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And no cramming. You need sleep or else the information is going to end up going in one ear and out the other like a breeze.

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So, Euphemia's been brought back. I want your thoughts on the matter and what should be done about her.

And Gwendolyn mentioned something about salvage. And clockwork?

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I think she is in a distressed state. She seems to believe that your intentions towards her are to use her for a specific aim-- that is, taking advantage of her species. She is unable to justify or rationalize any other reason why you would be taking care of her. I feel that she first needs some space to calm herself in.

... the place she was found is the headquarters of the witches coven that Euphemia and Miss Gwendolyn were a part of. I found it to be somewhat... Comforting, I suppose. A lot of clocks, clockwork, flowers, strange dimensions. Miss Gwendolyn proposed the idea of salvaging the area.

... Though something needs to be done about the railguns that are there. One of them turned into a kitten through a paradoxical reaction. Which I currently have with me.

Why would I take advantage of Parasite Fusioners? I already have an undead and absolutely loyal army, and if I was a complete bitch I could mind control people already.

Salvage it for what. Though, I never did like the Illusion Witches. So. hrm.

... Oooh, Kitten. Is it cute?

We attempted to explain that point to her, but the problem is that she refuses to accept the idea that she may be wrong about you. She seems to have... Built up an idea of you and what you are, and anything that deviates from that causes her to experience panic.

I think Miss Gwendolyn has attachment to the area, and she noticed that I was comfortable with it.

... Yes. It is very cute. I am uncertain if I will keep it, but I could not just leave it there. Even if it is a paradox in itself.

Let me guess "She's the absolute perfect lifeform." But me not fitting her preconceptions causes her to panic.

And if she wants to leave, she's more than welcome.

... Well, should we integrate it into the mansion, make it a second residency, or do you have better ideas? I don't particularly like the place from what I remember, but I'm not exactly going to say no to you or her.

With regards to the cat: I say keep it, either at your place or at the mansion.

Also, I feel like Euphie breaking down like this should result in you being punished but I'm not sure how...

Correct. ... She likely feels that she needs to run away, instead. That you would not allow her to leave.

Please ask Miss Gwendolyn concerning it. All I know is that I feel a sense of ease, being among it.

Well... I suppose, first, I need to know how to take care of a cat...

I am uncertain why I should be punished. I responded to the notice that she had ran away-- I was unaware that she was having any issues otherwise that would have resulted in this.

I've said multiple times she can leave if she really wanted. Just she'd go back to being on the run and NOT have my protection.

Well in any case, I'm requesting any salvage involve your help.

Get a few books.

Mostly the fact she ran away at all. Since she is your ward.

Very well.

I have more responsibilities than just having her be my ward. I apologize, but her actions are something that I had no control over.

... Besides, technically, she exercised her right to leave. She was only pursued out of concern.

You are supposed to talk to her at least.

But fine.

She clearly wants to be here but obviously has issues with me. So what do?

I think you may need to try to convince her that you are not aiming to use her in some devious manner.

Let us assume I am an idiot. And I have no clue how to convince her of that.

I have no idea, either. We attempted already to try to convince her that you have no point in doing such a thing, but the most we achieved was getting her to break down and stop trying to shoot us.

Yeah, I don't know what to do here.

I'm honestly stumped.

Hey.

I need some advice.

Let me get my Lucy van Pelt booth out.

So what's up.

Okay, so...

They're doing this tournament. For an Action Duel Championship. And I have enough of a reputation to enter. And I think I'm good enough to win, maybe, if I get lucky. And if I win, I become the first world champ for Action Dueling. And. I think I could do some good stuff as a champ. For psychics. And for people living in. Shitty situations like I did as a kid.

And...it's been my dream since I was a little kid to become a world champ.

But. I dunno if I should enter.

Why not.

Sounds like you have all the motivation in the world backing you up and good enough reason.

Hell it'd be good for relations with Earth and the Naturia Forest to have a champion who bridges both worlds.

I know. But.

...

I haven't. Dueled like that. In a really long time. I haven't dueled as a pro, just...dueling for myself, for my own ambitions, in five years. The last time I did it was for the WRGP and when my team lost that...I. Kind of. Spiraled out of control. And. That's just what always happened to me when I dueled as a pro. I put all of myself into it, and I got so invested and it made me strong, but...when I lost big like that, it was like. I lost any sense of control I had over my life.

I managed to get a hold on myself and my emotions by becoming a Hunter, by fully embracing my role as a Signer...by dueling for other people first and foremost. And it's like...I've taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, but my life is a lot less crazy than it used to be. Because. I feel like I'm in control of myself, for the first time in my life.

I don't know if. Dueling as a pro again. Is healthy for me.

So don't Duel as a Pro, so to speak.

Treat this as something you're doing for fun. For good reasons. Rather than focusing on the stress and strain. I realize that's a bit hard to do. But that should be your aim.

This might be a high level event but.

There's no stupid strings attached near as I can see. No shitty awful conspiracies. From what I'm following it's just mostly a lot of old nearly retired types such as yourself along with some long runners.

If you're concerned your emotions will run out of control and your temper will get the best of you?

Then I'd be willing to counsel you in general. And I can recommend meditation.

But I think this is an opportunity you shouldn't drop. At the very least, you get a chance to Duel friends and family in a setting that while broadcast, is likely to be on less stressful terms than.

Man, the WRGP was a piece of shit.

How many conspiracies were circling around that mess?

If you're concerned it would be Dueling for yourself, then make it mentally about others. Make this tournament about Psychic Duelist and the Forest. How it can help them.

Unless I'm missing something.

Though, I'd of thought you would of wanted a chance to get a crack at Judai and Akae.

I do want a crack at them. I've never gotten to duel them in any way other than casually...

Man, I really wanted to face Juudai in the WRGP.

I don't know. What you're saying makes sense, but...it's complicated. I still dunno if I should.

Hufffff. Mind if I sidetrack this for a second?

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