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[priceofmagic]

It's Mother's Day tomorrow! Back home, that was a day when we honored our mothers. And the other influential women in our lives. I think it's a really nice holiday, so wanted to share it with everyone!

But I know a lot of us don't have our mothers or cool lady mentors here... So I thought, why don't we talk about them? And spread some love for them! Everyone, please tell me about your mothers and lovely women friends! My mother's name is Horie, and she's the beeest! She raised me to be a kind and thoughtful girl, and showed me that girls can be strong leaders! I love Mama soooo much!

[But her mother doesn't love her. What Satou is really fishing for right now are stories of what a mother should be like. And people to talk positively about her own mother too. If she says she loves her mother enough, maybe she'll really stop feeling so bitter and betrayed.]

[ action - Various Cities / Ends at Holodeck(Nova) ]
[Satou can be found around town on Saturday and Sunday, doing a bit of shopping. In particular, she's buying flower bouquets to hand out to a few ladies she admires in Genessia *cough Hikaru cough* Occasionally, she pauses randomly to watch the civilian families walk by.

By the end of the day, she's finds herself back at the Holodeck. Satou looks between her options: She could go and train her magic, becoming stronger and more like the perfect weapon her mother created her to be... or she could "sin" and goof off with the Fantasy RPG.]

... Would that be okay? She doesn't have to know. [Satou sighs.] She would be happy if I had fun on Mother's Day, right..? Though... That Mama was just a lie, huh...? 

[Realizing she just said something AWFUL about her mother, Satou smushes her cheeks and yells in public.] Noooo! Don't say that, you braaaat! Brat, brat, braaaat--- [Oh right, she's in public. Hanging her head in shame now. N-No one heard or saw that childish outburst, right?]

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[youfool]

[Bringing his mom into this, Satou? You cad!]

Aheh, if you insist. Elizabeth was her name; pretty as she was eccentric. Ha, suppose she'd have to be for marrying my father. Danced very well, and with a light frame. Somehow clumsy outside of that; I sometimes worried whether she'd snap like a twig if that ever got the better of her. Taught me everything I know about the domestic arts, especially cooking.

She'd laugh at much, most we'd have to ask her about, for the causes were sometimes too queer for us mortals to divine. Despised gas and all its causes, so soda and things like it were never in the house. Didn't much care for my father's gun collection, or anything even alluding to violence whatever, if it dared poke its head out of the books she liked. The kind of woman who'd faint at blood, but would certainly die with a smile.

[He's gotten chatty and dreamy, per usual]

Eheh, loved my father very much, of that there's no doubt. I doubt anyone could outdo her in romance.

How about Horie, eh?

[priceofmagic]

Aww, that's so sweet! You two must have been close then, huh? She sounds like such a wonderful woman... I'm so happy for you~!

[In comparison, Satou knows very little about her mother. When the question is thrown her way again, she answers without hesitation. The point of this exercise is to pretend she was close to her mother. She wants to trick herself out of any negative feelings for Horie.]

Mama was very nice! She liked picking out clothes for me and buying me books. And she kept me very safe, so no one could bully me or corrupt me. [The more Satou tries to 'brag,' the more she realizes that Horie controlled every aspect of her childhood. Huh. This isn't helping.]

B-But tell me more about your mother! She sounds so nice. Did she teach you to dance? Did you share any hobbies? W-Was it fun?

Closed Prompt for Anastasia

[priceofmagic]

[At least she something fun to look forward to. Something unrelated to her mother or home situation... and that's prom dress shopping! Granted, Satou plans to make her own dress from scratch... but she can't resist taking Ana out shopping.

As promised, Satou waits in Nova City for Ana to arrive. She's dressed in her usual black gothic lolita style, with her pink hair ribbons being the only splotch of colour in the outfit. As Ana arrives, Satou turns to wave.]

Ana-chan~! Thanks for coming!

[innocent_royal]

Hi, Satou!

[Anastasia quickened her pace to get in better coversing distance. She was dressed in a simple collared dress to make it easier for her if she is to try on dresses.]

My guardian will be joining us when she can. We can go ahead and try on dresses, but we have to wait for her before making any decisions.

Is that okay?

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[liorafae]

"Mother's Day?" A day to honor mothers? That sounds...interesting.

I wish I knew what it's like to have a mother. To be like normal dragons...

[priceofmagic]

Eh? You don't have a mother? May I ask why?

[Also, REAL LIFE DRAGON. Keeping her cool...! But wowzers!]

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[gamerrep]

[Chiaki always found herself at the Holodeck at least once a week at best. After all she did work and she had other things she needed to do, so for her, this was always a very nice little break now and again and the game here was always that nice little break from... playing video game all day.

She soon found herself pausing when she heard the others outburst.]

I should maybe come back later, then.

[priceofmagic]

[Satou squeaks in surprise again when she hears Chiaki. Swinging around, she waves her arms 'dismissively.' More like, in a panic.]

