[ They didn't have a customized track or many obstacles this time around. Natsuno won the first time. Excitement about her little win overrides any doubts she has. And she's far too delighted over Sparkles' clapping for her...
Does it want to see more cannon fire? She holds down the button, to shoot a rapid fire at the other ship's shield. Pewpewpewpewpew! ]
Ohhh! Okay! I like that idea. I've gotta think of a title... [ Well, she's easily satisfied with that proposal. This means she'll get to have a second name besides Sunshine Princess. That is, if she wins. And she's all fired up after winning once. She's determined to win again! ]
Are we gonna race on the same track? It was kind of too easy...
Hm? [ Surprised, she leans in a little closer to listen. Sparkles can be more involved this way with whatever it's going to make, besides observing the race. And she's curious about what it's going to show her! ]
Something "cool", huh. [ Smiles. ] I would like that, very much.
[ Just telling her "cool" is enough, so she doesn't ask to specify. Surprise her? Natsuno would probably think it's up to no good. But there's no hesitation from Fio. ]
[it takes a deep breath. closes its eyes for a moment. opens them again to an even brighter glow.
the world seems to fall away for a moment, though it doesn't actually feel like anything changed. they can still hear the sounds of the arcade, if they listen. but, they stand in a dark void, with only its eyes currently visible. until, slowly, lazily forming around them, a long bright strip of light orients itself into flat ribbons of a race track, wide enough across for the two ships, with turns and dips, high up and down low.
Sparkles' face is visible now, such as it is, and it cocks its head to the side slightly, making an audible thoughtful noise.
the light changes to a rainbow, and comes to an end near where it had started, with a checkerboard finish line and a ribbon to break. it glances at Fio.]
[ When all goes dark, Fio tenses up and for a moment, thinks she's been thrown into oblivion again. That's not the case which she quickly realizes since she hasn't lost her senses. She can still hear the arcade and there's comfort seeing that she's not left alone, seeing the pair of familiar eyes in the void.
She perks up when the track forms. And she becomes even more delighted, letting out a gasp of awe as it changes to a rainbow. Stunned to silence, until Sparkles speaks. ]
..."Okay"? This is way more than okay. It's perfect! I love it! [ The course looks to be a far bigger challenge. She'd better pay very close attention to where she's driving her boat if she's going to win. She really doesn't want to lose on the track that Sparkles made. ] You think so too right, Yuuyu? Look how cool this is!
[ Looks at Natsuno, studying his face for any reaction. What's his opinion... maybe it does matter... ]
[Natsuno tenses as well. He hasn't experienced total darkness ever since he changed - shiki could see even in the deepest, blackest night. He doesn't voice his awe like Fio does, but he follows the forming track with a similar wide-eyed expression. It takes him quite a few moments to shake it off and school his features back into the usual stoic calm.
He answers Fio honestly, though, because she's the one to ask.]
Very cool. It's the perfect track for an important race.
[Titles are at stake here! Natsuno glances back at Sparkles, considering. However it may dislike him, it's cleary invested in making Fio happy.]
[ It's distracting how pretty the course is. Look at those colors! Fio can't stop smiling. She has to keep focus, so she shifts full attention on her model ship, readying her hands on the controller. She's pleased that Natsuno's request includes another way for Sparkles to be involved. (Even if he's likely just doing it for her.) ]
That's right. Make sure to shout it loud when you say "go!" [ Try to sound as hype as she does! If it can. She'll still go as long as it says the words... ]
[ Likewise, she's in intense concentration with a serious face as she goes through the entire course. The dips and loops are intimidating and entirely new to her, but she manages to get through them just fine. Once her ship is first to break the finish line ribbon, she returns to her cheerful expression and starts jumping up and down. ]
Hurray! Did you see that, Sparkles? I win again, I win again! [ Giggles. She's the happiest sounding person here... ] For my title... Yuuyu's gotta call me—
Sprinter Fi- [ A beat. ] Sprinter... Princess! Sprinter Princess. [ A nod. ] That's cool, right?
...Huh? [ Surprised, she glances between the two. Wow, she wasn't expecting any bowing to be included with her winning title. Her cheeks turn a faint pink, but a smile quickly returns to her face. She's been very giggly. ]
Thank you. Um... it's okay. The two of you don't have to bow too much!
Really? [ A pause, as if she's about to turn it down. But she accepts after a moment, driving the toy model ship over to sit at her feet. ] Thank you, I'll take good care of it.
