[ She's just chilling (or warming) by the bonfire, staring quietly into the flames while precariously holding a s'more.
Until something startles her-- maybe Ichiro walked too close or someone else laughed loudly, but she jumps a little on her log bench and her s'more sails gloriously into the flames. ]
I was pretty pissed when I first got here, but - once we learned time stopped for us at home, things got better. Now, I'm kind of just ... I dunno, enjoying it. I always wanted to go to school.
[ delicious s'mores... he's gonna go stick his own marshmallow in the fire, also. ] What about you, ... is Otome-san alright?
[ With a warmer smile as she stares out at the flames. ]
I think it's a little hard to allow myself to enjoy it properly, but I also know there's no point in dwelling on what I can't change yet. But you never had the chance to go to school, Ichiro-kun?
I mean, I finished high school. That was really important. But... I had to work to support my little bros, and I couldn't pass up the chance to work full time. So, I opened up my own business instead. I always wanted to go, though.
Taking care of your family is very admirable. [ And her smile is a little wistful. ] I'm sure your little brothers will be better off for it. But I'm glad that you have the opportunity to go to school now...
I hope so. I'm just doin' the best I can with them, you know? I've got a lot to learn, still.
[ god this school is so weird, isn't it. he snorts, giving a shake of his head. ] ...yeah. I mean, at least I'm learning something. If I can get a good education here, I can bring it back home and make more money for them.
Good education's probably kinda relative, but I guess I wouldn't know anything about theoretical physics if I didn't go to that class today, so...
I have a three-year-old... cousin-- her name is Koharu. She's very bright and loves to sing and draw and refuses to follow anyone's footsteps but her own. I feel like she'll beating the boys off her with a stick once she's older, with her personality.
[ here's ichiro! otome can see him in the infirmary instead of hanging out outside. he's got his shirt off, because he's being a good patient, and boy howdy is he fucked up! however, the light healing did do its job - he's no longer wheezing when he breathes, nor is he actively bleeding anywhere, but the majority of his body is still either covered in bruises or radiant burns.
the biggest, still glaring injury is a lichtenberg figure, now blatantly obvious, that spans from a nasty spot in the middle of his palm, down his fingers, around where he usually wears a signet ring, and all the way up to his shoulder and collarbone. it's still pretty rough looking compared to the rest of him.
also... his ankle is probably still kind of frostbitten. it's okay.
he gives otome a little smile, though he just looks exhausted. ] ...hey, sensei. I'm okay. I think Hope used his healing spell on me, so... I'm doin' better.
[ nodding... he is behaving himself appropriately, fidgeting a little where he's sitting but otherwise willing to let otome do whatever she needs to do! he doesn't flinch at all over the warm water on his ankle, either. ]
...yeah. It...us too. All in one piece, more or less.
[ no limb loss thankfully!!! ] I was wondering if people were gonna get pulled out on Thursday this week, too. I just didn't think it would be me.
[ i, sisi, hope that otome gets to go on one because kia deserves it but also.
he looks down at his lap, curling his hands gently into fists. ] ... I'm glad it was me. I mean... I know how to handle myself well enough. I'd rather protect people if I can, I just...wish I could've done more for the others, too.
Mm. [ he nods, a little sheepish, and ducks his head when she does, allowing this touch and peeking at her afterwards. he looks like a big sad puppy, honestly. ]
...it was the least I could do. She's my friend, you know? They all are.
Your name had come up a few times before, but I do think I mentioned you and Nier last time.
At that point, I didn't want anyone else agreeing to help. I just wanted to be able to let someone else know the truth, when I had to watch how frustrated everyone was.
they didnt ever have any intention of letting me do anything. it is what it is i got lucky that lucretia-san got added at the end. anyway, it doesn't really matter, now if i'm upset or not i just have to keep going so we can get the hell out of here.
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Week 0, Tuesday
Until something startles her-- maybe Ichiro walked too close or someone else laughed loudly, but she jumps a little on her log bench and her s'more sails gloriously into the flames. ]
... Ah.
i love this shitpost
he winces, sympathetically, watching it crackle in the flames... ] ... Oof, that sucks. Here - was that my bad? Let me make you another one.
