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So, can the witch in charge come out yet?

[ It's a simple statement, and for a moment it does sound like the message might just cut off there. Just that one flat statement, seemingly devoid of any emotion aside from a vague hint of annoyance.

But then there's a sound that's faintly like a step, then a grumble, and then the message continues anyway. Still mostly deadpan, but a little more annoyed this time. ]

Sure, I get it. The whole crime and punishment theming? Very cute. Maybe start using that talent to build an amusement park or something more productive next time, if this sort of thing is your hobby. Either way, it's really not done to let yourself be heard on the way in, and then just act like you're not there.

[ A slight pause-- and then a sigh. ]

Just tell me someone can point me to the witch. I really don't have time to be beating around the bush.

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Oh, no, not me, like, not really? But some aliens from the tenth planet in the future traveled back in time trying to destroy the queen before she ever became queen.

They failed, miserably, I might add, but they had these weird robot things pretend to be students at one of my best friend's schools and even showed up on TV as "mediums who could seeee the future~" [The Black Family clan were definitely an ODD bunch.]

.. sounds like the place you come from has been dealing with a lot. [ Granted, it definitely sounds like it's more than just a lot. It's not like most places out there deal with.. you know, aliens.. and time travel.. and robot replacements of people..

But Ange is nothing if not queen of understatements. ]

Must have been pretty strange for you to see all of that happen. I mean, most people only see that kind of stuff in movies.

Mnn, and that was just one of the alien invasions! We've had loads! And a demon from the sun who was sealed up in the north pole and tried to take over Earth. That one was when I was 14, the aliens from the future were when I was 15.

Well, yes... but thankfully they were destroyed and stopped and Earth is safe again. [Maybe... probably? She was dead but so was every other Senshi... but also the monsters and others only SHOWED UP because Usagi and the others had awoken. The first 14 years of her life had been absolutely quiet.] But I mean, you just casually mention witches, so we all get used to weird real fast, right?

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[ Usagi. Usagi, what is your world, even? If the other girl were to next say that the city also suffered a Godzilla attack between all of that, Ange would honestly believe it..

Though, well.. ]

Yeah, I guess you make a good point.

[ Ange is pretty sure this is what her world sounds like if she were to try and explain it to anyone at all. Stones and glass houses, and all that. ]

I guess the more surprising part is that you can be so cheerful about it. [ Maybe since it all ended well, like Usagi is saying. ] You've sure got to have some spirit.

[ After all, Ange went through a lot too, but.. she's like this. It completely destroyed her spirits. Being cheerful about it? She can't even imagine it, honestly. ]

Oh! Well, I can handle anything so long as I have my friends and family beside me! And while my family isn't here, I'm already making lots of friends! That's why I can handle things!

I'm not going to give up hope about things just cause I'm in a weird situation.

.. you're already managing to make lots of friends here?

[ Ah, see, this is what it always comes down to in the end.

Ange truly not being able to understand these kinds of people. Especially when she hasn't made even a single non-imaginary friend in her entire life.. ]

How long have you been here then?

Well, I guess? I'd like to think they're at least acquaintances. We can be friends too, if you want!

Oh, a week or two maybe?

[ There's definitely a slight pause on Ange's end, though she's careful to try to not let her surprise seep through into either her expression or her tone. It takes effort, though, hence the pause where she has to make that effort in the first place before she speaks on. ]

You sure make friends quickly. I've never heard about anyone becoming friends at that speed.

Well, we're only friends if you say yes, Ange-chan. And besides, what's wrong with making friends with someone quickly? You seem really interesting!

[ God, the sheer amount of answers Ange could give to a question like what's wrong with making friends with someone so quickly.. ]

Isn't it obvious?

[ Her voice isn't quite as sharp anymore though. Instead something else sneaks in, something faintly more uncertain than her flat tone until now. ]

Some people just pretend to want to be friends with you, so they can stab you in the back later. [ Most people are like that in Ange's experience, in fact. Hence why she's so reluctant and unsure about all of this. ]

... Why would I stab you in the back? For one thing, that's not nice, but like, I guess if that isn't enough? There would be nothing to gain FROM stabbing you in the back? You have nothing I want or can do anything I need, Ange-chan.

But if you mean I might get stabbed in the back... [She shrugged.] I mean... the worst thing that could happen DID happen, and trust me, she was very upfront about it all.

And yet you're still like this?

[ Granted, Usagi is presenting two options here. But of course Ange is going to ignore the first one, because she would love to pretend that what she just said wasn't about vulnerability on her end at all. If Usagi is giving her an easier option, then of course Ange is going to focus on that one instead, ignoring the rest. ]

Even though that happened to you?

Of course.

For all the people who try to hurt me, there are way more people who hold out their hand to help me up again afterward. And I want to be that for other people, too.

Besides, the people who hurt me, that's a them problem, not something wrong with me, ya know?

[ At least Ange would agree there's nothing really wrong with Usagi.

Not that she'll admit to it, considering that might mean having to give up some of her tough front - but she knows it to be true on the inside. If anything, being sweet and caring towards other people is a great trait as long as it's genuine. It reminds her a little bit of Maria.

But she also knows it's way too dangerous to actually be that way outwardly. She wonders how Usagi even made it this far. ]

.. you're a strange girl.

[ Apparently that's where Ange arrives after thinking about it for a moment.

Nothing about her tone seems malicious though. If anything, there's only something awkward at its edges, like Ange isn't sure how else to word any of this. What else she can even say. ]

I get that a lot.

So, yes to being friends?

You can't make me give a direct answer like that.

[ There might be a groan in Ange's voice as she says it.

Not that she's going to own up to said groan. Never. S-She's not having complicated feelings right now, nuh-uh! ]

Let's leave it at 'undecided' for now.

Oh... that... [She pouts, hating the uncertainty but accepting it.] kay...

You know just... if you decide one way or another, let me know.

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