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[happyends]

Um..! I-I'm sorry, I know there have been a lot of people talking over this lately, but there's something I really wanted to say.. [ That's probably relatively less strage fright than last time, but that's since last time was a disaster, okay. She still looks a little nervous.

She pulls out her notebook, shoving off a drawing. (Except with the girl on it wearing the usual train outfit.) ]

This is my friend from back home, Mami Tomoe. She showed up here the other day. And.. um.. maybe you've already met her! O-Or you haven't! But either way, I really hope everyone here can be nice to her.. or maybe even become her friend? She's really amazing to be friends with..! Mami-san is so cool, and she's super nice, and she is smart and give great advice and she's really mature and she also makes really delicious cakes..! [ And also desperately needs friends. Hence why Madoka is on a mission. ] B--Basically.. um! Anyone who likes being friends with me.. Mami-san is all that, but even more amazingly! So please think about talking to her when you see her..!

[ She even politely bows. And manages to not hit her head this time. Good job, Madoka. ]

T-Thanks for listening!

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[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Raven's gonna wait until she has a chance with Madoka alone. It's been a really rough time lately, and Raven is glad a good friend of hers has shown up. Now if they could just get Madoka's confidence up.

Still, she's quiet, and awkward--then again, Madoka is hopefully used to the awkward. Hopefully she also understands better now part of why Raven is so awkward. It's about the control Raven needs to keep over herself, and the weirdness of her upbringing. Not stuff she usually talked about unless she was close or it was pulled out of her by necessity.]

I'm..not good at meeting people. Or making friends, believe it or not. I'm glad you have one of your friends here. I'll try to not scare her off or act too weird or creepy.

[happyends]

[ She is most definitely used to the awkward. Which is why the first things the other girl tells her aren't too much of a surprise. But honestly, Raven could use some more friends too. Just.. friends who understand why she is the way she is.. Or at least accept it even if they don't understand.

She offers Raven a small smile though, seemingly feeling much better than the days before the platform. ]

Don't worry, I don't think Mami-san would find you weird or creepy at all.. You're very sweet, and she's very sweet, so if you'd talk, I'm sure it'd go well.

[ She seems to hesitate though, pausing for a moment. ]

Although.. well, I'm sure you would notice if you were around her [ - since Raven can literally feel it! - ] but I think she's still a little overwhelmed by everything. So please don't take that personally, she's just been through a lot back home before showing up here..

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Sweet? Has Raven ever actually been called sweet before? She can't remember, and the surprise at it should be clear even with her cowl up.]

...th-thank you. 'm not much of a talker though, without a good reason.

[As Madoka continues though, she just nods in understanding.]

All of this

[With a vague gesture to the uniform, and the train--all of it]

Can be pretty overwhelming too. I understand coming from a lot to deal with, to this, and how jarring it can be.

[Especially since that's Raven's situation too. Coming from A Lot that is very big and heavy, into this train stuff.]

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[magicurls]

[ Oh, look who it is! The girl in question in her purple polo, apparently resting by the rock garden's ICP. She hears Madoka's voice and her own name and hurries over, her cheeks quickly turning red. ]

Madoka...

You're very sweet. But you're wonderful all on your own. You know that, right?

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[unfavorableinstigation]

[And Mami gets more than just the voice she expected, this time; an older brunette, kind-looking but tired.

She gives a knowing look at the screen, nodding.]

She is.

I'm Nita; you're Mami, then? It really is nice to meet you.

[magicurls]

Oh...hello!

[ She looks a little embarrassed. ]

It's nice to meet you too. I'm glad Madoka has so many friends to count on.

[happyends]

[ She's still 100% oblivious as to the fact that she's embarrassing Mami.. Although she does feel a little bashful herself at seeing Mami's reply, despite knowing that the other girl would obviously see this too. ]

Ah, well.. I just didn't want to give them the wrong idea, you know? You're on a whole different amazing level than me. I wanted to make sure they'd know just how great you are..!

[magicurls]

And I'm grateful. But you've done so much for me already...and most of the train, by the looks of it! You seem to have a talent for bringing people together, and I admire that.

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[shutupnail]

I'm sure if she's as great a person as you've described she'll have no problems making plenty of friends.

[Though this is certainly a quite adorable attempt to help, Madoka.]

[happyends]

[ Being adorable is what she does best!

Also, she's totally smiling when she sees Piccolo replying.. Sure, he may seem a little stern and intimidating, but it seems like she got the right idea about him being a good person if he'd bother to reply to a message like this. ]

Ah.. Yes, I'm sure! But there's still a lot of people on the train by this point, right..? I just wanted to make sure her greatness wouldn't be overlooked by accident.

