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[abundantlove]

Hello, everyone! Or... hmm, should I introduce myself with an "Arrr, matey!" instead?

In any case, hello! My name is Aida Mana, and it seems I'm going to be here with all of you. I have to say, it's not what I expected, but I suppose I'll do my best to make the most of it! If there's anything I could do to help anyone out, just name it!

That said... I'm thinking I want to be one of those people who sets out on the ocean themselves. Figuring this sailing thing out can't be too hard, right? And there's no reason we sailors can't be looking out for each other even if we aren't all on the same ship!

If anyone would be willing to help me get started, just let me know! And if anyone wants to introduce themselves, feel free! I want to get to know as many people as possible!

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[abundantlove]

I just want a ship where we don't have to sleep on the bottom of a boat...

... But then again, we're also at a disadvantage by ourselves...

... but then again we can't exactly do that with a bunch of people around...

... Uwuuuh, this isn't an easy problem!

[diamondlight]

Mana? I want to ask you one question, just to be sure of something.

This isn't our world. Unless something very strange happens, nobody we meet here will encounter us in our home world. So...

...why does it matter to keep that secret? Does our ability to do that really cause a problem among all the people here that we'd need to keep it a secret?

[abundantlove]

... as always, you make a really good point...

... though we should really ask Cheryl and Raquel too...

... I'm fine with it. We can't protect ourselves if we have to hide who we are, sharu... and this is bigger than the three of us, sharu...

[diamondlight]

I'm not convinced, but... logically, it makes sense. I'm okay with whatever the rest of you think. I'm not stubborn enough to put you in danger because I don't like something.

Well, that's that, I guess... So. Are we in agreement that we can live without keeping our identities secret? And, in that case, either recruiting a crew or serving on another ship?

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[abundantlove]

I guess it's decided, yeah.

There was one person I heard was recruiting... a Lady Maribelle. She seemed very nice, from what her friend described her... maybe she'd be a good idea?

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[abundantlove]

... and of course there's Celes-chan...

... mou, too many good choices! ... and I'm worried I might have given her the wrong impression of us...

[diamondlight]

[Rikka thinks back to the rest of this conversation; Mana's can't see her grimace, but it's there all the same.]

It's... possible, yes. In any event, though, you're right that there are certainly options. If you'd like, I can ask around and see if there's anyone that's still looking? Would you like to follow up on the leads you already have, or should I just take care of it?

[abundantlove]

Mou, I want to help, but I've probably only made things worse so far...

[diamondlight]

I think you forget this sometimes, but you're only a regular girl like the rest of us, not some kind of super-woman. You did what you thought was best, and it happened to not be necessary this time. It's not your fault. Yes, I'm sparing you the full lecture for now.

If you want to take care of it, you can. If you want me to help - or to take over - I'm okay with that. What do you want to do?

[abundantlove]

... as always, you tell me just what I need to hear, Rikka.

Let's do this together, okay? I mean, that's when we're usually at our best, right?

[diamondlight]

At your service, Mana. [She giggles faintly; one way or another, this is her role, and she's happy to do it.]

That sounds good to me. For the moment, let's split up so we can cover more ground - you can ask the people from before again, and I'll write a request for crews still searching. Let's meet up... tonight, maybe, and figure out what to do?

[abundantlove]

Hehehehehe. It's a good thing this Happy Prince has such a dutiful swallow.

... And that sounds like a good idea! I'll talk to them both... should I be up front about the whole "thing"?

[diamondlight]

If it'll keep you from pushing yourself until you get sick, it's the least I can do.

[Rikka makes a murmur of agreement.] If you want to tell them, you can; if you'd rather not, that's fine too, but you don't have to sidestep it anymore. If they ask why we're good to have around, though, our abilities are definitely a good asset!

[abundantlove]

Sure, sure! I'll keep that in mind.

[diamondlight]

Okay, then! Let's get started!

Good luck, Mana. If you need anything, call for me. I'll find you.