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[doubleppk]

[Fujiko is chilling out in what people might recognize as decorated pretty much like Lupin's apartment. She's singing softly to herself and tinkering with something strange, albeit mechanical.]

They tried to draft us
But we don't wanna go
The man can't keep us down
Cuz oh yeah we know....

[She pauses and gives up on the song, focusing instead momentarily on snapping a spring into place, though this gets a quiet little "banzai!" of delight. Success; whatever it was.]

Tie em, push 'em down
The Energizer Bunny
Just keeps on runnin'
But there ain't no cure
For Luceti Winter Blues

[Cute frown and a pout.] No wait, that line's terrible... [Sighs and runs a hand through her hair, then taps her little mechanics into device, which mostly just looks extremely dangerous and flashes knifes and other cutting utensils on swinging springs before she taps it it again with a pen to make it stop and settle down.]

Writing music is really hard. "But there ain't no cure --
For Luceti's Barrier Blues??" [She just shrugs.] Someone else should do this, it's too hard. Tell Elvis I quit. Anyone want to write a protest song? I am going to stick to making earrings.

[Earrings. Yes, apparently that death trap from hell she's playing with? It's an earring. Of course it is. Who wouldn't wear such death traps on their ears right next to their head and necks... it's so shiny. And then the other "earring" goes off and just starts smoking.] Uh-oh... guess I shouldn't have borrowed Lupin's gunpowder. [She's just gonna... try to blow that out.... yeah... be back shortly; experiencing technical difficulties and all that.]

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[doubleppk]

[Through touch... right. She takes that tea... but she's not going to drink it. Nope.]

I see. It must really go into overdrive around me and Lupin, hm?

[Okay she is taking a sip of the tea.... but only because part of her is okay with it being poisoned. Good times.]

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[spohkh]

[Overdrive?]

I believe you are implying an access in activity? Negative. As I said, it is 'muted'.... Normally it would not be a factor due to my shielding... however, I have been experiencing issues with that recently.

[Spock bows his head to Miss Fujiko...] My apologies Miss Fujiko for causing you distress, I would never access your mind without permission. [Though he had already done that to Lupin.... he thinks wryly...]

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[doubleppk]

[Waves a hand back and forth dismissively. Whether he can read her even without touch, it certainly won't make her any less paranoid. However, the facade that she is absolutely calm and has everything under control is back in play. How fitting then that the first mask of the evening comes back into play.]

You have shielding to protect yourself from it? What's wrong with it? The barrier here messes up some powers, could it be that?

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[spohkh]

[Now it was Spock's turn to be elusive....]

To some degree yes... However, there were... interfering events that caused my mental shields to shatter. Mister Lupin has been a great help to me in this area...

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[doubleppk]

Lupin has?

[Don't mind her surprise.] How? [And her nosiness....]

Re: Action -*snerk* You would ask this question! XD

[spohkh]

[Green tinges Spock's cheeks... He does not know how to inform Miss Fujiko of the connection he shares with Lupin...]

There was an accident during the Shift... and my mind was left exposed.

[Spock's eyes were very interested in the table...]

I committed an unforgivable action against him... and he has taken it rather well. He has become like a brother to me.

Re: Action - Had to be done XD

[doubleppk]

Is he okay?

[Yeah sorry, she cares more about Lupin. No, wait. Not that she cares about Lupin or anything.]

Re: Action Xd

[spohkh]

He has informed me that he is well.... and he is not in any danger.

However, if you ask him, he may be more inclined to tell you how he... feels.

[Because Spock really does not now how to talk about feelings...]

Re: Action XDD

[doubleppk]

But you used your truth-telling-thingy to make sure that wasn't a lie, right?

[Because, she knows Lupin. Of course he's going to say he's fine even if he's not. It's one of many hundreds of things that drives her absolutely nuts about him.]

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[spohkh]

I know that he is...confused about the situation. We are essentially in each others heads.

[It drives him 'nuts' too...Spock still feels bad about the whole thing... though it could not have been prevented it seems. And what is...is.]

May I ask a small favour of you Miss Fujiko?

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[doubleppk]

Um, maybe... ask and I'll decide then? What's on your mind?

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[spohkh]

I ask that you approach him regarding his opinion on the link.If he is not coping well... I can take steps in dissolving it. [Surprisingly... that hurt more to say that he thought it would....]

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[doubleppk]

[Thinks it over and frowns. She hates to get truthful but...]

How long have you had it? Since that memories thing, right? The Malnosso's shift?

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[spohkh]

Indeed. A rather traumatic experience for both of us....

[Spock is wondering where she is going with this...]

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[doubleppk]

Then he's fine. He's been less out of sorts since then. I thought it was just that he finally stopped playing musical apartments, but it seems there was another cause at play.

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[spohkh]

[Spock tilts his head in consideration... Does this mean that Miss Fujiko approves? Interesting...]

Very well. Thank you for the information.

[After a small hesitation...]
When is Mister Lupin's Birthday?

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[doubleppk]

On the fifth.

Are you planning a surprise for him?

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[spohkh]

[He gives her a pointed look....]

Vulcans... are disinclined towards surprises. However.. [Spock's voice trails off as he has another thought.]

Does Mister Lupin has any inclination towards music?

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[doubleppk]

[Arches both eyebrows.] Many.

He was looking for a violin. Why?

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[spohkh]

[Spock nods, seemingly pleased.]

If I cannot find one at the 'item shop' then I will make him a violin to celebrate his birthday and anniversary. Can I trust that you will not inform him of this information? As you suggested, it will be a small surprise.

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[doubleppk]

I won't tell. You can really make such a thing though? That's really complicated!

Re: Action (Spock doesn't know when your birthday is if you want to jump on that.. XDD)

[spohkh]

[Spock looks as though he is remembering something...]
Indeed. I play a Vulcan string instrument that resembles a lyre. One of the pre-requisites of learning to play was to know how to make your own.

I have always found satisfaction in working with my hands.[Spock looks pointedly at her 'project' on the table...] It would seem that we have that it common.

Re: Action Fujiko doesn't have a canon birthday date, Lupin just makes up surprise party dates

[doubleppk]

[ooc: according to Monkeypunch the original mangaka author.]

Good to know! Can you make anything else or other instruments?

okie dokie. XD

[spohkh]

Indeed. It depends on the level of familiarity though... but I can always access instructions.

Why do you inquire? Do you desire that I make something for you?

[doubleppk]

Mm, no, not exactly. There aren't a lot of instruments I can play well. But I was thinking there's a lot of people in the village who'd really like more opportunities, so that's something that would make you very popular very quickly.