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[Around December 20, before school is out for the holidays, Mafuyu will find a small gift-wrapped box in her locker. Inside is a delicate bracelet of water lilies decorated with pearls. Quite classy, though the metal is not as expensive as the design might indicate.]
[There is also a handwritten notes that says "Merry Christmas." It isn't signed, but the writing style might look familiar if she asks around.]
( america doesn't have summer homework. it's strange. she often finds herself at a loss of what to do, and summer break has only just started... which is why kanade will find her at her desk watching random documentaries. )
[Not mafuyu falling down the youtube hole..........]
You were asking that man that posted the pokemon encyclopedia some questions, and you brought up one pokemon in particular. [The... bunny, right?] Is that... something you want to go try to find?
Maybe there's something in all those notes that can help with taking care of one. If it's dangerous...
[She hesitates for only a moment, the feathers on her wings rustling nervously - but no. She can push those feelings down, if it means helping Mafuyu.]
I can come with you, if you want to go. To be another pair of eyes, and... um. Maybe a quick escape...?
[Her wings look to be in much better condition than when they first appeared, but she hasn't really tested them out yet, let alone tested them when carrying any kind of weight. But if she needs to, she'll make them work.]
Mm, you're right. I don't know the kinds of things you've done in the past, but I've never been on a trip like that before...
[She may be a bit sheltered, but she's not stupid. If she can ask around, study that encyclopedia...]
But... if it's something you really want, I'd like to help you do it. If we can't write music the way we did back home, then... maybe we can try out other new experiences?
[The usual gentle expression Kanade has on her face whenever she looks at Mafuyu seems to brighten a bit as she smiles; ah, she's so happy that Mafuyu is chasing after things that might interest her... even if this turns out to be a bust, even if she has no interest in it further after they investigate, it's something. She's trying, and Kanade couldn't be prouder.]
... I'm glad you're making decisions like this. No matter what it is... I'll do my best to support you.
[There's a brief look of surprise that crosses Kanade's face at that, before it gives way to a bright smile. It's such a simple thing to say, but coming from Mafuyu...
It makes her chest feel like it's on fire, but... not in a bad way. It's like the feeling of warmth Mafuyu so often talks about, loosening the knots tied so tightly around her own heart.]
... I'm glad. [Though her voice is as soft as ever, that happiness bleeds into it and makes her sound even lighter and airier.] That's still a big step forward, and I'm so happy for you.
["I'm happy for you", so often empty words and congratulations. But the way Kanade says it, there's no doubt that she means every word. The tone of her voice, the way those blue eyes glint...]
And I'll do whatever I can to help you keep feeling that way.
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beathollow) wrote2022-10-05 08:01 pm
UN: Zodiac; 12/1
Congratulations! You've been specially selected to take part in our first annual Secret Santa holiday gift exchange! 🎁
This year, you'll be giving a gift to Moana! Please try to find a nice gift for them by December 25th! And remember, Secret Santa always works best when it's a surprise!
We highly recommend you participate, as no one wants to suffer on the holidays!
Thank you, and enjoy the season! ☃️
[As usual, any replies will receive no response from Zodiac]
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[There is also a handwritten notes that says "Merry Christmas." It isn't signed, but the writing style might look familiar if she asks around.]
UN: K (backdated to the end of june)
hey, yuki...
i have a question about a comment i saw on the network
Re: UN: K (backdated to the end of june)
( america doesn't have summer homework. it's strange. she often finds herself at a loss of what to do, and summer break has only just started... which is why kanade will find her at her desk watching random documentaries. )
I TOTALLY DIDN'T FUDGE MY OWN THREAD MEDIUM-
You were asking that man that posted the pokemon encyclopedia some questions, and you brought up one pokemon in particular. [The... bunny, right?] Is that... something you want to go try to find?
I MISREAD AND WAS SLEEPY TOO DWBI
hell yeah let's fail together-
[She hesitates for only a moment, the feathers on her wings rustling nervously - but no. She can push those feelings down, if it means helping Mafuyu.]
I can come with you, if you want to go. To be another pair of eyes, and... um. Maybe a quick escape...?
[Her wings look to be in much better condition than when they first appeared, but she hasn't really tested them out yet, let alone tested them when carrying any kind of weight. But if she needs to, she'll make them work.]
Re: hell yeah let's fail together-
( which isn't a disagreement, per se. progress. )
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[She may be a bit sheltered, but she's not stupid. If she can ask around, study that encyclopedia...]
But... if it's something you really want, I'd like to help you do it. If we can't write music the way we did back home, then... maybe we can try out other new experiences?
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( it's a legitimate question! she'd floated the idea. that, in and of itself, is odd enough, actually. ... does she want it?
but then it likens back to music. music is good. if it's for music, she will do it. )
... Okay.
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I'll do what I can to investigate, then.
[The usual gentle expression Kanade has on her face whenever she looks at Mafuyu seems to brighten a bit as she smiles; ah, she's so happy that Mafuyu is chasing after things that might interest her... even if this turns out to be a bust, even if she has no interest in it further after they investigate, it's something. She's trying, and Kanade couldn't be prouder.]
... I'm glad you're making decisions like this. No matter what it is... I'll do my best to support you.
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( mafuyu is quiet, staring for a moment before she simply nods. )
Okay.
... Thank you, Kanade.
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[But with that moment of silence... Kanade tilts her head, curious.]
... Is everything okay?
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It makes her chest feel like it's on fire, but... not in a bad way. It's like the feeling of warmth Mafuyu so often talks about, loosening the knots tied so tightly around her own heart.]
... I'm glad. [Though her voice is as soft as ever, that happiness bleeds into it and makes her sound even lighter and airier.] That's still a big step forward, and I'm so happy for you.
["I'm happy for you", so often empty words and congratulations. But the way Kanade says it, there's no doubt that she means every word. The tone of her voice, the way those blue eyes glint...]
And I'll do whatever I can to help you keep feeling that way.