Audacious

Myriad Reality

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That sounds rude, but I guess you’re right.

@Nimda

Even if you explained what happened, it’s just easier for them. Especially if they aren’t used to the idea of superhuman people at all.

Myriad Reality

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The real question is whether I say anything or just keep going.

@Nimda

If they're just average, normal every day people? Just keep going. It's much easier for them to not know at all.

Myriad Reality

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Learning that I’ve probably sent ten people to therapy.

@Nimda

I doubt it’s that bad. But now you’re definitely not going to do it anymore.

Myriad Reality

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I thought it was obvious. I didn't think—
*Flushes with embarrassment*
Aaaaagghhhh.

@Nimda

This is a great learning experience, though!

Myriad Reality

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Aagghhhh—
*Puts my hand against my face*
You’re right. You’re so right.

@Nimda

*Finally cracks and starts laughing*
Were you really not specifying?

Myriad Reality

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Well you know, not stopping wouldn’t be very nice of me either.

@Nimda

No one would know the difference. It’s more worrisome to them that someone just poofed into reality next to them, apologized for something, then poofed back out. Bonus points if you’re not specific about what you’re apologizing for, and they’re left wondering what the magic girl did.
*My face turns slightly red from trying not to laugh*
That’s the most hilarious possibility.

Myriad Reality

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You’re right, they probably wouldn’t. I guess it’s also possible that they wouldn’t notice at all if I didn’t stop to talk to them.

@Nimda

So the truth might be that you being too nice is the only reason people get weirded out at all.
*Suppresses another laugh*
That’s also very funny.

Myriad Reality

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Well now that you mention it, I hope I didn’t freak them out too badly.

@Nimda

It’s just jarring I’m sure. Harmless, like you say, but weird. Weirder still that you could probably keep going and they'd just get the weird feeling without knowing what happened. You’re probably too fast for them to even know you’re there, until you stop to apologize.

Myriad Reality

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Oh, huh. I guess you’re right.
*Looks up*
You think I should have baked them a pie or something?

@Nimda

It's harmless in the scheme of things. Funny too, if you ask me.

Myriad Reality

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I, uh, everyone runs into people sometimes. It’s not just me.

@Nimda

Yeah but not through them. Apologize and move on with your day, but the other person probably thinks about how surreal it was for a while.