Meanwhile, outside of the parties...

[chozo_girl]

And while the rest of the Chalice celebrates in loud parties, in the Arboretum, Samus sits, crosslegged and with closed eyes, under the biggest tree. As she usually does, in fact - people may have already started to grow accustomed to seeing her there, really. One wonders when the hell this woman sleeps, given the amount of time she spends there.

She's not really one for parties, and she doesn't really understand this Christmas business (being raised by aliens from another dimension will do that). It seems to be some kind of thanks festival, but the details of it elude the mind of someone operating on Chozo logic, for now.

And so, she never saw a particular reason to participate in any of the festivities. She intends to simply spend the day with her thoughts. Much to think about, after all.

(I figured there would be people that preferred to chat a bit with the weirdo in the Arboretum, or variously chill out around, rather than go to the parties. Hence, here we are!)

Comments

[saikyocivrobo]

...Am I to take that you killed over 1000 space pirates alone, on foot?

[chozo_girl]

[Samus simply nods. There's no boasting, nothing. It's just something that happened]

[saikyocivrobo]

I didn't know something like that is even possible in reality. How come your arms haven't fallen off?

[chozo_girl]

[Samus shrugs]They did not. I was tired by the end, of course. But it is not the longest mission I have had to undertake since then.

[Werter probably realizes there's a pretty good bet this woman has some kind of enhanced stamina as well. That's just not human]

[saikyocivrobo]

So you're a real one-woman army. If I were Prometheus I'd do my best to behave when you're around.

Tell me, did I uncover any unpleasant memories asking about all this? Actually, this is something I should've asked at the start... Sorry about that.

[chozo_girl]

I have no doubt he will. We have reached a mutual agreement. [That sounded... worrying]

And do not worry. It is not pleasant to remember, but it would be worse to forget.

[saikyocivrobo]

You have a very philosophical approach to life, don't you? As vague as that term is.

[chozo_girl]

[Samus smiles slightly]In a universe of life and thought, keeping thought alive is the one way to keep up with the universe.

[saikyocivrobo]

I approve. Got any more ancient Chozo wisdom to share?

[chozo_girl]

[There is a small half-smile in Samus's face]

Only one bit. "Do not ask for wisdom. Do not search for it. Instead listen. Every sentient has something to teach. And so you will stumble upon wisdom like a wanderer upon treasure."

[It really seems like she's quoting someone or something there. Whether she's doing it seriously or not is hard to gauge, with her deadpan-ness, though]

[saikyocivrobo]

But if I listen to this advice, doesn't that mean I go against its spirit? Talk about a paradox.

[He's clearly joking.]

[chozo_girl]

[Samus shakes her head with a small smile still in her lips, obviously entertained by the conversation]

I assure you, there is no paradox. Think on it later, if you want.

[saikyocivrobo]

I get the gist of it.

Well... Merry Christmas. I'll go find out can Prometheus teach me anything.

[chozo_girl]

[Samus nods]

Good luck. It has been a pleasure.