GUEST SERVICES - TOI

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[ she hums a little ]

Not all guests are so terrible.

[soba]

Do you have friends?

[ that isn't mean to be an insult to her but ]

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I believe friendship between the guests and the staff to be ill advised.

[ that's a not? probably? ]

[soba]

That doesn't mean it can't happen.

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[ she shrugs ]

I suppose I have not disabused guests of the notion if they wish to believe us friends.

[ but she still hasn't called anyone by name so like ]

[soba]

[ hm... ]

Well, that makes sense.

[ he Understands ]

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[ they're same brand? she nods ]

Have you made friends with your fellow guests?

[ this is a thing to ask someone who just watched one of them die but listen ]

[soba]

No.

[ anya annoyed toi into agreeing to be friends with her and like two days later she died. he is never making another friend again. ]

I don't talk to anyone enough for that.

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Perhaps it is easier that way, in these circumstances.

[ peach might talk about human connections but plum doesn't believe in them so she's not about to call him out ]

[soba]

Well, it screws me over information-wise.

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I did say easier, not better.

[ lightly. is it a joke? no one knows ]

[soba]

[ he sighs ]

Oh well... I can try to figure things out a different way.

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Do you have a plan of action to that end, then?

[soba]

[ no

but ]

The blue bell-- I was told we should use it if we were confident it would be answered. How are we supposed to know when that's the case?

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I think you will find some people have already done so, sir. The Master has been corresponding with some guests through mail.

[ which isn't an answer as to how they were supposed to be sure but that just how she be ]

[soba]

So, if I send them a letter that's just, "hey, answer your bell," would that work?

[ his tone says he

does not believe that

but he is asking anyway ]

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[ there's a pause like she wants to say something but she shakes her head ]

... The bell is sturdy enough for you to give ringing it a chance.

[ and if toi looks at it closely enough after this conversation, it'll definitely look...sturdier?? hm ]

[soba]

[ he just gives her a questioning look for now ]

... alright. I'll see what happens.

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[ she inclines her head slightly ]

I hope your solo endeavors work out in your favor.

[soba]

Yeah, yeah...

And try not to stress yourself out with all the work.

[ they make so many messes it's so bad ]

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Please don't worry. I have achieved such high levels of stress I am now constantly zen.

[ this is blatantly false ]

[soba]

Ah, yes.

I can definitely tell.

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[ she nods ]

I believe the proper term is... I have attained nirvana.

[soba]

If you say that loud enough they'll end up making a religion dedicated to you.

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Alas, I would have to decline. I don't believe that would align with my staff duties.