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        ❝ A-At least once a day—!? ❞

        Unbelievable! How could someone pass away and then come back as if it was the most ordinary thing in the world? Wouldn't the repeated experience damage her psyche in any way?

So many questions, so little answers. At least for now.

❝ Um... Last time I checked, dying can be a very painful and traumatic event for a person. How can your friend be so casual about it? ❞ Nywe asked, her expression a mixture of surprise and disbelief.

❝ Oh, and, can you speak to your friends like you're doing with me right now? Because if you can only watch as they do their usual stuff, that must be pretty lonely... ❞

Upon her reaction, Sissel realized it must seem quite odd for him to talk about a dog as if he could converse with it--which he could. But that was a long story that he wouldn't get into unless it became relevant.

"Heh. Well, I'm not surprised. Missile still loves it though."

It wasn't that Sissel had much he wanted to hide, but everything about him, even his very existence was a long and complicated story so it was difficult to go into.

"Is it bad to say I don't have many hobbies? I'm quite content with watching the world go by though. The events that led me to becoming a ghost ended with me having more friends than I ever had before. I'm content to mostly watch them go about their daily lives. And help where I can, of course. One of my friends is a very accident-prone detective, so I keep watch over her and keep her safe with my ghost tricks. I swear, she nearly dies at least once a day," he laughs.

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☆ put this star into the inbox of your favorite blogs. it's time to spread positivity !!!!

// OMG thank you Seb!! That's so sweet of you ;_;

I'm glad that the interactions with my muse bring you joy! I feel the same way, tbh. You have a very unique (and interesting) portrait of Sho, and both me and Nywe are eager to know more about your guy hahaha

Thank you again! <3

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        ❝ In another life                 Home feels like home... ❞

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        Sadly, Minamimoto was right.

        Investigating the topic of Taboo on her own would bring nothing but problems (and in the worst-case scenario, accusations of treason followed by Erasure). Besides, if Minamimoto told her that there was nothing she could do to help... That was it, really.

❝ I'm sorry, ❞ Nywe repeated, softer this time. ❝ I'm sorry it has to be this way for you, even after you chose to follow that path. ❞

❝ Still, I'm glad that I can talk to you for a while. It makes me feel less lonely, you know? ❞

Nywe smiled again, but her gaze betrayed the profound emptiness within herself.

❝ Support and Harrier Reapers don't get much recognition around here. There's also a fierce competition between us, so it's rare to have genuine conversations with people. So yeah, thank you. ❞

She scanned the busy streets, then, observing her co-workers go about their duties while they traversed the familiar Routes.

❝ I'm very curious about your world, Minamimoto. How is your version of the UG? Does it follow the same order of things as this one? ❞

" I'd advise you to put the thought of it out of your mind. It's for the better anyway. Getting into trouble by your own peers would not be your fault as it would befall on me for even giving you any knowledge of it. To put it simply, It's forbidden for a reason. Lets just leave it at that. My knowledge of an ability to use it the way I do is because I've dealt with the stuff for a very long time. Granted I still don't know how I've been able to be around this long. Maybe it's... Well because I'm not really me anymore.. It's still hurts and is quite unbearable at times. But I suppose I haven't lost my sanity to it yet. But to answer your question, no there isn't anything you can do. I chose this fate on myself, therefore I must suffer with the consequences of my actions and failures. "

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First Meetings Sentences, Vol. 3

(Sentences for muses meeting for the first time. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I'm beginning to find you quite interesting."

"I'm not going to have this conversation, least of all with someone I don't even know."

"How do you know where I live?"

"Who are you and why are you being so aggressive with me?"

"Do you always make this good of a first impression?"

"You don't say much, do you?"

"Oh good, I'm not the only one who's late!"

"I don't trust you. I can't trust you. I don't know who you are or where you come from."

"You have an interesting accent. Where are you from exactly?"

"Perhaps you'd like to know my name?"

"I got here by accident. How did you get here?"

"You're pretty cute, you know that?"

"Is small talk a way you deal with your anxiety?"

"It occurs to me that I don't know the first thing about you."

"I've been warned to watch out for women like you."

"Seeing as you let yourself in, forgive me if it's forwards to ask, but who the hell are you?"

"Who are you to tell me what to do?"

"You don't know me. You only know of me."

"How do you know that name? I haven't used that name in years!"

"Oh, hello! I know you, don't I?"

"You know, it is a little bit strange that we hardly know each other, right?"

"Hey, I immediately don't like you."

"I don't think we've ever been alone in a room together, have we?"

"Odd as it may seem, I don't feel you to be a stranger."

"I think your name is beautiful."

"You know that feeling you have that we've met before? It's the same with me."

"I was hoping we could talk a little business. Would you like some tea?"

"I'm not sure we've ever properly met."

"I didn't want us to meet like this."

"I hear you've been looking for me. I'm flattered."

"Hello! I love your work!"

"I have the strangest sense we've met before. Do you think that's possible? In another lifetime?"

