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[ The video feed opens with one Hana Song looking absolutely pleased with herself and decked-out in her signature plugsuit. With an undeniable, confident smirk on her face, she declares: ]

D.Va online! Finally.

First of all, shout-out to the guy from the Perimeter Guard who personally delivered the best present a girl could ever ask for—

[ Hana stretches her arm out, offering the feed an extended view of what's behind her: a large pink mech, whirring and glowing with lights. Its apparently pilot beams at the camera and flashes a victory sign at the corner of the screen. ]

Ta-dah! Riverview Quarantine, let me introduce you to my state-of-the-art armored battle suit, a.k.a. a mech unit for the Mobile Exo-Force of the Korean Army, a.k.a. my MEKA unit! Someone out there must really like me, huh? You guys are not prepared for what you're gonna get to see coming up.

[ The screen then flips back to Hana, looking very contemplative. ]

But I'm in a bit of a pinch here. None of my engineers are around, obviously, and I know some basics, but this baby's going to need a lot of maintenance. [ it is high-maintenance like its pilot ] I know there's a lot of new people coming in, and there's still a lot of you guys who've been here a while. Any chance any of you are mechanical geniuses who wanna help out? I'm looking only for the best of the best! Come down to the garage of communal housing if you wanna marvel at this beauty!

[ Does she mean herself? Or the mech? It is a mystery! ]

Oh, and one last thing? [ She seems to move for a little bit and then pans the camera so that a sign that reads: "MECH PARKING ONLY" is visible over her shoulder. ] This parking spot? Mine. If anyone parks in my spot my mech and I are stepping on your vehicle. That's all! Love, D.Va!

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[ how is this guy even real.

But, okay, please don't speak random French at Hana; you'll remind her of Widowmaker. And on that note, she sticks her tongue out with a 'blegh' sound at him. ]

Nope. Lose the random French. If you're gonna embrace your career as a soap opera actor, it has to be Spanish.

_{[ You've sincerely surprised him. Look at that shock on his face.
He's.. very obviously Japanese, but you know. ]}

A-ah, I see, you're probably right. I will remember that for the next character that I have to play.
_{[ his characters always die in the first season, that's how it's been so far. He's thinking real hard about this— she can probably see it in his expression. And then, he snaps his fingers, tossing her a wink while he is at it. God only knows what he just thought of. ]}

Aha! You were just the inspiration I needed. Perhaps next time I will get the lead role with your constructive criticism!
_{[ She could have been a lot more mean about this (and he's accustomed to that) so he's sincerely grateful. ]}

[ Look, he is very obviously Japanese, and yet he spoke random French. Why not random Spanish?

She gives him a thumbs up sign as he rightfully takes her advice, because she's clearly an expert in being a thespian. In fact— ]

I'm an actor, too, so I understand! It's no problem!

_{[ And just like, he believes her without question. He lights up, audibly gasps, and.. did he just clench his heart with his hand? God. Gain your composure, Karamatsu. He does, and he does so.. overwhelmingly. He exhales loudly through his teeth, chest falling with his breath as he turns away, looking to the side. He clears his throat. ]}

I see, we share a common interest. As flowers of all kind bloom in the spring and have no desire to bloom any other time of the year-- _{[ you're making no sense.. ]}

Heh. I know you might would be honored to act with me sometime.
_{[ act what.. act where.. ]}

What do you like acting as? Do you play a hero or a damsel in distress? A good guy or a bad guy?
_{[ don't make this complicated, Karamatsu. ]}

[ It is a true testament to her acting ability, honestly, that she can watch Karamatsu... be himself... with a straight face on. Thespian 4.0 was a little bit like that, a bit over the top sometimes, but he was nice. Not quite as extra as Karamatsu, though. She doesn't know if she's met anyone as extra as Karamatsu is. ]

Maybe we'll get to, sometime. Who knows?

I'll never accept a role as a damsel, though. Or anything less than a lead, unless it's to have a badass side role!

_{[ That's how it usually is with everyone. Welcome to Karamatsu.
For some reason, her statement doesn't surprise Karamatsu. From the start, she seemed like a bubbly and confident woman-- with a mech. Seriously, there is nothing to not like here. He forces a swallow down his tight throat-- was that sweat along his eyebrows? It looked like, but he plays it off. He also has to look confident here! In any case, he falls into a pose. ]}

Though, I suppose if you really look at it, heh..
We are all actors in life! Ah, our own heroes, we are our own protagonists! And the world, it is a stage we can play on!

Maybe, one day, you and I will act.. in a coffee shop, or at the movies, or where ever your heart desires..!
_{[ A pause, and flourish as he falls into another pose, and then... cricket chirps. Don't do this so soon, man. Love yourself. ]}

[ Fortunately for Karamatsu, she's quite used to guys looking generally nervous around her. It's the D.Va Effect, and it comes exactly from her being a bubbly, confident, and pretty woman.

She plays along, nodding to everything he says, looking like she agrees with his waxing poetic and all, but at that last part— she tips her head to one side with a quirked brow and then it hits her, and her grin turns sly. ]

... Wait, are you trying to ask me out on a date?

_{[ Her response is a little different than what he is accustomed to receiving. Usually girls cold shoulder him and insult him, or even worse: ignore him no matter how much he persisted. After all, he wasn't a person with any attraction about him-- an average looking face, no muscular build. She may not be able to tell from the other side of the screen, but he's absolutely short too. He blames it on being packed inside his mother's womb with five others to put a stunt on his growth, but you know.

