Oh. No need to worry about me, Haru. I'm doing just fine. If we run into trouble, though, we ought to let each other know. Things can turn quickly here.
[Neil certainly doesn't assume that he's any more capable than anyone else here at doing...pretty much anything, especially in the way of combat or healing, but...it's nice to feel like he has people to check in with anyway. Haru does seem like a relatively normal girl, though...]
A few. I think they cause tattoos, as strange as that sounds. Once I saw that, I slowed down a little. Ha ha.
[He hesitates on whether or not to tell her about the largest of he and Charlie's wishes, the cave in which they'll hold their society meetings. It's really supposed to be a secret, so...he decides to go with a different example.]
A few little things, books and whatnot.
[Cigarettes, alcohol...]
I wished for my prescription reading glasses again. I've been making due with what they have here for a while now. Ha ha.
Honestly, Haru... I think you might regret it if you don't.
How often can you say you're able to pull an object out of thin air, or dream a location to life? I know we're meant to be careful, but it doesn't seem any different than wishing from the crystal. I can't help myself...
I'll show you how if you want. I'll grant a wish for you. :)
[And he is! True to his word, he arrives no later than the fifteen minute walk it took to get there. He debates whether or not to knock first, but Haru did say to simply come in, so, after some thought, he opens the door and makes his way inside.]
[ The soft jingling of a bell indicates Neil's presence, which sees Haru emerging from behind a counter and greeting him with a small wave and smile.
The cafe is cluttered, with lots of chairs tucked into a corner, some placed at some tables. There are boxes, some random plates and utensils, and some plants laid across tables as well. ]
Hello, Neil-kun! Please don't mind the mess. It's still getting sorted.
I appreciate the offer and I may have to take you up on it sometime.
[ She's rather short after all; there are shelves she can't reach and there's no ladder yet, so everything is sort of stacked in a fashion where Haru can manage on her own. ]
Were you alright on the way over?
[ The wish granting hasn't grown problematic, has it? She has to wonder if things were relatively safe outside, given the ordeal in April. ]
[It's an honor to be the first to see the café, and it's an honor to have a platform to stand on and recite his poetry. He's wasted no time getting to work on the poem, though he certainly takes his time writing it, giving it all the attention it deserves (because Haru deserves that). His smile is warm.]
[ It makes her proud to hear, unable to contain the swell of pride in her chest.
After all, she said she would work hard for this and ensure the Okumura was restored in one way or another. ]
I thought poetry would be lovely to hear at the launch. I enjoy a good live performance of music and such, but I'd like to think there's something about poetry that would connect and move people.
That's exactly what it should do. [He laughs.] I mean, if I do it right, then...everyone in the room ought to feel something, even if it's not the same thing the person next to them is feeling.
[He seems to catch himself rambling, freezing halfway through a gesticulation. Heat rises to his cheeks, and he laughs again, quieter this time.]
Listen to me. All I mean is... You're right. Poetry is a great way to get everyone connected.
Haru. I'm going to do my absolute best for your opening. I promise you.
[With a firm nod, Neil and Haru are in agreement. He takes the nearest table without much thought, eager to carry on, get straight down to the business that brought them here today. Haru seems to be on the same page about that too.]
As far as I can tell, all I need is you and your wish. Let's...start with something small, maybe.
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[ A bit of a white lie; she can handle herself now that she has Milady again.
What about Neil, though? ]
Have you been granting wishes then?
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A few. I think they cause tattoos, as strange as that sounds. Once I saw that, I slowed down a little. Ha ha.
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Are you sure you are okay?
Maybe I should wish your tattoos away? Does it work like that?
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What kind of wishes have you granted?
[ Curious, because the crystal granted her a weapon again. That's kind of a big wish, so she wonders what Neil is capable of right now. ]
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A few little things, books and whatnot.
[Cigarettes, alcohol...]
I wished for my prescription reading glasses again. I've been making due with what they have here for a while now. Ha ha.
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Perhaps I should try.
[ She thinks of Minato suddenly and wonders if he would benefit from these wishes. ]
After all, we do make wishes all the time. It's different when you're able to grant them...
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How often can you say you're able to pull an object out of thin air, or dream a location to life? I know we're meant to be careful, but it doesn't seem any different than wishing from the crystal. I can't help myself...
I'll show you how if you want. I'll grant a wish for you. :)
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Really? You would do that?
Where are you right now?
his smiley face looks so menacing but no he's just from the 50s
I'd invite you over, but it's a bit of a [BOYS ONLY!] mess.
noo he looks so sweet gives him kisses on cheek
Not unless your name is Akira. ]
It's still in the works, but how about the cafe I'm setting up?
It's still a bit dusty, so please forgive that mess!
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Send me your location. I know how to check that now. Very impressive, I know.
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Did that work?
[ It's off a main street in Stellari and directions show it shouldn't be hard to get to. ]
It will appear closed from the outside, but please feel free to come in!
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[And he is! True to his word, he arrives no later than the fifteen minute walk it took to get there. He debates whether or not to knock first, but Haru did say to simply come in, so, after some thought, he opens the door and makes his way inside.]
Hello? Haru?
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The cafe is cluttered, with lots of chairs tucked into a corner, some placed at some tables. There are boxes, some random plates and utensils, and some plants laid across tables as well. ]
Hello, Neil-kun! Please don't mind the mess. It's still getting sorted.
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Haru, this is spectacular! I think I can already see your vision...
I'm happy to help you set things up if you're in need.
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[ She's rather short after all; there are shelves she can't reach and there's no ladder yet, so everything is sort of stacked in a fashion where Haru can manage on her own. ]
Were you alright on the way over?
[ The wish granting hasn't grown problematic, has it? She has to wonder if things were relatively safe outside, given the ordeal in April. ]
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No trouble there. We're actually quite close to my cottage right now.
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[ She gestures around the empty, dusty cafe and beams. ]
You're the first outside the employees to see the cafe. Like I said, there's still a lot to do, but when it's all done I hope everyone will enjoy it.
[ She points to a corner that seems to be cleared of most furniture, with a small platform that seems to indicate a stage. ]
I was thinking of that spot where you would perform the day of the soft launch. What do you think?
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It's brilliant.
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[ It makes her proud to hear, unable to contain the swell of pride in her chest.
After all, she said she would work hard for this and ensure the Okumura was restored in one way or another. ]
I thought poetry would be lovely to hear at the launch. I enjoy a good live performance of music and such, but I'd like to think there's something about poetry that would connect and move people.
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[He seems to catch himself rambling, freezing halfway through a gesticulation. Heat rises to his cheeks, and he laughs again, quieter this time.]
Listen to me. All I mean is... You're right. Poetry is a great way to get everyone connected.
Haru. I'm going to do my absolute best for your opening. I promise you.
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Let's both do our best, shall we?
[ Father couldn't see it, but she would try her hardest anyway.
She then gestures to the room, for any table for Neil to pick. ]
Do you need anything before you grant this wish?
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As far as I can tell, all I need is you and your wish. Let's...start with something small, maybe.
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she's so scandalized - are u sure ur not the one from the 50s, haru?
she may as well be
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wrapped!