[ For a cool-looking guy like Shizuo, he's probably had a few requests to be the one to take a customer's order to their table, that all that needs to be said is, 'Shizuo, you've got another one', and it'll lead him taking that prepared tea pot and pastry to a girl, two girls, a whole table of them!
Except this isn't a girl who's asked for him, nor does he even have the decency to be giggling or shy upon his approach. He looks almost curious when Shizuo comes over -- and just for your information, that there is a red apple spice tea with four pastries. Four different kinds!! But four. One of them's the special of the day.
Oh, but more importantly-- ]
Shi..zuo?
[ For a guy who specifically asked for him, he sure sounds like he's saying that name for the first time. ]
[Red, how did you know that he's had to deal with noisy girls and has had to practice his patience so many times thanks to them? Well, at least it brought in business...and gave him practice.
Thus he had been prepared to once again enter his zen mode. Enjoy the smells of the café, the light chatter from the other tables, the warmth of the tea pot and fresh pastries sitting atop the tray he carried, his own cup of tea and snack waiting for him in the break room...
So when he actually gets to the table and sees Red, he actually stops and blinks in surprise.]
Ah...Red, right? [...What's with the hesitance? Does he really look that different when in uniform? Is it because he doesn't have his trademark sunglasses? Anyway, setting his order down.] Haven't really seen you around here before.
[ Please stop being seductive in your icons, Shizuo.
Also, we happen to remember a log time not that long where Shizuo was advertising the café with a certain cute little girl. Or maybe that was a different café. Either way, that was a crowd to remember, and Red happened to witness the fuss in those early opening days, even if his heart belongs somewhere else when it comes to tasty treats.
Well, except for today. But Red's smiling when he hears Shizuo remembering his name, nodding. ]
I eat somewhere else for cake. [ Sorry, café. But not the point. ] Actually, I came here because I wanted to talk to you. --After work, [ he adds, since he knows he's on the clock right now. ]
Given that Shizuo has many different favorite places to sink his sweet tooth in, he can understand Red's position. Not that he really cares one way or the other, either. Unlike other people who like to promote the places they own or work at, Shizuo is very poor at self-promotion or advertising.]
...Yeah that's fine. But you didn't have to come all the way here to ask.
[What if he had other plans?? Not that he did. Really. He's more or less implying Red could have just contacted via the brain network.]
I didn't know where else to reach you, and I saw you working outside here once or twice! And I didn't remember you well enough to think at you.
[ Spoilers, he was funny about Shizuo's name because he totally forgot it. When was the last time he saw him?? When Sosyne came back to Lake Niras? It's been forever, dude. ]
Mm! [ He's meeting him out of nowhere, pretty much a stranger, so he can handle waiting for the guy to be free. ]
Should I meet you here? Or I can wait at the park, near the entrance. [ The closest entrance, from the way here. ] What's better for you? It won't be a long talk.
Park's fine. Probably would be easier and quieter.
[Plus he always passes it, anyway, so it's not like he'd be going out of his way, either. Though now he's really curious as to what Red wants to ask him.]
[ Sparkle sparkle sparkle-- not physically, but he looks cheerful at that. Also, it's literally something he could have taken the time to ask then, but oh well. He's definitely going to get to this tea he ordered...!
[Service done, Shizuo is going to head back to work and be the "cool, quiet waiter" that for some reason people like. Oh well.
Anyway, TIME SKIP. He'll be running a few minutes late, but he'll be making his way toward the arranged meeting place. Seeing Red, he'll just wave a hand in greeting.]
[ Unlike some animes, Red didn't eat all the pastries he ordered right then and there; that wouldn't be appreciating them as well (plus, it'd be too sickly). So when Shizuo sees him again, he'll be there with a small plastic tub that he packed three of them away in, as well as ordering at the time a few extras.
...or, actually, what might stand out more are three pink porrings dozed away on the bench with him, gelatin bodies somewhat drooping inbetween the gaps of the wood, and a bunch of squirrels, apparently not doing the hibernation thing, have decided to pack up on lunch and dinner with the nuts Red's offering them. A whooole bunch of them.
Gotta find our own relaxing activities somehow. The squirrels don't seem too bothered either when Red's head perks up at the sight of Shizuo, giving a "Hey!" and a wave of his own, standing onto his feet to meet him halfway.
