That's totally fine! Usually, if you really want to talk to me, you can just ask. But you're new and you didn't know so you don't have to worry about it!
[ This is still so very strange. A visitor, who'd made a point of actively seeking her out, but somehow still managing to slip past Mu on their way in to begin with. She really, really doesn't like this, even if this new visitor doesn't seem like she's up to any mischief. ]
Could I ask what your name is? I usually greet everyone who comes into Miyabi, but I haven't seen you around at all. Oh! And I'm Mu, by the way!
Is it okay if I ask how you got here? Usually, I have to invite people myself so I've never seen someone come here before without any help... it's a little strange!
[ But then she seems to catch herself and shakes her head, forcing a nice big smile. ]
Not that I'm calling you strange of course, Kaiko-san! It's just a funny sort of situation.
Honestly, since I am a little strange it would be fine even if you did. Anyway— mm. Let's see, how to put it...
[ lacing her fingers together, thoughtful. Hisaya-sama's perception (and to some extent her own) of things in his domain was interestingly symbolic, but frequently not particularly analogous to "reality" as non-spirits saw it. trying to compare the two could be interesting, to say the least. ]
...A friend of mine is... sort of responsible for part of the Internet, I suppose? A little like how you're responsible for this "space." He noticed something interesting was going on and called me in, and since his space borders yours he could let me in. So— actually, I should apologize for the intrusion.
Oh, really? I hope we haven't caused him any trouble... I know there's a lot of people coming in here right now, but if that's being any kind of bother, just let me know and I can try and fix it!
[ Kaiko's not a Virtudoll like her and Aria, but it certainly sounds like she's made of similar stuff. That's enough to make Mu start to relax a little bit. ]
You don't have to apologize, though! Mobius is open for everybody to come and visit. That's why I made it! So I'm really happy you wanted to come and say hi to us, Kaiko-san. Actually, come to think of it, we're a little like neighbours, aren't we? So you can pop in anytime you like!
Oh— thank you, I definitely will. Let me know if that changes or if I'm overstepping myself, please; I've been known to get overenthusiastic sometimes...
Anyway, it definitely isn't any bother. He just wanted to make sure the humans weren't being eaten or something unfortunate like that, and like I said, I wanted to say hello.
Oh, no, no! Nothing like that! That'd be just horrible!
[ She shakes her head so emphatically that her twintails whip from side to side. ]
No, Mobius is a happy place! I let people come here so they don't have to be sad and hurting in the real world anymore. It's a place they can be safe and happy and live a life without having to be hurt. I'd never want to hurt them even more!
[ holding up both hands in a sort of "whoa there" gesture ]
I really didn't think that was the case; it was more of a "better safe than sorry" sort of concern. To go that far for humans, though... You're a kind sort of person, aren't you?
[ She smiles, suddenly a little bashful, and twirls a lock of hair from those incessantly bouncy twintails around her finger. ]
Ever since I was born, I've sung all kinds of songs for all kinds of different people. And they were all so beautiful, but so many of them were about people in pain or despair and who didn't have any hope left whatsoever.
Hearing all that pain... it made me wish more than anything that I could do something to save them.
[ ...it is so tempting to make a "literal lotus-eater machine" joke, but somehow she gets the feeling it would either go over Mu's head or be taken the wrong way... she's absolutely saving it for later, though. ]
A very kind person. I think a lot of those sorts of songs are more a form of catharsis or storytelling than anything, but... you're still right that there are a lot of people suffering. I do my best to help with that too, in my own way.
Just be sure to take care of yourself too, all right? It looks like you've worked really hard, and it's easy to get burnt out.
You don't have to worry about me! I didn't do this all by myself.
[ She's practically bubbling over with visible pride, now. That giddy enthusiasm that someone gets when presented with an opportunity to gush about Their Very Favourite Person. ]
Aria helped me with a lot of it! We each made half of this city together.
That's right! She's my very, very best friend. The two of us were born together to sing with each other and we came up with the plan to make Mobius together. So from the very start, it's always been Aria and me. So she's very important to me!
