✿ 4th Bud [Action]

[seiriald]

[It's been several days since the incident that confined her to the clinic, and frankly Kaori has become very tired of that place. Not only was she bored out of her mind, but merely the smell of it brought up fragmented memories of pain and fear from long ago. On top of that, it was lonely when no one visited. Sorry Vash, but she really can't take it anymore.

Therefore it makes sense that she sneak out, right?! Never mind that she is still badly bruised and sore everywhere due to damaged and sprained muscles, which makes walking very difficult. But what's some injuries to her? At the very least she can talk! Sort of... It takes some effort.

As for the destination she has in mind? Her apartment at the very top of CH4, pretty smart. Of course she probably won't get very far, and may end up resting in the flower shop instead. Feel free to intercept her anywhere along this stupid journey of sheer determination, she may or may not bite. And it may or may not take all day.]

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[seiriald]

... Carefully. [It couldn't be any worse than climbing the rugged mountain terrain back home, right?]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[Pffft, city kid is city kid.]

...I'm not sure how careful you can get climbing stairs.

[seiriald]

S'not hard. [By George she is going to get up there somehow.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[He hesitates for a moment. Above all else, Marcell doesn't want to come off as...pitying her, because he sure as hell knows that would get him an earful, at least back home.]

...I could help.

[seiriald]

You could? [If she thought he was pitying her he would likely have to deal with more than an earful.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[He's still waiting for the day he ends up pissing someone off, actually.]

At least help you get up the stairs.

[seiriald]

Well... [She wanted to see the flowers first, it's the first time she's gone so long without them.]

The flower shop... [Please hold while she tries to say more words.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

I know where it is. [Since he made it a point to remember where all the shops were.

...Now how is supposed to lead her in a way that doesn't make him paranoid.]

[seiriald]

[She'll stand there silently, waiting for his move. Why did he so paranoid, anyway? The girl hasn't done anything yet that's hostile, as far as she knows.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[Kid just doesn't really feel comfortable being close to anyone since his instinct tends to overtake his common sense then.

After a moment, he holds out his arm, a little higher up because he's so freaking short.]

[seiriald]

[She wasn't even aware how short he was until she felt his arm rise up. How young was he?

Taking that arm hesitantly with her good one, though even that one is still sore and tender.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[He's going to take it slow and steady, since it's not as if he really has much to do around here.]

This okay?

[seiriald]

[Slow and steady is good, she needs to get adjusted to walking again after so much bedrest.]

Mmhmm... thank you.

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[He will not tsun he will not tsun -- okay it's showing a little.]

What's your name?

[seiriald]

[A tsun? How adorable, she loves messing with those.]

... Kaori.

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[He's just going to stay quiet now, since he's starting to tell that talking takes her effort.]

[seiriald]

[While she does appreciate that, it also comes to her attention that he hasn't really shared much about himself. Not that she can force him to say anything right now.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[It's. Not as if he has a lot of pleasant stuff to talk about that he's comfortable sharing with someone he just met, derp.]

Urm. In case you're wondering, I'm 12.

[seiriald]

[Twelve? That explains the shortness, then. People below her age group aren't all that common.]

... Fourteen. [And expected to marry in a year.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[Hm. Around the age of his older friends. It makes him feel more comfortable.]

I'm -- not really good at talking. So I'm sorry if it gets really quiet.

[seiriald]

[Nodding in understanding, she can't force someone to share everything about them, especially on a first meeting.]

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[So, timeskipping to arriving at the flower shop.]

We're here.

[seiriald]

[Alas, there is sanctuary! She slowly lets go of his arm, sending a grateful smile toward him as she stepped closer.]

Thank you so much... for helping...

[boxedoff.livejournal.com]

[Gods this is so embarrassing for a shy kid.]

Y-you're welcome.

[And that stutter wasn't supposed to happen. Tsun.]

[seiriald]

[That makes her laugh a little, you're so cute, Marcell. Maybe she'll come seek you out when she's all healed.

Waving and entering the flower shop now.]