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[sexuallyconfuses]

[ Monday afternoon. they've had enough time to recover from their latest training session -- Haruka's back is just a little sore -- and she supposes she did promise, or at least, allude to being willing to consider it.

so here she is in Michiru's apartment again, still unchanged from her school uniform, bag slung over her shoulder, about to have her portrait painted. she didn't really feel any particular need to do herself up for the occasion, and maybe she should have, but hey-- if Michiru expected that much of her, she should've gone ahead and said it.

Haruka glances around. not uncertain, of course, just unfamiliar with the workings of this whole thing. ]

So, how are we going to do this?

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[elegy]

[ More and more, it became apparent that Haruka was the partner that Michiru had always dreamed of. More than that, even, and she takes a breath to steady herself as she serves out the food. ]

Do you have any other plans today? I don't want to keep you-- I can probably finish the rest of the painting alone.

[sexuallyconfuses]

It's fine. I can stay. Besides, I want to see it when it's finished.

WHOAH i thought.... i had tagged this i also didn't finish that sentence??

[elegy]

I don't know that I'll be able to finish it today. You might need to stop by again tomorrow.

COME INTO MY ARMS

[sexuallyconfuses]

That's fine, too. [ she settles into a chair, crossing one leg over the other. ] I can make the time.

:3

[elegy]

[ Michiru tilts her head at her again, expression shuttered, but she forces it to soften and smile. ]

The drive over doesn't bother you?

[sexuallyconfuses]

Nah. It's not long, and I enjoy driving, anyway.

[elegy]

Is it your car?

[ Or does it belong to your parents.. ]

[sexuallyconfuses]

[ she raises an eyebrow, surprised by the question, as if it's in any way unusual for a fifteen year old to have their own car. ] Of course.

[elegy]

I was just curious!

[ It's not defensive - just amused. ]

I can't think of a single girl at my own school with her own car.

[sexuallyconfuses]

[ a nonchalant shrug, accompanied by one of her charmer smiles. ] There aren't many girls like me.

EXCUSE ME

[elegy]

[ Michiru fixes her with a smile in return, eyes half-lidded and expression completely sincere. ]

I know that.

[ She wants to know everything about you... ]

WHAT DID I DO

[sexuallyconfuses]

[ Haruka blinks, a little surprised -- she was kidding, she wasn't expecting such an honest response. but she laughs, flattered, and drops her gaze to her plate before placing a spoonful in her mouth. ]

You're a good cook.

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID

[elegy]

I've had a lot of practice.

[ And she always tries to impress when she knows Haruka is going to come over. Not that she'll ever admit that part out loud. ]

/INNOCENT WHISTLING

[sexuallyconfuses]

[ having to care for yourself would have that effect, Haruka supposes -- except her situation is near-identical, and the most complex dish she's capable of producing is a garden salad. of course, she'd rather not admit to that. ]

You'll make a good wife someday.

[ she's obviously kidding. ]

I SEE YOU..

[elegy]

[ Michiru's lip quirks a little at that. Their lives belong to the job, she wants to say - and she can't see herself settling with a man, either, taking care of one. Not now, not ever.

She files that under something else to never admit out loud. ]

Do you think so? Perhaps that's my true calling.

look your leftover icons were really unfortunate something had to be done

[sexuallyconfuses]

[ Haruka doesn't really need to be told. maybe that's why it's funny. Michiru really would make the perfect wife -- beautiful, refined, polite, a good homemaker -- but she can't picture it at all. it doesn't feel right, somehow, the thought of her with a man.

scared that she'll get over you, is it?, a voice needles at the back of her mind, but she immediately shuts it down. what a nonsensical thought. ]

Guess we'll have to wait and see. [ a subtle tenseness hangs in the air in place of the words unspoken: 'if we make it through the end of the world'.

that's not something they can joke about. ]

LMFAO they were pretty unfortunate sorry

[elegy]

[ Haruka can't joke about it - and Michiru almost starts to. So you would understand if I fall in love and run away in the middle of it; that would just sound cruel. Unnecessary. ]

I can pack up the rest of this for you to take home, if you'd like.

no one should have to bear the woes of the terrible icons that dw picks for you

[sexuallyconfuses]

You're spoiling me. I have food at my house, too, you know.

[ not that she doesn't want it -- quite the opposite, actually -- she just doesn't want to come off as needy, as someone to be cared for. ]

why is the kitten biting me :(

[elegy]

I wasn't trying to imply that you didn't.

[ Michiru shakes her head subtly, smiling just the littlest bit. ]

I'll be out all day tomorrow and the next. I'll go bad if it just sits here.

have you tried feeding it this past week

[sexuallyconfuses]

Sure, then. I'll take it. [ like she's the one doing Michiru a favor. ] What'll you be doing?

you're supposed to do that monthly right?

[elegy]

I've got two concerts. Well-- a recital, and a concert that I'm attending.

[ And she's equally excited about them both. ]

i think so but only with the flesh of freshly murdered virgins

[sexuallyconfuses]

Sounds nice. [ she chases a piece of carrot around the edges of the bowl with her spoon. ] Oh yeah, isn't the Philharmonic playing this week?

OH that's what I'm doing wrong

[elegy]

[ And Michiru can't even pretend to not light up a little. ]

Yes! [ She hadn't expected Haruka to know, for some reason. ] That's where I'm going.

YOU'RE WELCOME

[sexuallyconfuses]

Heh. [ Michiru's cute when she gets enthusiastic. ] Have fun. Ever been before?

LMAO

[elegy]

Not for years.

[ ... casual, Michiru. Casual. ]

I have an extra ticket, if you know of anyone who'd be interested in going.