[backdated to Wednesday]

[abundantlove]

Um, if Celes-chan is out there listening.... err, Celestia Ludenberg that is... I talked to my friend, and she convinced me that maybe the two of us setting out on our own isn't the best course of action. We've decided to look around and see what we can't find out, and I was wondering... could you tell me a bit about your crew?

Like I said, it's not a commitment or anything, but I just wanted to see what you guys had to offer...

Um, the same goes for someone by the name of Lady Maribelle... I spoke to your friend Kyouya-kun, and I wanted to know if I could talk to you about what your crew is all about as well. Again, I'm Aida Mana, and I hope this isn't an imposition...

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[Written]

[gambliar]

Didn't you hear Scurvey Dog's announcement? The locals don't want us here.

[Written]

[abundantlove]

Oh... well, we won't tempt fate, then. If things get too tough, we'll find some way of dealing with it.

... I should note... Rikka and I talked about it, and... well. We decided there was no point to keeping it under wraps. That secret I told you about when we first spoke?

I'm not exactly helpless. I have... this ability, to become what's known as a Precure. It's something like a magical girl, if you know what that is...

[Written]

[gambliar]

[...]

You become a magical girl.

[That's not even a question, she's just repeating it because she's having a hard time processing it.]

[Written]

[abundantlove]

Yes... I can prove it for you, if you like?

[Written]

[gambliar]

...why not. Where should we meet?

[Written]

[abundantlove]

Probably someplace discreet. Do you have a room of your own, Celes-chan?

[Written]

[gambliar]

I do, actually. Meet me near the fountain and I'll take you there.

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[abundantlove]

Alright. I'll be there.

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[and when Celes arrives, she'll find Mana there in short order, waiting]

[Action]

[gambliar]

[When Celes arrives, she's quite pleased to see the girl is already there. She does so hate to be kept waiting. Of course, there IS a chance this might not be her, so...]

Aida-san?

[Action]

[abundantlove]

[Mana looks up with a start, and smiles]

Celes-chan! Wow, it's nice to finally meet you!

[Action]

[gambliar]

[She smiles brightly, doing her trademark pose complete with tilted head and steepled hands.]

Likewise! But we should probably get a move on; we can talk on the way there.

[Action]

[abundantlove]

Of course. Lead the way, Celes-chan!

[inwardly? Mana is raving about how cute Celes looks. Some things never change]

[Action]

[gambliar]

As you wish.

[And off she goes, heading for the inn. Normally, Celes would be a bit surprised at Aida-san's age, but most of the members of quite young themselves so that is not the case.

...besides, she's quite cute, and cuteness would cause their opponents to underestimate them. A grave mistake on their part, but one she would fully abuse.]

So, what do you wish to talk about? Admittedly we're still a way's off.

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[abundantlove]

[Mana smiled nervously]

... well, I'd like to know more about you if I can, Celes-chan... if that's alright. I don't need to know about your dream or anything, but... I wouldn't mind knowing you a little better?

[Action]

[gambliar]

Fair enough. What do you wish to know?

[Not that she agrees to be 100% honest.]

[Action]

[abundantlove]

Well... what's your family like, for starters? And where did you go to school?

[Action]

[gambliar]

Ah...those are rather simple questions, hmmm? I suppose I can answer them. My father is a French aristocrat, while my mother is a German musician. We don't get to talk very often, as we're all very busy with our own affairs, but they are as you would expect. As for my school, currently I am enrolled at Hope's Peak Academy. Or rather, I was before coming here.

[Action]

[abundantlove]

I see... my parents own a restaurant. My dad inherited it from my grandpa... he was sort of his student before he took over when grandpa retired. Mom grew up there, of course, so she kept working there as well...!

[Action]

[gambliar]

[Admittedly she wasn't too keen on listening to the other girl's story, but that changed once she mentioned her parents owning a restaurant.]

Understandable. Tell me, did they happen to teach you anything about the trade?

[Action]

[abundantlove]

Oh, of course! I know how to make all kinds of things! My specialty is omurice~!

[Action]

[gambliar]

[...well she does need a chef.]

Omurice is good, but I'm curious about one dish in particular. Tell me, how is your gyoza?

[Action]

[abundantlove]

Eh... gyoza? Well... I've tried making it before, and it turned out decently. Not spectacular, but decently. Why? Do you really like gyoza?

[Action]

[gambliar]

Yes, actually. Though you wouldn't be able to tell based upon my appearance, I am quite fond of those filthy, smelly sacs of meat.

Re: [Action]

[abundantlove]

[Mana chuckled]

Alright, then! I'll make sure you get some gyoza before you set sail then, even if I don't end up joining your crew!

[Action]

[gambliar]

I'd like that. Though do try to make it as delicious as possible, okay? The place in which I was born is well known for its gyoza, and as such I have high expectations.