THE BOX OFFICE

[tellthestory]

This is where you can meet privately with the Balladeer! The Balladeer is almost always around during the day; just knock.

(Secretly, the door's usually not locked if he's inside. But you wouldn't want to be rude, would you?)

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[sunshineprincess]

[Oh... That story makes Anna feel like some silly little girl asking for trouble.]

That's awful...

[No! She stands up straight.]

Even if it's not magical, I know I'll find the right person. And hope I don't become so blinded that I ignore their bad side.

[tellthestory]

Well, she's not bothering anyone anymore.

Everybody has a bad side. Not as extreme as that, but...I guess the point's that you should spend some time getting to know people. The worst ones can be the most charismatic.

[sunshineprincess]

[YOU, SIR, ARE AWFUL AT TELLING STORIES]

The most charismatic...? [Who is the most charismatic person she knows?] Are you talking about Hans? Or even Raoul?

[tellthestory]

...actually, I was mostly thinking of this one guy I knew. He's dead now.

[excuse he is great at telling stories

also he didn't technically say he wasn't thinking about hans at ALL......]

[sunshineprincess]

You know a lot of people who died.

[You need some non-dead friends.]

[tellthestory]

Oh, don't worry. He deserved it.

[tbf he doesn't have dead friends either he just has no friends]

[sunshineprincess]

[..........]

Are you lonely with so many people you know being dead?

[tellthestory]

...I wasn't friendly with any of them to begin with.

[which is not a no]

[sunshineprincess]

Wait what.

[Hold up there]

So you have any friends?

[tellthestory]

...I think I get along okay with management?

[most normal people probably just call that a functional working relationship]

[sunshineprincess]

That's not being a friend. A friend is there for you when you need them! They spend time with you, like some of the same things you do, and being with them makes you happy... you really don't have anyone like that?

[tellthestory]

Well...

[Um. This is awkward. He seems to realize that too, and is clearly fishing for something to say that won't be weird.]

I...really needed this job? I like my coworkers here fine, and I don't think they're plotting my demise or anything. [So. Besties.]

[sunshineprincess]

[That... That sounds awful, and sad, and this needs to be solved.]

Would... they get mad at you for making friends with us?

[tellthestory]

I don't...see why?

[where are you going with this and should he be alarmed]

[sunshineprincess]

Great! Then let's be friends!

[Uhm... she can't hug a man so she's going to hold her hand out. Let's shake on it?]

[tellthestory]

[Um. Okay. Is this how people do this? The Balladeer shakes Anna's hand.]

Sure! That'd be...nice?

[sunshineprincess]

[Anna just has a hug smile on her face. SHE HAS ANOTHER FRIEND]

It's more than nice. This means if we have a party, you better show up, okay?

[tellthestory]

Oh! [The Balladeer grins as well; he's still a little uncertain, but it's hard not to.] Uh, sure! I've never really had a chance to go to a party before!

[sunshineprincess]

Then you should totally come! I know that everyone's going to get bored eventually, so we're gonna have one as soon as possible. I'll make sure you get an invitation! Wait! I'll hand deliver it.

[That's a guarantee! Unless it's a sad party.]

[tellthestory]

Oh! Okay! I'll look forward to it!

[yaaaaaaaay friends]

[sunshineprincess]

[YAY FRIENDS IS RIGHT

Anna puts her hands behind her back.]

I should go now. You're probably really busy! I'll come visit again!

[With a small wave she bounces out the door.]

[tellthestory]

I'll see you then!

[He's actually bored out of his skull in here most days, but the Balladeer returns the wave, and then goes to shut the door behind her.]