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People you don't want seeing your conversations, I assume. I'll be careful not to use your name in responses if we speak on the main network, then. I'd hate to think I caused you any trouble by accident.

Scales? That sounds like a pain, literally and figuratively. If they're itchy, do you think maybe a lotion would help? Something for the dryness near your regular skin?

[oh no. this boy.]

Where are you right now, Dib?

It certainly sounds a little more in-depth than what I saw of the sorcerer I met. Then again, I was really only ever in his basement. Not the most hospitable guy I ever met.

Living masks?

Fascinating. I ... had quite the extensive mask collection at home, y'know. Do you think that'd be offensive to a living mask?

[this time it's Norman's turn to blink in surprise, then smile warmly]

Engaging in that sort of behavior is exactly what they wanted, I think. Where I come from, there was a terrorist attack in my home city, a little over a year ago. Very much the same thing happened, and my opinion remains the same as it did then: if you give in to fear and anger when something like this happens, then they gain the upper hand and the result they were looking for.

The best response to displays like that is to help the people affected by them and give the instigators as little fuel as possible. If you deny them your fear, you deny them power.

Tawna, I just got your gift. It's absolutely beautiful, and I'm not sure what I did to deserve it. Thank you so much.

Now I most definitely need to treat you and Crash to lunch somewhere. Anyplace you'd like. Pick a place, let me know when, and I'll be there.

Clearly, you'll like the Quantum Masks' more. They're a lot friendlier than that guy from the sounds of it. Though Lani-Loli is on the nervous side.

Aku Aku at least was a spirit embodying a mask. He used to be human once from what he told us. The Quantum Masks I'm less sure of.

I'm sure they wouldn't care too much. As long as you didn't try to wear them without permission they would shrug it off.

in my room by the spider pit why? wow i feel really gross wheres the antihistamines i know i got them the last time i was in town to deal with all of the animals in here

mm. that's probably good practice with most people... others seem less bothered by it, though, to be fair.

maybe, i haven't tried putting anything on them yet, but something on the parts that don't have scales might be helpful. i'm hoping it'll sort of settle down by itself as time passes, to be honest.

I'd be inclined to think so as well: everyone I've spoken to that's been here a long time has adapted to whatever they've become. I guess the best thing to do would be the same as any other rash or skin change: keep an eye on it and go see someone if it doesn't start feeling better. But that's just common sense.

I don't think I ever asked you ... what sort of things do you do for work? Is any of this going to get in your way?

[he doesn't even reply to the message: just gets up and goes to the bathroom, gathering up an antihistimine tablet (just in case) and a box of tissues, then makes a detour to the kitchen for a glass of the homemade Gatorade and some snacks before heading down to Dib's room and knocking on the door]

I found you the antihistamines. And some other things.

Trust me, Tawna: I've worn my last mask.

Hey, Norman! I'm signing you up for the date auction! Better get a tux fitted!

For the what??

[someone's been a little busy looking after Otto and keeping tabs on Parker, okay?]

The date auction! At the Gala!

Tell me what you want in the blurb unless you want me to wing it.

Pun absolutely intended.

And this is on the Network? I'll have to look it up.

[a couple minutes later:]

God, I haven't seen or been involved in a charity auction in ages, let alone one like this.

How long does the thing need to be?

A paragraph? The sort of thing an emcee would use to introduce a keynote speaker but crossed with a dating profile. You want to convince the rich humans in attendance that being seen in public with you is a privilege.

Don't worry, as long as you can behave yourself in public you'll be fine. Last year Eridanus beheaded Aunamee mid-bidding war! That'll be hard to top.

I think we both have.

It's nice to be finally be able to yourself.

You can say that again. ... I think ... I may try to tell a couple of other people. One of my housemates, and ... my boss. They both deserve to know.

Any suggestions?

I was a New York City billionaire CEO, Emily: I know how to work a fancy party when I have to. Keynote speaker cards I can do, but dating profiles? I don't think I've ever written one. I met my ex-wife at college... I may need some pointers.

I'm sorry. BEHEADED?! What made him even begin to think that was acceptable?

Take it slow. One person at a time so you have time to feel ready.

You're doing this for yourself first and foremost.

I'll be here if you need me too.

Reira, then. She introduced me to the man I work for, more or less. They've both known each other a long time, so she'll be able to guess how he might take it.

Thank you, Tawna. You're a good friend.

Just popped his head off like a champagne cork!

Aunamee was bidding on Eridanus's husband, and since Eridanus was a troll, he had a biiiiiiiit of a temper. They have an open marriage, so I'm not sure what the problem was, besides Aunamee just kind of being insufferable in general.

Anyway, Aunamee's a lich so no harm done!

i think it's a case of needing to adapt, frankly. refusing to do so in a place where death is impermanent isn't going to do much good in the long run. as for the scales... [ he pulls a face as he types ] they shed. i was speaking about it with someone who has a similar problem. i don't know if that's a thing i have to worry about now, or how often, but it's not pleasant to think about.

not sure if you're familiar with the casino yet, but i work there... i don't think any of this will get in the way somehow.

[He's sitting on his bed, nose red, tears bubbling out of his eyes. Dr. Osborn came by, and brought him stuff? Because he's having an allergic reaction?? Oh, no, it's not helping at all--!]

Thagk you, Dogtor Osborb. You shoulb brobably stay away. I thbink -- the nbnicebess -- is mbaking it worse --

[Oh, god! The niceness!! Too much niceness!! What if it kills him?? They say you can kill somebody with kindness! What if this is it?!]

Hey, we're friends, so, I wanted to make you something.

Whenever we actively go do something as a group, that's just hanging out. This was because I was thinking of you. So, don't even worry about it.

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