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[mei_blossom]

1. [Video]

[The video comes on, and Taiwan's eyes look a little red-rimmed from crying, but she is trying to smile even so.] Ah, so... I-i'm not sure what the usual...way to... ah... [A pause while she visibly tries to keep from crying, her lip trembling somewhat] I know he wasn't here for [breath, a little hiccoughing kind of sound] very long,

Comments

[video]

[patternprophet]

[It's been a while since he's seen her, but Leoben is glad that Taiwan hasn't gone home at least.]

I'm sorry to hear about your brother.

[Video]

[mei_blossom]

L-leoben! [Okay, she's a little embarrassed now, but she quickly wipes her eyes] I-it's all right, I mean... I'm used to being away from him but it was nice um...while he was here S-so how have you been doing?

[Video]

[patternprophet]

[He kind of looks away. He didn't mean to make her embarrassed.]

It's good...that you got to see him again though. [As tense as things are between them, he wouldn't mind seeing his siblings again]

Things...things have been better.

[Video]

[mei_blossom]

[She would much rather change the subject, thank you very much!] Really? What happened to you? So many strange things have been happening, with the eclipse and the... [she doesn't even know how to refer to that weird massacre] and now the wishes aren't working properly again...

[Video]

[patternprophet]

I...I was caught in the attack. I'm alright now though.

[And he'll spare her further worry by not mentioning that he died.]

[Video]

[mei_blossom]

[She's going to worry anyway] You were?! Was it-? I mean, you're okay now but...

[Video]

[patternprophet]

I'm fine now. It's really nothing to worry about.

How have you been? It's been a while since we've talked.

[Video]

[mei_blossom]

It really has been a while. I've been doing pretty well, actually! [Tries on another smile, which does not seem quite so forced] While he was here, my brother and I were able to catch up on a lot of things. [A pause, as if she suddenly remembers] He taught me some new origami!

[Video]

[patternprophet]

That's good to hear.

Would you be willing to show me? I can take you up on your offer now.

[Video]

[mei_blossom]

Of course! Anytime you like! [Successful cheering up/distraction is a go]

[Video]

[patternprophet]

I'll be over shortly then. If that's alright.

[Video] - feel free to transition to action!

[mei_blossom]

I'll see you soon.

[And Action!]

[patternprophet]

[A short while later, he'll be knocking on Taiwan's door. He's a little nervous, but he can handle this.]

[Action]

[mei_blossom]

[What does he have to be nervous about?] Coming! [Runs to open the door, looking perhaps a little less neat than she usually does, with flour streaking her hair and apron] Oh, Leoben! [Bright smile, even if her eyes are still a bit red. She's quite happy to see you]

[Action]

[patternprophet]

[Because he's a socially awkward robot]

Hello Taiwan. It's good to see you again.

[Action]

[mei_blossom]

I'm really happy to see you too. [Sorry, sorry, she should probably let you come into the house...] Can I get you anything to drink? Or eat but um... [glancing around] I'm not done baking just yet...