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She wished she could make it easier for Aventine. She had struggled, still struggled, with the same problems. The Shame Senshi recognized none of the names spoken, but she knew others that could be interchanged just as easily. "I'm sorry, Aventine... I don't know them. I know others. Some seem good, others... deadly. But wherever they fall, they think they're in the right, both the Negaverse and the Dark Mirror Senshi. The former call us alien terrorists under the thrall of a Moon Queen; the latter would call us 'sister' and make us as they are, if they could. To 'save' us, as I said."

Gods, she was so tired that she was repeating herself. Pasiphae colored in embarassment, an apology all but falling out of her mouth, I"m sorry, I don't mean to talk in circles. I just... I understand how you feel. I truly do. I wish I could do more to help you... other than to say, some people are good, some are bad. Although tainted with Chaos, they are still human... and that makes it hard to fight them, sometimes. Necessary, but hard."

Pasiphae brushed some of her hair behind her ears, a small frown appearing on her face. "Mostly, unfortunately, I end up fighting with my fists. Once... when we were in the Surrounding, and a really powerful force of Chaos came, we united together to defeat it. All of us--Senshi and Knights--we called upon our power and channeled it all at once to defeat a giant youma after a long, terrible battle."

She rubbed her arms as though to wipe away the memories of that time, but she added, "When it comes to saving them, with purification, a Princess must be the one to do it. We're not sure why, or exactly how the process works, but... it's possible. I wish we could save more... that more of them would believe me when I try to help them."

Pasiphae flushed, immediately objecting, "Oh, it's no trouble, really! I'm just sorry I can't tell you more. There are many Senshi and Knights better than me! That have been fighting longer, or always trying for peace, or know more about Chaos. I can introduce you--I'd be happy to do so! I'm sure Polaris would be willing, and all the Jovians, and... everyone. Just let me know; I'm sure you could learn much, much more from any of them!"

She had never taken compliments well. However, there were certain lessons that the Shame Senshi had taken to heart, even with their recent ambush by Chaos forces. The Surrounding had proven to her what she had always suspected--that together, Senshi and Knights could save others and defeat Chaos. All of her many allies and friends, and most of all the Jovians whose name she proudly carried, had constantly reenforced to her that she was not alone. It warmed her against the winter's cold and calmed her embarassment. She smiled reassuringly at Aventine as she sought to pass on the lessons, "You won't have to do it alone. If we work together... we can do anything. That's what I believe."

Pasiphae brushed her hair behind her ears as she continued, murmuring, "I've met three Princesses... Polaris, Iris, and Chronos. They all want to help save people, too. I only really know Polaris well, but I'll happily introduce you. She's very friendly, and she taught me a lot. I'm sure she'd love to meet you."

Pasiphae was happy when others were happy. So, to see Aventine excited and interested in any topic made her smile. When it came to Princesses, the Senshi had to admit that her knowlege was limited. However, she had definitive feelings about their roles in the fight, "I can't speak for the Princesses directly, of course, but... they fight alongside us, so I don't think they'd be unavailable. You don't... have to be an ambassador or anything, if you don't want to! It's... okay to just talk."

She pulled out her cell phone, the pearl on the end dangling in the winter breeze as she showe it to the page. "Senshi talk to each other with these... but I think Knights do it differently? Either way, I can give you the number for my regular cellphone, and you can call me anytime you want to talk. Or for me to take you to see Polaris, or anyone else I know... I don't mind, really!"

The Senshi had learned from Kallichore to come prepared for such things and pulled out a small notebook and pen of her own. With a gentle smile she handed them over to Aventine, "Here, you can use mine. If you just tear out the page with your information... um, you can keep the whole pad. I have another one at home."

Listening to the page continue, however, made her feel a little guilty. The Shame Senshi had only a small idea of what knights faced; Valhalla was so close with Gannymede that he could be easily informed of anything. Sessrumnir and Babylon were the same. Yet, it did not seem fair that allies she held as dear as any Senshi could be made to feel less.

Pasiphae certainly did not want Aventine to feel left out, and she indicated the pearl on the end of her phone, "With this, I can take us to the moon. Knights are welcome, too. Anytime you want to go... I mean, I've never tried to space travel with a passenger but I'll gladly take you?"

Pasiphae accepted the notebook and pen, her smile only growing at Aventine's obvious fascination. The Eternal couldn't blame her. Space travel without a large shuttle, atmosphere where science told them that there shouldn't--couldn't--be any... scientifically, it was fascinating. However painful her experiences with her own moon had been, the lessons it had sought to teach her had been important. Earth's moon, far closer, would forever be a sanctuary from the blood-stained memory of the ambush.

"I can. Well, I can bring people to two moons, technically. I don't really know how we breath... we just can. And... well, the last time we were there, we were escaping a large ambush. I haven't really been back since..." Pasiphae's voice trailed off, but she pushed on to the more positive aspect, "But the moon... Earth's moon, it's beautiful. There's a palace, and it's tranquil and... welcoming."

Pasiphae took joy and comfort in the joy and comfort of others--or, at least, in her allies. She gave a happy laugh, clapping her gloved hands together once with enough force to make the adornments at her wrists jingle. "Of course! Anytime you want to go... I'll be more than happy to take you! I'll text you very soon, so that you will know how to contact me."

She briefly considered powering down at this point, so that the page would know who she was outside of the mask... but Aventine had not seemed eager to do so, and the Senshi of Shame would never force anyone who did not feel comfortable to break away from the comfort of glamor and code names. "We can only travel to Earth's moon when it is full, but my moon... we can go anytime. So... so don't hesitate to ask, really!'

"I would love to visit your wonder, but... um, only if you want me to come." Exploration was, unfortunately, one of the areas of Senshi life that Pasiphae got to exercise the least. She had never been to a Knight's wonder, not even Valhalla's, and the prospect of going to find somewhere new genuinely excited her. She just didn't want her new friend to think that she was obligated to take her for a trip!

"But... definitely, you're welcome to visit Pasiphae anytime." In truth, the Senshi was still slightly concerned about how her moon would make others feel... but Perseus had not seemed negatively affected during their brief visit. And the Shame senshi had now come to terms with the pink-dusted world, understanding the lessons it had tried to teach her. With flashlights and care... they would certainly be safe.