synflux | [CLOSED] The March of the March

That's fair! They're a lot cuter when they're not trying to draw blood...

I don't get rich people and their fascination with exotic pets.

[ It's like those pointless duels all over again, the boredom of the elites... ]

My turn, or are you still bursting with questions?

We can switch off! It'll add up to three on both side in the end, anyway.

[ She's not too fussed about order here. ]

[ Hmm... ]

Where are you from?

Hmm...

[ She scrunches her nose up. ]

... Honestly, I don't know.

You don't know? I mean, what was your world like?

That's the thing... I travel on the Astral Express as part of its crew. It's a train that can traverse the galaxy, so I've been to a bunch of different planets.

I just don't remember my home one.

You're Spacian.

[ Elan remarks, looking at her with new interest. Well, actually. She must be from a different galaxy because last time he checked flying trains weren't all the rage. He hums in consideration. ]

Heh, then we have something in common.

Spacian...

... This is going to be a stupid question, so I probably shouldn't ask it, but I've never heard that term before.

[ But it seems to refer to space and you know what, she sure is in space a lot! ]

Is that your second question?

[ He says jokingly before answering her in a more serious tone. ]

Where I'm from, it means you've settled in space as opposed to remaining on Earth, but I'm guessing your world's different.

It wasn't technically a question!

[ For the record!! ]

But I see... I know about Earth, but there's a lot of different planets out there, so it's just one of a ton of 'em. But I guess you could say as a member of the Astral Express, I do spend most of my time in space when we're not on trailblazing expeditions. And you're a Spacian, too...

... It's kind of nice. I haven't met too many people like that here.

Yeah, space travel doesn't seem to be a thing in this era. [ But it could be. ] Maybe it's time we abandon the planet to the monsters and make for space.

[ All jokes aside, it is nice to meet a fellow Spacian. ]

Unfortunately, it's not like there's not monsters in space, either.

[ With a bit of a huff. ]

My turn, then...

Do you have a favorite kind of food?

I take it back, your space is nothing like mine.

[ It's not the first time he's been told monsters crawling about is the norm. His world seems to be an exception, where the biggest plague is not kaiju but corporate greed. ]

Favorite foods, huh. I like snacks.

Snacks sound pretty easy! I'll have to buy you some, then. As a token of friendship!

[ Hopefully she doesn't have to fight him into friendship. ]

[ Wait, what? He blinks, baffled why she would want to be friends when he hasn't even been a particularly good buddy. ]

That's not really necessary...

But I want to!

[ We're space homies now. ]

[ How does he even respond to that. If he were more honest, he would admit it'd be nice to be friends, but... ]

Then I'll have chips, pudding, and green tea cake.

[ She offered friendship, not a delivery service!! ]

Sure, but the next meal's on you.

[ Brightly, but she'll start walking. ]

Your turn!

[ Friendship is so difficult... He follows after her with a lightness in his steps. ]

You said you were traveling through space. Where to?

Just blazing new trails! Handling planetary problems. The Astral Express doesn't have a final stop, as far as I know.

[ And hopefully not anytime soon. ]

[ Ah, a space pioneer and busybody from the sound of it. Actually, it seems kinda fun except for the part about handling other people's problems. ]

Does it not bother you being stuck here?

Oh, it does.

[ Well, at least she's honest. ]

It feels like...

... Honestly, I don't even remember the last time I stayed in one place for this long.

Not like you can get on a spaceship and hitch a ride out of here either.

[ Being stuck sucks, at least that's how he feels. ]

Yeah... So I guess we're here until we accomplish the mission.

[ The very long mission, maybe. ]

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