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[gimmesometassel]

[There's no sound or text--just a few seconds of video as he waves to the camera. Hi there!]

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[gimmesometassel]

He was my friend! But he also bought me and told me what to do,
so he was also my master. Aladdin is my friend and he could have been my master because he found me? But he doesn't act like a master so he's not one. I have to figure out how to help him myself.

[What does deserving to be a person have to do with any of this?]

[beguiledcard]

[ Hmm... How to explain... ]

... Sorry if that came across as disrespectful.

Where I'm from, the term "Master" can imply you belong to someone else.

It can also mean that you lack any freedom, and have to constantly answer to that person. That you aren't allowed to come and go as you please.

[gimmesometassel]

It's okay! That is what it means. But we were friends, so I didn't mind being owned or answering to him.

[beguiledcard]

I see...

I am glad you're happy. That's the most important part.

[gimmesometassel]

Me too! I'm glad I'm here now with so many good humans too.

[beguiledcard]

It should help a great deal with fighting through this situation.

Morale is the most important part of teamwork.

[gimmesometassel]

You think so? How can I help everyone? Some people seem upset that they're here.

[beguiledcard]

I think a lot of people - even those who don't seem upset - are feeling that way over being here.

Right now, I think the biggest help is lending someone an ear... Talking to them about their likes and dislikes.

Helping people feel any kind of "normal" that they can manage in this situation.

[gimmesometassel]

[Yep, successfully distracted from thoughts of masters. Good job, Akira~]

I will then!