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♚ revisiting
Who: Shirley and anyone
Where: Near the coral/later near the elevator
When: Late evening, sure.
Style: I will always match, but slight preference for brackets.
Status: Opeeeennn \o/
[There seems to be a red-headed girl near the Coral today; her hair, and her...well, everything soaking wet from the trip down. She's breathing heavily, still recovering from...something, as suggested by the blood on her shirt, but she at least doesn't seem to be in pain anymore--so she is able to walk on her own two feet, her head held high, despite the circumstances.
She doesn't seem at all bothered to be here; with a mere towel around her body (a rather pathetic attempt to hide the blood, until she can get changed), and another for her hair, she walks on, rediscovering the city she once knew.]
...It's like a dream, being here again. This is so hard to believe...
[And then she keeps going until she comes across a rather large elevator, staring at it with awe.]
Ah-- this wasn't here before!
[...Approach?]
Where: Near the coral/later near the elevator
When: Late evening, sure.
Style: I will always match, but slight preference for brackets.
Status: Opeeeennn \o/
[There seems to be a red-headed girl near the Coral today; her hair, and her...well, everything soaking wet from the trip down. She's breathing heavily, still recovering from...something, as suggested by the blood on her shirt, but she at least doesn't seem to be in pain anymore--so she is able to walk on her own two feet, her head held high, despite the circumstances.
She doesn't seem at all bothered to be here; with a mere towel around her body (a rather pathetic attempt to hide the blood, until she can get changed), and another for her hair, she walks on, rediscovering the city she once knew.]
...It's like a dream, being here again. This is so hard to believe...
[And then she keeps going until she comes across a rather large elevator, staring at it with awe.]
Ah-- this wasn't here before!
[...Approach?]
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They're friends, after all. It wouldn't be right to keep each other distant; especially when they both thought they'd never see the other again. And they couldn't call themselves friends, if they couldn't work past something like this...
So yes.
She approaches, her smile widening.]
I've missed you, too. But no, I... I think I've been here for a few hours now. [A pause, as she thinks about it more to give him a more exact response--but then she realizes it's not really important.] I ran into Lulu earlier.
[She can't help but look happy when she talks about him.]
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If this was Suzaku a year ago, he could have tried to embrace her; have some sort of physical confirmation that Shirley was actually standing in front of him... but he was different now. The small space between them held the lasting bit of question to be brushed aside. Here, standing next to her, was more than enough. He would rather try to keep the emotional attachments at arms length anyways...
But ahem, on to more important things! ] Well, if there is anything you need to know about where we are, I can do my best to help. [ Still... trying to get that last bit of awkwardness out of his throat. ] What about a place to stay, have you—
[ Oh... Lelouch.
Her statement causes Suzaku to pause. She seemed so happy to be talking about him, of course she did, but even after he...
He almost felt ashamed for nearly forgetting. How tolerate he had been with Lelouch when he first arrived, knowing deep in the back of his mind that he was the case of Shirley appearing in this place looking like... that.
It was a bitter expression that followed, not exactly intentional, but the spur of the moment feelings the drew up to his face clearly wasn't pleased with her encounter. ]
... I see. [ Annnd that's all he has to say about that! ]
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But she knows it's not her place, so she falls silent yet again for a moment, allowing the awkwardness to fester. She definitely doesn't want the silence to just loom over them forever, though, so she is quick to speak again once she's gathered her thoughts.
Her head shakes; both to preemptively answer his question that got caught off, and to say that she doesn't need any explanations.
She certainly appreciates his offer though, and she hopes that much shines through.]
No, we um...we only went to get some new clothes for me earlier, since mine were all wet. [And blood-covered, but she's going to casually forget to mention that part.] We hadn't really talked about where I'd be staying...
[Nor had she ever thought to ask.
Living with Lelouch would be like a dream come true, and her cheeks redden a bit at the thought; but the pressure would be something else. She'd have to watch everything she did or said, and everything would have to be perfect...
And in the end, it all boiled down to the fact that she wasn't sure if she was good enough.
...It's all right, though. As long as he's happy, she doesn't mind living alone. Not even a little.]
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But no... for Shirley, he shouldn't be doing this. Not when she just arrived.
The guilt quickly took over his face in place of the sudden anger, revealing a far more sheepish knight in return. For now... just for now, he can push this off. Just until he was alone at least.
Yet now with the conversation avoided ( Thank God- ) the boy was able to slightly shake his head, focusing on the matter that was importance as of this current moment. Right, just take it one step at a time- ]
That's alright, as long as you are dry now. [ He attempts another smile- small, pleasant. Now this is where he can kick in his knightly/friend position and put it to good use. Not only with Lelouch around, but the threat of another here... Mao.
