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[littleladyluck]

I know that there are a large number of things to address, introductions to make, solutions to find, et cetera, but I must ask something of all of you.

Can anyone figure out how to walk safely on these ridiculous, frictionless floors? I'm almost certain that someone is going to get injured, even if you ignore the massive balls and paddles.

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[upcard]

Oh...! Monaco-san, are you okay?

[she doesn't have a solution, she just wants to check.]

[littleladyluck]

I am perfectly fine, Mai! No need to worry about me. I heal quickly when I'm hurt, but. No offense, humans are a bit more fragile. I'm a bit worried that someone will fall and hurt something badly.

I've missed you, by the way. Have you been all right, dear?

[upcard]

W-well...even if you heal quickly, it still hurts... so please be careful as well.

[She can't help but be concerned, after all.]

Um, I'm okay though! It's a little strange, but if I stay in the corners, I'm out of the way usually...

[littleladyluck]

It's nothing I'm not used to. [No somberness, no sadness, no regret. Just stated plainly, these things do happen.] I will be, cross my heart.

Good! I'm glad to hear that you've kept yourself safe!

[upcard]

[It still makes her sad...but at least Genevieve promises to try to be careful. That's enough for Mai.]

Oh yes... I don't want to cause anyone any trouble by getting hurt or anything...

[There are better reasons to not get hurt, but it seems to work for Mai.]

[littleladyluck]

Just know that, if you do get yourself hurt and I am myself, I wouldn't deem it troubling to help. I'm always happy to help you, so please don't worry about "causing trouble."

[upcard]

Well... yes, I do suppose that is true enough...

But you are very kind, um...Genevieve-san. You have always been that way. [She wants to get better at using Genevieve's real name, even if her pronunciation is still a little off.]

[littleladyluck]

[at home, she's constantly full of tourists who mispronounce things. she's super happy that Mai is trying her best.]

I'm so honored that you think so kindly of me! You can come to me for anything, I promise. This version of me, at least. I'm here for you!

[upcard]

...Thank you.

[It's honestly a pretty heartfelt thought. It's a really kind and sweet offer, after all, so much so that Mai is almost not sure why she deserves it.]

But...please come to me as well if you ever need anything...! Please! I want to help you as well...

[littleladyluck]

[Genevieve does her best to be self-sufficient, but. Can't let the precious babb be sad. Mai is adorable and must be protected forever.]

I'll be sure to. Thank you so, so much.

[Genuinely touched. Oh, dear.]

[upcard]

Oh... oh, you don't have to thank me so much, Genevieve-san...!

[She's feeling flustered from that...! It's too much for someone like her.]

I'm just...really glad that I can do something for you too, since you're always so nice to everyone...

[littleladyluck]

But you're more than deserving of my thanks!

Your kindness and care give me hope in a place as strange and dark as this. Well, not now. This looks like Las Vegas trying a bit too hard. [joking habit back in full swing!]

[upcard]

I've never been to Las Vegas before, but I think you're right...

[Aside from that Jaunt to Texas, she's never been to the USA (she thinks).]

It's really difficult to handle, I think.

[littleladyluck]

Neons, noise, and nonsense. It all works. I just need my pseudonephew, a magician with a cape, and a game of poker. Then they'll be almost identical.

Do you want me to find you, Mai? I'll do my best to figure out where you are if you need me!

[upcard]

Is...that okay? Um, I mean, if you're not too busy, I'd appreciate it.

[She doesn't really want to be alone here, it's...loud, and bright, and difficult for her to handle.]

[littleladyluck]

I'm not busy at all! I have no paperwork to do, races to attend, ambassadors to meet, this is leisurely compared to home! Any particular landmarks or things nearby that I can keep an eye out for?

[upcard]

W-well...when you put it that way, I guess you really aren't busy at all... [Isn't that way too much for one person to do, Genevieve???]

Um, I'm by one of the flippers... it's a little ways away, though. To...to the left. I don't want to get any closer to it. [That sounds dangerous.]

[littleladyluck]

[You should see what some of the more powerful ones need to do!] Besides, even if I did have all of those things to do here, I'd still make time for you!

I'll get there as soon as I can! Worst case scenario, I'll just need to stay still for a bit to heal.

[upcard]

[Oh....... oh, Mai felt a little doki at that. "I'd still make time for you"...that's so sweet.]

E-eh? To heal? Please be careful, Genevieve-san...! Don't get hurt!

[littleladyluck]

[Dokis are good, Genevieve's a-ok with causing dokis.]

If we didn't heal quickly, we wouldn't be as effective on the battlefield! We heal quickly, regenerate, whatever it takes. I'll do my best so I'm not too boring, though, I promise!

[upcard]

[???]

I'm not worried about you being boring...! T-that's not...even if you do heal, it still must be painful, so please....! Please be careful!

[littleladyluck]

[Hey, she'd do much worse if she wasn't afraid to fall for a human again.]

You really are sweet to the core, aren't you? Mai, thank you. You've given me just a bit more hope!

[upcard]

[Oh no, sweet Genevieve.]

Oh... well, I don't think I did that much, but... um, if you feel a little better, then I'm really glad!

[littleladyluck]

[One of the worst things to her is loving someone for their lifetime feels like a year for her.]

You do all of the time. You're not just nice, but you're kind. I'm nearly there, I think!

[upcard]

U-um... you're too kind as well, Genevieve-san...! But... o-okay, I'll keep an eye out!

[Here's Mai poking her head out of her hiding spot curiously..... where are you, Genevieve...]