VII.

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

[Video]

[Souji is lying on her back in her bed in the Apartments, looking up at her right hand, mark of favor from the Incarnae clearly visible from the video.]

You know, I never did believe in wishes. A lot of people only go as far as wishing for stuff, and it never gets done. I guess the Incarnae girls have the power to grant them, but it still seems kinda suspicious for a reward. Especially since they aren't telling us what went wrong, or how grabbing those crystals helped it. What exactly are they, anyway? The stones, the phantoms, or the Incarnae? Anyone got a theory?

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[Video]

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

[Vivio pouts, looking into Souji's image with a frown, looking at her own hand.]

I... really have no idea, actually.

But well, this is a little weird. What are we even allowed to wish for anyway? Wanting to go home doesn't work.

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

Obviously we can only "wish" for stuff the Incarnae want to give us anyway.

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

... Yeah. And I'd feel really bad for wishing that Nanoha-mama or Fate-mama were here again. Especially if something like that would work too...

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

Having Chie or one of my other friends back here would be nice, but no, I don't think that's a good wish.

I'm probably just going to save mine for the next time it seems like our lives are in danger and call in a favor.

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that definitely seems like it might be the best idea, considering everything...

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

If not that, if you need something without risking a random effect, I bet they'd make it for you.

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

I think I'll save it for a situation like you described though. Seems a lot smarter.

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

You catch on quick. You remind me a little of another girl around your age.

Just, you know, with extra magical rainbow powers.

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

Really? Who do I remind you of?

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

My cousin Nanako. She's also kind of a genius for her age, and you're both relentlessly cheerful most of the time. It's cute.

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

Oh. I see!

Thanks!

[And then Vivio bit back what she was going to say. She almost was about to say "I wish I could meet her", but that really wouldn't be good. Especially if it brought the other girl here, after all.]

[sistagonist.livejournal.com]

[Souji can read people pretty well, especially kids.]

If there's any chance of visiting other peoples' homeworlds when this is over, I'd love to introduce you.

[uberlikehermama.livejournal.com]

[Vivio blushes a bit at that, but she smiles.]

I'd really like that. Thank you Souji!