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UN: Intergalactic Baseballer

[starwill]

Hey, Firefly.

Do you think it's possible that when we do go to the zoo, we skip on seeing the monkeys?

[gentleglow]

Of course.

But um... can I ask why?

[starwill]

I've seen enough of them for a lifetime.

[gentleglow]

...

Did something weird happen again back home?

[starwill]

Memes.

[gentleglow]

...

You mean like the ones Silver Wolf sends?

Or the ones in the Memory Zone?

[starwill]

The latter.

Someone tried to use one to turn everyone in Penacony into mindless monkeys.

[gentleglow]

What?!
How? Why?

[starwill]

The 'why' is still kinda...

But the 'how' was basically utilizing a meme that was becoming big in Penacony.

[gentleglow]

I see...
I'm still not clear on how all of that works, but.
I know how easily things can be warped in the dream.

Sorry.
I wish I could've been there to help.

[starwill]

It's okay.
I had a lot of allies with me, so we managed.

But... I really appreciate the sentiment.

By the way, are you busy tonight?

[gentleglow]

Mmm. I have faith in you, the Express crew, and the allies you've made in Penacony.
But... I still want to watch your back, when I can.

[Maybe it's a little selfish, because it's not entirely about Stelle. She wants to fight at her side, to protect Stelle after she'd done so much to try to keep her safe in the dream, but... it's also nice, being able to fight and do good.]

No, I'm not. Why?

[starwill]

I know you do.

Wanna try a drink at work? I'll serve you something nice, on the house.

[gentleglow]

Sure!

But if you try to make me more than one, I will pay for it.

[At least this way she'll be able to make sure Stelle's okay. It's hard to tell over text...]

[starwill]

You really don't have to... but I'll see you tonight, then?

[gentleglow]

Yeah.

I'll be waiting.

[starwill]

Shouldn't that be my line?

I'll make sure to prepare something special for you.

[gentleglow]

I can still look forward to it!



But I can't wait to try whatever you come up with.

[starwill]

It'll be a drink made especially for you.

[ And she means it wholeheartedly. ]