Project 1: [voice] un: hello

[unluckynumberseven]

[The Eluvio definitely made him nervous, bringing back memories of a different highly technological setting, but Emil had already made the decision to keep his weird skull-like head up and carry on. That was all there was to do, right? So even though he was scared, he was not only going to wear the strange clothes they gave him and try his best at his first ever real job, but he was going to... try to talk to new people.

It still felt like a real accomplishment, even if he did feel a lot safer not using the video feed. He just didn't want to scare anyone..]

Hello, everyone! My name is Emil.

[There. A perfectly normal thing to say! He could do this. He was going to ignore his anxieties and be brave like his friends.]

This is really confusing, but... as long as I'm here, I want to help! I can use magic, and I can fight with it, so if anyone needs a helping hand, like in a dangerous situation... I could do that.

[He can feel himself growing more and more self-conscious, so he hurries to wrap it up.]

Oh! And... does anyone know where I could get some gloves? Really small ones?

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[glitterpants]

_{[ he's oblivious to Emil's pausing and hesitance, taking in the compliment proudly. ]}

Thank you, I practice every day so that one evening, I may serenade her with such alluring words and attract her to mate with me.
_{[ ok.. ]}

So indeed. I write about emotions, but emotions and people.
_{[ there's so many poems he has about his mom... please don't ask for more.. ]}

[unluckynumberseven]

So I guess that means you aren't dating Totoko yet? It's too bad, she sounds... kind of cool. Like a really strong person.

[He can't help but think of the strongest woman he knows, and he has to stifle a giggle because she'd roundhouse kick this guy out of an airlock in two seconds.]

Is that the kind of poetry you write for work?

[glitterpants]

She is strong... especially when she kicks you between the legs. Ah, sweet, strong, Totoko-chan! If I am still willing to give you children after the abuse that I take from you, I certainly hope they grow up with your strength!

_{[ this is creepy... stop.. ]}

Ah, well. Sometimes. I am trying to write about things that are more relatable..! After awhile, the audience got tired about hearing of Totoko-chan.. I cannot imagine why! Seriously, they should go to hell.
_{[ oh.. guess he's capable of having a mean streak. ]}

[unluckynumberseven]

I guess maybe it's because the people here are from a lot of different places. They want to hear you say poems about all sorts of things, not just this one person.

[Hell, Emil actually loves crush/romance talk, and even he's ready to stop talking about Kara's feelings for Totoko.]

[glitterpants]

I need to familiarize myself with everyone here, then! Then I can write about them.
_{[ a beat. ]}

Ah, I could start with you, couldn't I?

[unluckynumberseven]

What? Me?

[What kind of poem could even be made about him? On one hand, he's so flattered. On the other... he's heard Karamatsu's poetry now. This might be bad.]

Well, I don't... know if I'd be as interesting as your Totoko, but I think you're on the right track! People would probably like to hear something dedicated to them, right?

Something nice?

[glitterpants]

Of course! Nothing is more interesting as my Totoko-chan! Be still, my pounding heart, but still let my passions run freely as a raging river!
Finding how to write nice things about others will be more difficult, as Totoko-chan is flawless!

[unluckynumberseven]

But you're a poet, so... that's your job, right?

You can do it!

[A skeleton boy believes in you! Just please maybe a little less with the verses about getting kicked in the dick.]

[glitterpants]

_{[ this guy is encouraging him? Give him a moment, he's a little surprised. ]}

O—Oh, well..
Thank you! You should tell me about yourself so that I may write about you sometime.

[unluckynumberseven]

Um, all right. There's not much to say. My name's Emil, and...

[Just being asked point blank to describe himself? It's harder than he thought.]

I like spicy spaghetti, and traveling with my friends. And I use magic now, a lot more than I used to have. Is that enough?

[glitterpants]

That is more than enough. Stop by Bean Grinding All Night _{[ ???? ]} as often as you can. Maybe one day you will hear a poem specifically for you, Emil-san.

[unluckynumberseven]

Wow...

[Maybe he's still a bit concerned, but a tortured artist writing something about him? It's still incredibly flattering.]

That sounds fun! I'll definitely come!

[glitterpants]

Heh, fantastic! I look forward to meeting you. Do not be shy to approach me afterwards!
For now, though, I must prepare for my productions. Please, do have a pleasant day.

[unluckynumberseven]

Same to you!

Bye!