The Magic of Service

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[Hello, Asgard! Have a small girl looking nothing short of amazed at the screen.]

It really does work! Wow...

[And then she realizes that if it's working, other people are supposed to be able to see her. Wh-whoops!Ah, I'm sorry! I should introduce myself first! My name is Hibiki and I... I am going to do my best to help return color to

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Did you just get here, Hibiki? Do you know what House you're in? [He'll pretend to play cool, but his big brother instincts are bouncing all over the place. She looks like she'd be around Matt's age. He wonders how his little brother is doing.]

I'm Terry. That's pretty nice of you, wanting to help the guys that brought you here and away from home.

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Yes...! I'm new. And I'm in Sigyn-sama's House.

It is nice to meet you! And... it's not that much. I don't even know if I'll be able to help at all, really.

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Heimdall, here. And it's nice to meet you too. [Softening, just a tad!]

Well, it's pretty brave that you're willing to help even when you've just arrived in a whole difference place. I was kinda nervous when I first got here. [His lips curl into a slight smile.]

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I don't think it's very brave, either...

[Her voice gets a tad shakier as she becomes increasingly nervous.]

To tell the truth... It's a little scary being brought here by myself. I hope I don't mess up again and ruin everything.

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[Noooo, please don't start crying, that's what he's afraid that slightly wobbly tone is implying.]

Hey, hey... You aren't going to ruin anything, okay? I know it's scary. You're in a big, weird place--but you don't have to be alone. We could even be friends, if you'd like... [A beat.] We'll figure out how to fix this place together, huh? And maybe find a way back home, too.

[Dana and Maxine are so much better with kids than him. Why aren't they here to do this?]

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[His words seem to help calm her down at least. She nods hesitantly at his reply.]

Mm... R-right. If we fix everything, they will probably let us go back and see everyone again, won't they?

[Although... wait, there was a little more to what he said. It takes a second longer for it to register.]

...Friends?

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[Schway, small victories.] It's the least they could do, really. We help get their world back in order, and then we go back home. [It sounds good, in theory, but he's grown up knowing that life is hardly ever fair.]

Yeah, friends. No pressure, obviously.

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[She's definitely starting to relax now. Terry is obviously older and knows what he is talking about, and if he says it's possible, that's as good as saying it will happen.

Plus, he wants to be friends! With all of this, Hibiki is practically glowing.]

No, I would love to be friends!

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[If he knew that was her line of thinking, he'd probably be cringing. There's optimism, and then there's setting someone up for a major let-down.... but hey, who's to say he can't be optimistic, right?]

Schway. How old are you, Hibiki? Think I've got a brother around your age.

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Me? I am ten years old! Is your brother the same?

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Yeah, he's about your age. Way more of a twip, though--you seem like you've got a pretty good head on your shoulders.

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Ah-- Do I? Most people tell me otherwise...

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Twip?