Nooo, noo, not youuu! I-I'm sorry. Eep! [She covers her mouth, then quiets down.] S-Sorry. I was yelling at myself, no one else.

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[astralera]

Unfortunately I do not have a mother, nor am I friends with any mothers.

I did have a friend in my previous world who made an impact on my life. She helped me to understand the difference between platonic love and romantic love. Her name was Mandy.

She was a very strong woman who did her best to make sure other women did not repeat her mistakes. She taught me many things about life that I had never learned. Mandy even planned my wedding for me.

[priceofmagic]

It sounds like Ms Mandy was a strong woman indeed.

I hope she found happiness in the end, though. That's such a sad lesson to teach.

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[occultfan]

I... don't really remember anything about my mother.

[Ada paused for a moment. She knew what happened to her and she remembered she had been very young, so young the memory of the day wouldn't really be there.]

I was rather young when she died, but I believe she was a very loving mother.

[priceofmagic]

I'm sorry to hear that, Ada-chan... But mm. To carry a baby at all means you have to be really loving. I'm sure she was really happy to spend time with you.

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[aceparagon]

[ Work is seemingly never done, especially in Hikaru's case. Today is yet another day filled with paperwork and trying to keep Everglade together as much as possible. She rarely allows herself to leave the office as is, however even superheroes need to breathe fresh air. It's only for a few moments, though.

Her eyes wander over to Satou as a warm smile tugs at her lips with her offering her a wave. It's always nice to see the younger girl around, especially since she brings so much joy to the Protector. ]

Hey, Satou-san. How are you today?

[priceofmagic]

[Well, to start! She's embarrassed and flustered by that cool smile. Be still, Satou's bi heart!

She giggles sheepishly before holding out the flowers.]

It's Mother's Day! I, uh-- well, I mean. It's Cool Women's Day--- no wait, uh. Hm. Uh... H-Hello.

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[ascendedbeing]

I do not have a mother, however I have a very loving father. He is a source of wisdom in my life and always a positive influence in it. Since I have been here, I have felt like I have needed his guidance at times, but... I feel like he would be proud of me for making it this far.

At least, I hope he is.

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[priceofmagic]

I'm sure that he is.

Good parents are always proud of their kids. And it sounds like he's a great parent, so! It only follows that he's proud.

It must be hard without him, though.

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[soulsforsale]

I find mothers to be a touchy subject. Mine abandoned me when I was a baby, so I don't really have a care about them.

[She actually doesn't know if that is the truth or not. It's more what she believed happened.]</small.

[priceofmagic]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

We don't have to talk about mothers, then.

Sorry for bringing it up on a public network. Will you be okay?

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[chocobosnap]

Your mother sounds really nice.

I don't think everyone celebrates this holiday, but it sounds fun.

[priceofmagic]

Yeah, she was the best!

Hm. I wonder if they celebrate other holidays instead? I feel like honoring the women in your life is important.

I mean. They kinda make everyone.

[spidertwerp]

I miss my mom a lot, but she's been gone a long time.

I have my aunt though, and Aunt May is amazing. [A gentle smile.]

It's really too bad she's not here. She's kind and she worries, and she's not always a great cook. [He chuckles slightly.]

She's burnt something more than once that resulted in take out but that was okay. She's really fun to be with.

[He's really been missing her lately.]

[priceofmagic]

An aunt, huh? I wish I had an aunt! Your Aunt May sounds like a lot of fun.

I can't cook very well either. I can sympathize, ehehe...

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[selfdekustructive]

Mine's name is Inko! She's done her best to raise me mostly by herself, and it's her support that's helping me become a hero.

[ Also he hopes he isn't worrying his mother too much... ]

[priceofmagic]

Huwah! A hero? Mothers can support that?

Or maybe she's just... no, she's definitely exceptional!

Raising a hero by yourself must be really hard!

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[hotheadwarmheart]

Man is it Mother's Day already? Time flies...

[Lea looks thoughtful.]

I haven't really thought about my mom much in years; well, not counting the time during the whole egg thing when I was turned back into a kid. I haven't seen her since I was 14, and given what happened to Radiant Garden, I'm not even sure she's still alive.

But I guess what sticks out the most in my memory is her cooking. She loved to cook, and she was really good at it too. It wasn't just technical skill either; you could tell that she really put her heart into everything she made. That made it taste even better.

[priceofmagic]

Really? That's the best kind of cooking! My mama was usually too busy to cook, but she did show me out to make scrambled eggs once!

That's still the only thing I can make without starting a fire.

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[rejected_trash]

You're doing this after what we spoke about?

[Color Sync unimpressed and unconvinced.]

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[priceofmagic]

[Oops.

She is quite ashamed and embarrassed to be called out on her BS. Remind her not to open up to people anymore.]

... I thought I could convince myself to like her more if I talked about her.

It's not working, though.