He had taken Nunnally before, and knowing how he acted, there was a chance he might do the same to someone else. SO IN OTHER WORDS- ] I live by myself. If you would like to, you could come stay with me for as long as you like. [ Ah! ] —W-well, not in the same room, of course. There are others, too.
[ Don't think he doesn't know you want to stay with Lelouch, Shirley. He knooows. But for now giving her an alternative until she really makes up her mind... well, the option was always opened. ]
If not, I can always help you find a place to stay. Whatever is more comfortable for you...
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[Yeah...she can kind of tell that Suzaku and see right through her, unfortunately. But then again, her feelings have always been obvious to anyone not named Lelouch. She's not exactly ashamed, but nonetheless, it does make it all the more awkward, since she's not exactly sure how she should answer.
She can't exactly be rude and decline such a generous offer, though, even if there is another place she'd rather be. As far as she concerned, it's not an option anyway.
She laughs a bit at how he clarifies their would-be living conditions.]
I definitely don't want to impose, but...I wouldn't mind staying with you. As long as you're okay with it. [Wherever he lives, it's his place first and foremost...there's a smile on her face.]
I think it's nice, to see more familiar faces here.
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Preferably somewhere far, far away from Lelouch. Details. ]
It's no trouble at all. I offered, didn't I? [ His home is your home, Shirley! The lighter tone in his voice might be able to help that process along, too.
Besides, having guests might be a good thing for him. Being alone just makes him think too much. Boo thinking. ]
The apartment is not that far from here— ah, have you eaten yet, Shirley? Maybe we should stop somewhere first...
[ SEE. See all the things he wants to do for you, girl. ]
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It's true, he did offer, and she definitely appreciates it. She doesn't want to turn him down either, so...even though being far away from Lelouch is the last thing she wants, this is her, silently accepting his offer. She wonders where his apartment is, when he mentions it, but then at the mention of food, she perks up somewhat.
She is a bit hungry from all her exploring, but...]
If you'd like to. I don't mind.
[It'd be good for catching up, right?]
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No, nevermind. ]
Just a little bit, but I wouldn't mind finding something if you are hungry. [ In other words, they are going regardless because he says so and he knows you need food!! ]
Let's go this way, then. [ And so he beckons, leading the way to the food. YAY. ]
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She...actually can't really tell if she's hungry or not. Her stomach is still acting kind of weird, but she does remember that everything is free here, so at least he wouldn't have to pay.
She just nods quietly and follows him.]
Okay!
[This way goes to the marketplace, if she recalls correctly. There should be a section there that has food. c:]
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YES SUZAKU KNOWS WHERE HE IS GOING maybe but yeah it totally works!
AND LOOK. THERE IS FOOD. ]
Uh, well... [ the clearing of this throat was totally subconscious. Really. ] Is there anything in particular you would like to eat?
[ I-it's like he he forgot what you liked or anything!! ]
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That is a lot of choices, man. To be honest, this is kind of overwhelming; but it's amazing to be in a situation where your biggest problem is deciding what to eat. She's glad he hasn't asked the difficult questions yet, at least...
But at the question she does ask, she has to think.
...She is...really not picky--]
Umm! I'd be okay with whatever you'd like to eat...
[Looking around though, and suddenly she spots a cute little noodle stand.
DO YOU LIKE NOODLES, SUZAKU?]
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If that would work. ] I don't have much of a preference. That's why I was asking you— [ Hear that tone in his voice? He's amused.
...
... IS THAT RACIST, SHIRLEY. ARE YOU SAYING NOODLES BECAUSE HE IS AN ELEVEN? R U D E.
He will meet her gaze through, smiling a little at the fact. Suzaku is going to assume you would like to eat there. Just a guess, though. So the boy will point with that same smile, head cocked in its direction. ]
... There?
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N-NO SHE WOULD NEVER INSINUATE SUCH A THING? It's just that the stand was decorated quite adorably and therefore was eye catching. Which she supposes is what they were going for, so...there. YEAH.
It looks like they have a good selection, too!]
Huh?
[Shhh she's totally paying attention--]
Oh, sure! I've...I've never been to any of these places before.
[Hopefully it's delicious!]
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k shirley he knows Reasons now. ]
To be honest, I haven't looked much around here myself. Most of the food I eat is at the apartment. [ His gaze is still locked with the pretty styled restaurant but there was beginning to have this sort of lightness to his tone.
This really did seem like old times. He... he could really enjoy this. ]
... But I suppose I can make an exception. This is a special occasion, after all.
[ What are we standing around here for LET'S GO IN. ]
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...So she nods, approaching with a smile, eyes already glancing over the big menu plastered right in front.]
Do you usually cook for yourself, then?
[There must be grocery stores and stuff here, too. She should try cooking for herself one day.]