♬ Connell 005 ♩ video

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[Here is Connell... of course, smiling as usual. But something was off. He looked extremely happy, maybe a little too much that it was actually scary. He wanted to record a video for this area, but he accidentally turned on the broadcast feed as well.

He panned the camera around to face a colorful set of oranges, found in the forest. Eventually, he

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[soulofocean]

Connell? Is that-?

...Okay. Guess this curse hit its peak. It has you talking to oranges!

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Umi! [he just smiles] ... Curse? Why would you think I'm cursed, Umi?

Nothing happened to me. Oh, dear. Tyr was probably thinking the same.

[soulofocean]

Um. Yeah, curse. Because... you were just pondering -- and asking the orange -- if you should tell someone something and that has me a little worried.

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Oh, don't worry...!

It's nothing at all of trouble. [he wouldn't be cheerful like this, otherwise! but the way he looks creepily happy probably doesn't help.]

[soulofocean]

Are you sure? I mean-- Connell. [She cares about your innocence!]

Are you sure you're not randomly in love with someone today? Just like that??

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[oh, Umi hit the spot too...

he mentally tells himself that he needs to be careful with this device from now on]

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[but cursed!Connell doesn't see anything wrong-]

... It's not random at all, Umi. I'm ... it's - I'm sure of this.

[soulofocean]

THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE ELSE HAS BEEN SAYING.

I've seen too many cases of Yes I'm Sure of This so far! [Nevermind she told Ken she'd stay off the Network.]

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Everyone else?

I... [a small breathe] I don't know what they are thinking, but I know how I feel. I just want to tell him.

[soulofocean]

Then it's a guy...? Um. Connell, how well do you know this person? [Going by the logic she's tried with everyone so far.]

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I don't know him completely, but... I believe in his heart.

I know he wouldn't be pulling off a fake front to anyone. I'm attracted to him because of... who he is.

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[soulofocean]

That's NOT FAIR. It's too sweet to be wasted in some dumb curse...!

[soulofocean]

Hey, at least he sounds like a nice guy! Someone who won't hold it against you tomorrow, I mean. W-- will you really be telling him?

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[he didn't hear the earlier part of what Umi said, but he makes a nod at the latter] Yes. He definitely is.

I will. I want to tell him. I don't want to hide and lie to him, Umi. Even if he doesn't feel the same way, I just want to tell him...

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[soulofocean]

No, YOU are the sweet one. And this place is abusing that!!

[soulofocean]

I get that, Connell. But-! [The cuuuuuurse. And the aftermath tomorrow...] I guess... IF he's as nice as you're telling me... he'll understand what's happening. So it's kind of safe.