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[electrod]

my favourite Princess☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ♪･ﾟ’☆ how am i going to deal with her being worried about me?

[ By being obnoxious clearly. But he's touched, truly. And suspicious ]

what's your deal?

[bloomly]

Still not a princess, Reno~

( but that's not the point here, so. argue about it later. )

Do you know anything about "questionable berries" in this place? Like berries that make people do weird things or something?

[electrod]

—don't remind me. there's so much weird shit here that's advertised as "edible" and "fun" but in reality gets you high, one way or another

before i give more berrintel, what are you planning to do with it?

[bloomly]

Just curious about it. If things are dangerous or I should avoid them, or try them... That sort of thing.

[electrod]

there's a seasonal one coming in like two months or so. bakers were paying heavy coin for them, but just going near the bushes could make you go very drunk or touchy-feely

[ that sudden realization hits ]

fuck, i've been here for almost a year now

[bloomly]

What color are they? Do you remember?

A year... No wonder you're the way you are~

[electrod]

i'm having a crisis here and you mock me

[bloomly]

Isn't it a good thing? Or at least there are good things about it. You have Rude, at least, and I'm sure you have friends.

I think if I make it to a year here... I might be happy.

[electrod]

[ oof, he wents for the stupid joke, she went for the throat. ]

rude's best. and that's enough

[ others just keep disappearing, no point getting attached. no, he's not bitter ]

dunno if there's a trick in making sure to 'stay' here, but i sure don't hear that sentiment often

[bloomly]

Oh, just him? Should I leave you alone, then~?

Everyone wants to get back home... You're right. There are important things to do there, too, but.

( but. there's also something waiting for her that she isn't sure she can avoid, no matter what's changed. )

Thank you for telling me about the berries~

[electrod]

i know a trick question when i see one. what are you testing here?

but right, berries! iunerberries they're called, juicy, grape-sized. grow in small clusters, hidden in the bushy leaves. and then there's the secret...

[bloomly]

I'm just trying to be your...friend.

So that you don't isolate yourself like I know you will.

Wait, what secret...

[electrod]

[ Now that caught him off-guard. So much that he actually takes some actual time to think before typing a reply. Shocking indeed ]

first, how dare you, i'm very outgoing and i already know every fun place in this city and keep finding more

second— i got KO'd here, you win this round daisy. a flawless victory

you know, assholes like me don't make good "friends", might raise a few eyebrows of your actual friends too— but i owe you one, so there. blanket permission to use it however you want

[ well uh, that's easier to type than something shorter and more genuine like 'appreciating the sentiment/concern' or something. ]

[bloomly]

Fine. Enjoy your stupid fun places.

I'll hang onto my favor.

[electrod]

cool

[bloomly]

Fine!

[electrod]

sure!

[bloomly]

So where's the most fun?

[electrod]

[ . . . ]

entertainment district, main street, turn into the side alley near the fountain. spectacular cafe during day, quality brandy at night. singers on weekends

[bloomly]

Let's go next weekend. It's a date!

[electrod]

[ you...!!!

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can't win with her, eh? ]

day or night table reservation?

[bloomly]

Night, of course~

And you better dress nicely.

[electrod]

what falls under the umbrella term "nicely"? just checking if i need to employ Rude's help here or not

[bloomly]

Yes, have him dress you up. He understands better than you do.

[electrod]

nonsense. it's just you who appreciates his style more than mine