[ So after that mess— it would be odd to assume how Raiden didn't get caught in any aftermath effects. Maybe it had been the rushing ocean water he dove into, or running through the rain. Spoiler, it was actually the result of giving out flowers to sick spirits just the month before, only now catching up after a sudden decrease in immunity, all thanks to Bangputys and his moral lessons.
The libero wakes up the next day completely dead— well, not actually dead, but a wobbly, stuffy shell where his infinite energy once rang crazy. He felt like crud, sore and sweating cold with a fever that burned over his skin. His joints hurt. His eyes hurt. He feels puffy and way too exhausted to be okay with it. He was never like this.
That's the magic flu, for you. Moaning weakly, the teen curls up into his futon and under blankets, shivering while the temperature was actually divine outside. Beautiful skies make an appearance after black clouds had blocked them out, but all Raiden wants to do is stay put in the darkness of his shared room.
He's just really, really bored, and rolls onto his back with another begrudged auggggggggggg. ]
The libero wakes up the next day completely dead— well, not actually dead, but a wobbly, stuffy shell where his infinite energy once rang crazy. He felt like crud, sore and sweating cold with a fever that burned over his skin. His joints hurt. His eyes hurt. He feels puffy and way too exhausted to be okay with it. He was never like this.
That's the magic flu, for you. Moaning weakly, the teen curls up into his futon and under blankets, shivering while the temperature was actually divine outside. Beautiful skies make an appearance after black clouds had blocked them out, but all Raiden wants to do is stay put in the darkness of his shared room.
He's just really, really bored, and rolls onto his back with another begrudged auggggggggggg. ]
[ The poor kid has been making these pained noises since last night. She managed to sleep a little, but it was tough knowing the person next to her was suffering so much. It only got worse, and Robin couldn't stand not doing something about it. She got up early that morning, gathering some items that she'd need in the room before heading to the kitchen. Robin's memories may not have all returned yet, but she still remembered how she nursed her little brother.
Having finished cooking, she returned to the room and put the bowl down next to the his futon. She had gotten back in time to hear his muffled moan. ]
Raiden,
[She called out softly, gently nudging him over the blankets.]
This should help. Can you sit up?
Having finished cooking, she returned to the room and put the bowl down next to the his futon. She had gotten back in time to hear his muffled moan. ]
Raiden,
[She called out softly, gently nudging him over the blankets.]
This should help. Can you sit up?
[Sometime in the afternoon on June 1st, the door to the room slides open dramatically, revealing a very larger-than-life young man, who surveys the room with a bombastic air.]
So this is where I'll be living now! It's smaller than I expected... but it'll have to do!!
So this is where I'll be living now! It's smaller than I expected... but it'll have to do!!
[Robin decided to take a quick nap, feeling a little tired from work earlier that day. The weather was so pleasant, her futon was so comfortable, and the room was so peaceful. How could she not start to drift off-- at least until the door slid open a voice boomed throughout the room.]
Huh-wha?! What's happening?!
[Startled awake, she pushed herself up, looking around the room frantically. Her vision hadn't focused yet, but something big was definitely standing by the door. She rubbed at her eyes... did he say something about living here?]
Huh-wha?! What's happening?!
[Startled awake, she pushed herself up, looking around the room frantically. Her vision hadn't focused yet, but something big was definitely standing by the door. She rubbed at her eyes... did he say something about living here?]
[ Hi technology, gotta try thee and make a phone call-- luckily it's not that hard and this old dog can be taught new tricks ]
..hmm. Alex, are you there? [ or is it the place where you record the message... ] I've got a question.
..hmm. Alex, are you there? [ or is it the place where you record the message... ] I've got a question.
[Alex is surprised to see who it id on the caller ID]
Hello, Caster? Is everything alright?
Hello, Caster? Is everything alright?
Hi Alex, it's Archer.
[For some reason he sounds incredibly smug. Which is self-eplained when he speaks again.]
I heard that you made my god try the wasabi ice-cream. How did he like it?
[For some reason he sounds incredibly smug. Which is self-eplained when he speaks again.]
I heard that you made my god try the wasabi ice-cream. How did he like it?
[Alex is surprised to get a message from him as she is to get any. She pauses for a moment, recalling the ice cream conversation.]
I didn’t—...He didn’t actually do it, did he?
I didn’t—...He didn’t actually do it, did he?
I hope you're feeling better.
If you need someone to chat with or need any help you know where to find me.
If you need someone to chat with or need any help you know where to find me.
