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[innocent_royal]

(Video: May 8th)

[Anastasia appears on the feed, dutifully keeping her long, blonde hair neat and tidy with brushing. She seems to be sitting in front of a vanity mirror with a slight depressed look on her face.]

I...am going to start thinking twice about going to any circuses or carnivals... I feel like a total ass for being rude...

[She doesn't realise she used language unbecoming of a proper lady. What sort of influence brought this on?]

(Action: May 13th)

[On this fine Saturday morning, and after extra work for her language last week, Anastasia decides to hit the city and glam it up to the best her childish stature allows. She'll be walking around, parasol in hand and a Glaceon at her side, she will visit various places around Nova City. Including, but not limited to, a cafe or two, the arcade where she looks at the games, but doesn't actually play them.
The planetarium where she sees if her own home can be found somehow.
A Candy store, because sweets.
A toy store, because that wall-mounted moon lamp looks cool.
Perhaps even wander into Holodeck'd where she has no idea what she just walked into.

Come question what she is doing by herself again.]

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[megabond]

I would try to remind you about your language, but I can agree with you...

By the way, did I hear your voice from before?

[He already knew Anastasia, yet her voice causes him to remind the events of the circus.]

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[innocent_royal]

Language? Whatever do you mean?

[She really did not notice.]

I think so. I am certain it was you who taught me about my Ribombee when it was still a Cutiefly.

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[megabond]

I mean how you used that profane word. It's not very lady-like, you know.

[He then nods his head after she replied.]

I know, but I think I heard that same voice from the circus.

[He doesn't want to ask directly, but considering his actions, he really wants to make amends to his thoughtless acts.]

I'm afraid to ask, but... You are the one with that gothic dress, correct?

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[innocent_royal]

[She...what? A profane word? She blushed shamefully, gently covered her face in her hands.
After a moment, she peeked above her fingers.]

Um...Yes... And you...?

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[megabond]

[So that means she is the same girl he flirted as well the same one he battled.]

If I can remember, I wore a costume and a half-mask similar to the Phantom of the Opera...

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[innocent_royal]

Oh...you are that grown man who was flirting with me?

[That's generally far from unusual in her world, being the Princess and all. But wanting to be "the man of her dreams" was new. She appreciates the boldness, at least.]

I suppose you didn't mean all the things you said, correct?

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[megabond]

Yes...

[Now that he thinks about it, he starts to feel bad and embarrassed at the fact he also shamelessly flirted with some younger girls as well what he said to them including Anastasia.]

Somehow... I was under the circus's influence at that time, so I'm sorry all of that...

[notquitedracula]

[Well, this is... interesting. It's hard to mistake who was inside that mourning bride costume, even over the network, in spite of the difference in personality.]

The necklace still looks good on you. I hope you can forgive me for being so... forward. [And he rubs the back of his head, clearly feeling incredibly awkward. He didn't do anything wrong, but he did lay it on rather thick.]

[innocent_royal]

Thank you. Though red is an enemy color, I suppose I can make an exception...

[Hold on a flipping minute... Her eyes widened when the realisation dawned on her.]

Are...are you Mr. White?

[notquitedracula]

Sorry about the color thing - ruby and garnet take more readily to enchantments involving fire. Given time, I could probably work something out with turquoise or sapphire, but... [He shrugs, just a bit.] Gemstones can be difficult to come across. [Understatement much? That ruby alone is probably worth several thousand red bills, the only reason he had one to start with is because he found it in the ruins in Fayren.]

Ah... yes, I am. I'm sorry for not giving you my real name at the time. It's Soma.

[innocent_royal]

You didn't know. I can't fault you. And I agree, gemstones are difficult to obtain, and I need a few for a...a more serious issue...

[It's a long-winded story and doesn't feel like talking about it.]

It is nice to meet the real you. My name is Anastasia.

[notquitedracula]

[He smiles, and it's a whole lot more genuine than the courtly thing he was pretending to as Mr. White.] I may be able to help with that, if you only need the stones. I have a small stockpile from home. [Of course, most of them are currently attached to a certain sword - but he's never really had a use for the treasure sword Joyeuse to start with. And no, he's not going to ask about the details.]

The pleasure is mine, Anastasia.

[innocent_royal]

[She smiles back, but only for a moment.]

That would be wonderful, but... More will need to be done with the stones. It's a very lengthy process.

[notquitedracula]

Most things worth doing tend to be. My offer of assistance stands, no matter the circumstances it was made in.

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[orlokbutterfly]

[Gale happened to be on his way to After Life for an early shift, decked out in his purple flight suit and mask as he tends to do some days. His eyes are quick to catch that young lady with a parasol, and it doesn't take him long to recognize her from the time they spoke over the network.]

Nice day for a stroll isn't it, young lady?

[He'll lift up his mask to show his face, only because he doesn't want to come off as a creeper in a butterfly mask. It's because she's a kid, okay.]

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[innocent_royal]

[Yes, a masked man would either scare her or charm her, depending on the situation. Regardless, when she saw his face, she smiled and dipped into a polite curtsy.]

Yes, it's beautiful out. How do you do?

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[orlokbutterfly]

[He gives a bit of a dramatic bow in response, because being over-the-top is just what he does. He smiles, propping his hand on his hip.]

Unfortunately, I'm gonna be cooped up for a few hours instead of bein' out here. What brings you out here? Somethin' catch your eye in one of the stores, or just out for a walk with your friend?

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[innocent_royal]

Aww... I'm sorry to hear that. I'm actually out for... Maybe a little bit of both...?

[Her shyness shows a little through her twirling her parasol.]

The weather is getting hotter, so I'm trying to make the most of what freedom I still have.

[Action] May 9th

[weavemyownfate]

Language, Anastasia.

[Satsuki happens to be at the doorway at the time of the others' mumblings. She didn't attend the carnival of course but it seems there's been a lot of drama surrounding it.]

I've never even heard you use a word like that before; was Theodore present?

[Action] May 9th

[innocent_royal]

[Whoops. Anastasia froze there on her bed as she quickly shuts the phone off. It took her a moment to finally show a reaction where she slowly repositioned herself to sit on the center of her bed facing Satsuki.]

Was he here? ...Like, "here-here?" Or... on the network? No. Why...?

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[weavemyownfate]

Either.

And because the last time I heard a word like that from your mouth, it was because of what he said.

[She folds her hands behind her back.]

This isn't a scolding; I am just curious.

[Compared to Ryuko's language, it's pretty tame after all.]

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[innocent_royal]

Last time? .... Oh, you mean who--er, soiled dove.

[Expert save.]

No, Ted was not present. I just hear such language so often. I did not mean to let one slip.

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[weavemyownfate]

[Totally slick save.]

Where in the world have y- [Lightbulb.] The network. There is not much we can do about that, is there?

[As long as Anastasia realizes it could be a problem for herself, it's a start.]

So something happened at the carnival?

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[innocent_royal]

[She'll need to pay attention to what she's thinking about when she's speaking next time.]

Yes, something did happen. I think. I can't remember much. I only remember a... Umm... ... How powerful I felt. And... A couple of men.

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[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki raises a brow.]

That is going to need a little more clarification.

[Did you kill two men, Anastasia? DID YOU?!]