[Even when she says it, though, she knows... If it were back home, she knew basically everyone. But it was different there. Her entire village could fit into the hotel. The entire highway post town, what she considered a bustling settlement... perhaps one of Karteria's districts. It's... different.]
But I guess I'm more of a coward here than I ever was at home.
[Not that it's wrong or bad to be a coward... she thinks she has decent enough reason. It just...]
Of course you can! [He gives a warm laugh at that, because he's absolutely never the type to turn down company. Basically the exact opposite of it, if anything.]
I love being around people, so I'd be happy to hang out when you need. I get why it'd be harder here...it's a big, packed city, there's a whole new culture to learn and everything. It's a bit overwhelming for anyone, right?
[Even him, but not for the reason of crowds - having to relearn the local social norms from the ground up when he's used to working the ones he knows in his favour has been an interesting time.]
Sure, sure! There's that big park near Patho-Gen HQ, or the one with the Peacock statue, but there's a couple of other smaller ones here and there too if you prefer that.
[It's a bit of a pros-and-cons situation, since smaller ones usually have less foot traffic, but are harder to get some quiet on the off chance they do end up busy. The larger ones are more popular, but have more spots out of the way.]
Well, we'll play it by ear, then! Whenever you want to hang out, just let me know.
[He's not always in the city, but he's also not usually out for days at a time unless the expedition teams are pushing for something in particular, so there's a good chance he can make some time.]
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[Even when she says it, though, she knows... If it were back home, she knew basically everyone. But it was different there. Her entire village could fit into the hotel. The entire highway post town, what she considered a bustling settlement... perhaps one of Karteria's districts. It's... different.]
But I guess I'm more of a coward here than I ever was at home.
[Not that it's wrong or bad to be a coward... she thinks she has decent enough reason. It just...]
Could I bother Momo to hang out... ?
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I love being around people, so I'd be happy to hang out when you need. I get why it'd be harder here...it's a big, packed city, there's a whole new culture to learn and everything. It's a bit overwhelming for anyone, right?
[Even him, but not for the reason of crowds - having to relearn the local social norms from the ground up when he's used to working the ones he knows in his favour has been an interesting time.]
I wouldn't call that cowardice.
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[It takes her a moment, fussing with the Syntrofos in her hand, but eventually...]
Mmm. It's... really overwhelming.
... And all the paths and the streets are really hard. Maybe we could meet on grass somewhere... ?
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[It's a bit of a pros-and-cons situation, since smaller ones usually have less foot traffic, but are harder to get some quiet on the off chance they do end up busy. The larger ones are more popular, but have more spots out of the way.]
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[Big smile... if she does that, she'll sound more happy, and more sure. She wants to be that.]
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[He's not always in the city, but he's also not usually out for days at a time unless the expedition teams are pushing for something in particular, so there's a good chance he can make some time.]
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I appreciate it. Really.
[So as long as he knew that...]
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[Not trying to find a way around the thanks is progress for him, but regardless, it's a sincere response.]