01. I'm home [Text]

[almost_a_mermaid]

[[OOC: If the involved players would like her DR post to be canon, then this journal post can come after it. I'd be happy to finish those threads there.]]

Hello everyone. For those of you who may not know me, my name is Chiyo and I'm a Vaporeon. I first arrived at Smash Academy two years back and spent, according to the time here, a year away on an unexpected break. If by chance you may be curious as to where I've been, I was away traveling through a few worlds before I was able to find a portal to return here. Speaking of which, portals can be rather complicated to understand and use, so please be careful when you see or plan to use one, okay?

That aside, I'll be in college this year! I'm greatly looking forward to studying, spending time in the library and greenhouse, swimming, and hanging out with friends again. Although I'm saddened to have discovered that several friends I knew have left, I still look forward to making new friends and hope we'll have a pleasant year together.

In the meantime, I'll be taking a walk around the school and will be looking to reunite with some friends. If you'd like to meet or text me, please feel free to do so. I'll have my phone with me and will answer any texts as soon as I'm able.

Again, it's nice to be back. I hope I didn't cause too much trouble when I disappeared. If I did, I'd like to make it up to you. Other than that, hope you have a great day!



Private Text to Mondo:

Hello Mondo. If it's alright with you, could we meet? I'd like to talk to you. If not, then... I'll understand.

Sincerely,
Chiyo


[[OOC: Feel free to make action threads if you'd like to interact with Chiyo on campus.]]

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INTERNALLY - THIS ICON. OUTWARDLY - PRETTY MUCH CLOSE TO THIS ICON

[almost_a_mermaid]

It's nothing. Please don't pay much mind to it.

[For Chiyo, she determined that it was perfectly alright for him not to catch what she meant. She wasn't ready to delve into the complications of her feelings and whatnot. She had to note, though, that the lack of his hand in hers left a fragment of emptiness as the chill in the air stole away whatever warmth from his hand remained. Without their hands connecting, she found herself able to relax (to an extent) and regain her composure on the ice to skate with more ease.]

Are you okay skating now? You seem to be doing well.

That icon, then, is infinitely Chiyo.

[bloodycrow]

[It must have been easier for him to let go of her hand than it was for her to let go of his.

He didn't reply immediately, because he was still thinking about the concept of being considerate and generous. He had never really been that kind of person. Perhaps toward his family and Inuart. Beyond that, it was a rare occurrence for him to actually think about anyone else.

But he did find himself thinking about Chiyo's comforts. More than once. And even in the past. Mostly from the moment that she expressed an interest in him that lasted more than a few moments.]

I seem to be, yes.

[He found himself eying his feet again. At least he was moving. Faster than a snail.]

[almost_a_mermaid]

[She couldn't think of anything more to say, so she let her mind wander back on what they originally came for -- ice skating. By putting her focus on it, she found that the motions were effective in calming her mind and spirit. Her worries began to drift away as enjoyment took its place. As she skated, she would occasionally glance at Caim to make sure they kept at the same pace. As mentioned before they began, she wasn't going to leave him.]

[bloodycrow]

[He kept her eye when she looked over to him, though he didn't say anything for he had no intent to distract her. But he did find himself watching her with some thought. It hadn't been the most horrid day, had it? No. Of course not. But it wasn't something he knew how to handle. Spending time with someone in such a fashion.

He supposed he'd probably have to get used to it eventually.

As if merely amused by the thought, he was on the verge of a laugh. Shaking his head, he looked aside, and straightened his posture a bit. It wasn't like wielding a sword at all, but he could see how practise would probably make him quite the contender in time. It helped to be light on his feet. Just a bit.

Finally he looked back over to her, thinking he could afford at least a question.]

...Enjoying yourself?

[almost_a_mermaid]

Yes. Everything is as I hoped it would be. [She smiled at him, clearly expressing the satisfaction and joy she felt at that moment.] Today has been very enjoyable, and still is.

[Though stimulating and, to an extent, somewhat weary on the nerves.]

...Are you enjoying yourself?

[She certainly hoped he did. She always worried about how others felt and that sometimes she might not be the most entertaining of people to be with. Strangely, as much as she wanted to talk to Caim, her mind couldn't formulate much for her to say. And though she wished to get to know him more, she didn't want to burden him with endless personal and prying questions. It also made her anxious to think of how Caim would judge her based on what she says. His opinions of her mattered greatly to Chiyo. Sometimes, she'd rather remain silent than feel the fool with regret for something she should have kept still within herself.

However, that could also work both ways. But, due to her lack of courage, she would normally always doubt herself into said silence.]

[bloodycrow]

[Was he enjoying himself?
Was he enjoying himself?
Was he enjoying himself?

Why did pop quizzes always come up at the wrong time?

Caim eyed her for a few moments and he finally nodded, though he wasn't wholly certain of a real answer, or how to phrase it. As he glided along in a mostly languid manner, he replayed the day. It was of surprising ease and comfort. He wasn't accustomed to such an easy-going lifestyle, or someone liking his company the way Chiyo seemed to.

In fact, all of it was hard for him to accept.]

It has been an interesting day. In a good way. I am... pleased that we did this.

[almost_a_mermaid]

[That was good to hear! It brought great relief to hear that and a sense of accomplishment for not making this day a miserable one.]

I'm pleased, too! And happy to know that.