"What are you doing sitting here all by yourself?"

"I've heard so much about you that I feel I almost know you."

"If you know so much about me, then perhaps you would like to say who you are?"

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        ❝ ...What? ❞

        Surprise and disbelief flashes on Nywe's face before her features settle into a forlorn expression. How could people see Uzuki as a joke? Right now, she was the backbone of Shibuya Reapers—the last glimmer of hope in the throes of Shiba's administration.

Without her, Nywe and her colleagues would be as good as dead. Mentally and physically.

❝ ...I understand what you mean, and while I can't really speak for other people, you're not a joke to me. ❞

❝ You are hardworking, detail-oriented and one of the most competent Game Masters I've ever worked for. ❞ Nywe's voice is unwavering as she explains herself. ❝ Your approach on how to run Games helped me realize that we can change this system for the better. ❞

❝ And trust me on this: I won't rest until Shiba gives back what was rightfully yours. ❞

Shit, I said something wrong, didn't I?

The other Reaper's reaction only made Uzuki feel bad. But she wasn't used to this, to other people wanting to be nice.

"...No, don't apologize." She's quiet, clearly more upset by the fact that she had (in her own mind) upset her.

"...You...were just trying to be nice, right? So don't apologize for that. Not when it's my fault."

She sighs, hating every second of this.

"I...should explain. I'm not used to compliments. The only person who's ever said them and meant them is Kariya, and that's...that's different. Anyone else, they've always been lies. So I'm sorry. It isn't your fault that I-"

That I can't trust people.

"...That people see me as a joke."

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PSA: I'M STILL HERE!

// Hey guys, I'm so sorry for going radio silent for two months. Adult life won't let me Catch A Heckin' Break, and things will remain more or less the same until I can sort some stuff out.

Despite everything going on IRL, I don't want to abandon this blog. I did a bit of housekeeping to focus on the people I really want to interact with, so if you find yourself unfollowed, please know that it's nothing personal against you or your muse(s). My time and energy are very limited right now (and will continue to be) so this is what I can handle at the moment. I'm sorry.

And lastly, as a temporary measure to speed up replies, my NEO: TWEWY threads won't include icons. I draw all of my muse's pictures by hand, and they require quite some time to complete. To avoid delays of months, I'll try the only-text approach and see if it helps until I have a decent icon pool. (Note: TWEWY, crossover, and fandomless threads won't be affected by this).

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PSA: I'M STILL HERE!

// Hey guys, I'm so sorry for going radio silent for two months. Adult life won't let me Catch A Heckin' Break, and things will remain more or less the same until I can sort some stuff out.

Despite everything going on IRL, I don't want to abandon this blog. I did a bit of housekeeping to focus on the people I really want to interact with, so if you find yourself unfollowed, please know that it's nothing personal against you or your muse(s). My time and energy are very limited right now (and will continue to be) so this is what I can handle at the moment. I'm sorry.

And lastly, as a temporary measure to speed up replies, my NEO: TWEWY threads won't include icons. I draw all of my muse's pictures by hand, and they require quite some time to complete. To avoid delays of months, I'll try the only-text approach and see if it helps until I have a decent icon pool. (Note: TWEWY, crossover, and fandomless threads won't be affected by this).

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// @limitlesspossibilities starter for you! <3

        Another day, another errand to run.

        That's what Nywe would say on any ordinary work shift. But today was far from ordinary: Shibuya's Underground had recently been expanded with a new Sector, and all Harrier Reapers were out in the field. Their mission was to investigate potential Routes and shops that met the Game's standards.

It all sounded so clear and simple in paper. But man, did everyone get swamped with work in the end.

After exiting one of the last establishments pending for investigation, Nywe scribbled her findings in a worn-out notebook and crossed out the name. She checked her list, then, and sighed in relief when only two more shops were left.

She could do this—she had to, anyway.

With tired eyes, Nywe skimmed over the various signs scattered around the street. Although none of them matched her desired locations, something caught her eye.

Rather, it was someone who got her undivided attention. A man in a red suit, whose blond hair was arranged in a single spike that pointed upwards by some miracle of nature (or lots of hair gel). Despite wearing sunglasses, his body language suggested clear signs of confusion.

And most interestingly of all: people walked through him, as they would with any Reaper patrolling the Underground. Was that guy a Reaper too?

Unable to resist her huge curiosity, Nywe approached the man with slow steps and gave him a cordial smile.

❝ Hey there! ❞ She waved at him. ❝ Can you see me? ❞

❝ Name's Nywe! What's yours? ❞

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tell my muse what your muse thinks of mine on anon! Anything goes!

bonus points if you leave little hints

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@the-grim-heaper     —    〚 cont. 〛 

        ❝ ...I guess, yeah. ❞

        Nywe averted her gaze and frowned. It's not like she wasn't aware of the problem: she just didn't want to add another thing to her List of Shitty Stuff to Take Care of. ❝ What's the longest you've been without sleeping, anyway? For me, the last time I got proper shut-eye was three months ago. ❞

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[text]   Agreed, kitchen/bath sponges don't count

[text]   But hey, Spongebob's cool! It's the kind of cartoon that's funnier to watch when ur tired after a long day lol

[text]   We should binge-watch one season some day ☺️ U think ur wife will enjoy this too or nah?