Hey! I’m doing better. That day was just..off I guess. I was about to message you actually.
Sorry you had to see all that, but thank you. Really. I wanted to make it up to you but I don’t know how...so if there’s anything I can do or if you need help with something..
Sorry you had to see all that, but thank you. Really. I wanted to make it up to you but I don’t know how...so if there’s anything I can do or if you need help with something..
[Probably a good idea that Archer help Cú with that...]
I actually don't have one yet...I've never been to something like this before. And if you two don't mind, then... I'd like to go with you.
I actually don't have one yet...I've never been to something like this before. And if you two don't mind, then... I'd like to go with you.
I was stupid and forgot to delete it at the end ahahaha, but I can work with this
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- 2017-12-29 21:51 (UTC) - Expand[ How could anyone not respond immediately after waking up to this in their inbox. Fortunately, he checked it after he rememebered everything ]
Alex? [ Not sure if it will go through, is she going to pick up, or if it's just going to leave a voice message for a later listen. ]
I got your messages. I made you worry so much- sorry about that. [ Well he sure sounds like he feels bad for that ]
Alex? [ Not sure if it will go through, is she going to pick up, or if it's just going to leave a voice message for a later listen. ]
I got your messages. I made you worry so much- sorry about that. [ Well he sure sounds like he feels bad for that ]
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[Alex feels the phone vibrate in her pocket, shifting to fish it out without distrubung the dog resting its head on her lap. Not bothering to check the caller ID, she picks up.]
Hello—-
[She recognizes the voice immediately, but it takes a moment for her to respond. Her eyes widen, suddenly feelig more awake, and her breath catches in her throat.]
C-Cú..? Cú, is it really you..?! Are you—are you back? Are you okay?
[Her other hand comes up to cup the bottom of the phone.]
Hello—-
[She recognizes the voice immediately, but it takes a moment for her to respond. Her eyes widen, suddenly feelig more awake, and her breath catches in her throat.]
C-Cú..? Cú, is it really you..?! Are you—are you back? Are you okay?
[Her other hand comes up to cup the bottom of the phone.]
Would you happen to have any time to spare today, Alex?
[She wasn't exactly having any luck with her search so...]
I do. Is everything alright?
I do. Is everything alright?
[ Caster has been dropping by often recently. Maybe he wasn't invited- but he wasn't getting kicked out either.
Today he's doing it with a lot of sneakiness though. Alex will find a lot of pamphlets related to the elegant cafe / ice-cream parlor around the Near Shore. A very specific one. And while some are only advertising the place, some note how they are looking for part-time waiters and waitresses.
The pamphlets appear really out of nowhere, but Caster isn't as fast as he thinks he is, and she will notice a flash of the familiar blue figure here and there. ]
Today he's doing it with a lot of sneakiness though. Alex will find a lot of pamphlets related to the elegant cafe / ice-cream parlor around the Near Shore. A very specific one. And while some are only advertising the place, some note how they are looking for part-time waiters and waitresses.
The pamphlets appear really out of nowhere, but Caster isn't as fast as he thinks he is, and she will notice a flash of the familiar blue figure here and there. ]
[The sneakiness was pretty pointless since there weren't very many that dropped by. It just seemed like a very Caster thing to do. And yes, the flashes of blue was a dead giveaway. Really, was the cloak and dagger necessary?
At first she just gathers them in a neat pile and leaves them on the corned or the table, but at some point she does find herself curiously leafing through it. Alright, she got the hint. She couldn't just be a bum forever.]
Do you want to check out the ice cream place together?
At first she just gathers them in a neat pile and leaves them on the corned or the table, but at some point she does find herself curiously leafing through it. Alright, she got the hint. She couldn't just be a bum forever.]
Do you want to check out the ice cream place together?
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[ There is a package lying somewhere inconspicuous around the temple. In fact a bit too inconspicuous it may take from few hours to a day or two to find it... No one knows how it got there, there is no info who is the sender either.
Inside there is a newly bought woman's Hawaiian shirt. Maybe too small, maybe too large, or maybe absolutely perfect. ]
Inside there is a newly bought woman's Hawaiian shirt. Maybe too small, maybe too large, or maybe absolutely perfect. ]
Caster is fine, although he's drained and needs to sleep for some time. Don't worry if you won't hear from him for a few days.
Is your shinki okay? How are you doing?
[Archer assumes that she found Kaden, since he had his hands full of Caster.]
Is your shinki okay? How are you doing?
[Archer assumes that she found Kaden, since he had his hands full of Caster.]
