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[calmingmelody]

[Loosha has been in a bit of a down mood ever since the carnival began. First, her friends were gone and she was lonely. Then, Luke came back with half his hand missing and a really sullen attitude that she just can't seem to shake him out of. Of course, she hasn't tried everything yet. And so that's what she's setting out to do: Try Everything.

Of course, she doesn't know everything that can make humans happy, so she's trundled out into town to do some people-watching. She figures there's no harm in doing so since everyone already saw her at that party. It's research!

So, what are you up to, Mayfield? Whatever it may be, this stories-tall dinosaur-manatee-seal-walrus-thing is very curious and is not being subtle about it.]

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[heartisabattleground]

[Well Sora was in his room, when he see's a giant green monster coming by his window. His eyes widen, not from fright but excitement. What could this be? He sticks his head out the window looking at the creature.]

Hey there! What are you doing wandering around?

[calmingmelody]

[Not just coming by - looking in! This street's kind of dead so she wanted to see if there was anything going on in the houses. She backs up to give Sora room to stick his head out, though. He is now face-to-face with Loosha.]

Pweah!

[she replies, then sticks her neck out and squints at him, then looks in the other window, then looks back.

People watching. Or maybe spying]

[heartisabattleground]

[He looks at the creature, with an intrigued smile. But she doesn't look very happy for some reason.

When they're face to face he tilts his head.]

You okay there fella?

[inthebones]

Yes, what is it?

[Susan is in the park reading a book. She hardly glances up.]

[calmingmelody]

Ay.

[Loosha nods, looking Sora in the eye. It's not her that's not okay. She just feels bad for her friend...

But wait, she's sad, maybe she could see how he would try to cheer her up. That could give her an idea.

So she lowers her head again and lets out a pitiful noise.]

Kwaaaah...

[heartisabattleground]

[Yup, this big giant, dragon thing looks pretty sad. Sora frowns as he listens to it making it's sad noises. He extends a hand out to touch her head.]

Hey, it's okay. Maybe I can help. I'm Sora.

[calmingmelody]

Psheeew.

[An embarrassed noise. Loosha didn't expect to see Susan out here, so she was probably even less subtle than usual. But, she did ask. Loosha tilts her head thoughtfully, and then waddles around the bench to get in front of her and put her face level with Susan's book.

Which is a really deep bow, but she's investigating. What's this doing for you, Susan? She recalls her friends having books from time to time, but they were never really the focus of their visits for obvious reasons.]

[calmingmelody]

[she lets him touch her head. Even bumps it a little because petting is nice.]

Waooo?

[A hopeful tone. Can you really help without knowing the problem, she wonders?]

[heartisabattleground]

[Well, probably not, but he can try! If only Donald was here to turn him into a lion or something, he could talk to her. Or wait was that his clothes? Well they were pretty normal right now so, guess not.

Pulling himself out the window to sit on the ledge of it, he keeps petting the creature's head.]

Maybe if you show me I can do something.

[inthebones]

[Susan does not appear pleased to be reading giant manatee head in the place of the words on the page.]

...I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to pantomime. I don't suppose you know how to read?

[wrench_and_ruffles]

[Kaylee is out in the driveway, tinkering with the car... again]

Oh, uh, hi there.

[calmingmelody]

Uweh.

[nope. What would Loosha do with the ability to read? She does take her face out of the book though, finding nothing too interesting to her.

She sits up, and thinks. Pantomime, huh... after a moment, she raises her flipper and tries to ... curl the edge in a bit. Looks at her flipper, then looks at Susan to see if she understands.]

[inthebones]

You've contracted manatee wasting disease and the forward two inches of your flipper is about to permanently curl due to muscle atrophy. You require an immediate operation to reverse the process before it's too late.

[calmingmelody]

Aaaaay?

[why would you even think-- no what is that anyway

Loosha smooths out the flipper and puts it back down, then lets an awkward silence fall.]

[inthebones]

I'm afraid I've never been very good at pantomime.

[Susan does not sound very apologetic at all.]

Alright, let's try this again. Nod when I'm correct.

You want food.
You want drink.
You want me to build a manatee house.
You want a bright purple teddy bear.
You want coffee.
You want tea.
I'd like a cup of tea, actually, though I'm not holding my breath for anyone making one for me.
You want to watch television.
You want to know what television is.
You want to know why my hair moves of its own accord.
You want affection.
You want love.
You want love and affection from a mate that you'd like me to procure from somewhere.
You want a million dollars.
You want a million pebbles.
You're bored. You want entertainment.
You want to play more pantomimes.
You want to play Pictionary.
You want to read a book.
You want me to read the book to you.
You want to know all about 18th Century Romantic English Literature.
You want to write 18th Century Romantic English Literature.
You are an 18th Century Romantic English Poet Transfigured into the body of a large, endearing manatee-like creature.
You want me to stop talking.

[calmingmelody]

Way!

[Hello! Loosha hopes she's not disturbing you. But what are you doing with that thing... there aren't a lot of cars in Misthallery since people tend to take the boat-and-canal routes, so Loosha isn't terribly familiar with them except for what she's seen of them here in Mayfield.

She'll kind of poke the side with her flipper. Gently, though. Kaylee seems to be having fun so she doesn't want to ruin it.]

[calmingmelody]

[She nuzzles Sora's hand, then pulls away again at the suggestion. Hmm...

She seems to be going away from the window. But then she turns her head and looks back expectantly. Hey Sora! Jump on the hydra dinosaur's back!]

[heartisabattleground]

[keyblade to the face

When Loosha moves away from the window, he looks curiously, wondering what she's doing. But when she looks back to him and stops he comes to a conclusion. She wants him to ride her. Which is pretty cool. He grins as he hops onto the roof. Running off of it, he leaps on to the creature's back and sits on it.]

[calmingmelody]

[Loosha has been called a lot of things, but an 18th Century Romantic English Poet is a new one. She suspects Susan is just being silly.]

Waaao~

[she doesn't nod, but that was an appreciative noise. Hey, maybe some of these suggestions are things Luke would like! Ah, but she's not sure how many pebbles she needs without being able to count to a million.]

[inthebones]

We aren't very good at following directions, I see. Oh, dear. Perhaps I shall have to learn Giant Manatee.

[calmingmelody]

[and at that, she nods like a smartass.]

[inthebones]

'Wao'.

The Lake

[hintcoinplz]

[And speaking of Luke, later on in the day he'll be appearing at the lake. While it's not really known if he showed up because of Loosha or just because he wants some sort of peacefulness in his life, there's very few reasons for him to visit the lake other then to visit Loosha.

He'll sit on the edge of the lake, hands cupping his face as he gazes out into the lake.]

[cursedtolive]

[Czeslaw was on his way back from the library (sorely disappointed; for some reason, he could only find children's fiction and books filled with comics. In the end he gave up, went to shop for the groceries his drone mother had asked for before he went out. He was even allowed to get some treats from the bakery!

He's surprised (very surprised) to see this big thing watching him though.]

... A statue?

[But it's definitely breathing, isn't it? Oh god.]

[calmingmelody]

[It's been a busy day for Loosha, but she couldn't be happier to see Luke visiting her. When she sees him, she surfaces and comes close]

(Hello! How was your day?)