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[morality_pet]

[ The screen flips on to excited 11yo ]

Miss Aqua, Miss Aqua, look! Rin worked out how to make a, a, phone call? Can you see Rin? Hello everyone! This is Rin's first time! Rin would normally offer to make flower chains, but there's not a lot of flowers here, huh...

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[aries_saint]

[With emotion.]

There was a war back home. I fought in it and it ended.

[Mu tries to imagine it as he observes the tree.]

A demon...

[Since he sounds so real to her, he doesn't question it.]

He must be very strong. I would like to meet him. He's not here with you in this world, is he?

[morality_pet]

That's very sad.

[ She comes back to hug him in sympathy ]

He's not. [ She shakes her head sadly ] But Lord Sesshoumaru left Rin with Lady Kaede even before Rin came here. He wants Rin to learn to be a proper human, he said.

[aries_saint]

[At this point, Mu didn't mind the hug and he is receptive about it, that he briefly hugs back.]

It is, but it's for the price of peace.

[Mu reads the plaque that explains the species of the tree.]

To be a proper human, you say? Did you learn anything new about it?

[He reaches out for Rin's hand to hold it.]

I think the flowers are further down the lane if you want to take pictures of them.

[morality_pet]

Rin is glad you have peace then!

[ She says seriously ]

Hm. Rin is learning about herbs! Lady Kaede is getting old, after all, and Lady Kagome is still only training. It's good to have someone else around to help.

[ She takes his hand and swings it happily ]

Un! Rin would like that.

[aries_saint]

[With a nod.]

The peace is hard won. I hope no one has to fight again. I sure do hope there is real world peace back home. [For now, he has no real way of knowing since he is being here.]

Really, are you learning those? Your knowledge can be valuable if you remember her teachings. I'm learning about herbs too. Whenever you have time or later on, if you remember, we have to share notes.

For now, I can make herbs and boil them to make tea, and make a few medicine out of them, but they're only home remedies.

[Taking the lead, he leads her to the exhibit where the flowers are. They resemble flowers from Earth, almost recognizable and yet they are strange as some of them are not the right color or even the right scent. Still, they are listed by species and type.]

[morality_pet]

Rin hopes so too, Mr Mu!

[ She nods excitedly ]

Rin can do that! We can practice together! [ She ooooohs at the flowers ]

These are odd - not quite right.

[aries_saint]

[Still holding her hand while studying the flowers. The flowers seem close to the plants of Earth, but varies in color and scent]

Well, it seems they're not the right colors.

[For example the roses smell faintly of potpourri and honey.]

This reminds me of the replicators that can't make the food right either.

[Mu takes a picture with his tablet.]

Let's take a look for flowers to take pictures of.

[morality_pet]

They smell wrong too.

[ Rin sniffs at one and makes a face ]

Flowers aren't supposed to smell like tea!

[aries_saint]

I don't think it's a bad smell. It smells nice if it smells like tea. Since this is a different world, the flowers growing up here may have grown in a different way.

[Mu takes more pictures with his tablet.]

Let's have a rest and sit by the bench over there.

[Goes to sit at one of the benches.]

[morality_pet]

[ She nods thoughtfully and leans against his side when they sit down ]

Rin supposes that makes sense. Did they make these flowers then?

[aries_saint]

[They rest for a while on the bench. With a thoughtful look.]

Do you mean the robots? I'm not sure. But you remind me that I should ask them for more information on the matter. For now, I just think they grow differently because we're in a different world.

[After a while, turning to her.]

Rin, are you tired? I could take you and walk you home.

[morality_pet]

Rin's not sure... they might not like being asked....

[ She leans against him and hums softly, blinking up at him curiously ]

A bit. Mr Mu wouldn't mind?

[aries_saint]

They're friendly, but I don't find them too friendly at times if I asked too many questions.

[with a nod.]

I don't mind. Would you like to go now?

[morality_pet]

[ She considers and then nods ]

If Mr Mu doesn't mind?

[aries_saint]

[Nodding again.]

I don't mind at all.

[At that, he rose.]

Show me the way Rin and I'll walk you home.

[morality_pet]

[ Bouncing up she threads her hand into his ]

This way! Thank you for spending time with Rin, Mr Mu.

[aries_saint]

[With a nod, holding her hand, he leads her out of the garden and into the city, walking her home.]

It's no problem. You're welcome.

[morality_pet]

[ Her hand is warm in his and she swings it, smiling up at him ]

You're really nice Mr Mu.