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Monika ([personal profile] peninhand) wrote in [community profile] avalononline2021-08-03 03:48 pm

video; un: lilmonix3 || #MerlinQuest

[ Monika started the video feed on an impulse. She'd been spending hours trying to work up the courage to post the quest in text form, but to no avail. Best way was to get rid of it without thinking. ]

Hey everyone! So um, I'm here about that quest from Merlin. [Okay, she needed to clear a misconception first:] It's not like I need it or anything, but I kind of get completionist instincts when I see a time-limited quest reward. [There.] And besides it could theoretically be very useful if you had a crush on someone and didn't know how they'd react to your confession... If that spell worked on them, that'd mean they're also attracted to you, right? N-Not that I have anyone like that yet, but you never know... A-Ahaha...

[ Gosh. Why couldn't she have shut it up after she mentioned the completionist thing? ]

Um... Anyway, that's a pick up line first, right? [She cleared her throat.] Well, u-um... Are you an overdue book? Because you have fine written all over you!

[ With that said, she marked a pause and looked away, her face red as a tomato. That was the best she'd been able to come up with... Thankfully, her best was incredibly lame. Surprisingly, it was more embarrassing to say stuff like that to an open audience than to a single invisible player. ]

As for a line that'd work on me... When I look into your eyes, nothing exists for me anymore because I lose myself in them. [An agonizing pause. If lameness could kill, she'd be dead.] I-It's pretty good, right?
reloves: (♥ without us being able)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-06 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Minako laughs, though it's in a warm way, rather than any way that makes fun of the other girl. This is exactly the sort of stuff she loves talking about. She was born for this. ]

It all starts with self-confidence, you know? [ She nods to herself as she says it. ] You really have to believe in yourself, and believe in what you're saying! Otherwise it's never going to fully come across to the other person. Otherwise, it just.. hmmm, I guess it'd just sound like you were reading a line from a book or something, you know?

[ And she's pretty sure that's not attractive to anyone out there. ]
reloves: (♥ emptyness for love)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-06 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Well..

[ Minako starts, but then seems to think for a moment. When she continues, her voice is a little less powerful and ditzy, but it's still genuine - just in a very different way. ]

There's still a difference between projecting confidence and feeling it yourself, you know..? [ Minako could know. Sure, most of the time she really is this confident, but she sure knows a thing or two about trying to look confident, even when you don't feel like it at all on the inside. ]

I think that when it comes to love, a lot of people see right through someone showing confidence if it's fake. Um.. maybe it's something that's a little like needing to have faith in yourself first, before someone else can?

[ .. She pauses, and then laughs. ]

Sorry, sorry! I know I'm being way too serious about this, when all you needed was some help with that pickup lines quest!
reloves: (♀ with a sigh the winds change)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-07 01:51 pm (UTC)(link)
.. uwaaah..

[ Minako can't help but let out that small sound while listening to the other. It's just nice to hear someone say it - especially since it sounds like something that'd come right out of a shoujo manga! It happens all the time in those, right? People helping each other overcome their weaknesses.. ]

Having someone like that.. It sure would be nice, huh? [ Minako smiles. ] Who knows, maybe you'll be able to find someone like that in this place! I'm not sure if you've noticed yet, but there's so many cute guys around here! That means you just have to find one whose personality matches his looks! [ She nods. ] A cute, understanding guy!
reloves: (♥ it may be yet that she'll fall in love)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-08 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
Really?! Now that's some true dedication!

[ Because Minako definitely hopes for the 'cute' part to be a big part of it. Why bother going after a guy if you can't even get the best of the best? But it's not like Monika's attitude is totally incomprehensible to her - especially since Minako still smiles, even in the middle of all the surprise on her face. ]

You shouldn't sell yourself short though, you know? Make sure they really are a wonderful person before getting involved with them like that! You never know who's secretly a scumbag deep down.
reloves: (♀ with all our hearts we talked)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-08 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[ Minako is quiet for a moment. There's a hint of concern that flashes in her eyes, but then she just returns to that gentle smile as she shakes her head - as if to shake off the concerns. ]

It's okay! I think sometimes everyone is a little worried that they'll never find the one person who's right for them, and that they'll just have to settle for what they can get, if they can get anything at all.. But the most important part is to never give up at that moment! [ There's definitely a bit of determination in her voice at that. ]

I just know you'll find the perfect person for you one day! And if you ever get worried or discouraged in the meantime.. just look for me, okay? I don't have a boyfriend yet either, so we can share our concerns and cheer each other on!
reloves: (♀ without thinking or moving)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-09 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
Nice to meet you!

[ She smiles. ]

You're in luck though, you know. Because you're talking to the very goddess of love and beauty herself! Yes, that's right, it's me.. Minako Aino!

[ As if anyone is just.. supposed to recognize that name.. But Minako manages to somehow say it with such confidence regardless. ]
reloves: (♀ hug her shoulders)

[personal profile] reloves 2021-08-09 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
You're right! [ Minako stills beams a confident smile.

Don't worry, Monika. One day you too will learn how to be your best magical girl self. ]


But.. you know, even a goddess of love and beauty can be glad to make a new friend. And I know I sure am! [ Especially since Minako is still so relatively new. It's exactly the sort of time where each and every new contact is appreciated. ] So let's talk again sometime soon, okay?