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[thekingsshield]

 You know, lately, I've been thinking about all the big differences between us and our worlds. I've been to lots of other worlds before, and it can really make you learn a lot. And since this place is full of different folks, that gives us a rare opportunity to learn all kinds of new things.

Like... what's your favorite joke?

I got lots! One of mine is "What do you call somebody with no body and no nose? Nobody knows!"

And a good one is "How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles!"

I've also got a joke about construction... but I'm workin' on it! A-huh-huh-huh-hyuck~

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[daikonrose]

You're all ready for the stand-up circuit, huh, Captain?

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[thekingsshield]

I dunno, sittin' down might be easier!

[ har har har. ]

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[daikonrose]

[ ha ha HA ha ]

Remember us small folk when you're a star, okay?

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[thekingsshield]

Not to worry, I've got a big memory for the small stuff!

[daikonrose]

Oh? How many of those jokes can you fit in it?

[thekingsshield]

I got a pitfall of puns, a world of wit, and a length of laughter, all in my head!

[daikonrose]

And that just covers the alliteration part, huh?

[thekingsshield]

A-huh! After all, I've been trying to make everyone laugh ever since I was a kid!

[daikonrose]

Hohh, that must have made you popular.

[thekingsshield]

Aw, that never mattered. I just like making people happy. It's part of why I kept on trying to be a knight... safety and happiness are a part of each other.

[daikonrose]

I guess... you could look at it that way.

[ Safety as a part of happiness is perfectly logical, but she's a little less sure that it works so smoothly the other way around. ]

[thekingsshield]

When people laugh, they don't feel like they're in danger.

And when people are safe, they should be able to laugh whenever they are.

[daikonrose]

[ Isn't it better to know when you're in danger, though? Or maybe Goofy is the type to laugh in the face of it. Wow. ]

That's a pretty bold philosophy.... I wonder if I'll ever be able to be that brave.

[thekingsshield]

Who says you can't be?

[daikonrose]

[ She's about to shrug and wave it off, but she pauses, and then gives a firm nod instead. ]

You're right. That's exactly the kind of boldness I should be aiming for!

[thekingsshield]

You can do it, Kyoko!

[daikonrose]

Thank you, Captain!!

[ She salutes, and ends the feed there. ]

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[begguiling]

Woooow, you're right! People's senses of humor sure are different from planet to planet.

[Unspoken: because these weren't funny! And yet he's responding to this anyway. There's humor in that, too, on multiple levels.]

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[thekingsshield]

[ As usual, he doesn't seem to notice he's been insulted. ]

You got any good side-splitters, Magolor?

[begguiling]

[Good old reliable Goofy.]

Hehehe, nothing brings a smile to my face like seeing you brightening up our network. I don't think I can outdo you. But how about this? Why is a space rock tastier than a ground rock? Because it's a little meteor!

[thekingsshield]

[ Goofy is practically howling with laughter. ]

Meteor! A-huh-huh-huh-hyuck! Now that's a tasteful joke!

[begguiling]

—Hahaha!

[Oh no. He ended up actually laughing at a Goofy joke! The horror! But it was surprisingly funny . . . ]

Food for thought, right? Though maybe we should be switching to robot jokes, considering where we are.

[thekingsshield]

Aw, that might be a little harder for me. We don't have anything like that on my world - don't even know how they work, most of the time.

[begguiling]

I see, I see. A lot of planets are like that. It's quaint! It definitely sounds like the kind of place I'd like to visit. I wouldn't say industrial planets like this are my favorites.

[thekingsshield]

Oh? How come?

[begguiling]

In some ways, I'm like you. I like green grass and tall, shady trees to lie down under.

[thekingsshield]

Aw, on that I agree! It almost beats havin' a bed! Why, some days it's better!

[begguiling]

Sunny days, I assume? That kind of day? Don't hurt yourself out there!

[thekingsshield]

You bet! Though rainy days can make for a good nap too, with the water bein' all peaceful... and snowy days make your bed feel even warmer!