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[findingways]

WHO: Moana and you
WHERE: The network
WHEN: November 23rd
WHAT: Moana received a visitor the previous night and it's also her birthday. These things may be related
WARNINGS: Nothing I can think of, will update if that changes

Okay, so...I think I remember someone mention something about this before? But I figured maybe a bit more information might help, so.

Today's my birthday, and normally I wouldn't really mention it, but when I was getting into bed last night, this skeleton just...showed up. [ Somehow, Moana seems awfully calm about it, or at least talking about it. ] It had asked me for a wish, and...well, I couldn't really think of much, but I just wanted something to help me keep warm.

When I woke up this morning, I found this [ She holds up a shark snuddie ] and while it's not really what I had in mind, it is pretty warm. [ She laughs a little as she pulls it on. ] I'm definitely gonna be using it.

Anyway, I don't think the skeleton wants to hurt anyone or cause any trouble, but it might freak people out if they're not expecting it, so uh, yeah...maybe if you've got a birthday coming up, keep an eye out for it?

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[droptheious]

Happy birthday- I'll have to get Ruddiger to take your gift for you.

[Because of course, she gets a gift, wow.]

I...don't know what that is, but it really does look pretty cosy. I guess we're just gonna...accept the birthday skeleton is a thing now, huh? Just a regular slice of Kaisou weirdness.

[findingways]

Aww thanks! You don't really have to, though.

[ But she wouldn't turn one down if he did. ]

It's just kind of like a blanket you can wear. It's interesting, though, because it feels like it's always warm? Even when I first picked it up and hadn't put it on yet.

And I mean, it's not the worst thing to happen here?

[droptheious]

Too late, already made it.

[He says that in a very neener neener tone. Sorry, Moana, you're stuck with his friendship and all the gift-giving that comes with it.]

That's...kinda nice? Probably useful now we're getting into winter, right? Who knows if this place won't just drop ten feet of snow on us for no reason.

That's true! If it seems to be completely altruistic then that's...actually better than most things that happen here.

[findingways]

[ She gasps in mock offense. ] How dare you. And you made it? The worst.

[ Then she laughs and sticks out her tongue at him, because she is a totally mature young adult. ]

Oh man, I hope not. I think I'm starting to get pretty sensitive to cold, so that would be terrible.

[ Though she wouldn't be entirely surprised if it did happen. ]

Right? It's a really special kinda place when a talking skeleton appearing in someone's room one night is the nicest thing to ever happen.

[droptheious]

I know, it's completely unforgivable, but I don't care.

[He matches the gesture in a mirror of maturity! ]

That is a worry. If that doesn't work, I can always see what I can come up with to keep you warm.

[He'll make sure it has a minimal chance of exploding, too! Because they're friends!]

Right? You gotta hand it to this place for being nicely weird.

[findingways]

[ She snickers. ] So rude. Just you wait, I'll get you back for this eventually.

[ Despite the teasing tone, that is a very serious promise. ]

Well, it's definitely good for having here at home, but if you wouldn't mind giving it a try, it'd be nice to have something a bit more...mobile? Something I can have when I'm out so I don't have to wear a billion layers just to step outside.

[ Awwww that makes her feel so special! ]

Yeah. Though I'm not sure it completely makes up for when it gets terrible weird.

[droptheious]

Oh, I'm fully aware I'll pay penance for this crime, don't worry.

[Look, he knows, Moana. He knows. ]

That makes sense. Hmm, I wonder if I could work with iron and oxidised carbon. Like those...uh hand warmer things? But on a much larger scale...without actually...risking scaling you. Hm.

[He's thinking about this one!!!]

It definitely doesn't make up for the terrible weird. But I guess the people here do?

[findingways]

[ She grins a little. ] Oh, I don't think you do.

[ You may think you'll be prepared, but you still won't know what's coming, Varian. ]

Yeah, something like that might be good. I mean, if you're not too busy. I know you've got a lot of other projects you're working on.

[ She still doesn't want him pushing himself too much, after all. ]

That's true. I know a lot of you guys are kind of stuck here, and I do feel bad for you guys. But I'm still glad to have gotten a chance to meet you.

[droptheious]

...Well, that's slightly worrying.

[Probably a little more than slightly. ]

It's okay, I've always got time to make a little something for you. It won't take too much time at all.

[Varian can rest when he's dead, he's sure! But aww, that brings a smile to his face.]

I'm really glad to have met you, too. So it can't be all bad.

[findingways]

[ She's going to drown you in friendship, man. ]

Thanks, Varian. I really appreciate it.

[ She will make sure that he takes some breaks, though, don't think she won't. ]

Well, I'm glad I can be a silver lining for you.

[ If she can help at least a little bit, she's happy too. ]

[droptheious]

[Yes, good. Drown him so deep in friendship that he can never escape again. Also, make sure he takes breaks, he never will unprompted.]

Of course, you are. I think a lot of people in the city would... would say the exact same thing.

[findingways]

[ She will be keeping track of all your breaks and water intake, don't think she won't. ]

Ah, well... [ She ducks her head a little, a small smile on her face. ] I don't know about a lot of people...but thanks.