meanwhile in a gym full of mud and volleyballs and... monster toys??

[puddinghair]

[Enkidu did indeed get clay everywhere whoops. They’re trying to clean it up now, converting it to chains that disappear into their hands.] I’m sorry for the trouble. This form must have been disrupted somehow.

[ Kenma has. no idea what that means!! and he wouldn't ask, if it weren't for the cLEARLY MAGIC that's happening. despite bewilderment, he picks up one of the plush toys from the ground and tries to casually wipe the mud off of it. ] Um... That's fine. How are you doing that?

Oh, it’s part of me. Don’t worry. I’ll clean it all up. [They smile and get more mud off the ground.] Are these dolls yours? They’re quite cute.

[ he's pretty worried!! actually!! but trying to hide it. ] No - these are from... Here. I think. I don't really know where I am.

What a coincidence. Neither do I. But I think that’s all right? We’re somewhere near an island if that helps. [Enkidu cleans off a plushie. Just being casual nbd.] Also we’re underwater it seems. But we’re safe.

[ screaming internally - mumbling externally... ] I don't think it helps.

In that case, why don’t we ask someone for help? I sense quite a few people here. [Possibly right here watching them??]

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[despairing_hope]

Why would it be doubtful? He's easy to get along with. If anyone can be my friend, they could be friends with anyone.

[fictile]

Well, I suppose it's possible... But it's not the same without Gil here. Hmm, well, maybe I could devise a test for fun? But I'm not very good at that. Maybe we could wrestle.

[despairing_hope]

Gil?

[Wrestling?]

I guess if you want a test, though, why wrestling?

[fictile]

Gil is a friend of mine, though I can't sense him here. He used to insist on trials for those wanting to befriend me. It seems like it would be fun to do a trial that doesn't mean anything.

[despairing_hope]

A trial to be your friend?

So, it's to test if they're worthy or not? That's quite the care he has. I'm not really good about this sort of thing though, I don't really know much about trials to over come in that sense.

[fictile]

That's all right. It's only for fun this time instead of trying to prove any real objective worth. But yes, it's something Gil used to do all the time. He's rather ridiculous but sweet.

[despairing_hope]

If it's for fun there shouldn't be a problem.

[fictile]

I wouldn't want to harm an innocent. In a true fight against me, most humans would be wiped out. So I wouldn't do anything like that.

[despairing_hope]

If that's the case, why not something that isn't actual combat. Like, a board game, or video game or other sort of... safe option?

[fictile]

I don't know how to do those things. Whenever Gil and I had spare time, we usually fought.

[despairing_hope]

Oh games are easy to learn. And video games even easier! If you wanted to learn I can teach you, or at least introduce you to someone who can.

[fictile]

Are they? Well, I suppose I could try. I get bored very easily so having activities to do would be nice.

[despairing_hope]

If that's the case it would probably help. A lot of them you can do on your own and still be entertained. In fact most the games I play are things you would do by yourself.

Hmmm... if you want to know more I would talk to Nanami san or D.Va san.

[fictile]

I see, you must know a lot of games you can play by yourself. In that case, I'd love to hear some. In exchange, though, I wonder what I can give? I don't have many skills...

[despairing_hope]

Hmm, well, if you like to solve puzzles and mysteries, there's a fair number of those sorts. There's also horror games where you run around and hide, or have to defend yourself with minimal tools. RPGs are story based and can be very engaging as well as take up a lot of time. On average it can be fourty hours to finish one.

As for giving, you don't have to give me anything. You don't owe me, no one should have to owe me.

[fictile]

I guess I'll try the most challenging games of any type, since I'm not sure what I like. Everything sounds interesting enough. Oh but isn't it customary to give back when someone assists you?

[despairing_hope]

I suppose, but, I don't think I've done anything worth giving back for. If it makes you feel better you can just owe me another time?

[That might actually be worth more in the long run though....]

And I guess the main thing is, would you prefer an engaging story, or difficult problem solving or skill level?

[fictile]

Sure, I owe you in the future then. And well... I like difficulty and challenges. I like stories, too, but when I'm bored, something engaging keeps me away from idleness.

[despairing_hope]

Then, we can try a few different things that have stories to them and see what you like best. At least we don't lack in variety.

[fictile]

Thank you. You're so helpful. I'm not surprised but it's always pleasant seeing how kind people are.

[despairing_hope]

You're welcome. Though, I'm just doing what's right. There's no reason to thank me.

[fictile]

Even so, it's easy for people to turn away from 'what's right'. I think people who continue to do their best deserve some praise.

[despairing_hope]

Ah I...

[He was about to say he didn't deserve anything like that, because trash doesn't deserve praise, but, in a moment of consideration he doesn't.]

Thank you....