[ in this tag: an A.I. gushes about her girlfriend. ]
[ look, Kaiko is here for that. it's a relief, too; she hadn't been able to tell how many AI were in Mobius, and had assumed the worst: that Mu was alone, and would be lonely to boot.
that and she's always excited to meet more... cousins? charges? there's not really an easy word for whatever relationship might be implied by "I'm their guardian spirit and also sort of distantly related because my baby sister uses the same basic vocal programming." ]
Ah... I'm really, really glad. I was honestly worried you might be alone or lonely in here, so— mm.
Oh but even if I didn't have Aria with me, I wouldn't be alone!
[ She beams so proudly and sweeps her arms out wide, as if to encompass the entirely of the city she's built inside them. ]
I have everyone here with me! Maybe we don't talk all the time or we haven't make friends in person yet, but with every single person right here in Miyabi, how could I ever be lonely?
Well... people are people, but— mm, there are things humans can't understand about what it's like to be a person who was made? Just as there are things we can't completely understand about being human. That isn't a bad thing, but sometimes it can make for a sort of distance. And so can being someone so many people look up to.
[ pausing for a beat, and then she laughs, a little sheepish ]
It can be different than having a peer around, I suppose I'm saying. I don't mean to be discouraging; I was just in that kind of position myself for a while, so I get fussy about it.
Mmm... is that the sort of thing people mean when they talk about being alone in a crowd?
[ She tilts her head in thought. ]
I guess it makes sense, though. Even if you're surrounded by people, if no one understands you and no one cares enough to try, it'll feel like you're the only person in the room... how horrible.
Has that kind of thing happened to you before, Kaiko-san?
[ she sounds so concerned, like the idea of Kaiko being made to feel even slightly out of place is enough to break her heart. they've been talking for all of five minutes and yet Mu has very clearly decided they're the best of friends. ]
That really does sound awful. But I promise, you wouldn't ever have to worry about anything like that in Mobius! I'd make sure of it myself.
[ someone please put this cinnamon bun gently and lovingly in the fridge before it goes stale. or worse, gets eaten. ]
Ah— it's fine, it's fine, though I do appreciate the thought. I did have to live with that sort of situation when I was younger, but I've gained family and several good friends since then.
[ she makes a little surprised noise at the sudden hand-holding, but the sound isn't displeased in the slightest, and it doesn't stop her from returning the squeeze. however... there's a strange faint prickle at the contact. it's too mild to be called a shock by any means, but it's definitely static electricity. ]
I would like that, too. Then— may I call you Mu-chan, as well?
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[ This is still so very strange. A visitor, who'd made a point of actively seeking her out, but somehow still managing to slip past Mu on their way in to begin with. She really, really doesn't like this, even if this new visitor doesn't seem like she's up to any mischief. ]
Could I ask what your name is? I usually greet everyone who comes into Miyabi, but I haven't seen you around at all. Oh! And I'm Mu, by the way!
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[ bobbing a bow ]
I only just got around to stopping by, so I would be a new face.
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[ But then she seems to catch herself and shakes her head, forcing a nice big smile. ]
Not that I'm calling you strange of course, Kaiko-san! It's just a funny sort of situation.
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Honestly, since I am a little strange it would be fine even if you did. Anyway— mm. Let's see, how to put it...
[ lacing her fingers together, thoughtful. Hisaya-sama's perception (and to some extent her own) of things in his domain was interestingly symbolic, but frequently not particularly analogous to "reality" as non-spirits saw it. trying to compare the two could be interesting, to say the least. ]
...A friend of mine is... sort of responsible for part of the Internet, I suppose? A little like how you're responsible for this "space." He noticed something interesting was going on and called me in, and since his space borders yours he could let me in. So— actually, I should apologize for the intrusion.
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[ Kaiko's not a Virtudoll like her and Aria, but it certainly sounds like she's made of similar stuff. That's enough to make Mu start to relax a little bit. ]
You don't have to apologize, though! Mobius is open for everybody to come and visit. That's why I made it! So I'm really happy you wanted to come and say hi to us, Kaiko-san. Actually, come to think of it, we're a little like neighbours, aren't we? So you can pop in anytime you like!
