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✽Fifth Post ~ Video✽

[What did Mrs. Brisby do today, one may ask. Usually there is no answer, as she does perfectly fine keeping to herself.

Not today. She shifts a bit uncomfortably, fidgeting. It's clear enough, at least, that she is incredibly uncomfortable.]

Can... someone explain what a "pet store" is to me? Or... explain what a "pet" really is.

I don't think I've ever seen such a dreadful and uncomfortable place...

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[What appears to be a small, talking squeakbeast. The variety of lifeforms in Vatheon continues to be amazing. And... what an uncomfortable topic. Kanaya opts for the more clinical explanation to begin.]

Pet stores are where people purchase creatures to bring to their hives, care for and obtain companionship from. Um. Ordinarily the creatures involved are of significantly lesser sentience, to the degree that communication is limited or nonexistent between the caretakers and the pets.

I... think I understand what you mean. The mice in that store...

[She fidgets awkwardly.]

I've never seen a mouse like that. It was... a little frightening, I admit.

[Poor squeakbeast. "Mouse." That was undoubtedly an unnerving experience for her.]

I... gathered from some of the open video responses that they weren't... sentient, in the same way that people from your world are?

W-we aren't very smart, but... we at least... are more than that, I suppose. It was as if I were seeing a bug. W-well, maybe a bit more clever than that, but...

...I've never seen anything like it. It was very unsettling...

Why is it like that?

Between the different worlds there are all kinds of differences in who's a person and who isn't one...

But I really don't know. This... "pets" thing isn't something I ever experienced. I'm used to having caretakers of different levels of sentience, but in my world it's a more reciprocal relationship...

I... yes, I suppose. It's so strange, and a little frightening.

Do you think it would help to think about something else...?

I suppose...

Oh, I... my name is Mrs. Brisby.

I simply don't know what to suggest or to offer, other than a change of topic to possibly help you feel more calm and at ease.

And I guess we didn't introduce ourselves at the start of this conversation. I am Kanaya Maryam. It is nice to meet you, Mrs. Brisby.

I'm afraid I don't have much to talk about, myself. Ah... I suppose I'm not very good with conversation unless it's with my neighbors.

Kanaya... that's a very lovely name.

Hmm. In my experience, one method of opening a conversation is to seek a common experience or interest to discuss.

Oh. Thank you. Yours is also an interesting name. I don't think I see how to spell it, though.

Ah, well... there's not much that I do. I just... take care of my children. Although, without them here, I just end up sewing to distract myself.

Oh, well, just a moment. I'm not very good at writing, but my husband taught me how to before he passed away.

[She very briefly grabs a small piece of paper, taking a quill and ink and carefully (and sloppily) writing her name. It... takes a bit, and she has to sound out the syllables.]

'Children'... so you are a, a parent? A mother? What is it like, being a mother? We don't raise our own young, so I still don't have much of an idea what that's like.

Oh, sewing? Do you make your own clothing?

[Kanaya leans in to study it, taking a moment its completion to double check the letters.]

Oh. Ha, I see. I was thinking that Mrs. was your first name for some reason. Thank you for showing me.

Oh, well... I...

[Gah! Too many questions.]

Well, yes, "Mrs." just means I'm married. And my husband taught me how to sew. I made clothing for my children.

And... being a mother...

Being a mother is... like nothing else in the world. It can be tiring, and difficult, of course. Being a mother is very difficult, because you're responsible not only for yourself, but for every one of your children.

But... but I wouldn't give up my children for the world. I love them... I love them so much. I would do anything to keep my children safe, and happy, and healthy.

Then it's one of the titles like "Miss" or "-san" then, but it says something about your position in a family too. Okay.

[This thing of parents is interesting, and Kanaya listens closely to it. Especially since Mrs. Brisby is so emphatic about it, compared to her previous remarks.]

That sounds... like a very strong emotional connection. Wow.

Well, it's a bit more that I am a mother, and my children will either call me 'mother' or 'mom'. Because that's simply how it is.

I don't think there's a stronger love out there. I would do anything for my children. I would - and have - risked my life for them.

I was referring to the "mrs." but it is nice to know that "mom" is a synonymous title.

You risked your life for them... in what sort of way?

[There are cultural differences that should be explored here before she makes any unnecessarily revealing or alarming remarks.]

Ah, well... that's a very long story. And it gets a little complicated...

Oh. I'm just trying to understand if parents are basically like our lusii, or if there's a greater variance. If a summary wouldn't work, I guess I could ask other people about what parenthood is like... There's probably a few other parents here.

I don't know... I think... it's the closest relationship anyone could have.

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[video] Kanaya why are you interrogating the shy mouse all of a sudden? orz

[video 1/2] because that's what Kanaya does? |D

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[video] She doesn't usually do so this insistently though D:

[video] Hey, Mrs. Brisby will take any excuse to talk about her kids |D

[video] So very good that we're focusing on that then XD

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