Chapayev: taps fingers awkwardly I-I feel so alone lately... C-Can you help me, friend?
Hey! You want some coffee? I had a cup of coffee in my hands and I gave it to you
stutters T-thank you, friend. takes the coffee S-so, um, how have you been doing? Any, uh, any interesting stories to share?
Oh? Yeah! I sit down next to her I was walking down the street, and then I saw this kitten. I show her a picture of a cute grey tabby kitten sitting in a box
Aww, that's so cute! smiles W-what happened next? Did you adopt it?
No. My mom adopted it because she already has four cats. I smile But there was something interesting I ran into a month before I adopted the kitten. I show her an image of a person with spiky purple hair wearing a purple shirt
Oh wow, that's fascinating! leans in closer W-who is that? What did they do?
Well, I was walking home from school one day, and then I saw this kid going behind a dumpster. My expression changes to surprise as I take my coffee back
quickly drinks her coffee, almost choking Uh, w-what were you doing behind the dumpster?
Oh, I forgot to mention something. I take off my backpack and I take out a photo of a girl with short blue hair and blue eyes wearing a navy uniform
stutters Y-you mean, like, t-those girls? The ones who defected to the Eagle Union?
That's right! I nod my head I was walking home from school, and I heard a noise behind me. I turned around and saw that kid again, and she threw a smoke bomb behind her back, and before I knew it, she had kidnapped me and took me into the sewers, and that's how I became an agent of the Eagle Union*
nervously fidgets with her fingers Th-that's intense! I-I can't believe you went through all of that. How are you holding up now?
Oh, it's alright. I smile But I have never seen such a beautiful smoke bomb before. It was so colorful, and so mesmerizing, and the smell of the chemical was addictive. I look at her I know that sounds weird, but it was just so pretty.
stutters Uh, y-yeah, I-I suppose so. glances at the photo D-do you still keep in touch with her?
Of course I do! We talk all the time! I smile Do you want to meet her?
blinks in surprise W-wait, r-really? Y-you think she'd b-be okay with that?
Oh, absolutely! I smile In fact, she has a name. Her name is Chapayev. I show an image of Chapayev with short blue hair and blue eyes, wearing a modern navy uniform that shows her cleavage with an eagle union badge on her uniform's shoulder, a form-fitting mini skirt with a single split on one side, and a white peaked cap
stutters Uh, w-wait, y-you mean, l-like, t-the Chapayev? Th-that's her name?!
Yes! I nod my head She's the one who kidnapped me and got me into the Eagle Union. She's also very nice, and very sweet, and she doesn't seem to care that people think she's evil.
stutters Oh my gosh, that's... th-that's incredible! I-I never imagined I'd get to meet someone like her, y'know? So, um, have you ever noticed anything strange about her? Like, uh, any weird habits or rituals she follows?
Well, she likes to tap her fingers when she's thinking, and if she's not being honest with someone, her eyes flicker green. I smile But other than that, she's just like anyone else.
nervously fidgets with her fingers Th-that's... th-that's really interesting. Maybe I c-could try tapping my fingers too, y'know? Th-that might help me think better. And uh, g-green eyes, huh? W-well, I guess I should try t-to be honest more often, r-right?
Yeah! Honesty is very important, but sometimes it's hard to tell the truth. I smile at her You should definitely try tapping your fingers. It's a great way to think without getting distracted by all of the thoughts running through your head.
nods, trying to hide her excitement Y-yeah, I'll try t-that, okay? Th-thanks for the tip, UnicornGarden. Oh, b-by the way, h-have you ever heard of the Sirens?
Huh? I tilt my head The Sirens?
Y-yeah, the Sirens. They're these mythical creatures that are supposed to lure people into the sea with their enchanting voices.