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[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

[myblueskies]

[So much information all at once! He listened to both of them, nodding at Madoka. Metaphorical was like a saying, so it was a saying that people were connected by strings but there were real strings as well made by this man's sisters and he cut them when people died peaceful deaths.

Why did he cut them?] Are dead people not allowed to have strings that connect them to other people?

[controlsthedie]

The strings aren't connected person to person. They're connected the tapestry the Fates weave.

You could say they're connected in that way...

[ But his voice trails off because he has seen how he separates people, the pain, anger, and fear they feel. Even if they may reunite in the Underworld, he separates them in the way the string metaphor suggests.

His job's important. It has to be done. It's the reason he was born. He helps free people from their pain, allow them to rest. He... shouldn't start to feel guilty for it. ]

[happyends]

[ Talk about trying to navigate an awkward topic. Somewhere between Romeo's sweet, naive obliviousness and Thanatos' awkward trailing off of his voice, Madoka is really trying to pull the conversation back together in a way that won't make it roll straight off a cliff. ]

It sounds like your job is very important, sir.

[ See? She did it, without using the d-word! ]

[myblueskies]

[He's still very confused, the strings connect to a tapestry and the Fates weave that too? They must be very busy!]

It does sound very important and very tricky...

[controlsthedie]

It is.

[ ... ]

I'll let you continue organizing your event. I'm needed elsewhere.

[ No, he's not, but it's as good of an excuse as any to leave a conversation when one is Death. ]

[happyends]

Okay, sir!

[ Of course Madoka isn't going to question it at all. Instead she just smiles. He's getting away with it. ]

Good luck with what you have to do..!

[myblueskies]

Yes sir! I hope it goes well! We'll see you soon!

[At the art day! He hopes!]