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[designer_babe]

[Nothing really seems out of the ordinary at the clearing not far from the lake. It's just young woman apparently hanging laundry, and enjoying the peace of quiet for now.

But if you happened to really listen, you might hear something ringing softly in your head.

Are you there? Can you hear me?

[Quantum brain waves post for mind readers,

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[derepathy]

[that's not one of the 'voices'. that's not ruka.]

[...yes?]

[derepathy]

He's not a clone or a twin, but he looks like me and has the same abilities I do.

[designer_babe]

You know some so interesting. That must be nice.

What's he like?

[derepathy]

Sometimes it's nice, but sometimes it's ANNOYING. We can't keep ANY thoughts from each other.

He's... grumpy.

[designer_babe]

Oh, I know how that is.

[derepathy]

Do you know any tricks for making it quieter? Some thoughts aren't meant to be shared!

[designer_babe]

Sharing thoughts can be inconvenient, but you'll have to learn how to trust the other person.

Of course, back when I didn't, I just wore a blocking helmet.

[derepathy]

I trust him okay-ish. What's a blocking helmet?

[designer_babe]

Um. Something you wear in battle so no one could interfere with your thoughts.

[derepathy]

Ah... probably wouldn't work for me.

[designer_babe]

That's why it's better to make peace with him.

[derepathy]

Ah, no, we get along. I like his company.

[designer_babe]

Are you two close?

[derepathy]

Sorta. We have a mutual best friend.

[designer_babe]

That's a good start.

[derepathy]

... and a hide-out. I guess it's close if we can tolerate each other's company for hours straight.