[r8] talking head: rei

[loveauthority]

[ Rei is led to a quiet room within the resort with a pair of hammocks to suit the scene, and upon one of them is where the overseer sits. She beams, shuffling her cards in hand (she will not use these), and motions for Rei to take a seat already!!!

This is the Talking Heads room, and there are cameras. Prepare to loosen those lips! ]

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arrival!

[loveauthority]

[makeine]

[ now the hotties are rolling in ]

Rigel-san, it's nice to meet you! Are you excited for the month ahead?!

[astrivise]

Good afternoon! It's a pleasure to— [ looks at anna. stops dead in his greeting, a bemused expression coloring his features. ]

Oh, are you the show's apprentice? It's a pleasure to meet you too, of course!

[ he was told he was meeting the Host and the Host cannot be this child. ]

[makeine]

[ why do all the prettiest boys make her mad ]

Noooooooo, I'm your host! Your guide to romance for the next four weeks! The one and only Yanami Anna!

[astrivise]

[ . . . . . ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Anna. May I ask how old you are?

[makeine]

I'll be turning 17 this year!

[ just one more year... and then she can get married...!!!! ]

[astrivise]

So sixteen, presently.

[ hmmmmm. ]

That's a bit young to be in charge, but...is this something you want to do yourself?

[makeine]

Yup! There's no one more suited to this than me, actually! Why? Do you think they're forcing me to try and get a bunch of adults to see the light of whatever love they're on?

[ second. third. tenth. anyway. ]

[astrivise]

Forcing is a bit strong, but it does strike me as odd than they'd choose a— [ child, he wants to say child, but stops himself. ] —a lady as youthful as yourself as host.

But you said no one was more suited than you...why is that?

[makeine]

[ yeah buddy she was Waiting on the child comment. it doesn't come, so anna's back to smiling. ]

Because I've been in your general position before! [ a dramatic press of her hand to her chest. ] Heartbroken, seeking love, wanting one more chance...! And finding someone who got me in the most unexpected of places.

[ a gesture to the room around them. ]

Here. Well, diff location same premise. I've run the gauntlet before, so I know exaaaaaactly how it all goes! To your benefit! There's no one better than me to help the hurt hearts of the world!

[astrivise]

[ heartbroken...seeking love...wanting one more chance...

rei blinks wide and thinks that anna should really meet stella, they'd hit it off great. ]

I see, I see...in that case, please focus on the other contestants first. I wouldn't attribute any of those descriptions to myself, personally.

[ he is sir "has been pining for over 10 years now but has not realized it". ]

week one!

[loveauthority]

[makeine]

[ right! what an... eventual... match ceremony. in a different way than she's used to.

she has to ask him about his chuu-chuu chamber thing too but-- ]

You're really living your best life right now, Rigel-sensei? You totally have no need for a wish?

[astrivise]

I am! Best isn't perfect mind, but I certainly don't have any complaints.

[ 1000% confidence! ]

[makeine]

[ fascinating. how can one person be so happy. ]

Huh. Okay then! Your world must be pretty peaceful then, or totally boring.

[ despite the MAGIC ]

What drew you to picking Frieren-san? Your time in the Chamber?

[astrivise]

[ boring? no. peaceful? its a sol series about magical depression so It's Complicated. either way rei is happy enough to move on. ]

No, but that she thought of my comfort in the first place to ask.

[ tapping a finger on his cheek. ]

And I liked that she stepped in to stop Aligula from fighting Date too.

[makeine]

Those two seem like oil and water, but me and another contestant started off that way in my season, too. Once they find something in common, they'll hit it off so well you two won't have to worry about a thing!

[ that's cute though. her consideration... he did mention her thoughtfulness, so that must be a pretty big point of interest for him in a person.

even if he won't realize he's been yearning for someone for a decade already what's one more-- ]

Has anyone else caught your eye, sensei? Thinking of asking them out on a date this week?

[astrivise]

I think the points Du Ruo made prior to the truth booth do match up with things I can provide. Plus, I'd like to check on her too after Mr. Bonaparte's...proclamation.

[ please note though, that he says nothing about what his desires or wants are. ]

Aside from that, I can't say I'd mind going out on a date with anyone. Not everything needs to be romantic, right?

[ <-- guy who's thinking of all his dates platonically. ]

[makeine]

[ king. ]

Sure, but don't get complacent in friendship if you wanna go after someone. They'll only know how you feel if you bother to tell them.

[ source: her ]

Anyway, what sort of things do you want? Out of a relationship, in the kind of person you like, stuff like that.

[astrivise]

Hmm, I can't say I'm shy, at least.

[ the biggest hurdle is getting him to realize he has Feelings.

and also said Feelings not getting in the way of anything else. thats also a big one. ]

Well...I can't say I've put much thought into it. But that is what this show is about I realize, so—someone kind who wants to help others. In the benevolent way most certainly, but also like a mentor, I think. Children are the future, and it's important to nourish them.

