vatheon | Kenphie Times

Who: ~~Kenphie.~~ Kenshin and Selphie.
Where: Kenshin's House
When: Afternoon in the snow!
Style: Prosey Wosey?
Status: Closed.

Maybe it was the snow, or all the Christmas decorations, but there was something triggering all sorts of memories for Selphie that she wasn't really understanding. She'd said some time ago that she'd visit Kenshin but, between getting used to the place again, curses, friends leaving, friends in comas, Selphie hadn't quite go round to doing that yet. And now she felt really, really bad about it. Whatever the reasons, Selphie just had to go and visit Kenshin, invite or no invite.

It's cold out, and it's snowing, but Selphie trudges her way to Kenshin's house, unaware that she's automatically making the way there without thinking of directions. Still, wrapped up in a big red duffle coat, with a matching scarf and all, Selphie knocked at the door, hoping that he'd hear with the muffled noise her gloved hand made against the door. She glanced around her at the snow before taking a step back, not really sure what to expect now.

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Kenshin hadn't really been expecting visitors. In fact, he'd wrapped himself up in a thick yukata, lit a fire in the fireplace, and curled up with hot sake. Moses had curled up on his lap.

But Moses skampered off when she'd knocked on his door. Kenshin stood up, straightening out his robes, then answered the door. "Selphie. Quite the pleasant surprise. Do come in."

Aww Kenshin, ever one to know how to treat himself and make himself comfortable. Selphie hadn't waited long at his door at all, and yet still managed to look a little startled when he answered. She looked up at him, and for some reason had the urge to leap at him with hugs and kisses.

But she didn't. She just stood there and shuffled her feet, smiling a little bashfully, "Hi, Kenshin. I'm sorry. I hope you don't mind. You weren't busy?" Selphie peered slightly round the doorway, half wondering if he'd be cuddled up with some company, looking cosy like that.

He offered a soft smile to her, leaning a bit close to her. "No interruption at all. Do come in." It was much warmer in the house, though the outside wasn't as cold as the snow on the island. Kenshin thrived in the cold, but he did like a warm house.

Selphie has spent most of her day up on the island, playing and wandering around in the snow, hence being still wrapped up and chilly. So, when she entered the house she gave a happy sigh of relief, "Mmm... It's so warm and cosy in here."

She smiled, but she stopped almost as soon as she moved into the hallway. The place was just so familiar, and it made her a little light headed.

"If you would leave your shoes at the door," he offered, closing the door. It was Japanese tradition, after all, and while the house wasn't exactly Japanese, the insides were. The decor hadn't changed much since Selphie had last visited. There were a few more giant paper fans pinned to the wall, snow on bamboo designs. There was also a small bamboo plant with the shoots intertwining with one another. And of course, there was his first gift he'd received here: the Shingen fluff, a little red puffball with wiggly eyes and a pair of black horns that resembled his rival.

"Oh! Sure, of course!" She leaned over to carefully take off her boots, leaving them by the door. Selphie walked slowly further into the house, looking slowly and carefully around the living room. It looked so inviting, so much like home.

"It's pretty in here, Kenshin. You keep your house well!"

"Indeed," Kenshin nodded. "It is a small reminder of home."

Selphie smiled and walked into the living room. She looked around smiling, still holding her arms around her waist, "So...I used to live here, huh?"

"Indeed," Kenshin nodded. "Your room was upstairs." He hadn't done anything with it. The only one who really went in there was Moses.

"Oh..." Selphie tilted her head back to look up at the ceiling where she guessed her room was, "And you didn't get anyone else to move in with you?" She stared at the ceiling a moment more before looking back at Kenshin, "Weren't you lonely then when I went home?"

"At times," Kenshin confessed. Truthfully, most people were afraid of him because of his reputation. Then there were others who just thought he was odd. So he mostly stayed by himself. "Certainly nothing I cannot handle."

Selphie sighed a little and turned towards him. She lowered her eyes, looking at his feet, before looking up at his face again. "I'm sorry... that I just left... I didn't mean to, you know..."

Kenshin drew near, placing a tender hand on her shoulder. "Selphie, I do not blame you at all. This place pulls the residents in many directions without notice."

Selphie startled a little as he touched her shoulder, a rush of affection seeming to come from nowhere. She blushed a little, but smiled up at him, nodding her head, "That's really very good of you to think about it this way. But still, I hope you weren't too lonely on your own.."

"Moses-kun kept me company," he replied. The cat mewed in response, almost as if agreeing with him.

His words were true, after all. Kenshin was a rather solitary lord, preferring to keep only his ninja at his side. Of course, he had generals and his rivalry with Shingen, but he did tend to keep to himself quite a bit.

Selphie smiled fondly at the cat before looking back at Kenshin. Her eyes narrowed ever-so-slightly, as if she couldn't believe that just one cat would be enough. But Kenshin looked composed and content, so she could only believe that he was being honest about not being too lonely. So, at last, she nodded and smiled, "Well, that's good then. I'm glad."

Kenshin nodded. "Let's have some tea," he offered, motioning towards the table. The couch had been pushed back, making room for sitting on the floor. There were pillows next to the table for sitting.

"Oh, sure!" Selphie smiled and looked down at the table with the little cushions all around it. This was a little bit weird, but Selphie was always comfortable sitting on the floor. "Want me to help?"

"If you wish." It was tradition to cater to the guest, but Selphie kind of wasn't guest category anymore. It wouldn't be rude to let her help if she wanted. the kitchen wasn't any different than before, save a few shoots of bamboo in small planters on the window sill.

And without even thinking about it, Selphie was making her way into the kitchen. She noticed the bamboo with a small smile, but otherwise just set about making tea like she'd never left, though that hadn't quite processed in her brain yet.

"Nice sticks." The bamboo, obviously, sticks.

"Bamboo," he corrected her. "They welcome in the good spirits for the new year."

"Oh..! Bamboo!"

Selphie smiled and turned to Kenshin, holding out some tea. "That sounds like a nice idea. I love the new year! I can't wait - I love the fireworks the best."

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