I have a dream that I want to fulfill with you...

[tsugomori]

[ Well, that was an extraordinary trial to have... it was certainly filled with many things that wouldn't be lost to the memory of most, even for weeks to come. Although, the return to "normalcy" could be something that wouldn't seem like it was wanted, it was better than the alternative to returning to anything at all.

With ease, Mikazuki find himself setting up the usual party in the usual place-- that would be the library of course. Notes have been slipped underneath the doors of others, or hung up on the walls to alert them of this post-trial "celebration" -- which was more like a get-together of some sorts now than a real party. ]


Please join us in the library again. Of course, food and drink will be provided.

- Mikazuki, Orihime, Hanyuu, & Estelle

[ The food and drink has been set out, what with there being tea, vichyssoise, cream puffs, and fish for everyone to enjoy. ]

Comments

[introspects]

[ Perfect! Orihime turns to Judy and holds out what appears to be a band of some sort, the three different yarns twisted together. ]

Can I borrow your wrist for a moment?

[officerhops]

Oh? Of course.

[The rabbit tilts her head a little but is quick to comply, holding out her paw for Orihime.]

[introspects]

Okay--let's see... Hm... It's a little big...

[ Probably a little too big for Judy, but this is good information! ]

Ah, I'm making this one for Nick-kun, but I wanted to see how big I should make yours, too!

[officerhops]

[Oh...that's actually really sweet?]

That's kind of you, Orihime. I don't think Nick gets gifts like that very often.

[introspects]

Well... He said some really worrying things the other day, and I wanted to show him that he has friends here...

[ It sounds really silly but that's the truth! ]

Don't worry, I'm getting to yours soon, too!

[officerhops]

[Judy laughs a little, shaking her head. When doesn't Nick say worrying things?]

I don't really know how to thank you, but I think it's good of you to do. Keeping our spirits up in the best way you know how.

We need to stick together. Maybe this sort of thing will remind everyone of that before they let a motive from the Wordsmith get to their heads.

[introspects]

That's...that's what I'm hoping for, too...

[ Well, now she is. Admittedly, Orihime had other reasons for making these--good, but troubling reasons. ]

I'm thinking of blue, navy blue, and pink for you, Judy-chan. How does that sound?

[officerhops]

Now how did you know those were my favorite colors?

[Are they truly? Who can say, but Judy is smiling nonetheless.]

I think that sounds great.

[introspects]

Ahaha, lucky guess?

[ Either way, it's a kind gesture from her! ]

I should have yours done tomorrow or the day after; I'm going to do one for Chiyuki-san first, and leave it by her profile.

[officerhops]

I think she would have really liked that.

[Judy's expression softens, somewhat.]

You sure you're doing okay, though?

[introspects]

...I'm alright, Judy-chan. I'm...I'm just...I'm angry, but I don't want to dwell on it for too long. I'd rather think about Chiyuki-san. Yoshikage-san is already gone.

[officerhops]

Good idea. She actually gave me the notebook I've been using all week, you know. So, it...kindof feels like I have her with me, as funny as that probably sounds.

[introspects]

No, I understand what you mean.

[ She subconsciously moves her hand to her shirt collar, but alas--her hairpins are gone. ]

The hairpins I'm missing--I've been wearing those in honor of my late older brother, for the same reason. It...feels like a part of him is with me.

[officerhops]

Oh, right...I think I remember you mentioning those to me, earlier on. Still keeping an eye out for them.

[That vending machine better spit them out sometime, so help her.]

I have no doubt he's with you, though. He's probably cheering you on right now.

[introspects]

I appreciate it, Judy-chan. Did you ever find your pen?

[ Even if Judy doesn't see it as a big deal, it's still important to her, right? ]

I hope so...! It's...been a while since I'd last seen him. I...actually got to see his spirit pass on, too...

[officerhops]

I haven't found it yet. But I still have a lot of coins left, so I'm hoping I will.

[Judy's ears perk a bit.]

Oh! I'm glad of that, then. That's got to be comforting.

[introspects]

I hope so, too. I'll be sure to report to you directly if I find it, okay?

It is. It was...hard, at first, but I'm glad he found peace in the end. [ hoo boy that event was really Something tho ]

But enough about me; you should tell me more about yourself, Judy-chan!

[officerhops]

I appreciate it. And, well...what about me would you like to know?

[introspects]

Anything! Um, maybe...what's your favorite food? What do you like to do in your free time?

[officerhops]

Well, let me think...my favorite food are carrots, and I like to listen to music and write in my spare time.

[introspects]

What kind of music do you like to listen to? And what sorts of things do you like to write? Are you a story writer like Varric-san?

[officerhops]

I wouldn't call myself a story writer, exactly. I'm more of a journaler. I like writing down things as they happen in my life, so I can go back and read them if I feel like.

As for music, I really love pop. There's a singer back home named Gazelle, and she's got to be my favorite artist right now. If I had my iPod on me I'd let you listen to her.

[introspects]

Like a diary, right? I used to do something like that, too.

[ Up until she was brought here, that is. (That notebook is still floating around somewhere.) ]

Gazelle? Like...a gazelle, gazelle?

[officerhops]

Mhm! Gazelle. What else would she be?

[She's a literal gazelle. You should see her, Orihime, she wears a skirt and everything.]

[introspects]

[ What a name. ]

I wast just surprised, that's all! Ahaha, talking animals is still a new concept to me, I guess!