[ Alex was preparing some food for Kaden when her phone beeped. Wiping her hand clean, she taps it open, her expression softening as she reads the message. ]
That's great. Thank you for letting me know. Kaden is recovering, so I'm doing fine.
How about you? Did you or the others get hurt?
[ With what she knows of Archer, chances are he was taking care of everyone but himself. ]
That's great. Thank you for letting me know. Kaden is recovering, so I'm doing fine.
How about you? Did you or the others get hurt?
[ With what she knows of Archer, chances are he was taking care of everyone but himself. ]
[Slim arms cling just a little more tightly around Alex, a head of disheveled blue hair nestling over her shoulder and chest.
Natsuru naps peacefully in her borrowed sleep shirt, while she snuggles up against a still fully-dressed Alex. The ordeal earlier had taken a lot out of her, and she'd emerged from her shower seeming awfully relaxed and calm. Alex had a little to do with that, too. Natsuru felt so comfortable with her, it was easy to let her guard down completely. So much that, even on her first visit to the temple, she'd ended up sharing the bed with the other woman while she got some much-needed rest. She'd just been so shaken she didn't want to be left alone!
She is not, however, aware of how closely she'd clung to Alex since drifting off. A small sigh escapes her lips, along with the first stirrings of consciousness returning. Even still, she just nestles her head in against Alex even more, her small and quiet voice muttering incoherently in a half-asleep daze. If she's aware of anything, it's that she's comfy and warm now and she's not in a rush to change that.]
Natsuru naps peacefully in her borrowed sleep shirt, while she snuggles up against a still fully-dressed Alex. The ordeal earlier had taken a lot out of her, and she'd emerged from her shower seeming awfully relaxed and calm. Alex had a little to do with that, too. Natsuru felt so comfortable with her, it was easy to let her guard down completely. So much that, even on her first visit to the temple, she'd ended up sharing the bed with the other woman while she got some much-needed rest. She'd just been so shaken she didn't want to be left alone!
She is not, however, aware of how closely she'd clung to Alex since drifting off. A small sigh escapes her lips, along with the first stirrings of consciousness returning. Even still, she just nestles her head in against Alex even more, her small and quiet voice muttering incoherently in a half-asleep daze. If she's aware of anything, it's that she's comfy and warm now and she's not in a rush to change that.]
[ It was admittedly a little awkward for Alex to sleep this way, as she normally slept in a fetal position, but Natsuru looked so comfortable that she didn't dare move. Eventually, she had drifted off herself, her head leaning resting slightly on Natsuru's.
Alex is a light sleeper, though, and once she feels Natsuru begin to stir, she wakes up as well. She let's out a yawn before rubbing at her eyes with her free arm, glancing down at the young girl laying against her. She could hear the birds chirping, and sunlight was streaming through her window from behind the curtains. Her thoughts go to making breakfast, but would moving end up disturbing Natsuru? This was a bit of a conundrum...
She shifts slightly, testing to see the girl's reaction. ]
Alex is a light sleeper, though, and once she feels Natsuru begin to stir, she wakes up as well. She let's out a yawn before rubbing at her eyes with her free arm, glancing down at the young girl laying against her. She could hear the birds chirping, and sunlight was streaming through her window from behind the curtains. Her thoughts go to making breakfast, but would moving end up disturbing Natsuru? This was a bit of a conundrum...
She shifts slightly, testing to see the girl's reaction. ]
[A picture of Caster in the kitchen wearing one of Archer's aprons over his clothes, looking half-amused, half-surprised, with a pair of fuzzy ears from Capypa Land on his head is sent to Alex.]
Took it this morning, thought you'd like it too. （＾ｖ＾）
Took it this morning, thought you'd like it too. （＾ｖ＾）
[ Alex wasn't sure what to expect when she saw she got a text from Ginia, but it definitely wasn't this. She barely managed to hold back a laugh as the picture came up on the screen, smiling as she typed out her reply. ]
Is it bad to say it suits him?
Is it bad to say it suits him?
[ Alex was drinking coffee at the kitchen when her phone suddenly lit up. She sat up immediately when she saw the name. Ginia had been speaking to her normally, despite what had transpired, but Alex still had some remnants of guilt. It always relieved her when Ginia would still reach out to her, reminding her that things were okay between them. ]
Of course. What is it?
Of course. What is it?
[ She smiles as she reads the text. Alex could practically hear his voice drawling out that greeting. ]
I'm alright.
That sounds very comfortable, but try not to go into hibernation.
