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Of course we can.

[ She’ll take his hand again and lead him that way if he’s done gawking at the statue. ]

Come to think of it, I haven’t brought you to a mall yet have I…

[ It was pretty much just her school before which

Well

That was its own overwhelming experience, I’m sure. ]

[It was...so overwhelming that Varian had to just stay inside for a while afterwards. How on earth can a girls only school have that many girls in it

AND ALSO BE THAT BIG???

But he'll start getting more used to it as time goes on. He's already halfway expecting the Gundam store to just be unreasonably huge, if he's honest.]

Lemme guess...it's big?

Heehee... yeah. It's big.

[ Hmmm, how to explain it... ]

It's kind of like... a big indoor market place. There's all kinds of stores in there, and places to get food too. It's easy to spend several hours in one if you want to go shopping.

Maybe that won't be as unfamiliar as I'm expecting, then. The market place in the Kingdom is all outdoors, so it's pretty big.

[It's still nowhere near as big, but don't tell him.]

Maybe we can do that another day. I have a feeling today is going to be a lot already.

Mm. [ She nods in agreement. ] It is going to be a lot. And I think Farrah-chan would like the mall a lot if she could come.

[ She loves you but just has a feeling that shopping for modern clothes and stuff might be more fun with the modern day cheerleader gf than the medieval times disney bf.

...she might stop and buy a present for Farrah on their way out though, she feels a liiiiiittle bit bad that it's just them today. ]

The Gundam Base is on the 7th floor though, right near the top. We can take the elevator up.

[Medieval times...please take him to that someday, Rina. He'll lose his god damn mind.]

Oh yeah, that does sound like something she'd like...I don't know if she'd be as big into model robots.

[Varian and Rina are just...so nerd, when it comes to this sort of thing. They can't help themselves.]

I hope these aren't too expensive, by the way...I don't want you to have to spend a whole bunch on me.

[ Oh god. Big group murdergame family outing to Medieval Times. That would be a wild ass time. ]

Probably not. Just like you might not be as big into something like Hello Kitty.

[ Is she going to explain what Hello Kitty is? No. Not right now anyway. ]

Mmmm, the prices vary depending on the size and quality but a smaller one shouldn't be a problem. And even then, I'm sure I've spent more on my computer parts than what most of the models in there cost.

[Yeah, the face Varian makes when she says "Hello Kitty" pretty much speaks volumes. But he won't say anything, he'll just keep on making that face as they make their way up to the Gundam Base.]

Hhhuuh...yeah, you know, you're probably right...and I guess if it's something you enjoy, it's worth spending the money on, right?

[Varian's concept of money has always been that it's a super precious commodity, though. It's hard to spend on himself, since he grew up kinda.............poor.

And without indoor plumbing.]

Mmhm. [ Now that they're inside, she's making a beeline for the elevator. ] And I also enjoy being with you and making you happy, so I don't mind spending the money.

[ AH... ]

[A-AW...

Varian smiles so hard at that it makes his face hurt a little, geeze.]

Hah...I'm glad to hear that. Most people would have gotten tired of me ages ago by now.

[ Uh oh, the serious face is going up! ]

Well, those people are dumb.

[ She playacts at some kind of angry noise-- wait. Wait it's Kasumi's noise. She's imitating Kasumi. ]

I don't think I could ever get tired of you.

[Varian scoffs, half at what she says, and half at the Kasumi imitation. That...was pretty spot on actually, from what he knows of her so far.]

I'd wait to give your verdict on that after you've spent some time in Corona with me. Maybe after a weekend of me working on one of my newer inventions...

You think?

[ They make it to the elevator and she's pushing the button and waiting for it. ]

I don't know, that sort of sounds like fun to me... especially if I can help.

You...you'd really want to help me? Even if it's not, you know...really the same kind of tech you'd find here?

[He might be able to swing things that are a touch more advanced, but he can't be bringing too much modern stuff back home. That's just asking for trouble.]

Of course. Just because it's not the same tech I'm used to doesn't mean it won't be fun.

If anything, the challenge of working with stuff I'm not familiar with might make it even more fun.

[ She just... wanna tinker. ]

[OH.............

Varian's expression shifts, his confused smile turning into a softer, more genuinely grateful one.]

Then, whatever I make next, I want us to build it together. Maybe I can show you some of the automatons I've built back home? They're nothing as advanced as these mechs, but...they can do a lot more moving around, that's for sure.

Really?! I’d love that if we could! And I want to see all your automatons!!

[ BUILDING SOMETHING TOGETHER…… AAAAAAHHHH…… ]

Maybe you could even get some ideas from the robots at the museum.

[ ……

……

No she does not realize that she just let the cat out of the bag re: her other “surprise”. ]

[Varian had been about to say something- more nerding out about the automatons, no doubt- but something Rina said just then caught his attention...]

Wait-...at the museum?

[ …! ]

Awawawawa…

[ OH LOOK THERE’S THE ELEVATOR SHE’S JUST GETTING ON THAT AND AVOIDING ANSWERING. ]

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[HEY]

Wh- Rina!

[Varian hurries along after her, exhaling on a breathless laugh as she completely neglects to even answer his question.]

You said museum, right? And- and what robots?

M-Mmm…

[ Haaaaah she’s feeling pretty embarrassed now. CAT’S OUTTA THE BAG… ]

The museum I was planning to take you to… it’s all about emerging technology and innovation, and there’s an entire exhibit with a bunch of functional robots.

I figured it’d be the kind of thing you’d like…

[BABY NO DON'T BE EMBARRASSED...the good news is that whether or not the surprise was a little spoiled, Varian seems, uh.

Well.]

You're taking me to a technology exhibit?!

[It's a good thing they're alone in the elevator, inside voice Varian.]

Are you kidding? This is like- the best thing ever?? I've been trying to learn more about Japan's technology using the internet but that doesn't even come close to comparing to what you can glean from studying the real thing!

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[ His reaction seems to perk her back up at least, even if she’s still kicking herself a little for spilling the beans early. ]

M-Mmhm. Surprise~

I-I’m glad you’re excited. It was the first thing I thought of when you brought up museums…

Makes up for Unicorn Gundam being just an animatronic, huh?

You know it! Not...not that the Gundam wasn't really cool though, even if it was just an animatronic. Oh, I already have so many ideas.

[Ideas that he might very well just

ramble to her about the entire rest of the way there, I'm so sorry.]

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