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[outofsynth]

Oh. Sorry. That's... definitely tough, but I'm sure we'll start getting to know people soon.

[Hmmm, well. That isn't the easiest question to answer. He's never had to explain it before. The truth was best kept between him and Ryan, but here is different. There isn't really a reason to keep it secret when there are so many others here who aren't from this world.]

There was a train? An interdimensional train. Once you're on it, you can't leave until you work out your problems. It doesn't seem like there's any trick like that to getting out of here though.

[purestsuccubus]

Yes, hopefully.

[She remains silent as she listens to his explanation. There's only one concept she's familiar of what that sounds like.]

A interdimensional redemption train.

[Albedo looks unamused.]

Cute. I daresay this place is better in that regard. I'd probably go mad if I had to do something like that.

[She'll deal with her inner demons if and when she feels like it. Or if her master tells her to. No unseen entity is going to control her like that.

... Sigh. Small talk has never been her forte. What do you talk about with the common folk? Even she can't hide the fact that she really doesn't know what to say.]

... How have you been adjusting otherwise?

[outofsynth]

Yeah, that about sums it up.

[And in a lot fewer words than he used. He'll have to remember that one.]

I don't know about that. I mean, yeah... a lot of it sucked, but at least you could find a way out.

[Plus he didn't have to go through that alone. That's kind of the big kicker here. Having Pokémon is nice, but he still doesn't know them that well yet.

He puts her difficulty with small talk just down to awkwardness. He can understand that. Getting to know people can be tough.]

Fine? It's definitely weird, but at least most people seem pretty nice here. How about you? Have you found anything you like yet?

[Maybe not given the topic of her video, but who knows.]

[purestsuccubus]

But what of those who didn't see anything they needed to redeem or work through about themselves? I suppose that is typical for something omnipotent though... Tch.

[Hmm. How has she been besides utterly missing Nazarick and her most beloved? Terrorizing the Rocket HQ. Hating being human. Wanting to kill everything that crosses her path. Did she already list missing Lord Ainz?]

Everyone has been fairly nice, yes.

[Anyone who isn't a Rocket member, at least.]

Ah... I guess... the variety of businesses they have here? We didn't really have anything like those back in my world.

[outofsynth]

I don't know... I guess they'd be stuck there.

[Would it be forever? That's uncomfortable to think about. He scratches the back of his head, troubled.

It seemed like most passengers did get off eventually, but it wasn't like he'd met any besides Ryan who he'd boarded with in the first place. His only other point of reference had been Jeremy's diary, and even if it had taken five years for him to leave that didn't sound like it was normal.]

Yeah, I'm with you on that. I thought there was variety back where I come from, but some of the stuff you can get here... even if you take away what's meant for Pokémon there's things here you would never see back home.

[purestsuccubus]

As I figured.

[Because of course. What an annoying concept.]

Mn. It is strange how much this world is geared towards those creatures. It's so... commercialized. Still, I can't criticize them too harshly. They've certainly been successful despite that the market itself is extremely over saturated.

I should look into it further... That could be a good way to make money.

[She shakes her head and sighs.]

Mn. I apologize... I... need to look into hobbies outside of training pokémon.

[outofsynth]

You don't have to apologise!

[He waves his hands, not wanting to put her off talking about something if it's actually interesting to her.]

I mean... do you care about that just because it's a good way to make money, or do you think you'd actually enjoy it? That's the question you've got to ask yourself.

[purestsuccubus]

If you're certain.

[She's used to doing things that don't interest her for the sake of the Great Tomb. It's no big deal.]

... Why is it important that I enjoy it?

[outofsynth]

[Min is fairly used to doing things for the sake of others, but since starting actively try and do things because he wants to he is definitely feeling happier.]

For you. There are lots of people out there who try to tell you what to do with your life, but you're the one who's got to live it. Why do something if you don't enjoy it?

[purestsuccubus]

[Min is getting to deal with a player created NPC who's never truly had free range before. Her base programming is still her core but it's strange adjusting to life outside of Nazarick. Without Lord Ainz.

Albedo looks frustrated for a moment.]

... What if you were created with a sole purpose but can't fulfill it now? I...I don't know how to just... enjoy something.

[outofsynth]

Created? You mean like a robot or something?

[Most likely "or something", but it was the first thing he thought of. He pauses, knowing what it's like to have certain expectations put on you, but not to only have one purpose.]

Then... I guess you have to try other things. Isn't there anything you always wanted to do, but felt like you couldn't? Even just a little bit?

[purestsuccubus]

Similar to that, yes.

[It's probably the best way to explain it without giving too much information. As for Min's explanation...

Her mind just goes to Ainz and the various things she can't do to him that she would very much like to but love with a Lich is very complicated.]

Oh, there are plenty of things but... without the proper person here, it's pointless I'm afraid...

[Still. That blush is very visible on her face and she's failing at hiding a smile. Best not to inquire as to why.]

[outofsynth]

[Yeeeeep. Definitely not asking for elaboration. He blushes slightly himself, looking away from the camera.]

Well, you could always try things you hadn't thought about. Like... what about baking?

[purestsuccubus]

[And just like that, she's back to normal.]

I can do a bit of cooking, yes.

[That's more the maids' job though.]

I'm far better at just planning meals. Ah... I have noticed there's quite a few stores here that seem to specialize in baking...

[No, Albedo. He's trying to help you get hobbies. Not a job.]

But I suppose I would need to practice and improve my skills first...

[outofsynth]

[Min-Gi's eyes widen. That definitely wasn't what he meant.]

Oh, no. I meant for fun. Unless... you like working? But even then you should find something you like doing outside of that.

[purestsuccubus]

Working is all I do and know. My boss-

[She hates phrasing his term like that.]

-requires a lot of me. I'm more than happy to work for him to the best of my ability. Making sure his plans and our workplace remain operational are my top priorities.

... But I'm neither there and he isn't here... I... I don't know what to do with myself.