vatheon | (no subject)

Who: Naoto and YOU
What: Thinking and wandering around the bubble (not risking the outside weather)
Where: At a cafe; Around the bubble
When: Mid-Day
Style: Starting prose, but can go with brackets if you're more comfortable

Naoto had gone to a cafe for lunch. She was still lack luster in her ability to cook, but she had at least gotten a little better. She was finding a good sense of normality in having some sort of regular schedule with her rounds. Though she was still having some issues with her life here, she was able to relax some now - well, at least relax like she could here.

She was having a sandwich and cup of what was a combination of oolong and some black tea - really good she found out - and thinking. This past holiday season (which felt nearly too soon for her) made her realize how alone she really was. She didn't have her grandfather and his assistant. None of her friends were there. Dare she say it, she would have given anything to see Adachi again and that was saying something. Sure she had only been there since end of September, but it still hit a girl hard. However she still held on to what was left of her male facade to try and get by. She wouldn't allow that to fail her just yet. Very few people actually knew her secret - it was still more than she would have liked to admit, but she was able to protect herself with plausable deniablilty should it come to that.

Taking a sip of the tea, she gazes out over the streets.

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[And Angelina walks right into the cafe, and can probably be seen entering by Naoto. She has come to grab a quick lunch before going back to the clinic. She looks for a table and spots Naoto.]

Good afternoon, would you mind if I sat with you?

[Naoto looks up as she hears a soft bell chime of someone going in and coming out of the store. She notices that it is Angelina. Hoping she remembered, she causes her voice to become that of a male.]

Good afternoon. Yes, you may sit with me.

[She smiles knowingly and winks at her.]

Thank you, it is always nice to share lunch with a friend. [Takes a seat.]

Do you come here often?

[Naoto nods some as she leans back in her chair. She takes a sip of her tea.]

It is nice to have lunch with a friend.

[She looks to the side, watching as a couple of people walk by.]

I do. It's one of the better places to watch the visitors and natives.

It is the first time I come here. But change is good once in a while. I usually eat at the clinic.

[Oh?] Do you enjoy watching them, or is it because your job?

Change is good, yes.

A little from the former, a little from the latter.

[She nods.]

I see, at least it might make your lunch time more interesting.

It helps me to keep an eye out just in case. And it gives me something to focus on.

[Something other than her loneliness and that none of her friends were there.]

Of course, that does make sense. But if you ever want company, all you have to do is let me know.

[Naoto looks up from her tea. Had she known what she was thinking?]

I thank you for the offer...

Whenever I am free, I would be glad to meet you for lunch or dinner. [Smiles kindly.]