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[After the mission Fujiko's decided to pamper herself with shopping. So despite the thunderstorm, she'll be running around in a trench coat and boots, snagging clothes or trinkets, or whatever else she deems worthy. Hope you didn't want that thing she's got her eye on, because she probably won't share. There's a voice post in the middle of all this shark-like shopping frenzy though.]

It really is hard to keep up with fashions around here, hm? What with everyone from different worlds or times, and no way to know how things are back home. Can we all just agree floral prints are out this year and possibly indefinitely? Leave it to the boys and their Hawaiian shirts. Or maybe some of the New Feathers can tell us about a few trends back home?

And is it just me or this some great weather for hang-gliding? [Just you Fujiko, just you.] I'm thinking I'll hit the mountains when I finish shopping here. Anyone care to join me for a flight?

[Seriously, someone talk her out of this. Metal pipes attract electricity and all that and being a human kite in this weather is just insane. Even for Fujiko.]

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But that's what makes it fun! Like mogul skiing!

No, that is what... makes it dangerous...

[The note of fear in Robert's voice rises a little.]

Don't worry I've done it before! [Though, not in a lightning storm.]

But without proper s-safety equipment...? Please, Ms. Mine, I... d-do not wish to see you harmed...

I'll be fine, I'll be fine. You worry too much! Hang gliders don't take a lot of equipment.

[He can't help but worry. Robert has never seen Fujiko in action, so to speak.]

At least something to p-protect you, if you must...

Like what? I'm not sure what's good against lightning like that.

Latex and... other r-rubber-like substances both help to... counteract e-electricity, and... as such, a-anything that... might be metallic could... b-be insulated...

[... However, that would be difficult to do in Luceti. There aren't exactly rubber sheets around to do anything with.]

I'm not sure there'd be enough to make it thick enough to be lightning repellent.

[She's so smart, and so dumb at the same time. Like 18 Intelligence, 3 wisdom. /Sigh]

[... Not entirely unlike a certain scientist, actually.]

... Er... the p-point would be to... insulate the m-metal, rather than... repel the lighting...

... Though, at this point, I... am not c-certain if it would be plausible...

[They're doomed. At least he doesn't enjoy reckless sports and extreme danger? Or does he?]

Hm... so you're saying I should wait... [Very good Fujiko, coming to that conclusion after hearing it 20 times.]

[Luckily he does not.]

Yes, that... th-that would be what many people h-have... been trying to tell you...

[He presses his palm to his temple a moment. Oh, Fujiko.]

[Poor Poor Robert.]

Are you sure it's not just because they're boring?

[Because she's very sure it's that they're boring.]

[Gently:] M-Most people... are saying this because they d-do not wish for you to be harmed...

I... can only s-speak for myself, but... I assure you, Ms. Mine - I am only d-dissuading you because I would like you to be safe... I-In the end, it is your decision, but I th-think you could pick a time where it would n-not be this dangerous...

I still say life's no fun without a little excitement and danger.

Is that... t-truly what you thrive on...? [Robert, conversely, can't imagine a life without structure and safety.]

Yes! Everything else is really constricting, you know?

I find routines... m-much more reassuring, personally...

... But, er, we have always been... r-rather different. [Understatement of the century.]

Yeah, but different is fine, isn't it? Spice of life and all that.

Of course. At l-least... in theory.

Just... this is different, in the s-sense of... being dangerous. But is that... also a personality trait?

Something like that, yes. More like a different lifestyle back in our times, I think.

[She's never had a chance for a quiet life, even if she suspects she wouldn't be able to stand it for long anyway.]

[Robert is starting to get that impression himself, really.]

... Well... if it is wh-what you are more comfortable with, I can hardly... b-begrudge you it, but... it would still be more logical to, er, w-wait for a less dangerous time...

Okay okay, I guess. But I miss out on the awesome winds I'm blaming you.

[Better she misses the "awesome winds" than invites a quick death.]

... If you m-must...

... However, if, you d-do manage to hang-glide at some point in future, I hope it is... enjoyable nonetheless.

Thanks cutie, I'm sure it will be. Even if the waiting bites.

[Sweet and coarse at the same time. Yup.]