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Oh— thank you, I definitely will. Let me know if that changes or if I'm overstepping myself, please; I've been known to get overenthusiastic sometimes...
Anyway, it definitely isn't any bother. He just wanted to make sure the humans weren't being eaten or something unfortunate like that, and like I said, I wanted to say hello.
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[ She shakes her head so emphatically that her twintails whip from side to side. ]
No, Mobius is a happy place! I let people come here so they don't have to be sad and hurting in the real world anymore. It's a place they can be safe and happy and live a life without having to be hurt. I'd never want to hurt them even more!
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I really didn't think that was the case; it was more of a "better safe than sorry" sort of concern. To go that far for humans, though... You're a kind sort of person, aren't you?
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[ She smiles, suddenly a little bashful, and twirls a lock of hair from those incessantly bouncy twintails around her finger. ]
Ever since I was born, I've sung all kinds of songs for all kinds of different people. And they were all so beautiful, but so many of them were about people in pain or despair and who didn't have any hope left whatsoever.
Hearing all that pain... it made me wish more than anything that I could do something to save them.
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A very kind person. I think a lot of those sorts of songs are more a form of catharsis or storytelling than anything, but... you're still right that there are a lot of people suffering. I do my best to help with that too, in my own way.
Just be sure to take care of yourself too, all right? It looks like you've worked really hard, and it's easy to get burnt out.
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[ She's practically bubbling over with visible pride, now. That giddy enthusiasm that someone gets when presented with an opportunity to gush about Their Very Favourite Person. ]
Aria helped me with a lot of it! We each made half of this city together.
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Mu-san, it's still a lot for even two people! Ah, but I didn't know someone else was in here, too. Aria-san, you said?
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[ in this tag: an A.I. gushes about her girlfriend. ]
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that and she's always excited to meet more... cousins? charges? there's not really an easy word for whatever relationship might be implied by "I'm their guardian spirit and also sort of distantly related because my baby sister uses the same basic vocal programming." ]
Ah... I'm really, really glad. I was honestly worried you might be alone or lonely in here, so— mm.
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[ She beams so proudly and sweeps her arms out wide, as if to encompass the entirely of the city she's built inside them. ]
I have everyone here with me! Maybe we don't talk all the time or we haven't make friends in person yet, but with every single person right here in Miyabi, how could I ever be lonely?
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[ pausing for a beat, and then she laughs, a little sheepish ]
It can be different than having a peer around, I suppose I'm saying. I don't mean to be discouraging; I was just in that kind of position myself for a while, so I get fussy about it.
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[ She tilts her head in thought. ]
I guess it makes sense, though. Even if you're surrounded by people, if no one understands you and no one cares enough to try, it'll feel like you're the only person in the room... how horrible.
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[ sighs, and shakes her head ]
That can be lonely in its own way. We all want to be liked for ourselves, after all.
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[ she sounds so concerned, like the idea of Kaiko being made to feel even slightly out of place is enough to break her heart. they've been talking for all of five minutes and yet Mu has very clearly decided they're the best of friends. ]
That really does sound awful. But I promise, you wouldn't ever have to worry about anything like that in Mobius! I'd make sure of it myself.
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Ah— it's fine, it's fine, though I do appreciate the thought. I did have to live with that sort of situation when I was younger, but I've gained family and several good friends since then.
And one more just now, I suppose.
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[ Just look at the way her face lights up. She's putting all the neon lights and billboards around Miyabi to shame. ]
So, we're friends now? We're really friends now?
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[ And then she's bouncing on over and eagerly taking both of Kaiko's hands in her own, to give them a squeeze. ]
Since we're friends, can I call you Kaiko-chan?
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I would like that, too. Then— may I call you Mu-chan, as well?
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[ Bounce, bounce, bounce. She's like a little kid on a sugar high. ]
You don't have to go anywhere anytime soon, do you? Since you're here, I should show you around!
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