@sea-of-flxmes asked [ 𝒔𝒎𝒔 📲 ] do u think sponges have feelings // for Kariya!

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[text] Of course they do, you ever seen Spongebob? [text] Unless you mean, like, kitchen sponges or something. Then nah, they're just there.

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        Setting aside some of her hard-earned salary to buy that cozy scarf she's had her eyes on for some time.

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@the-grim-heaper     —    〚 cont. 〛 

        Nywe let out a soft chuckle when she heard Minamimoto's question. Lately, she was so used to being on her own all the time that she didn't expect anybody else to notice her offhanded comments. And much less demand more information from them. ❝ Oh, me? I politely requested it. I'm so tired of everything and everyone around me, and I want out. ❞ She shrugged. ❝ Now that we follow Shinjuku's conventions... Well. I think you can figure out the rest. ❞

It would be nice if Nywe had more grandiose or extravagant reasons behind her circumstances, but nope, that was it. Kind of disappointing if someone asked her.

❝ You know, it wouldn't be the first time the Composer hears this from me, ❞ she added, her voice calm despite the heavy words. ❝ But knowing that little shit, he'll spare me again with cheap excuses like 'being a key asset' or 'needing the few remaining Shibuya Reapers. ❞

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// Really tempted to make another TWEWY RP blog until I think about my writing time getting split into two different accounts hshdhsgshfgg

Being so slow to post stuff really saddens me. I wish I could push threads forward in 1-3 days at most, but adult life is unrelenting, man.

Most days, when I log onto Tumblr, it's almost nighttime for me and tiredness prevents me from writing properly. Sometimes I can't even get one sentence right.

This, added to the fact that I'm not a native English speaker, complicates things for me. I need to review my replies before posting them to make sure that the wording feels natural and it has a nice sense of rhythm.

So yeah, I'm not sure if I'll be able to pull this off 😔 (But the thought stays in the back of my mind).

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        Nywe listened to Minamimoto's explanation with a mild frown on her face, trying her best to understand how Taboo interacted with Noise Forms. But there were many gaps in her knowledge, some of which required more hours of extensive discussion and study than Minamimoto's overview could provide.

❝ ...Yeah, I'm still in the dark about many things, Taboo included. ❞ Nywe closed her eyes and sighed. It was frustrating to watch someone struggle with a problem and not being able to comprehend the exact cause behind it.

And worst of all, not being able to help.

❝ I'm sorry. My current rank doesn't allow me much freedom to research how the UG works beyond the basic stuff. And in this case, I see that I still have a long way to go, ❞ Nywe concluded, giving Minamimoto a dejected smile.

❝ Even so, is there anything I could do to help? ❞

Probably, she couldn't do much given the circumstances. But if Nywe could provide even the slightest comfort or distraction from Minamimoto's inner turmoil, she would gladly do so.

This was going to be harder to explain to her then he thought. Especially someone who didn't understand taboo an how it worked.

" I'm trying to explain this the best way I can, okay? Give me a little time. "

It would make sense if she didn't know much about it. Most reapers were suppose to steer clear of any of it's knowledge, that included him. Though he was already WAY past that.

" I'm sure you know already know how noise are made right? So, lets think about how noise forms are created. The leo cantus was a noise form that used to be a normal kind of lion noise, but it was consumed by taboo. I heard that noise forms are created by that reapers emotions, well with the leo cantus, if you can take a guess of what that noise form was created from. If you know anything about how taboo act an behave, it makes the whole situation a WHOLE lot worse. Now I've been able to keep control of the leo cantus once before, but that was some odd years. Before, everything went an happened. I'm sure there's a lot you still don't know. I can see you've never had that conversation with your own. Would make sense, the Digit's not the easiest guy to talk with. "

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        Mild confusion flashed over Nywe's features for a moment. It was common for people to refer to pets as friends, but the way Sissel mentioned it made it seem like he knew the dog personally.

But that feeling of confusion shifted into giddiness when she learned that Sissel would possess a tennis ball so the dog could play with it.

❝ That's so cute! ❞ Nywe couldn't help but smile in delight. ❝ I bet your fluffy buddy enjoys that a lot. But it doesn't count as a sport, sorry. ❞

A few seconds of silence passed before Nywe spoke again.

❝ What are you interested in, Sissel? You hardly talk about yourself, let alone your own hobbies. ❞

"Uh... That's a good question."

Granted, he's only ever met two other ghosts that ended up not being ghosts by the end of everything so...

"I'm not sure about other spirits, I'm sure it would vary from spirit to spirit. But I don't have much of an interest in sports. A friend of mine is a dog who likes to chase after balls so sometimes I possess his tennis ball and make it roll across the floor, does that count?"