So, the fact she even responds to him catches him off guard, and he loses his calm demeanor, however calm it still was, for just a split second, enough to sputter. ]}

H-hah, so it would be-- _{[ He's meek at first, but builds up the drama, as per usual: ]}

If you are searching for a heart that is wholesome,
A spirit that is strong,
I assure you, indeed, without a matter of a doubt--
That is precisely what I am doing right now!

Ah, shrink not from my intimidating soul,
Believe it or not, I have been searching far and wide,
Down the winding paths of romance,
And yet,
And yet,
I am still not taken!

It is surprising, non?
_{[ God. ]}

[ Meanwhile, Hana is 100% inspecting her fingernails as he monologues, contemplating what color she should paint them next. Probability says it'll probably be some shade of pink. ]

I mean... there's bound to be someone out there who's into that kind of thing. Your kind of thing.

[ Like... being super dramatic... and maybe they can counter-monologue at each other... ]

_{[ SHE'S INSPECTING HER NAILS AND ACTING NONCHALANT?? SHE'S TOO COOL. COOLER THAN COOL. HE DOESN'T DESERVE TO BREATHE HER AIR. HOW IS HE TO SQUARE UP TO THIS? What do you say to that!? ]}

_{[ And although his chest is about to burst from his heart pounding so hard, he fixes a lopsided smirk onto his face, ignoring how hot it feels right now. Why was talking to girls so difficult? ]}

A-ah, yes--!
_{[ did his voice jump an octave? ]}
Yes, who indeed could into my kind of thing.. my kind of things. They're very scandalous, you know, I'm that bad.
My thing is.. —if your ears can bare it— not limited to poetry, but pampering, spoiling, and giving my date... my undivided attention and time.

As you see, I live on the edge. There really is no man like me!
_{[ There really isn't, but that doesn't exactly make it a good thing. ]}

[ Hana gasps, almost dramatically, because how could you tell her about all the naughty, nasty things you're into, Karamatsu? She's too pure for all of these lewd things like pampering and spoiling and giving your date undivided attention and time!! ]

Oh, my... [ she gives him. such. a soulful look. ] You bad boy.

_{[ DON'T JUST SAY THINGS LIKE THAT. He's completely wrapped around your finger now, Hana. Especially when she gives him a look like that.
He loosens his collar a bit, then strikes another pose, flaring one hand to the side and covering his face with his other hand. Then, he gives the camera a look-- was he always acting? yes. ]}

Yes, people should be careful.. I might.. _{[ he might.. ]} —hold their hand too hard!
_{[ What a wuss. ]}

Surely, then, these are things that you would be interested in, yes?

[ She claps her hand over her mouth and while it may look like she's just so shocked at his boldness, she's actually just keeping herself from cracking up.

At his question, though, the hand loosens and she shakes her head. ]

I just wanted to see how you'd react. I'm more into adventurous types, so!

_{[ It's a rejection, but it's a much.. more polite rejection? Believe it or not. His face doesn't fall or falter, he's accustomed to much harsher responses. ]}

Ah.. but romance is an adventurous journey.. my heart had been on plenty of adventures, you see.

_{[ Wait a second.. let's try a less painful approach: ]}
Oh, um. Yes. I went to space, too. That was the last place I was at before I came here! It is adventurous, isn't it?

_{[ He's persistent, Hana. You'll have to try harder than that. ]}

[ Somehow, somehow she doubts the "plenty of adventures" bit, there, but actually—

Going to space is pretty adventurous. So her brows go up and her eyes widen and she looks... genuinely surprised. And maybe a little impressed. ]

Really? You've been to space? I'd never been away from Earth until now.

_{[ Excellent, she likes space. This is perfect. ]}

I see, heh. Yes! I was on the space ship, watching the planets, the stars. Ah, so romantic. So beautiful-- almost as beautiful as you.

_{[ a beat. ]}
If longing for space is what you desire, search no more! If it is one of your dreams, say no more! I will discover a way to take you to space— to fulfill your dream. That is what I want to do.. is fulfill the dreams of others!
Ah, please. Don't be shy. It could be a date!
_{[ she never mentioned anything about that, actually, she just rejected you??????
????????
but please, there's no way he could take anyone to space, right? ]}

[ She doesn't even react to him calling her beautiful, because she is already well-aware of her own beauty. There's a reason her handle is D.Va, after all. Besides, what's more important is space. ]

... Can you really take me to space?

I could take you to the moon and back.
_{[ He'd try to do the impossible no matter what! But uh, this is a little strong for a first conversation, isn't it? You bet, and maybe that's why he's a distasteful person. ]}

Where there is a will, there is a way! I have.. no plan to get you there, but I promise you I will start learning how!

[ Distasteful or not, Hana's met some Characters over her life and he's still better than, say, a salty gamer bro. Regardless she looks thoughtful for a moment before she realizes— ]

I mean, technically, we are on the moon now, aren't we? Not our moon, but a moon.

_{[ He suppresses some laughter, chuckling instead. ]}

Ah, it means.. I would try to do the impossible for you.
_{[ He can't, though. But at least he has spirit? ]}

[ Okay, so maybe what she assumes is an English expression like that aren't so familiar to Hana, but she gets it now. ]

Huh. Alright. Well, there isn't really anything I need except for a mechanic and I think I've found one. But thanks for hitting up my post!

_{[ SHE REJECTED HIM.
SHE REJECTED HIM... SO GENTLY. HE'S SMITTEN. ]}

Ah, anytime! I will hit up your post anytime you want!
_{[ and that's it? He'll go on his merry way and disconnect. ]}

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