Voice | Fiddlesticks Day 4

[loveandduty]

[Minako was at least settled since she first arrived with it having been Day 4 now. Because of that she already had things on her mind and that was things others probably were not expecting someone to want to talk about.]

So... it's not been long since I first arrived on the train and I have met many people and it made me realize there are many good looking people on the train.

So I am now going to ask. Who do you think is the cutest man or woman, boy or girl on the train and who do you think is the hottest? Like you would have a massive crush on them hot.

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[runs_on_batteries]

[He's sorry! He hasn't caught on yet.

He nodded along, pleased that he actually did know most of who she was spending time with. Hearing Kaito's name was mildly amusing as that reminded him for Kaito's other 'friend' on board.]

Have you met Aoko yet? She's Kaito's classmate from back home.

[flatteries]

He's one of my friends from back home. He's..

[ Inigo pauses.

Dramatically.

Then he sniffs. ]

His fate is so sad.. He'll never know the sweet embrace of a lover...

[happyends]

I have. [ Even if Aoko hadn't introduced herself, it'd be hard to forget her name when she constantly speaks in third person.. ] I think she said she was Kaito-san's best friend? I'm so glad they're here together now, they must be so happy to have each other's company!

[ ... Thinking about that, she can't help but be a little curious. ]

Dad, did you have a best friend back home? [ Is that something adults Tony's age still do.. ]

[runs_on_batteries]

[It was a curious habit but one Tony had ultimately decided was somewhat charming. He wasn't convinced Kaito was actually happy to see her given the amount of arguing they did.]

Me? .. well, yes, I did. His name was Colonel James Rupert Rhodes, but everyone called him Rhodey.

[He smiled, eyes a bit distant as he thought of his old friend.]

I was known as Iron Man and he was known as War Machine. I built him a suit similar to the one I have. We flew a lot of missions together. You couldn't ask for a better man to watch your back.

[les_magique]

I'll never know the sweet taste of a shrimp dinner because it gives me a stomach ache. What's your point?

[emerald_mirror]

[Xander can be obedient at least. He crosses his arms, then, thinking it's a bit too challenging or closed off--two things that are less than a good idea, right now--he lets them drop to his sides. At least he's not babbling...]

I was asked. [No, he particularly may not have been singled out and asked, but he responded all the same. Only he didn't realize that he probably could have named more than one person. But in either case, Alice is the one at the top of his proverbial list. But he's had some time to collect what wits he has, too, so he attempts to explain.]

You are still pretty. Probably not what I should start with, but I think so. [He shrugs, there.] But I know how hard it is for you to do some things. I'm admitting that now 'cause basically we're in private. [Because he'll be damned before he tells anyone her secrets. That's up to Alice, and she may never choose to do that. And it's okay, as far as Xander is concerned.]

But you could let yourself not be nice. And you're still pretty nice, even after...everything! Sure, you have some raw edges, but so do I. [Even if they're not that obvious, but if he got rubbed the wrong way, they would be.]

Besides the fact that I mean, yeah, I kind of like you, you're doing your best to heal yourself and get better. To overcome the things you had happen to you. And that's worthy of respect, you know? [Considering he's a bit scattered right now, he figures he ought to stop while he's ahead...]

[madcuriosity]

Oh... That DOES sound cruel. [She pressed her fingers to her lips in concern.]

Why would people do that? Don't they know to treat people as they wish to be treated?

[so_dark_a_road]

Electro-Celtic is a genre of music that these modern people from Earth invented. Their Earth used to have Elves and maybe still does, and it was mainly the Celtic peoples whose lands could boast of that. Anyway, the Celtic tribes invented a form of music that very much resembled ours. And when the modern era provided them with electric instruments, they adopted them with alacrity, and they now make an incredibly energetic music. I can hardly describe it, even though I play it.

[ He had an electric guitar when he was in Arda Marred and in Hadriel. ]

I can agree with you about unicorns being badass. Celegorm and I met one when we were children. [ Snicker. She chased them all the way down the mountain. ] It's too bad Yuffie didn't go along with one for Purple Team.

Drizzt is an Elf? Oho. And do you mean he got a sunburn from your radiance? [ Grin. ]

[ Three out of six would be something! ]

[so_dark_a_road]

Absolutely there are different cuteness styles! Consider your characteristics versus Kaiba's. You're both cute, but in very individual ways.

[happyends]

[ Despite only hearing about him for the first time, it's so obvious how fond Tony must have been of this person. Madoka can see it so easily from the look on his face, and it makes her smile softly too. ]

You sound like you really like him. [ Especially since he didn't bother to make a joke at his expense like Tony does with so many others-- ]

Who knows, dad. Maybe he'll show up here one day. If that happens, you have to introduce me, okay? I want to meet him too if he's that amazing!

[loveandduty]

Hmmmm, I wouldn't say number one. If I ever get someone they would be. But at the moment they are.

[laurefindil]

Hm, sounds interesting. I might have to look it up. If we ever got access to music.

Oh, have you heard the instrument that Lan Wangji plays? It's amazing. I've never heard the like!

Yes, and she was going on so about not getting a say in things was Bad. I tried to point out the irony...