[shutupnail]

[Oh, no! A smile of doom! Madoka will melt his icy heart with ease with such a weapon in her arsenal.]

It's true we're getting a little crowded. Space is tight though, I'm sure we'll all meet sooner or later. [ p a u s e ] I'll keep an eye out for you two though if you want to meet that bad.

[Video] Would threadjacking on Mami's comment be okay in this case? It's fine if it's not, though!

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita's paying close attention - and she's relieved when nothing happens to Madoka this time! Poor girl deserves a break.

But she's glad for her; both that one of her own friends from home has shown up here, and that Madoka wants Mami to have the best possible time here.

Nita smiles, encouraging.]

I'd be happy to meet her, Madoka! She sounds like someone really worth knowing. And anyone who's a good friend to you matters all the more for it!

i'm so slow, you already have the answer by now! :D

[happyends]

Ah.. Thank you.

[ Apparently the encouraging smile helps. Or maybe it's just Nita's sweet words, really. No matter which it is, it makes Madoka smile right back at her. ]

I owe you one, then..! I'm really grateful for everyone who can make Mami-san feel a little less lonely in this new overwhelming place.

'Tis okay. ^^

[unfavorableinstigation]

[A smile from Madoka is always worth seeing.]

Oh, you don't owe me, Madoka! I'm getting to make another friend, aren't I?

[Nita winks; friendship is better than any reward.]

That, and there's going to be reason for us all to party soon, isn't there? Maybe that will help, too.

[It's not specifically for her, so it won't be stressful in that sense, but weddings are a happy occasion - and if Mami enjoys baking, then she'll have a chance to help out as well! Everyone wins, right?]

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[pleple]

[ This is cute but boy is she glad she's not the one getting this kind of welcome. Hopefully Mami's a little harder to embarrass. ]

I ran into her when she arrived. She seems very pleasant, so I don't think you have to worry too much.

And don't... think you have to compare yourself to her, though.

[happyends]

Ah.. really? You guys talked already?

[ Is Madoka purposefully ignoring the last part of what Ple Two said or is she just genuinely that distracted by the first part? The world may never know.. ]

I'm so glad..! I mean.. u-um, I don't mean this in a mean way..! But.. it's just.. I thought you could definitely use a lot of friends too. So if the two of you would get along, I'd be really happy!

[pleple]

[ She doesn't need to comment on it, as long as she heard it. ]

I can't make an... absolute promise, of course, but I'll see how we get along.

[areasontohope]

Well if other people can use it, there's no reason why you can't.

[She reminds him of Tohru or Kisa..maybe a little bit of both.]

But it's good that your friend showed up. Maybe you can introduce her to new people in person too.

[In Yuki's mind that just makes more sense.]

[happyends]

[ Aw, Yuki.. Madoka already thought he was sweet when helping out with the plants before, but him going out of his way to say of course she can use the ICPs actually makes her slightly blush as she smiles. ]

Thank you.. You're so nice. [ That compliment is the least she can do in return for his kindness! ] And yeah, that might be good too, huh..? Although I'm a little worried people might feel too put on the spot if it's in person..

[ It wouldn't be Madoka if she didn't extremely go out of her way to not inconvenience people. ]

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[stealsyourheart]

Aww, that's really sweet of you, Madoka-san! Any friend of yours is a friend of mine, yeah?

[happyends]

[ Kaito, she can always count on you.. ;; ]

R-Really? [ That's a lot of faith he's putting in here there! But it makes her smile all the same. ] Thank you so much..! I promise that Mami-san is an amazing friend, there's no way she could disappoint at all!

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[sizedoesntmatter]

[Yugi always wondered just why people ask others to be friends with others. Yugi himself a while back never would have thought to do such a thing, but he figured it was a good way to try at least.]

If we ever meet in person, I will be happy to talk to her. After all it never really hurts to get to know more people.

[happyends]

Thank you..!

[ It sounds very genuine. Maybe a little too much so, but Madoka is just very invested in the matter of getting Mami some friends. And honestly, she's just really grateful that Yugi replied, especially since they only spoke once before. ]

It's so sweet of you to want to help. But then again, you were really nice last time too when you offered to help me learn that game..

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[adropofsunlight]

I believe I met her on the platform already. She seemed very nice to me, so I wouldn't mind if we became friends.

[happyends]

Oh, you did? [ Madoka looks rather happy about it! She wasn't too sure how many people Mami had ran into here already, but she's glad to know she wasn't the only one to talk to Mami back when the other girl seemed so upset. ]

She really is nice, so that definitely must have been Mami-san you met! [ Madoka giggles. ] You two have the same hair colour.