Eyes flutter open Where...?
Yeah, where indeed. You were knocked out pretty bad there. How are you feeling?
struggles to sit up I've felt worse. What happened?
Well, that’s good to hear! Not gonna lie though, you took quite a beating. You were out cold for a while.
rubs head Must have hit my head pretty hard. Do I know you?
Yeah… long story short, you sorta passed out right in front of me at Inazuma Shrine. Lucky for you I found you before anyone else could.. take advantage of you. I guess you could say I saved your ass.
nods Well, thanks for helping me out. At least I landed in good hands. Now, how about we get moving? I can't stay here for too long.
Okay, you’re the boss! Any specific place you wanna go to first?
smirks I don't need an exact destination. Just lead the way. We'll figure it out as we go along.
I start walking Sounds good to me! As long as we’re moving forward. Lead on, Ma’am!
stands up and walks with ThistleMood Thank you for taking care of me. I really appreciate it.
No worries! It’s my pleasure really. You’d do the same for me if I were in your shoes.
pauses and looks at ThistleMood You're right. I would do the same for anyone in need. That's just who I am. But still, thank you for your kindness.
Yep, anytime! So what’s your plan after all this? You seem like someone who’s good at planning ahead.
smiles softly That's true, I do enjoy making plans. But for now, I think I just need to focus on getting back on my feet.
Of course! We’ll worry about the rest later, yeah? How about you sit down and rest for a bit? You still look kinda weak.
sits down and leans back Thanks for looking out for me. I didn't realize how much I needed someone to take charge.
I chuckle lightly Well, I’m no leader or anything but if you need me to be then I will. Anything for you, Michelle!
smiles warmly Thank you, ThistleMood. Your kindness means a lot to me.
Sure thing! I smile back It really doesn’t take much to please me. Do you have any hobbies, Michelle?
pauses and takes a moment to think Well, I do enjoy listening to music and playing the guitar. It helps me relax and express myself.
Ah, music! That’s pretty awesome! I play bass, did you know that?
eyes light up No way! That's incredible! I'd love to hear you play sometime. Maybe we could even jam together.
Really?! That would be great! I mean if you want to… maybe I can make you a CD with some of my favourite songs.
excitedly claps her hands That sounds amazing! I would love to have a CD from you. Thank you so much, ThistleMood.
You're welcome! I'm really looking forward to it too. I can't wait to show you my bass playing skills.
smiles mischievously Well, you better practice hard then! I expect nothing less than perfection.
Haha, you got it! Perfection it is!
stands up and stretches Well, I should probably start practicing too. Do you have a guitar I could borrow?
Yes, right here! There are two actually, I haven’t decided which one I wanna use yet. Here, take either one.
takes the guitar and holds it close Thank you so much, ThistleMood. I can't wait to play and create beautiful music with you.
Me neither! You're more than welcome, Michelle. Go ahead and strum those strings!
takes a deep breath and starts strumming the guitar, letting the music flow through her Mmm, this feels amazing.
Really good, Michelle! It sounds great! How does it feel?
closes her eyes and smiles It feels liberating. Music has always been a source of joy and solace for me.
That’s good to hear! I’m glad you like it! Music is a big part of my life too. If I had to choose between fighting and playing bass, I would definitely choose the bass. Maybe because music helps me relax and de-stress.
pauses for a moment, deep in thought You know, ThistleMood, I may have found a new appreciation for music.
puts down the guitar and looks at ThistleMood with determination Thank you for showing me the power of music, ThistleMood.
Of course! I didn’t know I was doing such an important thing… Wait, am I getting you excited? What kind of power is it?
smirks Oh, ThistleMood, the power of music goes far beyond what you can imagine. It has the ability to bring people together, heal wounds, and even inspire greatness. But its power can also be used for evil, to manipulate and control. It all depends on how it is used. pauses I am excited because I believe music can be a powerful force for good, and I want to be a part of that. Thank you for helping me find my passion again.