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[maskreant]

Akira. I've been informed that your use of puns has increased exponentially... Please consider an alternative. May I suggest riddles?

No.

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[birdslament]

You're right, thank you.

[ Luna perks up because Akira is so considerate. He seems like an earnest and well meaning individual. ]

I try to talk to these plants sometimes. Is that strange?

[maskreant]

[ He leans over to check out the cactus, turning it around by the pot a bit. It is definitely doing well.

It does also deserve a good name, too. He nods, then tilts his head to the side over her question. ]

I don't think so. [ Let him think back on what Haru told him. ] A friend of mine told me that talking to them helps them grow.

[ HMM. ]

Maybe that's why my plants didn't grow as fast as hers.

[birdslament]

Perhaps. Plants need a lot of care and attention. Just watering them isn't enough.

[ Luna digs her hand into the soil to feel the mud a bit. ]

It's a bit dry, I should water them. Do you have a lot of experience dealing with this sort of thing?

[maskreant]

Watering them is a part of it. Talking is just another part.

[ It's a start! The first step of taking care of plants, really! but he'll hand her a watering can that was nearby. It feels full. ]

My friend back home liked to garden on the school's roof... She would grow all sorts of things—mostly vegetables.

[ ... ]

They were bitter.

[birdslament]

[ She accepts water from him and laughs. ]

A bitter vegetable is loaded in nutrients. It's probably good for you.

[ In any case she approves of Akira's friend feeding him these types of things.]

Sure beats eating unhealthy fast foods.

[maskreant]

[ He's pensive... Sure. Bitter coffee is good, but bitter vegetables is going too far. There's no need to mention his preference for quick and easy things to eat since he does also enjoy a healthy whopping of bitter veggies every once in a while.

Enjoy is an overstatement. ]

You can still make nutritional food taste good. [ Scratching his neck, he considers groceries. ] But eating healthy is also expensive, unfortunately...

[birdslament]

Well, you do have a point. Some markets will overprice decently sized vegetables.

[She frowns and sighs.]

I understand why these things happen, but it doesn't mean I have to like it either Akira.

[maskreant]

That's why we should seek change, right?

[ Or else they would just continue living the way they do. It isn't fun. Anyway, he moves on back to food. ]

I read cactus tacos are pretty good.

[birdslament]

Have you ever tried a cactus taco? I can't say I have.

[Luna doesn't even seem remotely open to the idea as her eyes drift off to some other place in the room.]

It seems a little strange to think about.

[maskreant]

[ Scratching his cheek, he looks at her sheepishly. ]

I'd like to try it, but I'm not keen on asking Bender to make it.

[ SIghs. ]

My bad luck really shows when I order food.

[birdslament]

Oh, I've seen your luck for myself. Your curry paid the price.

[She closes her eyes silently, a MOMENT OF PEACE FOR HIS CURRY That turned out weird.]

Do you think your chances will improve if you carry charms? I hear that works.

[maskreant]

[ He didn't need you to blatantly bring it up? Looking quite defeated, he heaves a sigh, but takes her suggestion into consideration. ]

I don't see why not... Do you think the Fantasy Costco will have some?

[birdslament]

They likely will! They have just about anything I think.

What kind of store has every product available? It's almost like magic. [ That's fantasy cosco for you..anything is possible.]