[ it is kind of weird to just see a grown adult woman chilling out here, no problems. wild! school is wild! but it's fine. ]
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Oh-- no, that's all right! That wasn't your fault at all, so I can regain my honor.
[ and... make another one. ]
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[ ichiro passes over another marshmallow!! its not otome's fault his world is weird its ok she's not old. ]
Sorry about that. I don't think I've gotten the chance to introduce myself yet, right? I'm Ichiro.
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But she's going to take the marshmallow with a smile and work on creating her snackwich again. ]
My name is Otome. How have you been settling in so far, Ichiro... ah, kun?
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[ delicious s'mores... he's gonna go stick his own marshmallow in the fire, also. ] What about you, ... is Otome-san alright?
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[ With a warmer smile as she stares out at the flames. ]
I think it's a little hard to allow myself to enjoy it properly, but I also know there's no point in dwelling on what I can't change yet. But you never had the chance to go to school, Ichiro-kun?
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I mean, I finished high school. That was really important. But... I had to work to support my little bros, and I couldn't pass up the chance to work full time. So, I opened up my own business instead. I always wanted to go, though.
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... Even one as strange as this.
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[ god this school is so weird, isn't it. he snorts, giving a shake of his head. ] ...yeah. I mean, at least I'm learning something. If I can get a good education here, I can bring it back home and make more money for them.
Good education's probably kinda relative, but I guess I wouldn't know anything about theoretical physics if I didn't go to that class today, so...
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... And there's that task board, too. I can't help but think that's important.
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[ with a grin. ] Have you gotten a chance to try any, yet?
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[ She lifts an eyebrow-- interested? ]
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Otome-san, then, who are the people that matter the most to you? I wanna hear all about 'em.
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Heh. No problem. You first, though! Lemme find my pics.
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I have a three-year-old... cousin-- her name is Koharu. She's very bright and loves to sing and draw and refuses to follow anyone's footsteps but her own. I feel like she'll beating the boys off her with a stick once she's older, with her personality.
Week 3, Thursday
Ichiro-kun... how are you feeling?
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the biggest, still glaring injury is a lichtenberg figure, now blatantly obvious, that spans from a nasty spot in the middle of his palm, down his fingers, around where he usually wears a signet ring, and all the way up to his shoulder and collarbone. it's still pretty rough looking compared to the rest of him.
also... his ankle is probably still kind of frostbitten. it's okay.
he gives otome a little smile, though he just looks exhausted. ] ...hey, sensei. I'm okay. I think Hope used his healing spell on me, so... I'm doin' better.
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[ She's got ointment and bandages and a warm sponge that she's pausing to press to his ankle, speaking as she works. ]
You've all had it rough, but I'm grateful you managed to make it back to us.
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...yeah. It...us too. All in one piece, more or less.
[ no limb loss thankfully!!! ] I was wondering if people were gonna get pulled out on Thursday this week, too. I just didn't think it would be me.
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I don't think anyone ever wants it to be them. I suppose I should start bracing myself, though.
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Otome-sensei, I really hope you don't have to go through that...
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[ Why kids. Why. ]
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he looks down at his lap, curling his hands gently into fists. ] ... I'm glad it was me. I mean... I know how to handle myself well enough. I'd rather protect people if I can, I just...wish I could've done more for the others, too.
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Otome straightens, moves to rest her hands over his fists. ]
From the looks of it, you did plenty. Thank you for getting Kainé back to us.
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...it was the least I could do. She's my friend, you know? They all are.
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I know. And I'm glad you were there for them.
week 6, sunday
can i ask you a question
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At that point, I didn't want anyone else agreeing to help. I just wanted to be able to let someone else know the truth, when I had to watch how frustrated everyone was.
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i couldn't
i couldn't just let them sit with that alone
i had to say yes
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I'm sorry. Lucretia told me what happened. I'm sorry I mentioned you at all.
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you don't have to apologize.
i can handle it.
or, i could've handled it if i knew everything, i guess.
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You have every right to be upset.
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it is what it is
i got lucky that lucretia-san got added at the end.
anyway, it
doesn't really matter, now if i'm upset or not
i just have to keep going so we can get the hell out of here.
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I can't make up for what happened. But I'll do everything in my power to support you and get everyone out of here.