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[It’s a sunny, cheerful morning when Azusa greets the network with a smile.]

Ufufu~. Some work was suddenly called off, so surprisingly I’m free for an entire week. There’s no ghosts, no exploration, and no kidnappings for me to deal with.

[She pauses, blinks.]

My, when was the last time I was able to do so much? I’m not even sure what to do with my break...and to think, I was so happy to get time off that I just started talking to everyone without a clear direction in mind.

[Ara, ara.]

Ah, I know~. I still should earn some money this week, right? I’m well-respected in the Astrologian’s guild these days, and they’ve been teaching me all sorts of ways to tell accurate fortunes. Would anyone be interested in that? I can tell you all about how lucky you’ll be in love, or your future in romance, or what the stars say about your crush...or other things. Or you can just stop by to have tea and cake with me in between clients. How does that sound?

[She places her hand to her cheek.]

Please tell me you’ll come visit me~.

[ooc; Because of all the player plots, this takes place sometime after the second and sometime before the third and fourth one, but the laws of time and space might be bent a little. It's okay, we'll be flexible.]

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I got others, too, but maybe they can be a chaser.

[He cracks a slight smile, then takes a sip of his drink. Confident... well, he wouldn't agree, but it's complicated. He tilts his head to the side.

He smiles, then -- but he nods.]

I appreciate the vote of confidence. And the reading.

Vaikunthan star charts are a lot more difficult to read than the star charts from where I'm from. It's like the stars are dancing in the sky with a life of their own. They change a lot more quickly, like lovers moving from one stage of life to the next...so reading ahead to when Bahamut will arrive will be a little difficult. I'll do my best.

[But she's searching. She can only do so much on her own, but she's consulting a star globe, and then her astrolabe...she's actually pretty focused for once, which is a side Vax and many, many others haven't seen. Fortune telling is her hobby back home, but here it's one of her careers.

She starts suddenly.]

Ah! That's...an omen of bad luck, I think. ...So is that one...and that one is even worse...

[She furrows her brow. And then, with another start, she backs away from her star chart, bumping into the chair behind her desk and unceremoniously falling into it. She whines in pain before standing back up and moving back over to it.]

This one is...this one is...hold on...I think this one is 'luck in the sky!' But what does that mean?

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The stars are different, yeah? But... more different. I noticed they're not like Exandria's. But...

[He quiets down. Vax may not know how it works, but he knows to let her work. He watches, his head lowered, and his eyes narrowed.

His eyes widen, a little, at her declaration.]

Bad luck... that's not good. Luck in the sky, though? Do you--are you all right?

[Concern is there pretty instantly. He stands up, and then he offers a hand down to her.]

They're really lively. My, to have as much energy as these stars...don't you think that would be lovely?

[Lovely or not, the many, many signs of bad luck are a lot less fun to talk about. She takes his hand and stands up, thanking him, though she looks a little embarrassed. Working herself up like that over some predictions...she feels a little childish.]

I'm fine, I think. But I was hoping this would answer your question...that maybe the stars would tell us we're making a difference.

[She sighs and shakes her head. It's hard to push this out of mind. Bad luck, bad luck, luck in the sky. Which is stronger? The bad lucks, or the one good luck?]

I'm sorry.

[Vax scratches at the back of his head, before he nods.] I'd pay a lot to have that sort of energy every day.

[He shakes his head. He looks... well, far from happy about it. But Vax looks like there's determination in his eyes -- there's at least something that can be done. If they're not doing enough...

They need to do more.]

Don't apologize. This shit... it is what it is. If we sugarcoat it, if we lie to ourselves, then we'll all die when that damned dragon comes.

I wonder what I'd do with that sort of energy. Maybe I'd stop getting lost on the way to work...?

[There's a lot to unpack in her limited imagination there, but that's not the point they need to focus on. Even at times like these, she knows how to smile. There's a pit in her stomach, too, an anxiety, but she's not going to let it show. The idol always smiles.]

It's not great, but...the bad luck omens could mean anything. And it takes only one stroke of good luck to undo a string of bad luck sometimes, doesn't it?

Hmm. Maybe so, but where's the fun in that?

[Vax cracks another smile, but then he nods his head. He looks thoughtful for a moment, his smile fading into something more neutral.]

Yeah. Luck is just an opportunity, yeah? And fate is a guide. At least... I hope it is.

I think that when 'fate' is good, it's a blessing. When it's bad, it's something to overcome. But maybe I'm not allowed to be picky like that...?

[She shakes her head. Fate is nice when it's on her side, but when it's not, it's 'only a suggestion.']

We'll have to make the most of whatever this opportunity is, won't we? Or maybe the 'luck in the air' is us. Who knows?

I'd rather be picky. The alternative is thinking we have to go around, hoping things turn out all right, with no say, yeah? I like fate being a help or a hindrance.

[He nods his head, looking thoughtful.]

We're the luck... huh, I do like the sound of that. It's a nice idea.

And there are opportunities here, yeah?

If there aren't enough opportunities, we can make more. That's how I feel. I'm no stranger to hard work.

[She nods, affirming that belief.]

But you know, even if the stars didn't answer your question...I still think you're important here. I know I'll be counting on you, Vax'ildan.

Mm. Yeah. I think that's a good way to see it. We'll make it work, somehow.

[He bobs his head, then he looks up.

He blinks a couple of times -- looking and feeling taken aback, but in a good way -- before he smiles.]

That's kind of you, Azusa. The same's true with you.

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That's right. We will. I believe in us.

[She places her hand on her cheek. It's the signature Azusa pose. In truth, she feels like she isn't helping enough...but with this new discovery, it's probably best not to bring it up.]

If I can help you even a little, then I'm glad.

You do. I've got faith in you. You're incredible, yeah?

[He nods, looking sure of himself in saying that, at least.]

I've no doubt.

You're too kind. I'm just trying my best like everyone else is, I think.

['Incredible' isn't a word she expect to hear anyone call her, and she does look surprised at that.]

Mm, maybe so...

[He shakes his head.]

But, I think we're all pretty incredible, for hanging on here. It would be easy to just give up.

I feel the same way. There are so many of us, but we're all pushing forward. It really makes you feel like part of a team, doesn't it?

It does. It feels like we're in this together. I hope it lasts. And that we all stick together, for what's to come.

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