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[ There is a pause where Hotaru thinks that's really sweet but probably not a good idea. She knows Mistress Nine is more likely to be awake when she's asleep. She tries to come up with a way to be polite about it. ]

I go to one of the best schools in my city back home, so I want to keep up that work ethic.

I hope it doesn't come to that point, but I'll keep your offer in mind. Thank you.

[he understands, really.]

that's all i can ask for
i'll check up on you every now and then, too, if you don't mind

I don't mind. Thank you.

Have you been handling the dreamscape okay?

i think? i've mostly had an annoying amount of dogs barking at me when i'm sleeping?
in my dreams i mean

[ Oh... That sounds like a nightmare Mikleo would have. She wonders just how much their nightmares are bleeding into each other in the dreamscape now. ]

It doesn't sound too bad if you like dogs. Do you like dogs?

i'm more of a cat person, actually...

You must be happy with all the ones that came to the base because of Roxy. But you aren't scared of dogs, right?

i do actually like dogs! it's just easier to find cats back where i live
roxy gave one of my friends a cat so i guess i kinda have one?
lol i'm looking after king too
oh yeah his name is king

King is a cute name. Is it because you treat him like one?

I'm glad your dreams aren't nightmares, then. That's good to hear.

[ She knows she's probably caused him enough nightmares that she's really relieved to hear he has some kind of reprieve. ]

rin really pampers him..... he loves cats but he'll never admit to it

Really? Why won't he admit it? He seemed like a straightforward person every time I talked to him.

i suppose he's not super straightforward when it comes to his own feelings
it's different when it's outside of himself, if that makes sense

Hm, I think so. I can be nervous about sharing my thoughts, but I don't see why liking cats is something that should be hidden.

There's nothing wrong with caring about cats.

he's just got that personality type
you know what i mean, right?

[ Hmm... ]

I still don't know why anyone would be like that about cats, but I'll accept that's what makes him him. I'll be careful about asking him about cats.