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[child_of_luv]

[If anyone had noticed lately, Minako had been looking a bit... shinier. Her hair and skin had taken on a slightly metallic look to them, and she seemed to be giving off her own light. That said, she was on her Warp Band now.]

Hello. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm going to be heading out of town for a little while. I'm not really sure how long. But I have some things I need to do.

Don't worry. I'll be careful.

[Though, if some of her closer friends were to ask if she wanted company, she might not turn them down right away.]

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[allergictoloveletters]

Minako-chan... is everything alright?

[child_of_luv]

Ami...

[She sighed.]

Yes and no, I guess. I know it's not a bad thing to evolve, but I feel weird. Like there's something I'm supposed to be doing. I just don't know what.

[allergictoloveletters]

I did notice you evolved, congratulations! But you know, you shouldn't just head out on your own like this, Minako. Are you prepared? Do you have a quick means of escape and return? Do you even know where you're going?

[child_of_luv]

Well... Not really.

[She felt like this was hard to explain.]

You know how... those times that Rei went out because she felt she had to? It feels kind of like that. Like there's something I need to do and a feeling I need to follow.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She frowned but nodded.]

I do understand... I also went into the mountains for training. However, Minako-chan, please stay safe. You have only just evolved, your abilities are likely still expanding and settling.

[child_of_luv]

I'll do my best, Ami. I promise I'll come back.

[She knew she was taking a risk, especially so soon after Usagi and Makoto had gone off. And she knew that the others would be more worried than usual because of it. She was trying her best to be reassuring.]

[allergictoloveletters]

[She let out a small sigh, perhaps not that surprised Minako figured out the root of her worries. She offered a small smile and a nod.]

Alright, I'll hold you to it, Minako-chan, if not, I'm using Minerva to drag you back.

[child_of_luv]

I'm sure Rico would help her out with that.

[She laughed a little. Though, Rico might try to flirt with Minerva, too.]

[allergictoloveletters]

Then let it remain purely hypothetical, Minako-chan.

[child_of_luv]

I will.

[She smiled.]

[Video]

[toxicrevenger]

[Pamela doesn't know Minako well at all, but she's friends with some of the same people Minako is friends with. She knows enough to know that Minako's appearance has changed and that Minako normally comes across as more cheerful than this.]

You've evolved. Congratulations?

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[child_of_luv]

Thank you. [Minako had seen Pamela around, too, so she recognized her.] It was bound to happen, right? All the Enlightened do.

[Video]

[toxicrevenger]

It looks good on you.

[A drastic change, but Pamela's initial evolution had been quite drastic. Her first to second evolution, considerably less so. She's glanced at the other parts of the conversation and has to ask...]

When you say you feel different, have you noticed anything specific? I've found I need to drink more water and need to have more sunlight.

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[child_of_luv]

[She ducked her head a little.]

Thanks.

[She considered it for a moment.]

Well, my needs don't seem to be different. But... [she tapped her fingers together, producing a very slight metallic clink] there's that. It's like I've developed a metallic skin. It's still soft like skin... [Like... she could pinch it, which she demonstrated] but I seem to be really good at conducting temperatures, now. Like, I can get really hot to the touch or really cold.

It's probably not a good idea to touch me in the winter. [Or lick...]

[windyflower]

[Blink blink]

Um...is everything okay, Minako? You certainly look a bit...different...

[child_of_luv]

I feel different, too. My mom thinks I evolved.

[windyflower]

That's a good thing though!

[...] But why do you look so sad about it?

[child_of_luv]

I guess so.

[She shrugged a little.]

I think it just took me by surprise.

[Though, it also reminded her of the fact that she had this whole other past life thing she needed to live up to, and that was pretty heavy, too.]

[windyflower]

[For a few moments, Fuuka didn't respond. Instead, she could only just give her a sad smile.]

Then do you want to talk about it? It seems like it's bothering you a lot. While we have just yet, it just doesn't seem like you? Although, that might be me being too nosey.

[child_of_luv]

I'm not sure. Mainly because, I'm not really sure what it is I'm feeling. I guess, because it's such a big change, I'm really confused.

I mean, originally, I was a Steel/Normal. But now I'm Steel/Fairy? So, I have to get used to that difference. That could be what it is, you know? Just... getting used to it?

[Minako wasn't so sure if that was it, but it sounded good, right?]

[windyflower]

I see, that is quite the change and perhaps a little bit shocking especially after what you've known all this time! But I guess it sound you just need some time to figure it everything out. I don't know what I would do if I suddenly changed my type...

But I believe that everything will be okay! Even if it is the sudden change, think of it...as a new experience? Something you can look forward to!

[She's trying her best to cheer you up!!]

[child_of_luv]

[She nodded.]

I will try my best to. Maybe it'll feel a little better once I'm more used to it.

[windyflower]

Then that's good! But if there's anything you feel like talking about, please do let me know! I just don't want you to be sad.

[child_of_luv]

I appreciate it. Thanks. I'll definitely let you know.

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[celebrity_commentator]

Wow! Looking good, Minako. Never thought about what a Steel/Fairy might look like before...

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[child_of_luv]

Thanks... It's kind of bright, isn't it? I feel... shiny... and cold...

And there's this. [She tapped her fingers together. They made a soft metallic clink.] I think I really might be metal...

[Video]

[celebrity_commentator]

Huh. That could make some thing a lot harder...oh, but you're like a sculpture now, right?

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[child_of_luv]

Well, sort of. It's still soft, like skin. [She pinched her arm a little, just enough to show that she was still 'flexible' and not solid.] Besides... I really don't want to be a perch for Pidoves. [Look what they do to statues!]

[Video]

[celebrity_commentator]

Oh, well uh, that's good. It must feel really weird, though...

[This would normally be the part where she invaded someone's personal space out of curiosity, but thanks to this being a Warp Band connection, Minako is spared any inappropriate poking.]

Well, anyway, your original point was you were going out, right? Are you sure you don't want a hand?

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[child_of_luv]

Well... it might not be a bad idea to have some company, right? [She nervously chuckled.] I mean, I am getting used to a new typing... I'm just not sure who to ask. [She didn't want to ask someone who might be vulnerable to her new typing just in case she hurt them.]

[Video]

[celebrity_commentator]

I'll be happy to come along if you'll have me. I need to get out more lately anyway.

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[child_of_luv]

Okay. I appreciate it.

I still need some time to get some things together, but we can go in a few days?

[Which, of course, would be when the announcement from Glacier comes, so the trip gets postponed to after the event?]

[Video]

[celebrity_commentator]

Sounds perfect!

((OOCly, too.))

[potentialwithin]

You're almost glowing!

[Naomi says this in absolute awe. She's quite certain Minako wasn't glowing when they played tag.]

[child_of_luv]

Yeah... a little. I need to figure out how to get that to stop happening. It's not very good if I need to sneak up on someone.

[potentialwithin]

It's so cool though!

[Thoooough that does make sneaking up on people hard.]

You could get a really cool cloak 'nd wear it when you need to sneak?

[child_of_luv]

[She laughed a little at that.]

I guess that could work. It would keep me from giving off too much light, that's for sure.