Er... (Sorry) [Visual]

[like_a_dragon]

[Chie's in front of the video again, except her hooves are shuffling and she's having trouble looking directly into the camera. Her face is flushed and she's sweating profusely.]

So... ["To be honest, this is really hard. I'm not very good at admitting my mistakes... and talking in front of people I don't know actually makes me really shy! But this is important. I know that I've been worrying everybody, especially my friends. "]

[She takes a deep breath, making a small gesture with her hoof.]

Um... ["Remember that thing that happened a few weeks ago? I've been thinking about it and I just feel terrible for responding the way I did. I mean it wasn't entirely my fault and all, but I didn't have to respond to it as badly as I did."]

And... ["...this place seems pretty cool when it's not in the middle of a world-wide crisis? There are some people here that are really nice and I would hate for them to get the wrong idea."]

Yeah... ["That's all I want to say, really."]

[She takes a deep breath and motions to turn off her scroll. At least that is over wit-]

Oh! ["Oh!"] Does anybody here like kung fu movies?

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[kuukai]

... That's it?

I guess, yeah. More inta actually fighting, but sure.

[like_a_dragon]

[There's a sheepish laugh. Sure there's more, but good luck getting it out of her.]

I'm sure you are! You're a... ["magical girl"]

...er... ["That's a secret, huh..."]

...really good at fighting!

[perfect]

[discorderly]

Psssssssssssssssssssst!

That's the wrong level of reality!

[like_a_dragon]

[Yeaaaah, not only is that getting over her head, but...]

...whoa, what in the world are you supposed to be?

[sailorlaughter]

Awwwww, that's okay! I think that was kinda a rough time for everyone!

[like_a_dragon]

Heh... [She smiles though. That was exactly what she wanted to hear.]

Thanks, Pinkie Pie.

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[adandyinspace]

[SQUINT.]

...Yeah?

[Well there's no point ignoring the question.]

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[like_a_dragon]

[squint]

...well, uh... [Dang this is awkward.]

What is your favorite, gramps?

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[caneattheseapples]

Hell yeah. Early Jackie Chan movies rule.

[Visual threaaaadjaaack]

[morganknight]

Jackie Chan trained primarily in Hapkido! Shaolin kung-fu was one of his other focuses, admittedly, but still!

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[like_a_dragon]

Hey yeah! Did you know he actually had his start on the set with Bruce Lee, and that even very early Lee saw potential in Chan?

I think that's so awesome. It's sort of like... passing on a legacy!

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[kungfublackfrog]

Depends on which movie. But there's nothing like seeing it up close and personal.

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[like_a_dragon]

Yeah, true, but the great thing about movies is that they can do things that can't be done in real life.

Or --oh-- even better! They can but you just haven't unlocked the ability to do it on your own! And with practice and training...

[The girl brings two hooves up to her head before doing a very impressive backflip. From a standing position.]

[terraburning]

Okay, that girl...Minako? She explained what 'movies' were. So...

"What is 'kung-fu'?"

[like_a_dragon]

Seriously?!

[Not that she didn't expect this, but just the sheer fact that she didn't know what kung fu was was enough to get Chie baffled.]

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[foolish_seal]

...You okay, there?

[Minato's usually good at reading subtext when talking to others, but this escapes even him.]

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[like_a_dragon]

Uh... ["yeah, I guess I sort of botched that whole apologizing thing, huh..."]

[want_a_vacation]

If you want to say something, you should actually say it.

*Another one who's usually good at reading subtext, but he's far too annoyed with her to pay attention to her awkwardness and figure out what she's trying to say.*

[like_a_dragon]

[Ow... that one got her right in the heart, too.]

[So that spunky girl? She's going to just look defeated and nod quietly.]

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[kingofthetvworld]

Chie-chan, is everything okay?

[Something about this...doesn't feel right. If Teddie's gut is on the right track, then perhaps he can finally return the favor for when she helped him back when Kyouko went missing.

And if it's not? There's always movie talk.]

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[like_a_dragon]

Oh... y-yeah... hehe...

I'm just... not that good at talking in front of people? It makes me kind of nervous...

[stormbroken]

Y'know, that was upliftin' and inspirin'. Feel like I should buy you a drink to show we're cool.

'cept I think you're underage, so I guess I'll have t'go for the traditional grunt and nod, maybe with a mutter about sports scores.

[She's only teasing in fun, Chie.]

[like_a_dragon]

You know, I can't tell when you're joking and when you're being serious.

[aheroofjustice]

Hmm? (All of that? Totally went over her head, but the last part she actually understood!)

Uh...they're okay! I mean, they're mostly about good triumphing over evil and whatnot, right?

[like_a_dragon]

Yeah, but that's what makes it so cool! The evil totally doesn't make itself easy to triumph, but you know the good guys will win in the end!

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[strengthinkindness]

[Fluttershy smiles gently. Believe her, she understands being shy.]

How are you?

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[like_a_dragon]

Greeeat...

[Her eyes and body language says she's anything but]

[Visual]

[ponycure_dream]

[And Nozomi just waves it off.]

It's okay! Don't push it!

[Visual]

[like_a_dragon]

Push...? ["Holy cow, is she hearing my thoughts? She's totally hearing my thoughts, isn't she..."]

[turnbuckle]

I find most of them a little bit cheesy, but hey, they're still fun.

[like_a_dragon]

A BIT CHEESY?!

Whaaat?