voice.

[talim]

[ so... guess who spent some of his credits on a smartphone?

guess who discovered certain apps?

guess who hasn't left his apartment all day? ]

Has anyone else been playing Hate Die? I seem to be kind of stuck on Pacifist War on expert mode. It's the rush toward the end that always gets me.

So... any advice?

[ there's a pause. ]

Oh, sorry, just one other thing. Creature Crossing: Compartment Complex... Apparently the app is still pretty new, but I can't decide how I feel about it. I mean, the animals demand constant favors, need you to build certain sets of furniture just to come visit your complex, and then it all goes to waste afterward? Talk about being used and abused.

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[talim]

I'm trying to full combo. I've already gotten an S-rank score, thankfully.

[pigii]

Okay... Then you'll want to make perfect lock team, if you haven't already. The rhythm is pretty quick, so you should also switch to other fingers if you're playing with your thumbs.

[ she's a hardcore tablet player. she sounds almost nothing like she did when jude had met her on the island hub - it seems like talking about the game (and idols as an extension) really brings her out of her shell. ]

I think I have the beat down, if you wanna see...!

[talim]

[ jude does notice that ruby has a completely different attitude, but he's more than happy to see what must be the real her. it's endearing. ]

I had a mix of perfect locks and score boosters, but I guess I don't need to go for a high score if I'm only focused on a combo. Dia suggested I toss some healers in there just in case, so I think I'll do that and combine both your ideas!

I'm used to playing with my thumbs... How the heck do you manage it with your fingers?

And I'd... wait, you mean you've already gotten a full combo?! And you want to show me?

[pigii]

Yup! But I don't think you'd need more than one or two healers. Perfect locks should be number one. [ moreover... ] I put my tablet somewhere flat and just kind of... tap. It can be pretty fun with practice!

[ oh no, that sounded like she was trying to show off, didn't it? she suddenly seizes up, swallowing down a little squeak. ]

I-I-If you want! I mean, it's okay if you don't! I just thought... um...

pretend that last tag was in italics

[talim]

Don't be shy! Seriously, I'd appreciate seeing a demonstration. I think it'll help a lot. Plus, don't you want to show off your skills?

o7

[pigii]

Well... Okay.

[ after a few moments of silence as she goes to get her tablet, their voice connection switches to the image of her surroundings! the visual is of ruby's tablet, sitting on a table in front of her. she's at her team select screen... which is made up of mostly URs and the odd SSR. she presses start, and the song begins to load. ]

I hope I don't mess up...

[ she doesn't. the song is played with a full combo, and an S-rank score to boot. ]

[talim]

[ for his part, jude watches the whole thing with pure awe. ]

W-Wow... You're amazing, Ruby!

[pigii]

I-It's not like that at all... I just really like idols, so...

[ she trails off, but it seems clear to her that she needs to do her best at this sort of thing for the sake of her hobby! all of the girls and the songs in the game are really cute, and there's nine of them... it almost reminds her of home, in a way.

still, jude offered her a compliment - even if she doesn't believe it to be true, it was nice of him. ]

Thank you, though.

[talim]

[ nope. jude isn't having that attitude. ]

Don't sell yourself so short. It's great to be good at something you like, and you're really something else.

[pigii]

You're really nice to say that, Jude-san...

[ she giggles, a little shy. ]

Um... If you ever want more tips, just let me know?

[talim]

Will do. I'll keep your expert advice in mind!