Lol, no, his elves are subterranean. They have skin as dark as a starless night and hair as white as Celeborn's. My light literally hurt his eyes.

[It would be 1 more than 2/6 for certain!]

[Audio]

[luckybucky]

It makes me sound like a teacher or something. And it's a nickname, not my surname. If I'm mister anything, it's Mr. Barnes.

[Audio]

[luckybucky]

It's okay. Bucky's just a nickname.

[flatteries]

Don't compare it to something like a shrimp dinner! Shrimp are--

[ He starts out as dramatic as before, but then seems to give up halfway through, letting out a breath as he starts to look a lot calmer. ]

.. what I'm trying to say is that it's fine if you really don't care for that kind of thing. I mean, I can't really understand it, but you should do whatever makes you happy, you know? But if you're denying yourself it or holding yourself back while you actually do want it, that's no good. That's all.

[irrationally]

[ It's so true that it's a lot harder for Alice to see Xander's raw edges than the other way around. Her own are so obvious, after all, and while she does think he has some less than stellar traits, they feel more like normal traits. Just being a bit of an idiot, being a bit too reckless, a bit of a blabbermouth.. Those certainly are better than having a hair-trigger temper like her.

But she won't argue that point right now. He's trying to explain, so she wants to try - emphasize on try - to be reasonable and listen to him without blowing up all over again. ]

I.. see.

[ It's still hard to think very positively of herself, and him thinking all of this feels mind-boggling to wrap her mind around, but she's trying. Even though she looks really unsure what else to say to all that. ]

.. I do suppose I'm trying. [ Alice will admit that much to him. Trying to be better. Or at least a semi-decent person. ] Even so, I'm very much unused to anyone telling me anything like that. I feel like it might sound ridiculous, but hearing so many positive things feels.. hard. Overwhelming.

[ She lifts up a hand, idly rubbing at her temple. She can feel a headache coming up. Just too many emotions to process. ]

Still.. I suppose it wasn't right of me to blow up at you like that. I reacted too hastily.

[irrationally]

There are people in this world who only think about themselves. [ It's a fact she wishes the other Alice doesn't have to learn. If only so she won't have to lose her innocence the way she herself has. But she knows being too naive can be dangerous too. ] They only care about their own happiness, not even considering for a moment how the people around them might feel. Those people don't deserve your politeness nor your consideration.

[flatteries]

Oh, yeah? Well, once you're dating someone here, I will challenge that guy to a #1 boyfriend contest! I won't let that title slip through my fingers!

[emerald_mirror]

[When it comes down to it, Xander would also admit that he cheats. Not that any of this is really a game to him--it isn't. But still, being able to read emotions? Most people don't have an in like that to another's psyche--and he does.]

I understand. I have my moments, too. [He pauses then, thoughtful, and shrugs.] It might be because I don't remember as much as I think you do. Not sure if I've blocked it out, or there's just not that much to recall, I couldn't tell you.

[Nor was Xander terribly sure it meant anything in the end. The past couldn't be reset, so sometimes, to him? There was no worth to dwelling on it.]

It doesn't hurt to give you positive reinforcement for your attempts, you know. You might not give yourself enough credit, but some of us notice. [He does, for sure, especially since he's got a better view of Alice's struggles. Xander doesn't want to out her to anyone--that wouldn't be appreciated--but trying to lift her up?]

Thank you. [Xander didn't really think Alice had to apologize to him, but she'd made the gesture, and even that was probably a big hurdle for her, so he didn't want to discount it, either...but he could sense that headache, too.

It's cheating too, but maybe he could get away with it here, and just this once. Really, it wouldn't take much, either. So Xander gives Alice a quick hug, trusting his empathic healing during that brief touch to ease that headache out of existence. It won't do anything to help her process those so-confusing emotions, but at least there's not a headache to pile on, any more.]

I understand, though. I'm not mad, and it's okay. But thank you for the apology. It means a lot.

[afterburner]

Yeah, and there are people who've left and haven't, too. Besides, of the many things he was--yes, a corpse, a zombie is not what Prisoner was.

Not that I know what the fuck he actually was, either. [Besides her friend, that is.]

[afterburner]

They're kind of universal knights, and heroes. [At least, that's how she feels, with the rose colored glasses Renee has from her childhood. That sort of thing was what inspired such hero worship from her when she met Luke in person...]

Though honestly, we've got two here. Luke Skywalker and Cal Kestis, both of whom might give you better answers than me.

[runs_on_batteries]

Uh, he was walking corpse. Granted, he had a personality, so he's not from one of those B rated zombie flicks, but still. Although he may have been what happens after you've killed the zombie and he no longer has a head.

Did he tell you I was teaching him sign language? His ability to learn profanity was amazing.

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[runs_on_batteries]

If Peter thought of you as a teacher, wouldn't that be something positive? Mr. Bucky.

[afterburner]

Yeah, I know, but we all have our setbacks, don't we? [She was a jackass, so was Tony. So was Prisoner, for that matter...Tony's next comment has her barking laughter.]

I was teaching him, too. And yeah, I think he picked up on cuss words the fastest...

[runs_on_batteries]

At least I can put away the can of lysol.

So besides all that, what's this I hear about you and Cal?