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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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post-story time

[beguiledcard]

[ Just after this, he's getting a text. ]

That story you wrote, that 9S put up...

Did all of that actually happen?

Re: post-story time

[gimmesometassel]

It did! That was my last master before Aladdin found me and Genie in the Cave of Wonders.

[beguiledcard]

It sounds like you've lived through quite the adventures.

Your last master sounds like an incredible person.

Why do you use the term "master," though?

[gimmesometassel]

He was! We had lots of adventures together.

[Why don't humans understand the concept of masters, though? It's weird. Don't they at least have pets?]

Masters are just masters? They own me and tell me what to do.

[beguiledcard]

[ MmMMMMMMMMMMM........ Just.

Give him a second. ]

That sounds more like friendship than slavery. Why not just call him your friend?

You deserve to be your own person, Fuwa.

[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!

[ Action ] After the post regarding Naruto's disappearance

[gotyourselfapilot]

[ Poe comes back into House Seven after being out for a while. He kept busy by doing any kind of tasks he can think of. That fidgety feeling coming up suddenly with not being in something more familiar. He should already be slightly over this feeling by now. Engines make too much sound. When it came to housemates, friends, that go missing they could have returned. It wasn't unheard of. People disappear for many reasons. Maybe he had died and didn't reset? The natives did mention that could happen. Did that happen?

He walked into the Foyer first before turning toward the dining room trying to look for Carpet. He's sure that the other would be able to better answer a question. Poe wasn't sure how long it's been. If it's been long enough for him to have came back from dying, then, maybe he was truly gone? He had to made sure though. ]

un: Izzy

[thechristmasnazi]

Hi. Poe told me you two were housemates. I was wondering if it'd be okay with you if I tried to make your solar panels more efficient?

[ It's a little weird talking to a magic carpet, but hey, she's an alien. She doesn't have much room to talk. ]

[gimmesometassel]

That's right! You can try anything you want. Do you want any help? I do full time quiet maintenance so I keep some tools at home.

[Flying rug, technopathic alien, whatever. Neither of them are human, so at least that's a point of commonality?]

[gimmesometassel]

[Just as he anticipated, Carpet is in the dining room, draped over the back of one of the chairs and scrolling through the network. He perks up a little as Poe comes in, waving at him and rising into the air properly; what's up?]

[thechristmasnazi]

I'm good. I picked up some things from the natives. Thanks, though!

[ She's never met a more polite or helpful rug. Huh. ]

[gotyourselfapilot]

[ He gives a small wave back to Carpet. Poe wonders how he's doing. It's a bit strange at first to think that but he couldn't help that feeling. ] Has Naruto came back to the house at all? [ The simple question makes him frown a little. ]

Probably a good place to wrap up unless you want a thread on your post for in person interaction?

[gimmesometassel]

Okay! I'll see you when you come over then.

[gimmesometassel]

[Carpet doesn't even have to say anything; the immediate, pathetically sad droop speaks clearly enough all by itself.]

I've been checking the reset room, and looking all over town and around the forest. I can't find him anywhere.

[gotyourselfapilot]

[ Poe reaches out to put a hand on top of the fold giving him a small pat for comfort. Carpet was doing a good thing with trying to look for Naruto. If he truly wasn't anywhere. Then he truly was gone. ]

You're doing good work in checking to see if he was still here or not. But it seems he's truly gone. I don't think he would be out that long by himself. And he probably would have been back by now if he did die. Thank you for looking for him though.