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Post by Bayushi Yoruga on Jan 29, 2018 14:51:24 GMT -5
Yoruga had returned to the campus with the intention to go check his plants before going to meet Saito-sensei. He was still trrying to wrap his head about what happened the previous night and the summons kinda bugged him. It was too close since he made his last report. It couldn't be good, or it was too good, depending on how one saw things. So his mood was kinda weird. Not bad, but neither exactly good. He still felt good about himself, and that was a recent change. He owed that to her, he knew. Thus despite the rain he passed the greenhouses and went by the garden to pick some flowers for her. He was a little soaked but he didn't mind. He wore the same cloth he wore usually and the same mask. Close observation would reveal that he had black circles around his eyes As he entered the gardens he couldn't help but notice Asahina Momiko. They had a lot of common classes and she seemed smart. Last time they met that Kuni had for some reason showed up. He approached and waited for her to notice him, not wanting to distract her from whatever she was up to. As he thought of their first encounter he smirked. That had been hilarious. |
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Post by Asahina Momiko on Jan 29, 2018 15:05:43 GMT -5
Momiko was squatting down near one of the flower beds; It was still early in the year for the outdoor plants, but not so early that the flowers weren't in bloom, a riot of colour for the springtime. She wore a translucent poncho over a skirt and t-shirt, the tips of her knees sticking out from it and getting damp as she knelt there looking over the blooms, trying to remember what their meanings were.
As Yoruga approached from behind her, she did not turn at first. "Hello there?" she said tentatively before turning around, a smile spreading across her face as she recognized the boy, "Oh, Bayushi-sama. Good morning."
She unscrunched the poncho and stood gracefully, turning fully and bowing to him.
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Post by Bayushi Yoruga on Jan 29, 2018 15:22:01 GMT -5
He returned the bow and smiled.
"Blessings upon you and yours, Asahina-sama. Please call me by my given name and do not -sama me. I am not someone important."
He looked at the blooms.
"Practising Ikebana or worried about the tests?"
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Post by Asahina Momiko on Jan 29, 2018 15:34:42 GMT -5
Momiko frowned a moment before nodding, "It was more for the talent I've seen you have than anything... but if that's what you wish. As far as the flowers... the latter, really."
She looks back over her shoulder, "I know a lot about herbs and gardening and such, but as far as putting meaning to them like that... well, that's kind of new to me. Which I guess is probably pretty odd for a Crane."
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Post by Bayushi Yoruga on Jan 29, 2018 15:44:29 GMT -5
"Forgive me, my social skills are almost non existent. But trust me, I don't have a talent. I am just smart." He countered. "If not for the fire kami, you may very well be more knowledgeable than me. As for putting hidden meaning to flowers, I am at best mediocre. I had to ask Umeko-sensei for advice when I wanted to get something for my ex." He shrugged.
You are being stupid son.
You are not helping it, by not letting me think straight.
"I do not judge people by their clan. I prefer seeing individuals. At least when it comes to people that seem interesting."
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Post by Asahina Momiko on Jan 29, 2018 16:05:45 GMT -5
"Well, what is talent but knowledge applied? Still... I'll do as you ask. So, Yoruga-san then?" she asked, turning back to him after finishing glancing at the flowers.
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Post by Bayushi Yoruga on Jan 29, 2018 16:26:58 GMT -5
He shrugged.
"I guess. I've never given it much thought." He smiled.
"Yes, that sounds better." He reached into his backpack and pulled a bag of tobacco. He rolled a smoke and lit it up.
"You do that often? I mean tending to flowers in the rain?"
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Post by Asahina Momiko on Jan 29, 2018 16:45:00 GMT -5
"Well... sure. I mean, it's not like the rain is hurting anyone. And the flowers certainly seem to like it. So I don't see why not. And it... well... it kind of has a relaxing sort of smell and sound that you don't get when it's sunny out, you know?"
She tilted her head at him curiously.
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Post by Bayushi Yoruga on Jan 29, 2018 16:50:06 GMT -5
He nodded in agreement.
"I do. I also like that smell. It is even better in the woods."
He tilted his head to much her movement.
"You are weird. I like you."
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Post by Asahina Momiko on Jan 29, 2018 17:21:46 GMT -5
That got both an immediate blush and a look of almost panic, "I I I... I am? I'm weird? I... I try not to be. I mean, I know I'm a LITTLE weird, but I want to fit in and such..." she got out with a stammer, looking down.
Inwardly, she was wondering what he meant by that. Very much so.
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