shacklebreaker | IC Inbox: cerealia

[ She can't stay sad for long, especially when somebody else is around. Once she feels like she's cried enough, she stares at the wall to think about what to do next. A hand makes way for her earring, which she gently touches. It's become more of a habit to do it than anything else. ]

I can't believe I've been crying a lot lately! [ And with that, her usual energy is back. She's addressing the wall, though, because it still feels a bit awkward to look Simon in the eye. ]

[If she'll let him, he'll give her a gruff, one-armed hug.] It's better to cry and allow yourself to be sad, than to bottle everything up.

[Should she really be taking advice about this from someone with permanent tear streaks on his face...]

[ At least everybody knows that he does cry... ]

I'm done crying for now. I've cried about two years' worth of tears these past few days.

[ She doesn't react negatively to the hug, but she does pull on the hems of his shirt. Or whatever it is he has on. She looks at him with determined eyes—or as determined as they can get with... how red they are. ]

I'm really glad you're here, Simon. I think I'll be okay as long as you're around. [ She can't exactly just discount her own mother, but until she gets to talk to the real Metis again, then she'll just hold onto what the people important to her say. ]

If you disappear like what happened to mom... or Apollo, then I'm going to find you. Or even code you on my own!

Hmph... There's that warrior spirit of yours.

[It's certainly something to be admired, and it suits her better than all that crying. Satisfied she's back to her usual self, he draws back.]

If you were ever to code me, I do hope you properly brush up on how to do so first. Returning as a mess of scrambled data sounds like an uncomfortable experience.

[Well, Aura would think it would be pretty funny, but then she's the kind of person who would mess with his coding for kicks.]

Maybe I'll have the new you talk in modern English.

[ Pls don't leave, Simon. She'll turn you into someone completely out of character. ]

[Powers Athena should never be allowed to have, right there.]

If you have trouble understanding my vocabulary, might I suggest consulting a dictionary sometime?

Me?! I'm more concerned about Mr. Wright and the judge, that's all!

[ So rude!! And here she thought they were having a tender moment. ]

[Local Jerks Ruin Everything: the ongoing saga.]

In any case, if you were to disappear, I would do everything I could to retrieve you, too, so don't bother your pretty little head about it.

[ at least now she can return the hug. ]

Great! Because I've already started worrying about it.

Thanks, Simon.

[He'll just awkwardly tolerate the hug, now that she's no longer in need of cheering up.]

It is the least I can do. If I could only do more, I would take you away from this place altogether.

What are you talking about?!

[ She places her hands on his shoulders, shaking him. ]

There are so many people that need help, and we can only do it here. I'm not leaving until everything's settled!

[omg please stop]

Those are all very noble words, but expecting to fix the problems of every individual here is madness. How many do you intend to help before you're satisfied?

Don't be silly; that's just a bonus.

What I mean is, I won't leave until everybody gets to go home.

That much should go without saying. Only a coward abandons others to their fates, while saving his own skin.

[Translated: he agrees.]

Ha ha! That's right. And this hero is getting hungry.

What's for dinner?

Hmph... What a demanding lodger you are already. First you come in and cause a fuss, now you expect me to feed you.

[He gets to his feet, heading to the kitchen. Just ignore his old man grumbling, he actually doesn't mind.]

Have you ever tried tonkatsu?

[ You do that, Simon. Meanwhile, Athena's going to bring out some of the stuff out of her bag so she can use them later. ]

What is that? Does it have meat in it?

[ She's probably eaten it before; she just doesn't remember what it's called. ]

Yes. It's a Japanese style of pork cutlet, breaded and deep fried.

[It's also not the healthiest dish, but he'll treat Athena since it's her first night of staying here.]

Oh, teach me the recipe so I can cook it for Ryuko when she's back!

All right. I'll write it down, so you can make it whenever you please.

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