▶ THERE AND BACK AGAIN, B:

[ If you are checking out those spiffy, brand new Amphoria Pods, you may come across the humorous sight of one short, scrawny, teenager gesticulating so emphatically that it sends his long braid of hair swinging as he gives a Prismal attendant a shakedown of rapidfire questions. Ideally, you'll hear his loud mouth from yards away and know well enough to avoid him, but if not... ]

So what you're saying is, all I have to do is get in this little pod, let it scan my brains or whatever, and - poof! - there's my mobile suit? What's the catch, is it gonna scramble up my noggin' or somethin?

[ See here, aliens, Duo's had some experience with mild-altering technology and the results were not good. But... the hope of seeing his ol' buddy Deathscythe again is tempting as all get-out.

If he catches someone out of the corner of his eye, he'll wave them down. ]

Hey, you! Have you tried this before? Is it legit?

[ howdy stranger have you ever wanted to see a gundam? ]

▶ GOD SAVE US FROM THE QUEEN, B:

[ Apparently, the Queen of this crazy joint likes VR video games and cosplay, and it's her birthday? That's cool. Duo naturally has some feelings about a Queen of the Whole World type of government situation, but he's not going to turn down free cookies over it.

Much less unlimited free cookies.

A "modest" tea party might suggest that guests should exercise moderation, but witness Duo stacking a plate high, going back for seconds, going back for thirds with his braid tucked down his shirt and a baseball cap tugged over his eyes, going back for fourths with someone else's jacket and sunglasses on... ]

▶ SAY CHEESE, A:

[ Caihong is exactly Duo's scene, especially since they also have free food. Unfortunately, when asked if one is 18, 'I might be!' is NOT the right answer... so sadly, he did not get any of the free booze.

He'll be stuffing mooncakes into his pockets and running about with manic abandon, burning sparklers in both hands. When he hears about the game Lucky Tail (and the hefty Demichroma award at the end), he immediately volunteers. Working with a partner is no skin off his back. Being blindfolded he doesn't like, but he can deal with it.

After tying on the blindfold, he gives his partner a thumbs up. ]

All right, pal. Don't you dare steer me wrong, I can easily find out where you live.

Wildcard!