Probably because he left the bag of nuts with them. ]
[There's a small look of recognition at Lu Meng, and when he looks at the porrings again, he now finds some familiarity.]
Aaah, I remember them now. Mochi's met 'em once, too. [.....And caused problems.] So you took 'em in... [And. Now he kind of feels bad that he didn't think about the porrings after Lu Meng left. Granted he didn't know the guy all that well, but... Given how he had been thinking about what would happen if he left Mochi alone, he feels a bit guilty now.]
They seem nice, at least. Not causing any problems for you?
Mm. [ That's a negative, and he gives a headshake as he makes it, his voice softening after. ] They weren't happy when Lu Meng left, and it took a while for them to get used to me... but I've been living at a friend's place who helps me look after them when I'm not around. That's the biggest trouble with them, really.
[ He's always on the move and can't just stick them in a bunch of balls. ]
Mochi's a porring too? [ The question comes after a short pause. ]
Can I ask what kind of things you do with her after this? I don't want to get distracted from why I asked you out here, but I never got to talk to Lu Meng much about the porrings before he left, and I never found more than one person who really knew how to take care of them.
Well, I remembered you were with Lu Meng when he went to see Sosyne, and you were there too when she showed up at Lake Niras... I don't know what your relationship is like with her, but me and a small group are going to visit some lands we're sure are connected to her, and I wanted to know if you wanted to come too.
[ Somewhere, wherever Shizuo happens to be on this day, a plump bird suited will have a decent-sized envelope to drop off with the blond-haired, feeling as if there's more than a letter inside, but not stacked.
Along with his name in a clearly otherworlder language, there's a note to the side-- Don't handle if stressed. Memory petal inside! So, big clue right there as to what's inside, and is there a letter with it? Indeed. ]
Shizuo,
Usagi wanted to go back to that coastline we went to last month, so I took her with a couple of friends [ might as well call Atsushi that, it's easier ] out with us. We decided to see what we could do where the water used to be, and we found that a specific kind of feeling helped restore the water back. It wasn't just about being calm, but fighting how little energy there was in the air. When we felt excited or thought about the things we would do in a good way, the water started returning.
After everyone worked on it, we were able to raise about a knee level of it, clean it and make it smell like salt water again. It's only a puddle, but I think there might be a quicker way to do the same to the rest, once we want to. We still need to deal with the lighthouse and the parts inside. But I was thinking that maybe if we collected that same emotion in an large amount through memory petals or other things that can absorb it, we could spread it. Maybe with fireworks? The air seems better when you go out there now. That's around the area where we landed, close to the pier. It wouldn't be hard to stay there a couple of days with whatever you're planning.
I've included the petal so you can see what it looks like.
Red
[ And on the petal, once Shizuo gives them a light touch, he'll see the pool of water in a section of the wide lake, sitting on a muddy surface, but the water clear and clean. It doesn't expand the entire area--that would be too much--but that sure is heck lot more than was there previous. There's a weariness to the petal while also having an excited feel, a tired sort of accomplishment that the memory is pulled from. ]
[...That is one fat bird. It's not often he gets messages this way, so it comes as a little of a surprise when it shows up. Taking the envelope carefully, he tilts his head a bit at the warning. Don't handle if stressed... Well now he wonders if something explosive is in—oh a memory petal.
Curiously, he tries not to touch it and instead carefully pulls out the letter first to read it. Hearing the news actually makes his surroundings brighten a little, as the improvements give good hope they're on the right track and will be able to do something there.
He then takes out the petal to observe the results, and a smile actually forms as he watches. It's proof that they can definitely do something there.
Having never done this before, it takes him a bit before Red will receive one of the standard birds. It's a small note—Shizuo was never one for lengthy responses—and written in surprisingly fine Japanese script, but it had everything needed.]
Red,
Thanks for letting me know about the trip. Good to hear that things are working down there and that we may be able to pull this off. Have you told Sosyne yet?
There's no telling the difficulty the reply gives Red by how long it takes to come back. Tell Sosyne--does he want to? Should he bother? Or leave it to Shizuo when he or whoever else he's decided to bring on board with his project goes to her. Was it even enough for her? When all she did was have complaints, and especially how their last "talk" went....
