[hello milla, lune will go ahead and skip starting indoors and instead she will find them sitting outside underneath the cherry blossom tree. there’s a neat little stone bench and the tea that has been prepared sits next to them
there is a smile in their voice as she approaches]
To be treated to tea by the Lord of Spirits herself - might this be blasphemous in ways?
[There is a clear note of pride over the fact that Lune is actively consuming her shoddy attempt at teamaking.
However, her expression shifts as she considers the day, shaking her head.]
No. It was in no way satisfying.
Up until the very end, I had doubts and was unsure. My lack of experience with the electrical devices was my downfall, and we did not even begin to crack the mystery of the second case.
Regardless of whether or not I was doing my best, our success was still based on a fluke. I will not make the same mistake twice.
[though even as they respond to milla a bit casually at first, there is still an appreciative smile in their voice]
... For the second case, for Junna Hoshimi, you collected a great number of the pieces that you need. While I am not able to speak on whether or not you are correct, I can tell you that I believe with some additional reflection and getting to know one another better, you may be able to determine what happened.
For the first -
I believe there is some saying about gift horses and mouths, is there not?
Ahahaha, I believe that knowledge of one another, even the darker parts of one's personality, may benefit in being able to determine how someone may act when corrupted.
They are still - to some measure - themselves, after all.
Human courtship? [She repeats it, and her eyes widen with excitement.] I have read many books on the subject myself.
Will you lend it to me when you finish? I have consumed all such volumes in my own world thoroughly, including rare and banned copies, and would love to pursue some new material!
[She takes the book! Eagerly!!! Thanks for the reading material, buddy!!!]
On that, we can easily agree. Simple, but complex. Troubling, but endearing. That is the duality of the human condition, and what makes them truly wonderful.
Have you ever spent time as a human, Lune? It is an eye-opening experience that I wish I was able to pass to all spirits, if I'm being honest. It expands the horizons beyond what one assumes!
My current form is the closest that I will ever get, I believe. Even now, I contemplate the ways in which my current existence is closer to that of spirits, or that of humans.
I am somewhat of an aficionado of human culture. Shall I tell you the best parts of being a human? Of course, there are negatives, but some things must be tried!
First of all, human food is incredible. You will never know true happiness until you know the delight of consuming calories in a warm and communicative environment. There are so many flavors!
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week 1, post-trial
there is a smile in their voice as she approaches]
To be treated to tea by the Lord of Spirits herself - might this be blasphemous in ways?
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On the contrary.
Shouldn't the Lord of Spirits treat her beloved defendants as well as they treat her?
[Slipping on to the bench she inclines her head.]
Good evening, Lune. I'm afraid I wasn't quite as effective this week.
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[and regardless of the state of milla’s tea, it appears as though lune is drinking it without issue]
Do you not believe you were? I had thought that your performance was as satisfying as it was the week prior.
You always do your best, do you not?
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However, her expression shifts as she considers the day, shaking her head.]
No. It was in no way satisfying.
Up until the very end, I had doubts and was unsure. My lack of experience with the electrical devices was my downfall, and we did not even begin to crack the mystery of the second case.
Regardless of whether or not I was doing my best, our success was still based on a fluke. I will not make the same mistake twice.
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[though even as they respond to milla a bit casually at first, there is still an appreciative smile in their voice]
... For the second case, for Junna Hoshimi, you collected a great number of the pieces that you need. While I am not able to speak on whether or not you are correct, I can tell you that I believe with some additional reflection and getting to know one another better, you may be able to determine what happened.
For the first -
I believe there is some saying about gift horses and mouths, is there not?
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[She pauses, though, for a second.]
...Is there? [the hell is a gift doing in there]
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They are still - to some measure - themselves, after all.
[and lune will just have another sip of tea]
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She treats him to a long stare as he sips, lips pursed—then tips her chin down.]
What was that you saying about the gifted horse, Lune?
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To look a gift horse in the mouth - to question a gift or fortuitous circumstance that has been brought to you.
Humans come up with the oddest sayings.
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Normally, I love human sayings and turns of phrase, but I can't imagine how this one came about.
Why am I staring in a horse's mouth? Is it a way of examining the horse's worth, perhaps?
[HMMM]
I will enquire to Swift Wind.
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I hope Swift Wind might be able to provide you a satisfactory answer.
You possess a great deal of curiosity. It's very admirable.
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But no matter how old one becomes, one should never stop seeking to learn. Curiosity is what propels us into the future, for better or worse.
Do you like to read, Lune?
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Someone actually gave me this recently to expand my learning.
[lune will pull out a copy of 50 shades of gray
this isn't a joke tag]
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[It's good that it's not a joke tag because
Milla is leaning in, with clear interest.]
What is this? What is it about?
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Will you lend it to me when you finish? I have consumed all such volumes in my own world thoroughly, including rare and banned copies, and would love to pursue some new material!
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[and they'll happily just offer the book over to her!! terrible!!!]
It was a very interesting read. The minds of humans are so complicated - but nonetheless endearing.
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[She takes the book! Eagerly!!! Thanks for the reading material, buddy!!!]
On that, we can easily agree. Simple, but complex. Troubling, but endearing. That is the duality of the human condition, and what makes them truly wonderful.
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The ways that they affect each other, and how their relationships may allow them to grow in different, unexpected ways.
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Have you ever spent time as a human, Lune? It is an eye-opening experience that I wish I was able to pass to all spirits, if I'm being honest. It expands the horizons beyond what one assumes!
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My current form is the closest that I will ever get, I believe. Even now, I contemplate the ways in which my current existence is closer to that of spirits, or that of humans.
There is much that I have left to learn.
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I am somewhat of an aficionado of human culture. Shall I tell you the best parts of being a human? Of course, there are negatives, but some things must be tried!
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First of all, human food is incredible. You will never know true happiness until you know the delight of consuming calories in a warm and communicative environment. There are so many flavors!