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[ Monika is sitting placidly behind her piano, smiling like she has no cares in the world. However, something's...off.

Her ponytail is slightly askew, the bow drooping on one side, and her clothes aren't as clean and kempt as usual. But it's probably what's going on in the background that's more interesting.

As in her room is wrecked. Items are strewn about, things are broken, and her piano has an unmistakable crack in it. It's like a tornado tore through, that tornado being her. She doesn't care about wars or any other stupid bullshit, because she has more important things weighing on her mind.

See, the past month hasn't been too good to her. She had a body for a while. And now she doesn't. Monika doesn't like that. The asshole that killed her? Not only ruined her short time with a body, but also got to hit and run in the completely unfun way. She really doesn't like that. And being held captive by a demented bear? REALLY NOT LIKING THAT. Noticing a pattern here?

In short, she mad.

She gives a pleasant little hum, resting her clasped hands on the piano's fallboard. ]

Just a quick question today! Are there any robots around?

[ She blinks, still smiling. There are no underlying issues to address here, no siree! She is toootally not getting desperate for freedom, nope nope nope.

Everything is ab~so~lute~ly~ perfect! ]

Just curious~

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[This time there is some.

obvious hesitance.]

... I guess, technically... there's... Mettaton. And the person who made his body is here.

[ One of her eyebrows creeps up. ] Oh, really?

[ She clears her throat. She's trying to keep this question veeery casual. ]

Who might that person be?

Her name is Alphys. Doctor Alphys. She's a monster from the Underground. She's really into anime and cosplay. She's the one who built Mettaton's body.

Thank you, Mikan~ This is so great to know!

[ Gosh, she clearly needs to go digging deeper into the network. There's so much information she could've already had! ]

I mean, well. I'm trying to take up a new hobby! So it'd be great to get info straight from the source!

[... Robotics as a hobby?]

Really? I didn't know you were into those sorts of things.

[To go from poetry to robotics... that's quite the leap.]

[ That gives her pause. This does look a bit suspicious, if she really thinks about it. Monika blinks rapidly and puts on a smile. ]

...I was in a lot of clubs back home.

Oh really? Like a robotics club?

A, uh, computer club. But I figure this'd be a nice step up from that! If you can work a computer, you can build a robot, right?

[... That... still sounds like a leap...]

Um... I guess so? But I guess if you really want to, there's nothing stopping you. I just wish I could help, but I'm not really good with technology unless it's the medical kind.

So, ah... G-Good luck! You can do it!

[G-Ganbatte! Trying to cheer on!!!]

[ Monika grins. ] It's okay! Thanks for the encouragement!

I'll be sure you're the first one to see whatever I come up with! Then maybe you can teach me how to patch up a wound, ahaha.

[ It'd be good info to have, honestly. ]

Oh! P-Please be careful!

[Don't get hurt on purpose or anything!!!]

Ahaha, don't worry! I will!

[ She glances away, absently rubbing at her thigh. ] It's just a little while ago, I got a really bad scratch and kinda let it go. [ More like a stab, but she won't go there. ] I'd love to know how to take care of it in case it happens again. Walking got a little difficult after a while...

[A horrified gasp!!!]

What?! That sounds like an infection! Do you need me to come over there and take a look at it?

Oh, no no! It's totally fine!

[ She stands up and lifts her skirt to show her thigh. ] See! All healed!

[ Of course, she doesn't want to go into the hows and whys of that happening, nor does she feel like saying "if you want to find me, look for the goddamn bear." ]

Thank God for magic, right?

[She sighs in relief.]

Thank goodness... Yes, magic is useful, but sometimes, it's not the same as actual medicine and gauze...

[ One of her eyebrows quirks up. ] But if magic can do the same thing but better, why not spring for magic first?

[ Monika blinks, and she looks surprised at herself. Wow, she hasn't been in debate club mode for...well, who knows how long. Hell if she even remembers most of it. ]

Wouldn't doing all that just be, like, pointless?

Magic can't do the same thing. It's never the exact same thing. When you break a bone, the time needed to come together again makes the bone stronger, even if it's just for a little while. Transferring blood requires knowledge of blood types and keeping a balance or both parties suffer. Magic may be convenient, but it's not the instant solution for everything.

[She sounds unusually stern about this - or perhaps it's extra desperation. Monika did inadvertently call Mikan pointless, after all.]

Nursing is not pointless.

[ Whooooa. She raises her hands and leans back. She clearly just pushed some buttons she didn't know existed. ]

H-Hey, I'm only speaking from the perspective of someone who comes from a world with no magic! I honestly don't know any better! No offense meant!

[ Okay, maybe just a little. But she didn't do it on purpose! ]

[And just like that, Mikan settles back down into Nervous Nelly mode.]

I-I'm sorry, of course you didn't... It would be easy to think that when you first learn about magic. Even I did, at first... but I've learned that no one is useless. We all need to... w-work together here.

[ One of her eyebrows goes up. That backbone Mikan just grew lasted so briefly she's not even sure it ever existed. ] No big deal. I'm sure there are plenty of people who'd love to heal the normal way!

[ In bizarro world, maybe. ]

If I ever get a cut again, I'll come to you first. In the "working together" spirit and all.

Thank you... but of course, I hope it never happens... I hope you can always stay safe and healthy.

[Seems like everything's back to normal. Hmmm.]

[ Aww. How nice. Her feelings for Mikan have warmed from icy to tepid! ] You're welcome. Me, too.

Well, talk to you later, then. I'll be sure to avoid any knives I see in the meantime~

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