None of those thoughts cross over as a third, different bird comes to Shizuo. It's a letter, and at a very normal size this time. ]
Shizuo,
I can tell her. [ There's something he's been thinking about, anyway. ] I'll tell her what you plan to do to the place too. Do you have anything you want me to ask?
Sure, but how about you and Ed get her to come to the teleporter so we can take her to the location? I'm guessing Ed hasn't seen it yet, so we might as well show them both the area if you want Sosyne to get involved with what happens.
I can arrange a ride over. Just tell me what day works for you both and I'll sort it out. [ It's like, second nature for him now. ]
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Except this isn't a girl who's asked for him, nor does he even have the decency to be giggling or shy upon his approach. He looks almost curious when Shizuo comes over -- and just for your information, that there is a red apple spice tea with four pastries. Four different kinds!! But four. One of them's the special of the day.
Oh, but more importantly-- ]
Shi..zuo?
[ For a guy who specifically asked for him, he sure sounds like he's saying that name for the first time. ]
oh wow congrats for being first in the inbox lol.
Thus he had been prepared to once again enter his zen mode. Enjoy the smells of the café, the light chatter from the other tables, the warmth of the tea pot and fresh pastries sitting atop the tray he carried, his own cup of tea and snack waiting for him in the break room...
So when he actually gets to the table and sees Red, he actually stops and blinks in surprise.]
Ah...Red, right? [...What's with the hesitance? Does he really look that different when in uniform? Is it because he doesn't have his trademark sunglasses? Anyway, setting his order down.] Haven't really seen you around here before.
looks at all this unused inbox space... sparkles
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logtime not that long where Shizuo was advertising the café with a certain cute little girl. Or maybe that was a different café. Either way, that was a crowd to remember, and Red happened to witness the fuss in those early opening days, even if his heart belongs somewhere else when it comes to tasty treats.Well, except for today. But Red's smiling when he hears Shizuo remembering his name, nodding. ]
I eat somewhere else for cake. [ Sorry, café. But not the point. ] Actually, I came here because I wanted to talk to you. --After work, [ he adds, since he knows he's on the clock right now. ]
Is that's okay? It's about...you, and Sosyne.
[ In a way. ]
oh no she knows now THIS IS NO LONGER SAFE
Given that Shizuo has many different favorite places to sink his sweet tooth in, he can understand Red's position. Not that he really cares one way or the other, either. Unlike other people who like to promote the places they own or work at, Shizuo is very poor at self-promotion or advertising.]
...Yeah that's fine. But you didn't have to come all the way here to ask.
[What if he had other plans?? Not that he did. Really. He's more or less implying Red could have just contacted via the brain network.]
sparkle dog
I didn't know where else to reach you, and I saw you working outside here once or twice! And I didn't remember you well enough to think at you.
[ Spoilers, he was funny about Shizuo's name because he totally forgot it. When was the last time he saw him?? When Sosyne came back to Lake Niras? It's been forever, dude. ]
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Guess that makes sense. [Honestly he usually sucks with names, but Red's actually easy and he's always wearing Red. ...Helps.]
My shift doesn't end until the next hour, though. That okay?
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Should I meet you here? Or I can wait at the park, near the entrance. [ The closest entrance, from the way here. ] What's better for you? It won't be a long talk.
[ He can't imagine why it would be, anyway. ]
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Park's fine. Probably would be easier and quieter.
[Plus he always passes it, anyway, so it's not like he'd be going out of his way, either. Though now he's really curious as to what Red wants to ask him.]
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[ Sparkle sparkle sparkle-- not physically, but he looks cheerful at that. Also, it's literally something he could have taken the time to ask then, but oh well. He's definitely going to get to this tea he ordered...!
Is it time for a time skip?!!?! ]
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Anyway, TIME SKIP. He'll be running a few minutes late, but he'll be making his way toward the arranged meeting place. Seeing Red, he'll just wave a hand in greeting.]
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...or, actually, what might stand out more are three pink porrings dozed away on the bench with him, gelatin bodies somewhat drooping inbetween the gaps of the wood, and a bunch of squirrels, apparently not doing the hibernation thing, have decided to pack up on lunch and dinner with the nuts Red's offering them. A whooole bunch of them.
Gotta find our own relaxing activities somehow. The squirrels don't seem too bothered either when Red's head perks up at the sight of Shizuo, giving a "Hey!" and a wave of his own, standing onto his feet to meet him halfway.
