Let's see... [ she takes out her tablet as well, opening it and showing it to him. ] I know how to use the function where I can show people my face, and I know how to make words appear, too.
[ it's okay! i'm a little busy during the holidays anyway. ]
That's video, the other's called texting. You guys have regular phones where you're from? 'Cause you can just let 'em hear your voice too, like making a call.
[He turns his display around to show her the incoming call alert before moving on to pull up the text and video functions, pointing to the relevant buttons as he speaks.]
You can do it with text and video too, so you don't gotta post to the whole network just to talk to one person.
There are magic tools that can do that, but they aren't widely-used... Um, mostly, we write. [ She looks away, a little embarrassed to admit the rest. ] I think writing letters is easier, but I don't really know. I haven't written to anyone before.
[Thankfully, Kazu is denser than a brick, so any misunderstandings all that blushing might've caused miss him by a whole separate plane of reality. His concerns boil down to:]
I'll— try to be? They even got a postal system in this place?
They don't? Oh, I guess that doesn't matter... [ She briefly contemplates putting the letters in front of his apartment door. ] Um, but can't I send you letters through this?
[ holding it with both hands, she shows him her tablet. ]
[...which defeats the point. He's not bothered about not getting an actual letter, but if it's her first time getting to write one! It ought to be proper.]
Think it'll be the same if you slip it under my door?
Yeah! [ She nods vigorously. ] I think it shouldn't matter, as long as it's written!
I'll make it good... [ Kougyoku goes back into her room for a moment and comes out holding a paper and pen. She doesn't even stop to acknowledge Kazu's presence as she zooms past him, takes a seat at a table and starts writing! ]
[Kazu's right where she left him, trying to decide (a) if he's supposed to wait there or if it was a more general sort of wait, (b) whether it'd be a good idea to ask, and (c) if he should apologise for having upset her somehow—it doesn't seem like it, but there's still something guilt-inducing about getting chased out of a girl's room.
He's about to knock when she pops back out, so Kougyoku gets to see him hastily stuffing that hand into a pocket.]
...No problem! Not like I was doing anything important. [ Can't help but straighten at her stilted formality, but his shoulders loosen soon enough. He jerks his thumb at the kitchen with its fridge, toaster, whatever electrical appliances the Initiative's provided. ] If you need help figuring the other stuff out just ask.
[ Happy that there was a person who was willing to help her out, princess or not, Kougyoku smiles. She's unaware of how he feels after being kicked out of her room, but let's hope her gratitude makes up for that? ... Nah... She does answer some of his questions, though. ]
Yeah. I'll keep that in mind. The letter will be done in a few days. It's slow compared to the technology we have right now, but I hope you'll read it nonetheless.
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[ it's okay! i'm a little busy during the holidays anyway. ]
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[Demonstrates on his own!]
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She answers his call as soon as he makes it. ]
Um, hello? I don't know what to say.
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[He turns his display around to show her the incoming call alert before moving on to pull up the text and video functions, pointing to the relevant buttons as he speaks.]
You can do it with text and video too, so you don't gotta post to the whole network just to talk to one person.
wow i'm so sorry /cries
Um... does it run on magic? Does your world have something like this too?
No worries! c:
[He pulls out his own cellphone from home to show her.]
Ours aren't this cool, but we're getting there. Do you guys just— talk through crystal balls or what?
;u; yay
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May I write one to you?
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—uh, sure? [ An uncertain pause 'cause WHY'S SHE HIDING HER FACE. ] If you wanna! I just dunno if I'm that exciting to write to.
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Okay!?
[Thankfully, Kazu is denser than a brick, so any misunderstandings all that blushing might've caused miss him by a whole separate plane of reality. His concerns boil down to:]
I'll— try to be? They even got a postal system in this place?
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[ holding it with both hands, she shows him her tablet. ]
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[...which defeats the point. He's not bothered about not getting an actual letter, but if it's her first time getting to write one! It ought to be proper.]
Think it'll be the same if you slip it under my door?
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I'll make it good... [ Kougyoku goes back into her room for a moment and comes out holding a paper and pen. She doesn't even stop to acknowledge Kazu's presence as she zooms past him, takes a seat at a table and starts writing! ]
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Oi, what happened to getting enough material!
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Y'know, if people know you're writing to 'em where they can see you they're gonna wanna peek.
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Then [ gets up from her chair ] leave this instant! [ Now she's attempting to push him out of room!? ]
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Wait, what's this f— Was just saying— [ ...One look at her face. ] Okay, okay!
[She'll find he's sadly easy to evict, bare feet pedaling backwards as he tries to dodge her hands. Pushed out!]
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Wait for it, okay? If you don't read it, I will never forgive you! [ And the door slams shut.
But give it a moment, and the door opens again. Kougyoku seems shyer this time around. ]
Um... also, I... thank you. For taking your time to teach me...
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He's about to knock when she pops back out, so Kougyoku gets to see him hastily stuffing that hand into a pocket.]
...No problem! Not like I was doing anything important. [ Can't help but straighten at her stilted formality, but his shoulders loosen soon enough. He jerks his thumb at the kitchen with its fridge, toaster, whatever electrical appliances the Initiative's provided. ] If you need help figuring the other stuff out just ask.
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Yeah. I'll keep that in mind. The letter will be done in a few days. It's slow compared to the technology we have right now, but I hope you'll read it nonetheless.
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