[ Nonon opens her mouths and shuts it, then shrugs. She joins Love on the floor. ]
Once I picked up instruments, it seemed silly not to be good at other things, too. My mother was really into traditional things like that and ikebana, so that's where my other offering came from, too.
[ That's a really roundabout way to say no, not always, but to also give herself some kind of credit because she's like that. ]
It's cool. I like the colors a lot. [Love is very happy with this.] I think the last thing I really did that was artsy was try to help a friend with her summer homework...and even that was something I gave up on and let somebody else take over. It says a lot about your dedication, too.
[This doesn't look like it was done in five minutes.]
You know what I was like last week without music. If I didn't have something to do with my hands... [ She would've gone stir-crazy. The dancing with Love and intro to Beauty helped, but it wasn't quite enough.
She slouches, the slightest slump to her shoulders. ]
Even without your god ensemble, I would've thought pink suited you.
[ Nonon looks at the mirrors in the dance studio, straight at their reflections. ]
People get really desperate when they really want something, and that's what I worry about the most. I want you guys to be able to trust each other. [But Nonon's right.]
You still have people you trust anyway, don't you?
[ People have learned zero things. Those last fifteen minutes of that trial are a prime example of many things not learned.
Nonon looks down as she thinks about it. ]
... I don't know. I spent so long keeping one major secret with a very small group of people. It... [ She sighs. She doesn't want to admit that she feels a little lost without that support, without her friends from home. They spent so many years coming together as the team they are now, and she's alone here. She hates admitting her weaknesses. She doesn't regret being part of a team like that. She doesn't regret being part of a team, but she's always talked about how much stronger than she is than most of them.
...in the old life, my friends and I had our own secret, too. It's the one big thing that only we knew and it kept us together for a long time. [So, Love gets it.] I don't think there's anything wrong with being selective about choosing if you're open to the idea of considering. Does that make sense? Talking to people even if you aren't going to agree to trust them.
You never know who you'll find. What about the people here? Are you selective with them, too?
Yeah, that's exactly how we are. [ A beat. ] How we were. I never mind talking to people. It's not that. They usually mind talking to me after a while.
[ She knows she's rude, and she doesn't care to change that. ]
It's hard to be selective when there's only so many people, but I don't think they're all bad.
Yeah. [ She laughs softly, the sound somewhat fond. ] We... my team back home—we bicker all the time, but we know what we mean. I... [ Miss them. ] appreciate loyalty.
I get it. My friends and I wouldn't even talk to each other, probably, if we didn't have that one thing in common. But now it's hard to think about life without them. [Even though that's what Love signed up for by becoming a god.
For a moment there's a pause....and then she laughs.]
I miss playing with cats. Rollo's a totally good choice. [No.]
I'll ask! I'm sure I can negotiate for a little time. They spoil him too much to give him up for long, but for a visit, I'm sure they'll be nice enough.
[ Nonon actually looks stunned at that. More than she has been at any of the high body counts, more than the reveal of how gruesomely Fortune was probably murdered dated in the future of this thread, more than watching people get smote— ]
Anyone who would hurt either Rollo or any other pet deserves to be erased like a sour note.
[ Humans, sad. Animals, bitch don't even go there. ]
Tell me about it. Especially when they can't even fight back! [Ugh.] ...maybe it's a bad thing to say, but I think they're lucky enough to be safe right now.
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Once I picked up instruments, it seemed silly not to be good at other things, too. My mother was really into traditional things like that and ikebana, so that's where my other offering came from, too.
[ That's a really roundabout way to say no, not always, but to also give herself some kind of credit because she's like that. ]
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[This doesn't look like it was done in five minutes.]
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She slouches, the slightest slump to her shoulders. ]
Even without your god ensemble, I would've thought pink suited you.
[ Nonon looks at the mirrors in the dance studio, straight at their reflections. ]
Love, what do you think about this competition?
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[But the mood grows somber as Nonon asks that question, Love also turning to stare at the mirrors.]
...I'm worried it's going to get worse before it gets better, to tell you the truth.
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[ She pulls her knees up and wraps her arms around them. ]
I know others are thinking similarly, but it makes it harder to take a chance on who to trust when four died.
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You still have people you trust anyway, don't you?
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[ Well, it's really worrying. ]
Yeah, but it's not that many. It's hard for me to completely trust someone.
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...what does it take for you to trust people? How do they earn it?
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Nonon looks down as she thinks about it. ]
... I don't know. I spent so long keeping one major secret with a very small group of people. It... [ She sighs. She doesn't want to admit that she feels a little lost without that support, without her friends from home. They spent so many years coming together as the team they are now, and she's alone here. She hates admitting her weaknesses. She doesn't regret being part of a team like that. She doesn't regret being part of a team, but she's always talked about how much stronger than she is than most of them.
She's so stupid, and she doesn't want to be. ]
I've always been selective.
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You never know who you'll find. What about the people here? Are you selective with them, too?
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[ She knows she's rude, and she doesn't care to change that. ]
It's hard to be selective when there's only so many people, but I don't think they're all bad.
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Who are your favorites so far?
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[ and without any hesitation or missing a beat: ]
Rollo.
[ She's flippant but so sincere. ]
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For a moment there's a pause....and then she laughs.]
I miss playing with cats. Rollo's a totally good choice. [No.]
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[ It's strange to think about because she can't imagine her life any other way, but it's true. She knows it is. ]
Should I ask to borrow him one day for you?
[ Listen, not talking about people she likes here.... is ideal for Nonon. ]
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Can you actually do that? I didn't think the Kresniks would give him up.
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[ Cat time is important. ]
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[ who does she have to visit (again) ]
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[ Animal therapy is powerful. ]
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Anyone who would hurt either Rollo or any other pet deserves to be erased like a sour note.
[ Humans, sad. Animals, bitch don't even go there. ]
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[ Nonon reaches up and readjusts her hat. ]
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