002 ♔ Voice

[uumobile]

[Maria's singing to herself in her trademark uu-'s until she realises that she successfully turned the voice feed on.  It sounds like she's swaying back and forth, as her voice gets louder and softer in a regular rhythm.]

Uu-!  Maria... [is bored? is lonely? wants to be reminded of home?  There's slight hesitation in her voice] thinks it's too

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[princessofmoe]

...wh, why me? [But she was busy overworking herself until she heard her name. Sob.]

Mi-. I'm surprised that Maria would invite me.

[uumobile]

Maria wants to learn more about Rika, uu-! Rika is very nice.

[princessofmoe]

[You might need to do some convincing, Maria. She's trying to not sound so tired around you because she doesn't want you to worry. And because you're a kid/she sees you as far younger than her.]

I'm a bit busy at the moment. Perhaps some other time.

[uumobile]

Uu-... Can always make time to have fun! Maria would be really happy if you came...

[princessofmoe]

... [S, so reluctant here...]

Isn't Ange with you? It may just be the two of you for your tea party.

[uumobile]

[Never gonna give you up, Rika!]

Tea parties are better with lots of people! M...Maria can help Rika with her work.

[princessofmoe]

[Never gonna let you doowwwwn]

It's fine, Maria. [A pause. Maybe just for today... it would be fine. She doesn't want to upset the girl.] Mii. [She actually doesn't feel like 'mii'-ing much.] How about you let me finish up what I'm doing and I'll come visit you for a little while?

[uumobile]

It wouldn't be a problem for Maria... [Seriously Rika, she's a big kid just like you! Almost.]

...Maria understands if Rika is too busy, though. Maria would like to drink tea with Rika, but Rika is very busy so Maria won't feel bad. Visiting is fine, uu-. [She sounds vaguely disappointed, but, but! Maria is a big kid and can have tea lots of other times with Rika. That's what she's telling herself, at least.]

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[princessofmoe]

...

[Oh that disappointed sound ;; She feels bad...]

[princessofmoe]

[Rika feels like an even bigger kid than you, Maria. Putting on a smile~ for you... even though you can't see it.]

...mii. I'll stop by for tonight. I work at the cafe here, so I can bring over some tea and snacks.

[uumobile]

[She'll turn that into a genuine smile!]

Uu-! Really not a problem for Rika? What kind of snacks?

[princessofmoe]

Mii! It's not a problem at all. We mostly have cookies in the cafe. There are cupcakes and brownies too, but we don't have much of them because supplies are to find here.

[uumobile]

Maria likes cookies! [Well, she likes cupcakes and brownies too, but she wants to be a polite little girl] Cookies go perfect with tea, kyaha!

[princessofmoe]

Then I'll bring over a lot of cookies. Do you have a favorite kind of tea, Maria?

[uumobile]

Uu-... Maria likes all the teas Beato has! Surprise Maria~

action~?

[princessofmoe]

...Beato must be a very good friend of Maria. [Sadly, the cafe doesn't have too much of a variety. That's what happens when you're in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.]

Mii. Maria... you stay at the Gohl Rowhouse with Ange and Sakutaro, right? I'll come see you soon.