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How did you two meet? Also what does it mean to be an illusionist? How did you get that title? (assuming its what you are willing to share)

"Oh, we simply came across each other along the road, dear. Hardly uncommon for travelers to group up, at least temporarily."

"And regarding the latter! I'm a magician, and tricks are my trade!They say seeing is believing, darling, and I'm very good at making people believe what I want them to, whether through Craft, through sleight-of-hand, or..."

"...other methods."

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what's the errand? 👀👀

Southern Vaugarde, just north of Jouvente.

(...Elke digs around at the base of a tree a little ways away.]

ELKE: "If I'm remembering right, it should still be here..." ELKE: "Ah, here we are."

(They dig up a box and give it to Loop. Loop opens it.)

LOOP: "Oh, another knife? Like you don't have enough on you already?"

ELKE: "Why, my dear! One can never have too many knives on hand." ELKE: "And besides, this one isn't for me."

LOOP: "..." LOOP: "I can handle myself just fine as I am, you know."

ELKE: "It's just in case."

(...Reluctantly, Loop takes the dagger.)

LOOP: "...So. What do I owe you for this, then?"

ELKE: "In this case? Not a blinding thing." ELKE: "You being well-equipped benefits me as well, after all. At least until you decide it's time for us to part ways."

LOOP: "I'm guessing you'll want the knife back when that happens."

ELKE: "...For that particular blade, no. You can do with it whatever you'd like."

[LOOP obtained the FLAME-BLADED DAGGER. It has been added to their INVENTORY.]

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Do you have any plans to celebrate Loop's win? Any fun plans while you travel?

"Oooh, let's get a cake once we reach Jouvente!"

"A cake that I can't blinding eat?"

"It's my win, shouldn't I get to pick how we celebrate?"

"So you do want to do something for the occasion, then."

"Stars, you're annoying."

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Oh you know…. Getting voted the most attractive enby in existence. Like literally won the contest by 19% kind of win.

"...What."

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"By the way, darling! Congratulations on your big win!"

"...My what."

"Oh, you know~!"

"....I don't????"

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Do you have a favorite shade (like darkless or lightless)?

"Mid-range darker shades, or lightless for me. What about you, dear?"

"Not... one that comes to mind? They're just shades, does having a favorite really matter?"

"Booooring~!"

"Fine, fine!"

"...Darkless, I guess. Reminds me of. Stuff."

"Uh huh????"

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Loop, do you still need to eat/drink?

"Well, I haven't been able to for a while now, and I don't exactly have a mouth anymore, and I'm still alive for better or worse, so..."

"Probably not? Who knows, though. Maybe I've been filter-feeding this whole time in secret."

"Or photosynthesizing."

"Or photosynthesizing."

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not like you can eat without a mouth honestly so I'm not sure what that whole croissant thing is about

"Right??? Honestly, some people are just ridiculous!"

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Do you think you can still loop? Have you tested it?

"You do know what looping entails, don't you? If you're trying to be tactful, it's not working."

(They sigh.)

"No, I haven't tried it. I don't want to either. And I wouldn't want it if I could. I don't want to feel the way that the loops made me feel ever again."

"Honestly. What kind of question..."

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What are your thoughts on Croissants?

"It doesn't really matter what I think of them, does it? Not like I'll be eating anything anytime soon like this."

"Or were you maybe hoping I'd say something different? Sorry! You'll have to try harder than that, teehee~!"

"As for me. I won't turn one down, if you're offering. But I'm really more of a brioche kind of person, to be honest."

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Do you plan to keep your Universe-gifted body, I mean don't you like being a 'star' of your own show?

"...Stardom really isn't all it's cracked up to be, you know. But regarding my body..."

"Jouvente's House of Change and its services will be available once we reach town. If you want to make a Change there's nothing stopping you."

"..."

"Hmmm, nope! Not this time~! I'd go crazy having to stay in the same place for months on end during the whole process. And I'd hate to make you wait up for me in the meantime~!"

"Heh. How very considerate~!"

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Jouvante? Do you think you'll run into Isa there? Or not yet. Also what detour?

"Stars, I hope not..."

"'Isa'? Who the hell is that?"

"...Ah, wait. But I did say I'd stay out of your things, didn't I? Never mind, then."

"...Not really mine, in this case. But, yeah. Stay out of it."

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hey guys! what plans do you have for the future...

"..."

"...To be honest, I didn't really think I'd have a future until recently. I'm... not really sure where to start now that it's looking me right in the face, you know?"

"Sooooo! For the time being, I'm mostly just curious about this mysterious 'detour' that the Illusionist has been insisting on lately. I hope it'll be worth the trouble."

"All in good time, Trouble~! It's just a small little stop, and then we'll be in Jouvente before you know it. Just running a quick little errand first <3"

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hey loop! where'd you get your neat cloak from?

"Oh, this thing? One of the Illusionist's friends did some alterations on a cloak they had lying around so it would fit me better. Or so they say."

"Not bad for a hand-me-down, right?"

"Mhm. Could certainly be worse."

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Important question how does the Genevieve feel about Loop

"Oh, why! She absolutely adores them. Just take a look at the two of them now, if you don't believe me."

"...It's funny, actually. Genevieve is usually warier of strangers, but she's taken a liking to them remarkably fast....

Well. Her judge of character has always been quite good, barring certain exceptions, so I doubt it's something I need to worry over."

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Loop. I sometimes feel my blood boiling when I see people unable to open up. What should I do to circumvent this?

(BESIDES bottling up and saying nothing.)

"You could maybe, I don't know, blinding talk to whoever it is you have problems with instead of asking me for advice? Just an idea."

"..."

(They sigh.)

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yeah what about that coin?

"It's just a coin, okay?? Stars, you don't see me prying into your business, do you?"

"..."

"..." "Okay, yeah. It's important to me. Big deal. Happy?"

"The reasons why really aren't any of your business, though, so don't push it."

"...Of course not, darling."