Probably because he left the bag of nuts with them. ]
Thanks for meeting me.
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No problem... [He really can't help but look past the boy and at all the animals.] ...They all yours?
[He knows this isn't the point of the visit, but. HE HAS TO ASK.]
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[ Pooointing. ] Xing, Xiong, and Tong. --Oh! [ Quickly, he looks back. ] They were Lu Meng's!
[ Right! Lu Meng had been there that day too, so he should know him--? ]
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Aaah, I remember them now. Mochi's met 'em once, too. [.....And caused problems.] So you took 'em in... [And. Now he kind of feels bad that he didn't think about the porrings after Lu Meng left. Granted he didn't know the guy all that well, but... Given how he had been thinking about what would happen if he left Mochi alone, he feels a bit guilty now.]
They seem nice, at least. Not causing any problems for you?
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[ He's always on the move and can't just stick them in a bunch of balls. ]
Mochi's a porring too? [ The question comes after a short pause. ]
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But right, the question.]
So what's up?
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Along with his name in a clearly otherworlder language, there's a note to the side-- Don't handle if stressed. Memory petal inside! So, big clue right there as to what's inside, and is there a letter with it? Indeed. ]
Shizuo,
Usagi wanted to go back to that coastline we went to last month, so I took her with a couple of friends [ might as well call Atsushi that, it's easier ] out with us. We decided to see what we could do where the water used to be, and we found that a specific kind of feeling helped restore the water back. It wasn't just about being calm, but fighting how little energy there was in the air. When we felt excited or thought about the things we would do in a good way, the water started returning.
After everyone worked on it, we were able to raise about a knee level of it, clean it and make it smell like salt water again. It's only a puddle, but I think there might be a quicker way to do the same to the rest, once we want to. We still need to deal with the lighthouse and the parts inside. But I was thinking that maybe if we collected that same emotion in an large amount through memory petals or other things that can absorb it, we could spread it. Maybe with fireworks?
The air seems better when you go out there now. That's around the area where we landed, close to the pier. It wouldn't be hard to stay there a couple of days with whatever you're planning.
I've included the petal so you can see what it looks like.
Red
[ And on the petal, once Shizuo gives them a light touch, he'll see the pool of water in a section of the wide lake, sitting on a muddy surface, but the water clear and clean. It doesn't expand the entire area--that would be too much--but that sure is heck lot more than was there previous. There's a weariness to the petal while also having an excited feel, a tired sort of accomplishment that the memory is pulled from. ]
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Curiously, he tries not to touch it and instead carefully pulls out the letter first to read it. Hearing the news actually makes his surroundings brighten a little, as the improvements give good hope they're on the right track and will be able to do something there.
He then takes out the petal to observe the results, and a smile actually forms as he watches. It's proof that they can definitely do something there.
Having never done this before, it takes him a bit before Red will receive one of the standard birds. It's a small note—Shizuo was never one for lengthy responses—and written in surprisingly fine Japanese script, but it had everything needed.]
Red,
Thanks for letting me know about the trip. Good to hear that things are working down there and that we may be able to pull this off. Have you told Sosyne yet?
Shizuo
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There's no telling the difficulty the reply gives Red by how long it takes to come back. Tell Sosyne--does he want to? Should he bother? Or leave it to Shizuo when he or whoever else he's decided to bring on board with his project goes to her. Was it even enough for her? When all she did was have complaints, and especially how their last "talk" went....
None of those thoughts cross over as a third, different bird comes to Shizuo. It's a letter, and at a very normal size this time. ]
Shizuo,
I can tell her. [ There's something he's been thinking about, anyway. ] I'll tell her what you plan to do to the place too. Do you have anything you want me to ask?
Red
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Red,
Nah, I can tell her. I need to check in with Ed again, anyway.
Sounds like you wanna talk to her, though. Wanna just all go together?
Shizuo
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Sure, but how about you and Ed get her to come to the teleporter so we can take her to the location? I'm guessing Ed hasn't seen it yet, so we might as well show them both the area if you want Sosyne to get involved with what happens.
I can arrange a ride over. Just tell me what day works for you both and I'll sort it out. [ It's like, second nature for him now. ]
Red
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Red,
Yeah, sounds like a good idea. I'll get back to you on the dates.
And thanks.
Shizuo