[Maul looks surprised when that's not who he was expecting on the screen. But he's not too ruffled. At least he didn't accidentally send one of his sexts that was meant to go to Reaper to the young girl.]
Well, he does have a lot of fur. He's just a ball of fluff with with a tail really.
[Of course Maul is biased despite the fact Cranky beat him up when they first met. The Mankey has mellowed out since then and now they get along much better.]
Let me show you. Cranky! Come here!
[After Maul calls out, the Mankey comes bounding over, coming so close to the Omni that all that can be seen at first is his little pig-like snout. Then he moves back, showing that indeed he does look rather like a ball of fluff with arms, legs, and a tail.]
[ Some people might like a feisty companion that can beat up others. Though, getting along is good if they're going to live together. ]
Aw, he is adorable! [ It looks sort of like a monkey, with features from a piggy and a kitty thrown in. Those eyes... she can see why he was named Cranky. ] He looks so soft and squishy with all that fur, but I bet he's really fierce under it all.
[Maul is definitely biased when it comes to seeing how cute Cranky is, so he agrees with the assessment he's adorable.]
Oh, very much so. He seems to want to fight everything and everyone around him when he's in an angry mood. I read that these animals are even angry even when dreaming.
[ As he should be. Most people are biased about their animal companions. ]
Even when he's dreaming? Maybe you could find an outlet for him on a more regular schedule. There are probably a lot of people who'd be willing to spar with him.
I haven't met a lot of people here, especially not through fighting, but I'm sure there's someone who could withstand that sort of thing. Or at least be really good at dodging.
[ A mankey... she has seen some odd creatures here, ones not native to her world, but something about that term sparks something. ]
Some others here are familiar with them as well. Apparently, the game is popular enough to endure for hundreds of years. There is an entire encyclopedia of them on the Omni if you wish to learn more about them.
[Trench's own version of Bulbapedia that Lance had shown Maul when he'd first acquired Cranky.]
Hundreds of years is a really long time for a game to survive. An encyclopedia? I guess maybe they added more in all those years because I thought there were only about a hundred and fifty Pokémon.
[ A thoughtful hum. ]
I'll give it a look when I have time. That way I might know a Pokémon when I see one.
According to someone I know, he's said there have been hundreds and hundreds more which have been added, so it appears to have gone on an astoundingly long period of time.
I have two living with me, both of whom look very different from one another. But they do a good job protecting the house.
[Maul knew she was a well-known figure in her own universe but Usagi had never mentioned to him that she was so popular kids bought products featuring her.]
They are called a Shuppet.
[Before Maul could summon them, they appeared behind him, fading into existence like the ghost they were. They peered over Maul's shoulder at the screen. It winked at Hotaru, going 'Shup Shuppet!']
[ caroling and duets. falco would be more excited if he felt more prepared. instead, he's nervous! just as anyone meant to play infront of an audience. about two months into picking up the violin, he still knew his skill was subpar. the notes he played were awkward and chunky; they lacked that professional smoothness he'd only achieve with years of experience. he manages to do a few pieces without completely butchering its source material, there was that. he was a hard worker and always did what he was told. he always practiced and always made sure that, at the very least, the results amounted to the effort he was exerting.
he's now tuning his strings, and asks his young teacher: ]
Do you really think I'm ready to play with you—?
[ he's going to suck. he's going to suck so bad! ]
[ Whenever picking songs for him to play, Hotaru would allow him to choose ones he wanted to learn. It helped with motivation and making sure he still had fun even through the process of learning. Of course there was the basics starting out, notes and scales, which are part of his regular practices not just for the sake of mastering it, but making sure his violin was tuned properly.
She is always set up for him, her own violin tuned and ready along with a variety of sheet music. ]
Of course! Keeping up with the tempo is important when playing, plus it's just fun to do a duet.
[ Hotaru has marked which parts he'll be playing, in contrast to her own. Some of it is the same, while they alternate taking the harmony. ]
[ no time was better than “now”, when it came to learning—? well, he could keep telling himself that for self-encouragement. it does not ease his nerves the way he would have wanted them to. instead he is a blistering fluster of green over here with his violin in one hand, bow in the other.
he’s reading through his parts with deep inhales and attentiveness. ]
Can we repeat this one, at least before we perform in front of someone?
[Waiting for Hotaru on Christmas morning is a whole bunch of gifts. There is a handmade necklace and a handmade incense holder. Last of all is a Saturn lamp that can change colors by tapping on it. Last but not least there is a plate of cookies Usagi bought from Makoto's bakery. Later, Hotaru will be invited to join in on the Christmas cake that Usagi ALSO got from the bakery. Attached is a card:]
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS HOTARU-CHAN!
