4 ~ I have never believed in Santa, ever. [audio]

[menial]

...So, it's getting close to the end of the month again, but nothing weird seems to be happening. Or am I missing something? Anyone know if we might just be getting a reprieve or something? Or maybe I just shouldn't look the gift horse in the mouth.

['Because I don't believe in the Malnosso being Santa Claus to us.'

However, that's not the main purpose for this post; instead, he goes on with a filter he worked for a while on. Ideally, Asakura won't suspect it at all.]

[filtered to Shiki, Minato, Winry, Rise, SOS Brigade members who have interacted with him before, and other close-enough CR (PM me if you're not sure) // 55%]

Yo. If you guys have seen a girl with blue hair who smiles a lot, by the name of Ryoko Asakura... Well, I guess I've got something to ask of you if you do attract her attention, but I'd rather not put it on the journal, so please talk to me if you've met her.

['So what if that makes it seem like I might have a crush on her? Better that than someone hacks it and realizes that I know what Asakura is.']

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[weaponry]

You know, Kyon, you're a really really smart man. [ There's an implicit, praiseworthy grin in her tone. ]

[menial]

[He grins back, a little. Still dryly:]

It's true, if there were more people like me, the world would be a better if lazier place.

[weaponry]

Well, a little lazier is something I wouldn't mind compared to my vigorous schedule and teammates back home.

[menial]

Oh, yeah? What are those like, by the way?

[weaponry]

I'm afraid that type of thing is best left undisclosed for your sanity. It has to be seen to be believed, honestly.

[menial]

Believe me, I take it as a welcome surprise that a girl even thinks about sparing my sanity. I won't ask again.

[weaponry]

Good, good. You'll know them when you see them though. Their names are Rock Lee and Might Guy, so just remember that. It's the most tame thing about them.

[menial]

Are they in fact here...?

[weaponry]

Nah, they aren't here. None of my teammates are. [ She's actually glad about this and portrays it pretty well in her facial expression and tone. ] It's a bit frustrating and I miss them, but, if they're somewhat safe back home and don't have to deal with the village and the Malnosso and all that, then who am I to complain?

[menial]

That's a pretty good attitude. Yeah, I suppose there's always the give and take. It'd be nice to have them safe at home, but if this place is really as separate as people say, maybe it doesn't even make a difference.

[weaponry]

There's no one right feeling to feel about it, that's for sure. As long as you're hoping for the best for them, then I suppose that's the best answer to give. Do you have anyone from your world here?

[menial]

At the moment, there are three girls from my world here, as far as I know.

[weaponry]

Well, I bet having those three ladies around would be nice! What are they like?

[menial]

['Do you? You score one out of three there, Tenten!']

Well, that's a pretty complicated matter... They're definitely all very distinct personalities. Let's see... I suppose you could say one of them is bossy, one of them is sweet, and one of them is... dangerous in that she pretends to be sweet.

[weaponry]

Huh? Who is the last one? [ She doesn't really want to waste time being fooled by some crazy girl who pretends she's nice. The other two though she, thankfully(?) doesn't ask about. ]

[menial]

...Well, if you don't mind, I probably shouldn't talk about it on the journal.

[weaponry]

Then drop by my apartment. I live in the first community housing building, the fourth floor and room 18. I have a roommate, but she's not home right now. And she's also really interested in guys, so if anything happens I'll just apologize now in advance. [ they sort of have a habit of driving each other's guests away...

Oops. ]

[menial]

['That sounds... rather ominous, I suppose.']

All right... I'll be around soon then, Tenten.

[weaponry]

I'll be waiting. [ The door will already be open when Kyon arrives, and Tenten will be sitting on the couch. A cup of tea currently waits for Kyon right in front of an empty chair. ]

[menial]

['Ah, that's surprisingly nice. I'll just wait for the other shoe to drop and the boy-crazed roommate to leap in later, then.'

So he knocks politely, takes off his shoes, etc. etc., before settling down in the indicated place.]

Yo, Tenten-san.

[weaponry]

Hey. It's nice to see you again. Especially now that I'm not in costume. [ She'll hate herself for that quip later. ] If you need a different flavor of tea let me know. [ This one is Jasmine. She'll silently pray that he's not allergic to it. ]

[menial]

['Ah, and I take it it would still have been nice if you were in costume. No doubt because I could have delivered more pets.']

You too. And I'm not too picky about my tea, so... No big deal.

uses this icon shamelessly!!!

[weaponry]

[ You are a very smart man to not speak of this petting out loud. ]

All right then. Thanks for dropping by. Now, shall we get started! [ She has a warm aura. Something about gossip and candid conversations just make her so happy! ]

be shameless in everything, my friend

[menial]

['How different from the pestering kangaroo I faced earlier.']

Right... Well, where to begin? I guess I should first say that it would be appreciated if you'd keep this stuff to yourself.

best philosophy

[weaponry]

Got it. If my teammates are in danger though, I'm going to have to notify them. Provided if they aren't notified first. [ She is so different from that moment of weirdness. ]