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[ The feed clicks on to show a Pidgey staring down at the Gear, tilting his head this way and that like any curious bird would do. Then there's a screech and an Altaria's head also pops into the view, and they're tilting their heads, chirping, and the Pidgey gives a tentative peck at the Gear before the Altaria bends its long neck to pick up the Gear- ]

--What are you two doing? Zephyr, hand that to me. Avion, do not be a mischievous little fowl, or I will send you back into your ball.

[ There are two screeches before the Gear is thrown at the voice. Caught swiftly in hand, the feed then turns to face a slightly irritated Saber/Nero who shakes her hand and places the Gear in a more proper position to watch her. There's a long, wooden object resting upon her lap, with Gladius the Scyther standing obediently by her bed. Judging by the small, wooden bits scattered around her, it looks like she's further tuning the makeshift "weapon," making sure the edges were heavily blunted and not too jagged enough, but still carrying a discernible shape. There are also three eggs of various colors placed upon her bed beside her. ]

Then again... Ah, yes, I did have a query. I am aware that there are several of those who have- had powers, extraordinary abilities back in their worlds. I was no exception, and it vexes me greatly, but even as a human, I was glorious enough.

[ But enough about that tangent- ] I am curious about where it all just... goes. And how? Surely there are some powers people had that were useful and not so harmful. [ As she talks, her eyes drift down to the wooden weapon in her hands for a moment. ] And for those who have stayed here for an interminable amount of time in this world... Do you not miss it?

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Kyakyakya!

[ she giggles, clapping her hands. ]

Maria can show Nero the magic of happiness.. no, Maria could even teach Nero it, since it's a really simple magic that even people who aren't witches can use!

Oho? You would do me this honor? Very well! When I am more apt with this art, I will bestow upon you the same courtesies! It would be the least thing I could do.

Thank you, Nero! Nero is a really good person, so Maria's sure Nero will be able to use the magic of happiness as much as possible. [ a nod. ]

So Maria will teach Nero! It's a really simple magic that can make anyone happy in just a moment! All you have to do.. is say 'uu'-!

What? Truly? [ Slight blush here at your words, Maria. Such open praise and admiration! ]

Ahhh.... Um. "U-Uu...?"

That's right, Nero is really good at this already..! [ smiling. ] Come on, you have to give it your all! 'Uu-!'

Uuuuuu!

[ Never ask an artist such as she to give it her all. She just might meet it. Might have even sang just a bit at the end of that! ]

[ Maria is proud, either way, since she's clapping her hands and giving applause. ]

Uu-, that was re-ally good! Maria can see Nero's magic is really strong!

Haah... [ Phew. Cheeks are reddening up a bit more, but she does bow a bit as if she did a real performance. Maybe it's the applause and clapping. ] A-As it should be! I delighted in having my citizens happy!

... Uu-..? [ blink blink. ] Is Maria Nero's citizen now?

Hm? Ah, I was referring back to my own country. Either way, as an emperor, it is my duty to oversee how the common folk are.

So you have to look after everyone and make sure they're okay, right? Uu-, Maria gets that, Maria has to make everyone happy too since it's her duty as a witch!

A witch? [ This intrigues her, indeed. ] You do not seem to be the malevolent kind.

Of course not, uu-. Maria is the good kind of witch. [ a nod, and she almost seems to get more serious, even if there's still plenty of childishness about it. ]

There's evil witches who want to hurt people, but witches should actually want to make all the people happy, it's their duty, just like it's Maria's duty as a witch!

If they are not doing their assigned duties, then they should be punished! Severely, at that. If nothing else, be a shining example to all those who are failing around you,

Don't worry! Maria punished one of the bad witches already, so it's okay. Maria won't let anyone ruin Maria and everyone else's happiness.

Very good. That is truly a goal worth striving for.

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