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[It's a rare time when Noelle is in her room alone. The faint sound of chiptune music and various beeps or boops can be heard nearby, though. It seems she's distracted her roommates or other Oran Berries with her gaming console.

The sleigh bed takes up most of her section, but a lumpy gingerbread man plushie and a white cloth angel doll are prominently displayed. Noelle herself is wearing her snowflake patterned shawl.]

Um, so... does anyone else here believe in the Angel?

[Maybe she should clarify. Most people here come from worlds that don't have monsters at all... only Kris probably knows what she means, and they probably don't want to talk about it.]

Or, like, a higher power of some kind. Any kind of spirituality, really. [Faint memories leak through- singing in a church choir, praying with clasped hands, dreaming about flying on feathered wings.] I was just thinking, like... how do you reconcile that with everything that's happened here?

I mean, this place has 'legendary Pokemon' and stuff, but... if you believe in a higher power who made everything, for example, did they make this world, too? Or do they not exist here? Do they all exist together?

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[Her relief at being understood is palpable. Even if Parvati isn't necessarily a believer or even from the same faith tradition, it feels nice. A little bit of normality in this strange world.]

Well, where I come from, the Angel is our guardian. It created the very fabric of the universe, and each and every one of us in it. Even someone small has a role to play. [Everyone has a reason to exist. She always liked that thought.]

The Angel imparted its grand prophecy about chosen heroes to worthy people who would pass it down as scripture. One day, the Angel will return and bring Heaven to the world. Isn't that kind of awesome to think about? I dunno, I'm probably boring you, haha.

[ huh! that isn't that different from the architect, then. not really. ]

I mean, maybe? Religion like that is more of an Earth concept, the afterlife ain't really a consideration. [ you live, you work, you buy, you die. rinse and repeat. ] Trust me, I'm not bored. You don't gotta sell yourself short, I wouldn't be here if I wasn't interested.

Maybe it's somethin' I can tell a friend of mine about when I get back. He's a Vicar who just had, uh, a real bad crisis of faith.

Gosh, that sounds rough... [Especially if religion is that strange and rigid where she came from.] I hope he was able to figure it all out.

... did your religion under the Architect really have no holidays or anything, though? [She had to explain the concept when she met!] And speaking of that, how did you enjoy the winter holidays this year?

Nope. But that's more of a Halcyon problem, I think.

[ nyoka had to tell her what weekends were. ]

I thought it was all real nice. Everyone coming together over a good meal, giving gifts... I forgot to thank you for those cookies, didn't I? Those were real delicious.

You liked them? Whew, that's a relief! I was worried they wouldn't be to your taste or something. [It's hard to know what someone from such a different universe would like to eat!] And consider the cookies a 'thank you' from me also for helping make the Spire that much more livable! Not having to worry about flooding is really nice.

You'll have to give me the recipe sometime, me and Courier Six have been getting real into baking lately. Doubt they'd be as good as yours, but I'd like to try. [ she hasn't wanted to bother noelle to make more either... never minding last month being crazy. ]

And really? That's sweet. You don't need to thank me, I was just doin' a service. [ she rubs the back of her head. ]

Faha... okay, I'll share... on one condition! You have to let me bake with you sometime! [Like, sweet cheezus, it'll be so much easier to have assistants with working hands!] I mean, if you want.

[ her eyes light up almost immediately. ]

Really?! [ clears her throat. ahem. ] I mean, uh. I'd love to, Noelle! If it ain't too much trouble...

No trouble at all, haha! [It's pretty silly that they're both bashful about it.] I'll be looking forward to it!

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canon is scarce on details so i'm improvising a little

one of these days I need to send you one of my multi para dragon blazers rants

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we can wrap up here? :O