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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 11:18:12 GMT -5
Natsumi looked at her in the darkness of the room with a sad smile, staying there for about a minute, just... looking.
After a moment, she went to get the blanket, and went back to lay on the couch...
...finally allowing some of her own tears to come out, but without making a noise.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 11:19:32 GMT -5
Miyuki made herself comfortable as she could and tried to get some sleep.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 11:26:45 GMT -5
Five days passed, with Natsumi keeping her word. She took care of the cleaning, of the dishes and of the garbage, even getting up early to do just that, despite how hard she normally was to wake up. She made sure to help and support Miyuki every time she needed it, like a guardian angel. Miyuki recovered well, and she felt better and better, growing a bit more bored with just relaxing. But the real question was, what would she want to do when she'd stop?
Natsumi came sitting down by her side, wearing a black tank top and a pair of khaki shorts.
"...So... week's almost over. Do you... wanna go see the chief and everyone? ...Maybe discuss about when we're coming back?" Natsumi suggested carefully, hoping it wasn't still too early to mention it.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 11:28:33 GMT -5
"Yeah..." She said a bit downtrodden, but having made up her mind. "There's something I need to do." She said throwing on her uniform.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 12:00:38 GMT -5
"...Something?" Natsumi repeated, concerned. "Wanna share?" she asked as she got proceeded to put on hers as well.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 12:02:27 GMT -5
"Okay... You deserve to know first since you're my partner... I... I'm considering requesting a transfer." She said.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 12:11:35 GMT -5
The aforementioned partner almost froze in place, her eyes widening.
"...You're... leaving?" she said slowly. "Where? ...When? Why?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 12:14:44 GMT -5
"I don't know, depends on how long it takes for it to go through, and because it hurts too much to stay here for now. Everywhere I go, and look I'm reminded of Ken, I can't heal until I can get my mind off of him." She said slipping on her shoes and walking to the car.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 12:20:53 GMT -5
"I... guess that makes sense", Natsumi admitted, putting on her own shoes and following along without another word. WoF unlocked its own doors and started itself up, opening said doors for them. Natsumi got in the passenger seat.
"...Here.. you probably want to take the wheel, right?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 12:23:07 GMT -5
"Yeah... If you don't mind I'm gonna make a small detour first." She said making their way to a small clothing store.
5 in Vehicle Operations to arrive at a Clothing store she knows will sell pieces that "aesthetically augment" their uniforms.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 12:36:44 GMT -5
"Uh? ...Um, yeah, sure. I mean, it's not like we're supposed to go at a particular hour", Natsumi said, curious.
Soon enough, they made it to the store in question.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 12:43:20 GMT -5
"Okay, come with me, we are getting some modifications."
5 in Int to scour the store for a longer version of our uniform skirts, and a nice but still practical pair of pumps in both our respective sizes.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 12:57:16 GMT -5
Sure enough, she found some as she expected, which both looked good and were their size.
"Hmm... you got nice taste", Natsumi said with a smile. "I wish we had done this earlier."
They paid for it and put them on.
"What now? Are we ready?" the brunette then asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Mar 16, 2016 12:58:24 GMT -5
"Yeah let's go." She said.
5 in Vehicle Operations to reach the station.
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Post by Manah on Mar 16, 2016 13:12:35 GMT -5
The first thing they noticed was how there were multiple flowers, and bouquets, and other such things around a picture of Ken in front of the building, along with a banner saying 'In honor of our heroes'. Miyuki also noticed there were pictures of herself and Natsumi, but they had clearly honored their lost friend's memory as a priority.
Inside the building, they were first met by Aoi and Yoriko, the both of whom hugged them upon seeing them.
"You're back! I'm so glad to see you again", Yoriko said, relieved.
"...It's good to see you on your feet", Aoi added, smiling faintly. She raised an eyebrow. "Hmm... new look?"
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