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[i_love_squats]

[The Forge clicks on, and have yourself one fine specimen of Zack Fair, stooped over a table, fiddling with something just barely out of reach of the video. He doesn't look at the camera lens, and he doesn't need to; his face carries the same mix of frustrated-amusement at any angle.]I went to the carnival with Val, but didn't learn much. Saw the

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[dollchains]

[Initially, she wasn't going to respond -- she doesn't know him, and she's a little shy. But... the fish...] Did you really get that at the carnival?

[voice]

[i_love_squats]

[Well, he's glad she did. New people are always fun.] Yep, won it at one of the games. Want to help me think of a name?

[voice | /wants to name it Ponyo]

[dollchains]

[The wonder in her voice isn't disguised, and she nods before realizing he can't see it over audio mode.] Wow... I didn't really play any. I'm not good at that kind of thing. But -- a name? Um... ... Pumpkin? [A pause. Then,] Speaking of names, I didn't introduce myself. I don't think we've talked before, have we? I'm Namine.

[voice | /diiiiiiiies]

[i_love_squats]

[His smile is evident in his voice.] Aww, it doesn't matter if you're good or not, just as long as you have fun.

Hmmm... Pumpkin. I'll put it in running. And pleased to meet you, Namine. You can call me Zack.

[voice | /blushes]

[dollchains]

Huh, that's true, too.

[She smiles at it.] I'll remember that. It's nice to meet you!