[ queen of the kitchen lup and bougie boy won ]

[recrowns]

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[evocationary]

Eh, no. [ and that's genuine enough, she means it. ]

Whatever this is, it won't be the worst thing I've ever faced. Hands down, I know that. I think more than anything it's just anticipation. I have a world to go back to, a crew to save, so I want to get this over with and get back to that?

But I also know there sure are a lot of kids here, and just because I'm not nervous for me doesn't mean I don't care about them.

[recrowns]

... I think you're very kind.

[though he can't say he doesn't understand the sentiment.]

In moments like these, I suppose all we can control are ourselves. And so with at least the effort of us adults, we can do our best to keep the children from having to embark into anything too worrisome.

I'd like to resolve this event with no one being harmed, and will move forward with that as my goal.

[evocationary]

Oh, gross. I wouldn't go that far.

[ don't call her kind, she has a reputation. ] But you're right. That's really all we can do. I sincerely doubt we're gonna get through whatever this weird kidnapping thing is without at least one person getting hurt, but I'm with you.

You mind a little help in making sure the least amount of people get hurt?

[recrowns]

[LKSJDFLKJSDF her denial makes him laugh. he thinks you're very nice, lup!! he likes you! deal with it!]

On the contrary, I welcome it. I like team efforts, they're rather exciting.

I hope you know you can count on me, too.

[evocationary]

[ NO UGH!! SHE'S NOT NICE!! but she does give him a little smirk. ]

You are way too much, do you know that? Tone down the sincerity, I'm gonna get sick off sunshine.

[ can't wait for the eventual backstab ]

[recrowns]

[that makes him laugh]

Ah, now you sound like my bodyguard... How nostalgic... Maybe you can threaten to beat me up and not mean it next?

[it's only been a day]

[evocationary]

I get the feeling that your bodyguard and I would get along.

[ spoilers this is just dana calling out my character type ]

[recrowns]

You're more fun than he is! Maybe the combination of us could get him to lighten up.

[han joo-doh mostly needs a raise]

[evocationary]

[ oh no i love him immediately ]

Oh, I am definitely good for that. It's a deal.

[recrowns]

When the gates to our homes open and he comes running in to find me, I'm hiding behind you.

[he'll be in trouble for getting kidnapped]

[evocationary]

[ she laughs. ]

Bold of you to assume I won't throw you to the wolves.

[recrowns]

[nooooooooo]

You haven't even met Joo-doh, aren't you supposed to be on my side?

[evocationary]

What, just because you called me pretty and have a kickass bird, I'm supposed to be on your side? What kind of logic is that?

[recrowns]

Lup, our friendship level! Our best friendship level!

[no he's just playing but also

it's fun to play like he's distressed]

[evocationary]

[ she's really enjoying this it's fine. ]

It's only at level two! There's like fifty seven of them! You can't just hack into the mainframe to get that sweet, sweet EXP, you gotta play it straight!

[recrowns]

Fifty seven! Oh, you're really planning on keeping me around for a long time.

[TO UNLOCK ALL THE LEVELS]

[evocationary]

[ she laughs, a stupid cackling gremlin sound. ]

Yeah, yeah, you keep telling yourself that. [ it's been a long time since she's kept anybody around other than her crew. ]

[recrowns]

Mm, I will!

[SHE JUST GAVE HIM PERMISSION SO]

As much as time allows, I'd like to get to know you better.

[this is such a conversation to be having while surrounded by souvenirs and knickknacks]

[evocationary]

I mean honestly, who wouldn't.

[ she says flippantly, flicking through the displays. ] There's so much to know. I've got so much depth I could fit like four Krakens in there. Maybe five.

[recrowns]

A kraken? The sea monster? Have you met one before?

[would they even be able to find clay here time to go ask the mods]

[evocationary]

[ signs point to no ]

I haven't yet, but I'm not discounting the possibility that I might in the future. Those suckers are nasty.

[recrowns]

You'll have to tell me if you do - I'm curious what they're like.

[he just assumes they'll keep chatting even after they leave this place

but he'll hum as he continues to go over the shelves... no clay...]

... perhaps our hosts would be able to give us some clay once we meet them?

[evocationary]

[ she catches that, but doesn't say anything about it, just gives him a bemused look. right... after they leave... ]

If they ever pull their heads out of their asses long enough to organize a meeting, maybe. It'll be the third question on my list.

[recrowns]

[there's just a soft laugh at that]

What are items one and two?

[and then he'll turn to her - ]

Would you mind extending your hand then?

[evocationary]

What the fuck, and why the fuck.

[ eloquent, lup. there's a pause, as she peeks at him from behind the counter. squinting, she does, in fact, hold out her hand. ]