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Torgamous said:
Right. Sorry. To rephrase:

The version as written calls for a significantly less strange conversation structure than you're angling for in the hope that awkwardness can be smoothed over.
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Simply put, I disagree with that assessment. Merging the two points makes it flow better, and the points in between seem redundant or unhelpful to our goal.
 
Oh let's give that one a rest for the night, shall we? We aren't going on to the magic nor burden discussions next vote anyhow. Let's burn that bridge when we come to it, eh?

Also, lay off the salt guys, jesus. You can argue without being insulting.
 
Slight vote edit: underlined the addition
[x] To all: I agree with Madoka too. Moments where she's left out, like at lunch, or even right now, are going to keep happening. I don't want it to be difficult to interact normally because we're keeping magic secret. It isn't right.
[x] If Homura continues to obviously object:
-[x] Privately: Homura, I think this is necessary so that Madoka is happier, so Sayaka and Hitomi can have an honest conversation about Sayaka's current struggles, and so they don't become isolated from the nonmagical people in their lives. Is there something specific you're worried about?
[x] Unless Homura vetos, make plans to tell Hitomi about magic as a group. Either before visiting Kyouske, after, or tomorrow at lunch, depending where we expect to have time.
[x] On visiting Kyouske, try to get a read of what things bother him and what if anything he responds positively to.
-[x] Leave once our welcome is up.
-[x] If Kyouske is particularly down, suggest to Sayaka by telepathy that maybe she should see if she can get him talking about how he's feeling. Sometimes, trying to get someone to think positively can only go so far.
[x] If Mami and Sabrina and whoever else have to leave early to receive Nagisa, do so.
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I personally like votes that value pacing and tactfulness. Even if it's supposedly slower and/or get's less done. Damage control is a much appreciated buffer for when we make mistakes, but I don't think we should abuse it just to push more things through. In the long run, I see us getting called on our bullshit more often then not. Firn writes people and these people are assessing Sabrina's (and our actions) as we go. If we conduct ourselves like it's blatantly obvious that we have an agenda we're pushing, that reflects on us. If we casually disregard the advice of our friends because it suits our purposes more, that reflects on us. If we continue to throw apologies out, while not even bothering to address our actions? Eventually, we will get called out on it.

So, pushing things through while counting on being able to smooth things over later is something I have an issue with. It reflects on us poorly.
 
boonerunner said:
Why? That sounds like an opportunity for the scene from canon to repeat.
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Well, the idea seems to be to advise Sayaka ahead of time on how to not fumble her way into the scene from canon. I think SWB actually did a good post on this notion a page or two (or three, I'd need to check) back.
 
I thought the whole point of this thing today was to heal Kyouske so we never have to worry about him again. Problem resolved, then ignore him so he can finger violin-chan in peace. Going to visit him without doing that seems like a waste.
 
Jackercracks said:
I thought the whole point of this thing today was to heal Kyouske so we never have to worry about him again. Problem resolved, then ignore him so he can finger violin-chan in peace. Going to visit him without doing that seems like a waste.
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It's a fair position to have, but going to visit him wasn't even originally on the agenda. Sayaka brought it up. Healing didn't come up until after the Ono situation resolved, so less than half an hour IC.
 
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Interloper pt. 24
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    • You exhale slowly, quietly through your nose, closing your eyes for a moment, before reopening them and staring at the back of Hitomi's head, her green locks swaying as she walks ahead. "I agree with Madoka," you say slowly, thoughtfully as you pick your words. "This... doesn't sit well with me. Moments where she's left out, like at lunch, or even here and now. They're going to keep happening."

    You look at Madoka, walking beside Homura on your right. The time traveller seems as unperturbed as she always is, giving you an impassive poker face, whereas Madoka's twisting her fingers together in a worried bundle.

    Mami, on your left, looks faintly worried.

    Hitomi notices the sudden silence. "Is something wrong?" she asks, glancing first at Sayaka, then back at Madoka and you.

    "A-ah, no, not really!" Madoka says, essaying a weak smile.

    "Not at all, Hitomi," Mami says in support, nodding. "Just thinking. Say, Sabrina, what do you think of donbuuri?"

    "Hmm, I was thinking of pasta, actually," you say, smiling at her and brushing your shoulder against hers in silent thanks. She bumps back against you, returning the smile. "Do we have any wine at home?"

    "Wine?" Madoka asks in surprise. You watch Hitomi out of the corner of your eye - you're not sure she really believes you, but... she faces forward again, heading towards the hospital.

    "For the sauce," Mami explains. "I think we do, Sabrina."

    "Righty, that works, then," you agree. "It's going to keep happening," you say again. "I don't want it to be difficult to interact normally because we're keeping magic a secret from her. It isn't... right."

    "... yeah," Sayaka says. "I think we should tell her."

    Homura sighs, nothing more than a slow breath huffed out between barely parted lips. Amethyst eyes give the back of Sayaka's head a brief stare, before Homura head tilts infinitesimally towards you, glancing at you.

    "Hey, thoughts on pizza for the picnic?" you ask. "Was thinking that it might be nice to make one some day." You glance sidelong at Homura. "Homura?"

    "I think we should, too," Madoka says. "That sounds like it would be a lot of trouble."

    "Yeah, point. Keeping it safe and... not squished and warm would be tricky," you agree, turning to look squarely at Homura. "Homura? I... really think it'd be for the better."

    "Fine," the time traveller replies. "We can tell Hitomi."

    Relief floods through you, and you let a small smile break on your face. "Alright then! We need to figure out how best to do this."

    "Just tell her?" Sayaka suggests.

    "I've never made pizza before," Mami admits. "I'm not sure we should just tell her like that?"

    You look at her, surprised. "Oh, then we really should, one of these days. It'll be fun!"

    "I... I think Sayaka's right," Madoka says.

    "It sounds messy," Hitomi says.

    "Oh, it probably will be. That's part of the fun," you say, grinning. "Hmm... where and when, then?"

    "Soon," Sayaka says immediately. "We should tell her soon."

    "Maybe... before the hospital visit? Or after?" you suggest as the six of you wait at a traffic light - the hospital's just across the street. Or at least, the hospital grounds are; it'll take you another few minutes of walking through lush, shady greenery before you reach the hospital proper.

    "I don't know," Madoka says. "Ah, the green man!"

    "I... I dunno," Sayaka says, equally uncertain. "Don't think it makes a difference, but... are we going to, you know. Heal Kyousuke?"

    Homura glances sidelong at you again, violet eyes dispassionate, and Mami brushes her shoulder against you. You give her a quick smile of thanks.

    Hitomi, walking in front of you, stops and turns to face the four of you squarely. Sayaka stops too, glancing at the green haired friend.

    "I... is there something wrong?" Hitomi asks, her eyes searching each of your faces. "I... if it's not my place to pry, then I'm sorry, but..."

    Madoka wilts, pink eyes darting to you. The barest flare of her nostrils is the only sign of annoyance that crosses Homura's face, while Sayaka simply looks guilty.

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