[ Siblings and friends, even. Anna thought she would feel better if she could relate to someone with her own worries, but knowing that others feel the same way she does isn't exactly something worth being happy about. ]
Bolin... I'm sorry I teased you before. Anyone who has those kinda people in their life already knows a lot about love. And... I'm sure they're fine waiting for you! So... we shouldn't focus on what we can't control here.
Oh, I'm sure it was fine! Besides, I know what happened, but you didn't tell me what you were hoping would, seeing as you were the one who actually went.
[ Played him like a fiddle, she did. He's completely absorbed in the new topic of conversation. ]
Well, there are normal carnivals here. I've been to one! The tunnel of love there is much better. [ Not as much of a death trap. ] But yeah, to be honest I don't really understand how the people of this country even survived before we got here.
Perhaps things weren't always this bad. [ One thing she has learned from home is that ignorance and misconceptions can lead people to bad choices. ] Do you know the best place where I can learn the history of this country, Bolin?
[ Maybe. Though he knows that Blanc had fought to separate from Noir in the first place, and he can't imagine that it had been an easy task.
But maybe back then they'd been more willing to abuse magic for their own goals too. ]
Uh. Probably the library. There's a huge one right in the city. We can go together if you want, I... [ Oops. ] I should probably give back the books I borrowed.
Well! Don't you worry about that. Just bring the books and leave the talking to me, I'll sort it all out.
[ Anna starts humming and dancing on the other line, and soon follows it up with a theme song for their adventure. ]
♪ When your borrowed books are overdue ♪ ♪ and you don't know just how long they've been, ♪ ♪ you ask yourself just what you're gonna do ♪ ♪ and maybe your pal Anna can intervene! ♪
Wait! [ He's still got the hint of laughter in his voice. ] Anna - wait. That was really good, you know.
[ The compliment is genuine, though it might seem forced after the pause and the laughter. That reaction had been more out of surprise than anything else, he's never met a character like Anna. ]
You're really good. I'm glad we met, and that you're okay. [ She's so cheerful and not... cynical... ] I'll catch you later then!
[ Oh my gosh, she doesn't even know how to hang up, instead she just strangles her Carrier as she listens to all these kind compliments she wasn't prepared for. Her laughter is maniacal because she's still embarrassed after trying to sound cool. ]
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You're not worried?
[ She forces a smile, but not so much for Bolin since this is only audio. ]
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I am.
[ The awkward uncertainty is gone from his voice then, though suddenly the tone is more subdued. ]
Things are uncertain back home, so I'm worried about her. And my brother... and my friends.
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Bolin... I'm sorry I teased you before. Anyone who has those kinda people in their life already knows a lot about love. And... I'm sure they're fine waiting for you! So... we shouldn't focus on what we can't control here.
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Anna might be something of a human disaster, but she's an incredible person. ]
It's okay! They're all incredibly smart and capable, and they have a lot of allies back home so I know everything will be all right.
[ But if Anna doesn't want to focus on it: ] Anyway, what were you hoping to get out of a ride in the tunnel of love?
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Mm! Shouldn't I be the one asking you?
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[ Bolin's not good enough at word games to pick up on Anna's avoidance, instead he sounds genuinely incredulous. ]
You haven't heard enough about how much of a mess it was?
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Well... I guess I was hoping that it wouldn't be a death trap, but it was?
[ ??? ]
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Mm. Well, as I said... "carnival", with air quotes. I'm starting to see why this world needs people like us.
[ They wouldn't be heroes if they couldn't survive death traps, for starters. ]
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Well, there are normal carnivals here. I've been to one! The tunnel of love there is much better. [ Not as much of a death trap. ] But yeah, to be honest I don't really understand how the people of this country even survived before we got here.
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But maybe back then they'd been more willing to abuse magic for their own goals too. ]
Uh. Probably the library. There's a huge one right in the city. We can go together if you want, I... [ Oops. ] I should probably give back the books I borrowed.
[ HE FORGOT... ]
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[ After a life of closed doors, Anna is about to jump around in excitement at the prospect of doing things. WITH PEOPLE.
The second part of what Bolin said leaves her a little horrified though. ]
...Wait, how long are they overdue?
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Who knows.
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Well! Don't you worry about that. Just bring the books and leave the talking to me, I'll sort it all out.
[ Anna starts humming and dancing on the other line, and soon follows it up with a theme song for their adventure. ]
♪ When your borrowed books are overdue ♪
♪ and you don't know just how long they've been, ♪
♪ you ask yourself just what you're gonna do ♪
♪ and maybe your pal Anna can intervene! ♪
[ ....... ]
1/2
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done!
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Yeah, I'm gonna cease transmission now. See ya at the library!
...Whew.
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[ The compliment is genuine, though it might seem forced after the pause and the laughter. That reaction had been more out of surprise than anything else, he's never met a character like Anna. ]
You're really good. I'm glad we met, and that you're okay. [ She's so cheerful and not... cynical... ] I'll catch you later then!
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Hahahaha BYE BOLIN!!
[ He liked their impromptu theme song... :') ]
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But UR IN LUCK ANNA because Bolin has ended the call and that probably frees her from the hold?! ]