I'm alright.
That sounds very comfortable, but try not to go into hibernation.
[This message comes in an envelope, left on her door with a lovely rose tied to it.]
Alex,
I had a delightful time at the amusement park with you. If you enjoyed it as well, I hope you might consider accompanying me on dinner date?
Forgive the formality of this request. You needn't feel obligated to reply the same way -- my number is XXX-XXX-XXXX, if that is better for you.
~Edge
Alex,
I had a delightful time at the amusement park with you. If you enjoyed it as well, I hope you might consider accompanying me on dinner date?
Forgive the formality of this request. You needn't feel obligated to reply the same way -- my number is XXX-XXX-XXXX, if that is better for you.
~Edge
[ Alex was a little more than taken aback by the rose, and even more so after reading the letter. It was the first time she'd received such an invitation. Although, the way he spoke reminded her a bit of Worick. It was entirely possible that he didn't mean anything by it. She did want to thank him for accompanying her at the amusement park, so maybe that would work out. ]
Hello Edge. Thank you for the flower. We could just have dinner at the temple I'm staying in if you'd like? You don't need to go through all that trouble.
Hello Edge. Thank you for the flower. We could just have dinner at the temple I'm staying in if you'd like? You don't need to go through all that trouble.
[ A brightly wrapped package is left on Alex's doorstep late on the evening of the 24th, with a card from Yona. INside, Alex will find a collection of brightly-colored hanging jars, a large packet of herb and flower seeds, and a book on indoor gardening. ]
[ Among the other packages, one is a gift bag with tissue paper to obscure the gift. The card is simple, but at least the writing is neat enough to be understood. ]
Thanks for a lot. Sorry for any misunderstandings or weirdness on my part.
I hope this fits your likes.
Shizuo
Oh and if you want, feel free to come over tomorrow for food.
[ Inside the bag is a light blue sweater that is mostly open. Because he didn't want it to seem like he focused too much on her sizes, and wanted to get something that seemed nice and comfy. ]
I hope this fits your likes.
Shizuo
Oh and if you want, feel free to come over tomorrow for food.
[ Inside the bag is a light blue sweater that is mostly open. Because he didn't want it to seem like he focused too much on her sizes, and wanted to get something that seemed nice and comfy. ]
[A package wrapped in gold wrapping paper and silver ribbon is left by Alex's door sometime in the afternoon. The card attached to the box says the following:]
Merry Christmas, Alex. Thank you for your kindness and friendship.
-Ginia
[Inside the box is a fuzzy cat hoodie in black, assorted hair accessories, a box of chocolate truffles, a wing-pattern scarf/shawl and a small box containing a sword pendant necklace.
There is also a bag of bird seed for the finches.]
-Ginia
[Inside the box is a fuzzy cat hoodie in black, assorted hair accessories, a box of chocolate truffles, a wing-pattern scarf/shawl and a small box containing a sword pendant necklace.
There is also a bag of bird seed for the finches.]
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[Edge doesn't quite know enough about Alex to properly personalize a gift, so he settles for something he thinks will suit her and hopefully will like: a shawl, warm and comfortable as well as nice-looking.]
Merry Christmas, and here's to a new year of friendship!
-Edge
Merry Christmas, and here's to a new year of friendship!
-Edge
Edited 2018-07-22 00:51 (UTC)
[There's a package left on the very early morning. Inside is this set with a cooking book containing popular japanese recipes, and a small box with this necklace. There's also a pack of bird seed for finches. The card is written in careful hand she can recognize from handwritten recipes that Archer copied for her.]
May this New Year bring you happiness.
Merry Christmas, Alex.
Merry Christmas, Alex.
[ Alex receives a blue butterfly hair barette closely matching her eye color and hand-made with the glitter added and plastic crystals on top. ]
Merry Christmas, Alex!
I look forward to getting to know you better in the new year!
- Kairi
Merry Christmas, Alex!
I look forward to getting to know you better in the new year!
- Kairi
[ Caster returns the gift with few days of delay. He had to make all the gifts and it took some time. Alex will find a small decorative pouch, with a set of handmade, wooden earrings inside ]
For the first Friend, I found in this strange place. In my times, oak was the most sacred of the trees. One of the boons it grants is a long and prosperous life.
For the first Friend, I found in this strange place. In my times, oak was the most sacred of the trees. One of the boons it grants is a long and prosperous life.
[ Alex will try to call a few hours later after Ginia leaves her temple, until she reaches his voicemail. ]
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