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[ Okay, so, assuming everyone got a crossword and an invite on Tuesday, one would assume that pretty much everyone knows that Misa's planning something. A sign on the door of the music room will indicate as much, a nice big "KEEP OUT PLEASE ♥" to make sure everything's set up just right before the festivities start. The tables are set up just right for snacks and all, the stage is set, the room is even decorated with hand-made streamers and lots of bright ribbons from the art room! When Misa goes hard, she goes hard, apparently. The floor isn't exactly a dance floor, but it should be nice enough that people can dance if they want to, and though she had a really hard time pushing everything around to make the perfect amount of space, it looks like it's about as good as it's going to get.

The guests'll be happy to know there aren't any penalty snacks this time around; nothing set out on the table looks gross or horribly out of place like at Truth or Dare. Everything looks pretty cute, actually; between the desserts and the actual cocktails set out, she and Aqua kind of outdid themselves in terms of meal planning. As for the host herself, she'll obviously be running around too, making sure everything's going okay; one would think that between prepping the food and the party itself, she wouldn't have much time to get herself all dolled up, but a model always has to look her best! And Misa certainly isn't giving anything less than 110 percent, between her short black dress and her ma-- jesus Misa save some glitter for everyone else

In any case, the party is definitely intended to be a late-night affair! And all are welcome, so feel free to come in and dance the night away! Misa even has a bunch of masks in different colors made for people who didn't have time to make one themselves, so don't be shy to grab one and have fun! ]

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...yeah, I guess that's true. I really wish it wasn't something we had to be all that worried about, but...

[WELP.......]

...well, I'm going to try harder to do that now, anyway. I wouldn't say I was holding back so much as... not exactly in possession of resources that would allow me to go full tilt, but...

...

Thank you. I think... that should definitely be helpful in the future, I think. It'll take some getting used to, I'm sure, but I'll try to keep you updated if I think things might go south.

[how do friendship.]

...but really, I shouldn't do this without making sure you got something in return, so... here.

[THANKFULLY, he has pockets enough for that Equalist shock-y glove, so here it is!]

I was planning on giving it to you anyway, though, since I think you'd actually be able to maintain it.

You are most welcome. Though really, you don't need to thank me. As I said, I am happy to assist. If you would like to talk or think you need a stern talking-to, I am always a few doors away. As is Klinklang!

[So basically, that is an open invitation to decompress and pet the gears whenever needed.

How do friendship, indeed. They're trying.

As for the other bit...Colress glances curiously at the glove once it's in his hands.]

Ah- What's this now...?

[He's happy to have received a gift, but he's wondering what it does!]

...yeah, I'll definitely have to do that. I never actually thought that petting a living set of gears would be at all comforting, but here we are.

[...he's actually smiling, at least.]

...well, I got it out of the machine, but that's one of the gloves the Equalists use. I know we have some of them stored in various places as evidence, so I'm not too suspicious as to how it got there... but basically, the device in the palm is supposed to be able to crackle with electricity that's enough to stun someone. While it was... not the sort of thing I'd normally want to see, a non-lethal way of subduing someone would be incredibly useful here.

Unfortunately, it... doesn't seem to be working at the moment. When I got it, it smelled a bit like seawater, so there might be some water damage to it... or it might have been tampered with. I'm not really an electronics person, but I thought you might have the electronic know-how to actually get it to function.

Believe me, I find it surprising myself! Klinklang is the most compassionate of its species that I have ever seen. It certainly seems to have become quite attached to you!

[And Colress doesn't mind that one bit. Despite everything, Tarrlok has been nothing but kind to Klinklang.

When Tarrlok goes into detail about the glove, Colress is helpless to hold back the gleam in his eyes that follows. Or...was that a gleam in his glasses. It is a mystery. Either way, he looks pretty dang excited by this thing now.]

How marvelous! I cannot wait to get to work on it! Perhaps with the right pieces, I can replace any of the fried circuitry and get it back in working order.

[He's...grinning.

Tarrlok may have just unlocked Colress' SCIENCE!! mode or something.]

You have my utmost thanks, Tarrlok! I promise I will do my best to restore it to its former glory. [Except it was used by Equalists, so...] Well. Actually, it will at least serve a better purpose.

[He seems to be thinking about something else as he gives the glove a closer look.]

If I am able to get this to function, would that make me an honorary lightningbender?

Maybe people just don't give them enough credit? I don't know if many people would think to pet a living gear even if it was more common where you're from than where I'm from. It's definitely more of a novelty to me.

[...

...he tries not to laugh at how fuckin' cute that is, because christ, it's cute.]

...you know, I also just thought you'd really like it. I don't know if I'd quite say that, though I do seem to remember someone using them against the Equalists rather than for them, so... at least there's that.

I would say that you have more of a natural affinity to show kindness to even the most unorthodox living creatures, then. And trust me, there will be plenty of other Pokemon to pet if you decide to visit my world.

[One day he's going to tell Tarrlok that they also pet living ice cream cones where he's from. Now that's going to be quite a ride. #WelcomeToUnova

Having calmed down a bit from his SCIENCE!! trip, he shows a genuine smile of appreciation as he glances back to Tarrlok.]

You've certainly come to know my interests well. I will get to work on this right away, in preparation for the day when we meet the Kingmaker face to face.

[Because after all he's put them through, he deserves a good shock.]

...Again, thank you. This means quite a lot to me.

Please, if you do need to sit down and talk like this again, do not hesitate to seek me out. The situation that we are in is not the greatest, but despite everything, we should try to make the best of it- not continuously suffer through it.

...well, you know, it's not like I really have anything to go back to at this point. Maybe I should just think about taking a permanent vacation there.

[...he's not sure if he should actually be considering this, though. His world's definitely better off without him, but...

...

Well, no. If that's the end of things, then he should probably at least try and tell someone back home, because maybe it'll lead to a breakthrough... and then actually take responsibility. If he makes it out of this alive, anyway...]

Well, do be sure to leave some of him for me, at least. But... really, thanks for being here for me. It's nice to have someone I can count on for once.

...And really, if you ever find something bringing you down, I'd definitely be happy to reciprocate. I'm here for you too, you know? It's kind of selfish to just dump all my problems on you without offering a friendly ear in return.

[That doesn't escape Colress' notice at all.]

Ah- don't think like that! I am sure that there is something that can be done, especially now that you are aware of the problems.

[He's speaking optimistically, even though he knows it all seems really bad for Tarrlok back in his world. Look, if he has to come over there and help too, he will. No one should feel like they have nothing to go back to. ...He should probably be worrying about his own world in that regard, buuut.

The next bit pulls him into a curious silence. Tarrlok counts on him...that is definitely significant, isn't it. At this moment, he inwardly vows to make sure that it can continue to be that way.]

You are most welcome, and you will absolutely get a piece of him if I can help it. It's your glove, after all!

[...He's trying to keep a neutral expression here, but he's failing a little bit. These are all things that he is not used to hearing at all.]

Oh... You are not being selfish at all, please don't worry about that. But I will make remember the offer- it is very kind of you.

Well... maybe. I've definitely got a lot to think about, but... well, maybe I should pick up my plants if they're still there, at the very least.

[the poor things are probably super dead right now.]

...well, right. Even so, it's just right to do that, isn't it? I mean, I think at this point I'd offer regardless.

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