[ Well, at least the bowing doesn't last long and they don't seem to mind doing it. Wow, three prizes! A new title, the bowing, and a toy model ship for her to keep. It feels like they're focusing a lot on her enjoyment, which wasn't... really the goal for this visit. She doesn't want to be the only one having fun. ]
I'm really happy... and I had a lot of fun! I hope the both of you did too.
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Does it want to see more cannon fire? She holds down the button, to shoot a rapid fire at the other ship's shield. Pewpewpewpewpew! ]
I bet I could win twice in a row!
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The winner gets to choose a title, and the loser has to call them that forever.
[That's what Vance got, right? A prom and a silly title.]
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Ohhh! Okay! I like that idea. I've gotta think of a title... [ Well, she's easily satisfied with that proposal. This means she'll get to have a second name besides Sunshine Princess. That is, if she wins. And she's all fired up after winning once. She's determined to win again! ]
Are we gonna race on the same track? It was kind of too easy...
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[it stops short, stares at the floor. it reaches over and gives Fio's hem a small tug before whispering.]
I could make something. Cool. If you want.
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Something "cool", huh. [ Smiles. ] I would like that, very much.
[ Just telling her "cool" is enough, so she doesn't ask to specify. Surprise her? Natsuno would probably think it's up to no good. But there's no hesitation from Fio. ]
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"Something cool" it is]
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the world seems to fall away for a moment, though it doesn't actually feel like anything changed. they can still hear the sounds of the arcade, if they listen. but, they stand in a dark void, with only its eyes currently visible. until, slowly, lazily forming around them, a long bright strip of light orients itself into flat ribbons of a race track, wide enough across for the two ships, with turns and dips, high up and down low.
Sparkles' face is visible now, such as it is, and it cocks its head to the side slightly, making an audible thoughtful noise.
the light changes to a rainbow, and comes to an end near where it had started, with a checkerboard finish line and a ribbon to break. it glances at Fio.]
... Is that okay...
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She perks up when the track forms. And she becomes even more delighted, letting out a gasp of awe as it changes to a rainbow. Stunned to silence, until Sparkles speaks. ]
..."Okay"? This is way more than okay. It's perfect! I love it! [ The course looks to be a far bigger challenge. She'd better pay very close attention to where she's driving her boat if she's going to win. She really doesn't want to lose on the track that Sparkles made. ] You think so too right, Yuuyu? Look how cool this is!
[ Looks at Natsuno, studying his face for any reaction. What's his opinion... maybe it does matter... ]
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He answers Fio honestly, though, because she's the one to ask.]
Very cool. It's the perfect track for an important race.
[Titles are at stake here! Natsuno glances back at Sparkles, considering. However it may dislike him, it's cleary invested in making Fio happy.]
Will you start us off?
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Is that... "On your mark, get set, go?"
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That's right. Make sure to shout it loud when you say "go!" [ Try to sound as hype as she does! If it can. She'll still go as long as it says the words... ]
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[long pause]
... Go. [okay no it just sounds the same.]
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They're off racing, and Natsuno is wearing an expression of outmost concentration - it wouldn't be a true race if he just let Fio win.
So when her ship is first to cross the finish line, she's earned it. Time to pick a title!]
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Hurray! Did you see that, Sparkles? I win again, I win again! [ Giggles. She's the happiest sounding person here... ] For my title... Yuuyu's gotta call me—
Sprinter Fi- [ A beat. ] Sprinter... Princess! Sprinter Princess. [ A nod. ] That's cool, right?
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[and shoots a very intense look at Natsuno like you better bow, boy.]
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Sprinter Princess. It's been an honor and a privilege to race you.
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Thank you. Um... it's okay. The two of you don't have to bow too much!
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[but it does stop, moving to stand right next to her once again.]
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This ship is yours now, Sprinter Princess. [A nod at the red Tartarus.] Since you drove it to victory.
[He's sure Jade wouldn't mind.]
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[ Well, at least the bowing doesn't last long and they don't seem to mind doing it. Wow, three prizes! A new title, the bowing, and a toy model ship for her to keep. It feels like they're focusing a lot on her enjoyment, which wasn't... really the goal for this visit. She doesn't want to be the only one having fun. ]
I'm really happy... and I had a lot of fun! I hope the both of you did too.
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I had fun if you had fun.