[makeine]

[ my god i'm pained that he and frieren aren't a match (girl who made the matches)

anna nods!!! yeah!!!!! that stuff's important!!!!!!! especially as someone who's gonna be a mom someday she totally agrees!!!!!! ]

So you'd be a poor match with someone who didn't feel the same. Spiegel-san's totally out in both the game and romance sense.

[ he HATES children ]

Is your type from like, experience?

[astrivise]

Ahh, no. But it's what came to mind when I think about someone I admire very much!

[ he's stupid. ]

[makeine]

[ oh my god this is sounding familiar.

hold on. she is NOT!!!!!! DEALING WITH THIS AGAIN!!!! ]

What's this person like? How long have you know them? Are they single? Describe the emotion you feel thinking about them walking away from you.

[astrivise]

I've known him for over twenty years! He's smart, amazing, patient, always one to help others, and is great at giving advice whether it's in magic or every day things!

[ LOOK AT HIM SPARKLE!!!! ]

Ah, no he's not single. He's married and has been for a while now, I'm really happy for them!

[ he's stupidddddddd. ]

And let's see... how do I feel when I see him leave? Well, a bit sad if I'm to be honest—there's never enough time to talk with him, or go for walks with him, or get our hands messy together...

[makeine]

[ damn........ ]

Kinda sounds like you're a puppy at his heels, sensei.

[astrivise]

Well of course I'm very loyal to him!

[ he's STUPID. ]

[makeine]

[ my fucking g ]

Right. Lemme rephrase. A lovesick puppy.

[astrivise]

Why yes, I certainly love—

[ eh? ]

—lovesick?

[makeine]

Lovesick.

[ whats the problem. he's gonna sleep on it this week anyway-- ]

[astrivise]

I'm not...

[ yeah, he's got nothing. ]

Did Stella tell you this?

[makeine]

I got eyes and ears, bucko! And it sounds like this Stella person does too!

[ or they're both delulu ]

[astrivise]

Yes well, she's quite the talented engineer. She's also known me since I was a teen.

[ they're not delulu, he's just this much of an idiot.

rei sighs. ]

...I'll admit I have a crush on my master, but lovesick is...

[ entirely accurate, he just can't bring himself to admit it. ]

[makeine]

[ they're getting somewhere... ]

Too much? We can leave it there, then. I just needed you to admit it since the last kind, pretty guy I knew never realized and now says the only one he's loved is me.

[ (redacted) aside its fine as far as will cares she IS ]

[astrivise]

[ a hum, thoughtful. ]

My Master is currently married, so it's a non-starter. And when he wasn't, I was his apprentice so it was hardly appropriate.

We're both the type to dedicate ourselves to our work, so really—I'm glad he's found someone more suited to him and is happy.

[ they're getting somewhere where the second rei problem rears its head because this man will run away so fast is anyone else shows interest- ]

[makeine]

[ boy mood ]

... Well, as long as you're happy. Don't regret not saying anything to him anyway?

[astrivise]

No, I don't. It doesn't stop me from holding him in my heart.

[ just like all these friendships he's going to go home with! ]

week two!

[loveauthority]

[makeine]

[ don't worry about her she looks. probably relaxed in her hanmock ]

Both the ladies you've stood with are super pretty, sensei. Have any plans?

[astrivise]

Ah, well, I think Frieren looked her most beautiful when she stood with her hand entwined with Hong Lu.

[ frirei is dead and buried. ]

But as for Du Ruo, we'll go on another date I'm sure. [ thinking, processing, like a dial up modem. ]

No, I'm certain we will. I'll ask her myself this time.

[makeine]

[ MY FRIREI ]

You will?!

[astrivise]

Yes.

[ a beat. ]

Is that so surprising?

[makeine]

No, I'm just ecstatic! Where are you thinking?

[ Can She H ]

[astrivise]

Oh! Well, thank you?

[ he doesn't get why she's so excited, but he does believe it. ]

I'm not certain yet. Last time we went somewhere that was poor suited to my tastes, so I'd like to take her somewhere she would like.

[makeine]

[ the hell what was wrong with




she can't even remember where she tossed them off to nvm ]

Let's see. Her ideal date is... just getting to know someone else's favorite spots, so I guess something like that. I'll definitely get them to send you two wherever you'd like, though!

[astrivise]

[ ...yeah, he's remembering that now. hmm. ]

...I wonder if there is a place she'd actually like to go to for herself, despite that answer.

[ a beat. ]

But for this upcoming date, since we were outdoors last week, I think something indoors would do nicely. Maybe a bookstore?

[ very much thinking aloud. ]

[makeine]

Ooh!!! Done and done, leave it to Yana-chan!

[ a nerdy ass date for a pair of nerds!!! ]