[OPEN] it's not so bad

[sealeted]

Who: Hakuno Kishinami and you, yes, you!
When: Throughout June
Where: Caissa and Lasker, K101 if you're a resident of she told you where she lives
What: Jobs and adjustments
Rating: None (will change if necessary)


one: you can (not) have a drink
Hm...

[Hakuno is standing at the edge of a safe zone, like some mischievous child dancing at the edges of an irritated beasts cage. Or, well, maybe without the dancing; she seems more concerned with getting her hair under control. Her water gun is at her feet, all but forgotten for the moment as she stares uncertainly at her reflection in a nearby window. There are two hair ties pinched between her lips, and her hands are buried in thick, long, dark hair as she wavers between several different hairstyles.

She... she's literally spoiled for choice, is the problem. Back in the Moon Cell, she was incapable of modifying her appearance, even if she had the theoretical knowledge of how to do it. It's so weird, seeing herself like this.

She doesn't know which one to pick. Feel like lending a helping hand, so she can finally get started with her glorious water combat experience?]



two: law & order: dunyaland
Okay, so, we'll need a culprit, and some decoys...

[After a surprisingly popular impromptu ploy not too long ago, Hakuno has been given the green light for a full-blown mascot murder-mystery. More to the point, she's been given responsibility for plotting the whole thing out, which leaves her here in the break room, with her bunny head on the table next to her and her costume shoved down around her hips as she pulls faces at the collection of notes in front of her.

- culprit: The Mysterious Melter (?) (find a volunteer who can ham it up)
- victim(s): find volunteers/be the victim
- weapon: Melting Ray (find water gun)
- motive: ?
- clues: ???
- witnesses: find volunteers
- crime scene: gonna need more chalk
- other stuff: ?????? why did I do this to myself

...it looks like she could use some help.]

—ah. That's right, we'll need a lead detective too...



three: FADE IN: king 101, interior
[After everything, Hakuno has to take a minute to sit on her new Real Life Bed, in her new, shared(!), Real Life Room. She's had personal rooms in the Moon Cell that she shared with her Servant, but those were much sparser aside from what few accessories and decorations she could trade Taiga for. So far, all she has are her clothes, her bow, her quiver, the Gilgamesh figure that Gilgamesh himself forced upon her, a small toy lion she bought on a whim at Dunyaland, leaned up against the still-unsealed figure-box, and a tiny snow globe-esque cube she actually searched for.

Hakuno hugs her pillow to her chest, mindful not to disturb Francis Xavier, who is peacefully snoozing on her lap in a little, fluffy ball. Her hair is damp from a recent shower, with a towel draped around her neck to keep dripping and puddles to a minimum.]

This... is my home now.

[The words are quiet.

She's a soft-spoken girl to begin with, but her voice is even softer now, as if scared to actually voice the words. As if scared to take the chance and believe them.]

Comments

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Eh? Did I say that I hadn't?

[Hakuno widens her eyes, as if innocently astonished by his 'leap' of logic. He's... he's so fun to tease. Gilgamesh is probably to blame for this new facet of her personality, she assures herself. Even though it had probably always been there, sleeping under layers of 'not the time' and 'life or death struggle,' Gilgamesh is still getting blamed.]

This Carrier of yours, is he the mischievous sort?

[quaria]

[ SQUINTS. This girl has most likely seen his Carrier...!! It's the only explanation of why she seems to be adamant of teasing a total stranger like him. She seems intent of keeping him here for a while longer, considering how she's neither answering yes nor no. ]

So you have seen him. Please tell me where he went.

[ Actually, Setsuna wouldn't call Hareep mischievous. His Carrier is normally behaved, but it's definitely playful and rather innocent. It doesn't mean any harm, even if its actions are a little troubling time to time. Such as now. ]

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[Hakuno stretches, or it least it looks like that from the front. One arm goes up and the other bends down, snaking back to give Hareep a gentle prod. It looks like play time might be coming to an end.]

He seemed like he wanted to play Hide 'n Seek.

[quaria]

[ After Hareep was nudged forward, the round robot begins to roll forward. It goes around the girl's side, then hops up to land on her pillow again. It bounces in place excitedly, all while flapping its steel ears again, obviously excited that Setsuna "found" them. It beeps a few times, this time more audibly. ]

Ah...

[ Floating up now, Hareep bumps the girl's cheek as if to thank her for playing along. Afterwards, it returns to Setsuna, landing in his arms this time. ]

I see. Thank you for entertaining him, then...

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No, it's fine. He's cute, and I had nothing to do.

