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I didn't know that about her! But no, I didn't.

No, what I think your sister and I share is that we care about you, Maya, and we want to make sure you get what's best for you. Only you can make your decisions, but when you do I want you to follow your heart, and when you do, I'll support that decision. That's what's most important.

[m-man, Cass, now Maya has all these warm fuzzies and melancholy memories. How dare.

...she isn't even sure how to react for a moment-- when was the last time a woman who wasn't Mia was this kind to her?]

what if my heart wants to wait it out a little

[...ugh.]

like not to ignore stuff or anything just to figure it out! Cos like i said
Im pretty sure it wasnt a big deal

But y'know

Communication and stuff

I think that's a good idea. There's no need to rush into anything.

Listen to yourself. You have friends who'll listen to your voice, but only you can hear the voice in your own heart.

How'd you get so smart, huh??

thanks ms Cass

I had to make sure my sister shared some of her smart genes.

But you're welcome! If you need someone to listen again, you know where to find me. I'm always wishing for your happiness, Maya :)

[ ...It actually takes a little while for Maya to reply again. ]

you had a sister too?

Hm? Oh, yeah. To Hiro and Tadashi I am Aunt Cass. I'm their mother's sister.

cool

younger or older??

Older! We had a few years between us!

my sister was older too

10 years older actually!!

Oh really? Then you must've had such an inspiring role model growing up. Considering she's your sister, I bet she was super pretty too.

she was sooooo gorgeous! she had tons of admirers i'm pretty sure

but she was also

[ Cass won't know how long she's paused before writing this, but-- ]

mia was the one who took care of me since my mom left.

she was amazing

[Cass never had any other intentions, but that confession means a lot to her and she pauses, too, letting that sink in. She doesn't miss the continued usage of the past tense.]

I see. Then you must have so many memories with her. Sisters are like that. And I can see that she was amazing -- she raised such a fantastic young woman right here :)

[Behind the feed, Maya wants to hide her face.

This kind of praise is nice. Really nice.]

you're too flattering!! |ω-o)ﾟ

but she really was the best at like, everything

you're pretty great too though

You're too sweet! I'm just super old and practiced. You gotta practice if you want to stay on top of a kid like Hiro. But thank you （´・ω・｀）ノ・∵+。∵・*

My sister was pretty great at everything too. It's pretty inspiring, isn't it?

nah old people have way less spirit than you B ) you're a cool aunt

but yeah it is. I guess sometimes I just worry that I can't do stuff like she did, y'know? she made everything look easy except like

baking

Well it's natural that you can't do things like she did, Maya. You're Maya! Not your sister. I felt the same way about mine, too. She couldn't bake a cake for all that she tried but leave her to do everything else and she was golden.

But what I've learned from watching Hiro and Tadashi is that no matter how natural and easy the younger one thinks things come to their big brothers and sisters, those big siblings put in a lot of work where the little ones weren't watching. Like Kaneda and the eggs he made for that little friend of his.

yeah
I guess you're right. he did work pretty hard on that
I didn't know it was just for ken though what a NERD

i guess i just always thought sis was good at everything cos she could stick it out until the end... but you're right

[ she just hopes being Maya is enough. ]

He didn't say it directly but it wasn't hard to guess. He's a lot kinder than he thinks. He even came to check in on me and Hiro while Tadashi was gone. Don't let him know I told you though! He'll get embarrassed.

Natural talent isn't all that's important. Effort and tenacity are just as, if not more, important, and your sister knew that. I think you have the same strengths in you. Just remember one thing for me: Nobody can be Maya Fey but you, so be the best you that you want to be.

it's kinda funny though, he'll just do that pout and be all I'M NOT SOFT!!!! if you point it out
but I'll keep his egg secrets safe

[There's a lot of things Maya could say to that last bit. There's part of her that wants to fight it, to tell her that being Maya Fey almost got her killed, that being Maya Fey lost her the love of the only mother figure she had.

But she doesn't want to. She wants to revel in the fact Cass believes in her.

So she does.]

thank you

I'll always do my best!!!

Of course he would. I can picture that so clearly already.

Does he do that thing where he scrunches up his nose and his mouth turns into a へ ??? It's the cutest thing. I want a picture of it to set as him on my phone. [problematic statements, from Cass]

[And Cass has no idea what Maya's been through. She's never asked, and she perhaps may never ask unless an opportunity rises where she sits with the girl and offers to listen. She doesn't think she needs to know the girl's secrets to be able to support her. Nothing is going to convince her to do anything but.]

Okay.

Doing your best is all I ask. Well, that and to take care of yourself. Believe me, you shine brighter than you might think, superstar
.ﾟ+ . ( ´ ∀ ｀* ) . +ﾟ.

YES lol!! he looks like an angry puppy it's the cutest?? hahaha

[ Another great thing about Maya Fey? She has no shame about admitting she thinks people are cute or attractive. Or incredibly dorky-looking. There's not an ounce of shame. ]

he looks exactly like ヽ(｀へ ´メ)ノ
like, great job tough guy

[Gosh, though, Cass. If she could hug you through the phone, she would.]

Cass you're the best, okay?? just so you know

I'll do the best I can for you!!

[The next thing Cass sends is a screenshot of her phone's address book where Kaneda's name is no longer 金田 but instead 金ヽ(｀へ ´メ)ノ田 ]

I guess that's why I like that kid. He's like well baked bread because he acts all tough and crispy on the outside but inside he's like freshly baked rolls. Ugh.

And I'll do my best for you! Come visit me again soon!! I'm gonna need you to pick up some stuff to deliver to the Pillsbury Doughboy and his friends when you do too. Isn't their fridge a disaster?

that is the best thing i have ever read and I SUPER want bread now. I miss working in a bakery

[ Man... she misses Aunt Patty. Having Cass around is kind of like that too, though. ]

but yeah I bet!!! I'll come over soon. Just to hang out!! But I'm totally up for a delivery run, too.

Does someone need a delivery of bread?

I'll be waiting for you!! Just let me know when and I'll make sure I have their food ready.

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