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[flatteries]

[ Guess who isn't used to making announcements over this thing and is heavily trying to surpress some social anxiety right now? This guy.

To his credit, he manages to smile rather convincingly, no matter how much he's sweating on the inside. ]

Hello, everyone..! I'm not sure if a lot of people tried out the arcade back on Diagad, but there was this charming game that involved having to dance..? [ DDR. He means DDR.

He just doesn't know it. ]

Either way, it was a lot of fun, so I got one of those machines for it here on the train! Anyone can use it, just.. please be careful and don't break it? It cost a lot of points! [ He worked hard for those!! ] If anyone thinks that it looks or sounds like fun, but has no idea how to use it, feel free to ask me for help! I can teach people!

[ ...

There's a slight pause, and then he adds with a bit more awkwardness: ]

Ah, and if.. someone could help me move that big, heavy thing.. I would certainly appreciate it.

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[jingyeets]

Oooh, you're gonna play it too?

( Jingyi looks Curious because of their conversation back on Aquafir, but for the sake of the last: )

Sure, I can move it for you. Where are you wanting it? Near where the Veearr is, or one of the other carriages?

[flatteries]

[ UGH, Jingyi, what is that curious look for! Is this really something they have to get into where anyone can hear it--

Wait, hold on. ]

Vee.. arr..?

[ Inigo is familiar enough with the VR to say it properly, yet not familiar enough to realise that Jingyi is trying to refer to that with the odd way he's saying it.

Mister night. ]

[jingyeets]

( Jingyi gestures towards his eyes and head as he says: )

The thing that makes you see illusions through the eye thingy?

( what are the words for this anyway. also look, he didn't say, wow good work you're bridging the gap to dancing in front of people!

.. he just thought it. )

[redmeguca]

You've got all the clones I can summon if you need them. Seriously, you're now my... maybe second or third favorite person on the train.

[flatteries]

Aww, that's--

[ .. wait, hold on. Inigo stops mid-reply as he realising that's a girl saying it to him. A girl claiming he's now one of her favourite people on the train.

Oh no. Sweet Naga. He can already feel a blush starting to creep its way up his cheeks. ]

Erm, I.. I mean.. It's only natural for me to do it for lovely people such as you..!

[redmeguca]

...Yeah, make that fourth or fifth. Listen up loverboy, cause I'm only gonna say this once: I ain't interested in guys. Never have been, never will be.

[agoodsoul]

You what-

[Oh my god, Inigo. He remembers playing this with you on Diagad! He lost spectacularly.]

You're fucking brill, mate. Does this mean we're getting a rematch?

[flatteries]

[ Okay, he will address this whole 'rematch' thing, but first there's something else that has to be addressed here.

Like the weird words Dennis keeps using! Dude, are you speaking a different language entirely?! ]

You didn't just secretly insult me, did you?

[agoodsoul]

[Inigo. Buddy. Pal. My dude. Why would he insult you?]

What- no, oh my god, Inigo no no. Called you brilliant. Think that's a compliment if I ever heard one.

[lanxichen]

I... think I should be able to help with the relocation. Where would you like to have it placed?

[jingyeets]

Oh! Oh! Yes! Pick me and Zewu-jun!

[so_dark_a_road]

I can help you with the moving, if you like. I'm pretty strong. And thanks for acquiring the machine!

[flatteries]

Thanks, Curufin! [ Inigo - while grateful - isn't even surprised that Curufin offered to help out. That's just what the other guy is like, which means that he's met by a big smile on Inigo's end. ]

I think I've got enough help moving it for now, but.. aren't you interested in playing it sometime?

[ It's a genuine, curious question! He can't really imagine a guy like Curufin in an arcade, but who knows.. ]

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[sos_pilot]

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Inigo.

Are you telling me we have a DDR machine?

[flatteries]

... yes?

[ Yes, that's some hesitation in his voice right there as he gives that answer. How can he not be hesitant in the way she's saying it?

(Also, he's pretty sure the name was DDR.. He thinks..) ]

Why? Is that a.. bad thing?

[melodiouspacifist]

[ Do you know...who did NOT...get to play DDR? ]

Wait, there's a dancing game? What kind of dancing game?

[ There was a dancing dungeon which was pretty fun... ]

[flatteries]

Erm.. well.. it's a dancing.. game..

[ This is a very clear explanation. Obviously. But how else is Inigo supposed to put it? He's not used enough to the entire concept of videogames to be much clearer about it than this! It's a game! And you dance!

He's trying. ]

It puts on a song and you have to move along to the instructions it gives you.

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[blitzcheer]

[ Guess who's coming into the games carriage, calling out in dulcet tones: ]

Iniiiiigo! Heey, Inigo! You got the game set up?!

[ YOU UPSTAIRS, PAL? ]

[flatteries]

[ Okay, mister dulcet tones. It does seem that Inigo is there - and already done moving the thing, thank Naga, because it would be a whole lot of effort if he and Tidus had to move it with just the two of them. They're just two guys!

Though the idea that Inigo just got done moving it definitely crosses his mind.

If not just enough to say, with a teasing hint to his tone: ]

It's almost as if you waited until you were sure you didn't need to help anymore.

[ BRO. ]

[consider8]

[Le gasp]

You have a copy of Squid Beatz!? I love that game!!

[flatteries]

Squid Beatz?

[ Sorry, Eight, he doesn't know about these otherworldly newfangled games. ]

Is that what it's called? It's the dancing machine with the arrows you have to step on.. [ You know, as if there's tons of other dancing arcade machines out there. Not like he knows whether that's the case or not. ]

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[adropofsunlight]

I... might need help learning how it works.

[And she is always up for trying new things.]

[flatteries]

[ He smiles. ]

Well, that's why I said I can teach people! Especially if they're good friends. [ Which Rapunzel is definitely counted among, judging by the wink he gives her as he says that. ] Just come right on over, and I'll let you know everything! I'm sure you can do it.

[achickenformylove]

I am unsure how such a game works, but I would be interested in observing once you have it running. I would also be able to assist with moving it.

[flatteries]

It's alright, I think that I'm covered by now when it comes to moving help.

[ Though he's glad all the same at how many people are willing to provide some help, honestly. People here on the train are as kind as always. ]

But since I'm almost ready with setting it up, how about you come on over to the games carriage? Then I can show you how it works! I'm sure I'll be done in about ten minutes or so, so just wait a little bit and then stop by.