that. I don't usually get so frustrated, and it's a terrible first impression, I'm sure.
[ When did she start caring so much about that? ... Or, rather, when did she realize that she cared so much? ]
[It's... Very out of the norm for Kaede, but... He's afraid of what will happen if he doesn't try. That's why he's talking to Mira now, even if he's not sure that just talking to someone will count as this... Synchrony thing.
It probably won't, but it's a lot less terrifying than touching someone!]
Ah, it's... It's fine! We're all pretty frustrated with this, I think.
[And, like. Even if it's not the ideal way to meet, he's not going to say that.]
Even if I'm almost worried you broke your phone...
So why did he think trying to talk to people was a good idea? He's proven he's no good at it! This is why he should've just sat there and stayed quiet!]
[ She's quiet for a moment, and she glances out toward where other people are passing by. A thoughtful expression crosses over her face, and she nods. ]
... It does. [ More than she'll probably ever admit. ] It's nice to just take things one day at a time, isn't it?
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... It is.
[ She's not nearly so confident in herself--or in other people, for that matter--to so easily do the damn thing. It's not that she doesn't want to; she's always yearned for those kinds of connections, but...
It's terrifying.
She sighs and runs a hand through her hair. ]
... I'm sorry you had to see that. I don't usually get so frustrated, and it's a terrible first impression, I'm sure.
[ When did she start caring so much about that? ... Or, rather, when did she realize that she cared so much? ]
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It probably won't, but it's a lot less terrifying than touching someone!]
Ah, it's... It's fine! We're all pretty frustrated with this, I think.
[And, like. Even if it's not the ideal way to meet, he's not going to say that.]
Even if I'm almost worried you broke your phone...
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She lets out a breath and turns over her phone. Luckily, there's no telltale spiderwebbing across the screen. ]
It seems to be alright... these phones seem very durable.
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[He's not from a world with cellphones! Any sort of communication device he's seen hasn't been... Well, anything like these phones.
There's been a bit of a learning curve.]
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[ She's embarrassed and it's entirely her fault. ]
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[...
...
Well, this is awkward.
Wheeeeeze.]
S-so it's good that these are so durable, then! Because getting it replaced would be... Be a hassle, I'm sure...
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[ Ah, she's smacking herself internally. This is great and not at all awkward. It's fine. ]
Um. My name is Mira, by the way.
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[...
...
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So why did he think trying to talk to people was a good idea? He's proven he's no good at it! This is why he should've just sat there and stayed quiet!]
Oh, uh. I'm... Kaede.
[That pause wasn't super obvious at all!]
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It's nice to meet you, Kaede. ... It's a lot to get used to, isn't it? I've... never been around so many people.
[ Like... that's not entirely a lie. Usually she just kinda blends in, so being acknowledged is kind of awful and terrifying.
... Not entirely bad, though. Her hangups are a her problem. ]
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He nods, slowly.]
I've never seen this many people in one place. It's...
[Too much, he thinks, but he bites his tongue. He can't just shit talk this place!!]
Strange. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to it.
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It's very strange, I agree. And it's so big.
[ She's lived in big cities before, but Sumarlok seems like it's on a whole different level. ]
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[Well, he's never been in a city before! He's only been above ground period a few times in his life! This is all very new.]
...But it's kind of nice to just feel like a small piece of the whole. I-if that makes any sense.
[It's... Nice, to not be special.]
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[ She's quiet for a moment, and she glances out toward where other people are passing by. A thoughtful expression crosses over her face, and she nods. ]
... It does. [ More than she'll probably ever admit. ] It's nice to just take things one day at a time, isn't it?
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[He follows her gaze, tilting his head in thought for a moment before his nose wrinkles.]
I'm still not sure about this whole intimacy, though.
[He sounds almost like a pre-teen boy talking about cooties,,,]
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Yeah, big mood. Mira actually turns a little pink, though, and she clears her throat. ]
Neither am I, actually. ... I have to wonder why I was brought here.
[ She's never even, like, kissed anyone?? ]
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But Kaede wonders, too.]
Maybe it's all just... Accidental? But why they wouldn't send us home I'm not sure, then...
[Hmmm.]
Are you bad with people?
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[ Is she bad with people? Oh, Kaede. ]
I... am, a bit. Aside from my brother and best friend, anyway.
[ Hm! Sad! ]
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[Hm. He feels like he shouldn't have asked, but hey! This probably means she's at least not as bad as he is!!]
...I don't think you've been doing that badly?
[Hm,]
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[ Huh! Color her surprised. Pleasantly so, though? ]
... Thank you. I... suppose it's hard for me to really see that.