[She gently shifts her own Carrier off of her lap and onto the bed, standing and walking over to the window to offer up a proper handshake.]

A little late, but I'm Hakuno Kishinami. Sorry if I teased you too much.

[quaria]

Hm.

[ Upon being called cute, Hareep beeps again, seemingly liking the attention. Meanwhile, Setsuna lifts his head at the girl now peering at him from the window. He pauses for a moment, but eventually reaches forward. Taking her smaller hand in his, he holds it gently to allow her to shake his hand. ]

Setsuna F. Seiei...

[ It's then that his mana makes itself known to Hakuno. Cold, but not frightening. It's similar to a gentle rain, a rain that won't ever make anyone ill no matter how long they stay under it. ]

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Oh!

[Hakuno jolts very slightly at that sensation, but in retrospect given how she had been practicing what little healing Adra had managed to teach her already, it made sense that she would be primed for a transfer. Her own mana is a gentle, lukewarm affair; a cradling, soothing, swaying sea. It's asserts a reassuring calmness that would dumbfound Hakuno if she was ever told about it.

That aside, she smiles at him for the other reason for her little jump.]

Then, you must be one of Vietnam's friends, right? She said she was going to introduce me to you. I guess I'm finally ahead of the curve with something here.

[quaria]

[ Basing from Hakuno's personality so far, Setsuna would've initially thought that she'd have an energetic mana. But he's sharply aware, more than most, that people always carry more than what they seem. So to meet her soothing mana doesn't surprise him, in fact it only makes him more interested. Does this mean that she normally doesn't smile this much? It was a guess that will remain within him, as he will never want to assume anything about anyone.

Hearing Vietnam's name causes Setsuna to easily perk up. Friend... He doesn't know if he can be called that. He never really thought about it. He's always been careful around the people he meets here, only ever formally acknowledging one instance that he gained a friend. But that's because that person asked him to be. Even so, he doesn't know if he's someone who can be called a good friend. ]

We are roommates, yes...

[ Introduce him, though? What for? Why him? He stares at her, curious. But he trusts that she'll probably explain soon enough. ]

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[Truth be told, Hakuno isn't as cheerful as she's given him reason to think she is, on average. But then again, there was little to smile about in a kill-or-be-killed competition, and she was predisposed currently by his cute Carrier.

It's nice, having reasons to smile. And, now that she knows who he is, she hopes she's making a good impression. She's never had such a wide social circle before; she's not sure how to treat a friend of a friend, so she's winging it.]

Ah, she gave me a standing offer to visit her, so I might intrude sometime soon, if it's alright.

[quaria]

[ For a couple of seconds, Setsuna silently gazes into Hakuno's eyes, trying to assert the meaning of her expression. She seems so happy to meet him... But she doesn't know a thing about him at all. It's a little strange to him, so he wonders what her reasons are. He won't ask unless she explains it herself, so maybe he'll find out by himself another time.

For now, he'll allow the time to pass them by. He slowly lets go of her hand now, then straightens his posture again. ]

Do as you like.

[ It's not as if he can tell her or Vietnam what to do. His room is Vietnam's too, so she has a right to invite friends over. Besides, if her mana is this calm, he doubts that she'll cause anyone trouble at all. ]

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[It feels strange to suddenly remove that connection, and for just a moment she feels the loss keenly. She gets over it easily enough, however, and uses that hand to tuck a stray, drying lock of hair behind her ear.]

Then, I may be seeing you soon. Thank you, Seiei.

[quaria]

[ Before Setsuna dismisses himself, he reaches into his travel bag. Afterwards, he lifts his hand again to offer Hakuno something. Within that palm of his, a couple of milk candies are present. Maybe it's because he managed to sense that she's lonely. He doesn't really know, but he felt like doing it. ]

Here.

[ At the same time, it's gratitude for taking care of Hareep for him. ]

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...!!

[Setsuna. Buddy. Pal. My guy. You just hit pay dirt.]

I can really have these?

[Her expression is more subdued, now, closer to her usual bland look, but her eyes are practically shimmering, she's so happy. She hasn't had candy since Gilgamesh bestowed some upon her before their last fight.]

Thank you so much!

[quaria]

[ ... What's with that reaction? It's just candy. Setsuna of course didn't expect Hakuno to become this excited over a few pieces of them, so his reflex is to once again redden. He has no idea how to respond otherwise. ]

It is... nothing.

[ He hands it over, then bows to finally leave afterwards. He doesn't say anything else, so he quickly turns to walk off before making a fool of himself again. ]