idolpro | Paloma's Heart (#2)

[Well.

[She'd honestly rather be dancing but Wednesday suspects that this is Not Quite The Point.]

Influence...?

[Like on Instagram?

[Is there anyone around who looks like they'd be receptive to talking to a small, lost-looking pink child who is also apparently a priest now? What do priests even do.

[Should she bless someone?]

[ you are WEDNESDAY PEPPEP and you are a CATHOLIC PRIEST slash INFLUENCER.

But, you are aware that perhaps Martians might be interested in talking to you? Or there's a really nice-looking lady with red hair. ]

[Hm.

[Kaguya seems to be talking to the nice-looking woman so she'll talk to one of the martians?]

[ You approach the two Martians. The shorter one speaks up with an odd, languid-sounding accent that also sounds... vaguely Australian? But actually. ]

Oh, g'day, there. I'm not often approached by priests, you know!

Hello.

[Um.

[WHAT SAY NOW HOW DOES SOCIAL LINK]

It's nice to meet you. I hope I'm not troubling you too much...?

[Do they not like priests?

[Have they had bad experiences with priests?

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[ they look very excited to be speaking to you, even so! ]

Well, my career has been quite eventful, and some people seem to think a bit inappropriate, you see.

Inappropriate...? I'm not sure I understand. Why would they be thinking that?

Well, if you come to New Karkarham, I can show you a great time. Everything's legal in New Karkarham!

Except murder. Murder's bad for business.

Really... everything?

[That covers a lot of bases and a lot of things Wednesday, even if she's not sure why she's a priest, is still pretty sure count as at least a little bit immoral.]

I would hope murder was bad for other reasons too? Maybe?

Well, that's your area of concern more than mine! My area of concern is capitalism.

But, on the other hand, all religions are allowed, as well. We do our best to be friendly to everyone. No judgment all around.

Well, I suppose it makes sense that we'd both think the way we do, then...

Is that where you let P-- First Keeper Naarabot? I was hoping we could speak tonight. She isn't ill, I hope?

Oh, no, but she may shortly be dead! She has a lot of enemies, after all.

We met at a salon like this, though; one of the most productive friendships I've made. She has quite different priorities, being an idealist, but she understands the important things.

She has enemies, here?

[She looks around, anxiously.]

Do you think she's in danger now?

Oh, she's always in danger! She can't keep herself away from it, these days. Between you and me, I think she might seek it out.

But why would she do that...?

I really think I should try and speak to her.

Maybe it's because she wants excitement and new experiences. Maybe it's just because she's always expected to run facefirst into something that'll destroy her, so she might as well.

Personally, I might guess it's both.

You'll probably find her in the most aruuvi of places you can find—though she might be a bit sequestered, when she's not wearing a mask.

Aruuvi...?

I'm afraid languages aren't my strong suit... I'm not even very good at Japanese. Sorry, I've been cross-examining you, haven't I? I'm really pretty ignorant about all this. My, um, vocation... I'm sort-of - out of the loop about a lot of things.

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Wednesday...

[ A small wave. ]

Hey.

Hello, Kaguya-chan...!

This is - a little unusual, isn't it?

Aha... apparently I'm a spiritualist! Whatever that means.

I'd say this isn't a typical game though, that's for sure.

I'm apparently a priest? I'm not sure I understand it.

I feel like we're somewhere in the same boat.

Would you like to stick together for a while? We can mingle around, and if we find anything out we can discuss it after.

I'd love to, Kaguya-chan. We can get a lot more done that way.

[ Reaching out to squeeze one of her hands. ]

Be careful, too. If someone was murdered and that person hasn't been found yet... we have to be careful.

[ A smile, though. ]

Let's meet back here in a few then. Find me if you need help.

You need to look out for yourself, too, Kaguya-chan. But I'll be sure to take care.