I know settling in has been a bit hard and strange, but you are doing a wonderful job. You always put a bright smile on my face. Thank you for all your support, friendship, and wisdom.
[This year, Maul had decided to behave himself when it came to giving gifts, unlike in years past where he broke into people's houses rather like Santa himself did. All gifts are left on the porch or front step of the recipient's home for them to find in the morning.
He didn't know Hotaru well but it seemed mean to leave her out when he was giving others in the house gifts. So he'd given her a cute little alien firefly stuffed animal. Accompanying it was a note in blocky handwriting wishing her a Merry Christmas signed from Darth Maul.]
Gift Delivery - [BACKDATED TO XMAS CAUSE THIS JUST SKIPPED MY MIND ORZ]
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[A misfire intended for one of his friends, Maul sounds both amused and surprised at this turn of events.]
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Cranky must have some very thick fur or possibly a difficult knot for a brush to break during grooming.
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Well, he does have a lot of fur. He's just a ball of fluff with with a tail really.
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He sounds really cute. The brush's sacrifice was surely not in vain to keep his fur fluffy and knot-free.
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[Of course Maul is biased despite the fact Cranky beat him up when they first met. The Mankey has mellowed out since then and now they get along much better.]
Let me show you. Cranky! Come here!
[After Maul calls out, the Mankey comes bounding over, coming so close to the Omni that all that can be seen at first is his little pig-like snout. Then he moves back, showing that indeed he does look rather like a ball of fluff with arms, legs, and a tail.]
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Aw, he is adorable! [ It looks sort of like a monkey, with features from a piggy and a kitty thrown in. Those eyes... she can see why he was named Cranky. ] He looks so soft and squishy with all that fur, but I bet he's really fierce under it all.
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Oh, very much so. He seems to want to fight everything and everyone around him when he's in an angry mood. I read that these animals are even angry even when dreaming.
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Even when he's dreaming? Maybe you could find an outlet for him on a more regular schedule. There are probably a lot of people who'd be willing to spar with him.
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[Something that had both terrified and impressed Maul upon first acquaintance with his pet.]
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[ A mankey... she has seen some odd creatures here, ones not native to her world, but something about that term sparks something. ]
Is he a Pokemon?
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[He's not all that surprised when she asks if Cranky is a Pokémon. It seems like a lot of people in Trench know about the creatures.]
Yes, he is. Are you familiar with them?
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[ Mankey is one of the early generations of Pokémon, so it's sort of familiar. ]
A little. I've met another Pokémon here, but the game is pretty new in my world, and I think there was one that looked like Cranky.
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[Trench's own version of Bulbapedia that Lance had shown Maul when he'd first acquired Cranky.]
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[ A thoughtful hum. ]
I'll give it a look when I have time. That way I might know a Pokémon when I see one.
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I have two living with me, both of whom look very different from one another. But they do a good job protecting the house.
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[ Not a lie, even tiny kids were buying up or making Sailor Moon products. ]
What does the other one look like? What's their name?
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[Maul knew she was a well-known figure in her own universe but Usagi had never mentioned to him that she was so popular kids bought products featuring her.]
They are called a Shuppet.
[Before Maul could summon them, they appeared behind him, fading into existence like the ghost they were. They peered over Maul's shoulder at the screen. It winked at Hotaru, going 'Shup Shuppet!']
WILDCARD (anytime during december)
he's now tuning his strings, and asks his young teacher: ]
Do you really think I'm ready to play with you—?
[ he's going to suck. he's going to suck so bad! ]
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She is always set up for him, her own violin tuned and ready along with a variety of sheet music. ]
Of course! Keeping up with the tempo is important when playing, plus it's just fun to do a duet.
[ Hotaru has marked which parts he'll be playing, in contrast to her own. Some of it is the same, while they alternate taking the harmony. ]
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he’s reading through his parts with deep inhales and attentiveness. ]
Can we repeat this one, at least before we perform in front of someone?
Gift Delivery - December 25th
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS HOTARU-CHAN!
I know settling in has been a bit hard and strange, but you are doing a wonderful job. You always put a bright smile on my face. Thank you for all your support, friendship, and wisdom.
Love you,
Usagi
Gift Delivery - December 25th
Gift Delivery - December 25th
He didn't know Hotaru well but it seemed mean to leave her out when he was giving others in the house gifts. So he'd given her a cute little alien firefly stuffed animal. Accompanying it was a note in blocky handwriting wishing her a Merry Christmas signed from Darth Maul.]
Gift Delivery - [BACKDATED TO XMAS CAUSE THIS JUST SKIPPED MY MIND ORZ]