video; kazoo 18

[happyends]

[ Guess what, train. If you happen to look at the ICPs, you're greeted by not one, but two cute kid faces. Both of which are smiling. ]

Um.. hi, everyone! [ Okay, maybe smiling slightly shyly, in Madoka's case. It's a lot to realise the whole train can hear you talk.. ]

I know some things have.. um.. maybe been a bit rough lately. But that's why we wanted to do something fun that anyone could join in on! Near the end of the month, on the 27th, we're planning on holding a fun art day! You don't have to bring anything, since we already took care of everything..

[Romeo's grin is a lot more confident though he thinks Madoka is doing great talking to everyone like this!] Yeah we bought lotsa art stuff already, we got paper and pens and paint and glitter and even paint with glitter in it already!!!

[Isn't that the most exciting thing?]

We can do whatever type of art you like, painting, drawing, even paper folding because that's fun too. Everyone is welcome! [Big grin before he remembers something.] Oh yes! It will be in the garden carriage!

[ Madoka nods once Romeo is done talking. ]

Y-Y-Yes, it's going to be a lot of fun, so please make sure to be there that day if you'd like to join in! And, um, I guess if someone still has questions, they can ask us now..

(ooc: expect responses from both madoka and romeo!)

Comments

[its_dad_sanzo]

Not caring what people think of me is absolutely a super power!

[ It has its down-sides, and he's tried to be better about it... sometimes. But mostly, Koumyou Sanzo still doesn't care by default. ]

I think they're absolutely missing out by pretending it's not cool.

[happyends]

[ .. a super power.

A super power.

Madoka seems to be quietly turning those words over in her head for a few moments, until.. ]

Then.. sir, could you teach me that super power too? [ She needs it! So badly! ]

[its_dad_sanzo]

I would if I could.

[ Honestly, if it was something that could just... be taught? He'd teach everyone, despite his hang-ups about teaching in general. ]

I had to try really hard at it for a long time, and then one day I realized I wasn't trying at all anymore, it was just how I am now.

[ After all, little Houmei had cared way too much. ]

[happyends]

.. oh.

[ She looks a little disappointed, but in a way that seems understanding at the same time. Madoka is way too polite of a girl to start whining about it or anything of the sort. Instead she just nods lightly. ]

I see, so it may be something that's really hard.. Or something that only comes when you don't realise it.

[its_dad_sanzo]

It just takes a lot of work at first, and then you look up one day and realize you're not even having to try anymore.

[ For better or worse. ]

[happyends]

[ That still sounds a little complicated.

But Madoka is still considering what he's saying. ]

So you do think I could get there too one day, sir?

[its_dad_sanzo]

If you try hard enough you may indeed one day learn to not try at all.

[ He's a Buddhist priest, and sometimes it shows. ]

[happyends]

[ Buddhism is clearly too difficult to understand for Madoka. ]

.. okay.

[ Not that she gets it. At all. But she's trying to nod anyway. ]

I-I'll try my best then! [ IS THIS HOW IT WORKS.. ]

[its_dad_sanzo]

Excellent, I'll be rooting for you.

[ He mostly means it, too. And only 'mostly' because... learning to give less of a damn about anyone's opinions has had its draw-backs. But maybe for someone who isn't the moon, it won't be so alienating. ]