Exactly -- ah, the spirits would know it's me, though. From their perspective, they see the soul. But it's not as if I'm trying to obscure my appearance from them. Besides, I'd bet they'd be willing to help cooperate with me in not outing me. A lot of the spirits actually like me. For better or for worse.
I told them a lot of... SCP-adjacent stories so that I could room at the library. It was basically payment.
[ She huffs a little bit. ]
You shouldn't be jealous of them. I just constantly seem to get into these drama-filled bullshit scenarios. But I suppose that's the cost of associating with Yuuto. Not that it's always necessarily a bad thing.
The best kind of stories come from personal experience. That's what I've been doing when I've gone there lately. They don't need to know the true story, but if it's exciting and has a happy ending, that should be enough.
[ Happy endings were rare, after all. ]
Mmm... I mean, I don't think it is. Although, I've had enough drama to last me another life time over the past week. [ :sip: ] Everyone's got their good and bad points, even if trouble following them's on both sides of the fence.
Yeah. That's true, but resting after a tough battle's more common than you think.
[ She sighs, placing her cup on the table. ]
--I admire the way you think. How as hard as it is, you took the time to consider both of your feelings, and realizing that...
[ She pauses. Unsure of what she wants to say next. ]
...that it's important to know what your true feelings are. Even if it's not easy. Even if you want to force something that may or may not be there... it's not fair to them.
[ A melancholy smile. ]
I'm glad that... that kind of love doesn't make you delusional, Inaba-san. It's seriously, seriously, amazing.
I suppose. I just... I still don't know what I'm going to do after all of this. Being in my own head hasn't really been the best for me when it comes to making decisions and well. I don't exactly have a good track record for "friendship" in this place.
[ It's so different from the Foundation. Back there, she had so many comrades. Here she feels like she's grasping grains of sand.
Kind of funny, how she's being really honest with herself here.
Then again, maybe that's just what she needed. Although she probably will need a few more opinions, too. ]
Don't worry, it's nothing difficult. I was just thinking that if I had to deal with someone potentially troublesome that I'd call you to let you listen in on the conversation just in case something went south.
... Ah, well. Depending on how that conversation goes, it might not end well.
[ Inaba Himeko: has read her future and knows herself well enough that she's aware just how fragile she truly is. If she weren't, she wouldn't be in this spot right now.
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Honestly, I'm starting to think the spirits can see the best side of you. I'm kinda jealous.
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[ She huffs a little bit. ]
You shouldn't be jealous of them. I just constantly seem to get into these drama-filled bullshit scenarios. But I suppose that's the cost of associating with Yuuto. Not that it's always necessarily a bad thing.
[ Key word: "always". ]
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[ Happy endings were rare, after all. ]
Mmm... I mean, I don't think it is. Although, I've had enough drama to last me another life time over the past week. [ :sip: ] Everyone's got their good and bad points, even if trouble following them's on both sides of the fence.
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[ But she hasn't been able to sleep because of stress. ]
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[ Thanks to responsibilities no one even really forced on her. Okay, maybe one. ]
...still, after listening to you, I still think I'm right. You're kind of amazing.
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[ She sighs, placing her cup on the table. ]
--I admire the way you think. How as hard as it is, you took the time to consider both of your feelings, and realizing that...
[ She pauses. Unsure of what she wants to say next. ]
...that it's important to know what your true feelings are. Even if it's not easy. Even if you want to force something that may or may not be there... it's not fair to them.
[ A melancholy smile. ]
I'm glad that... that kind of love doesn't make you delusional, Inaba-san. It's seriously, seriously, amazing.
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[ It's so different from the Foundation. Back there, she had so many comrades. Here she feels like she's grasping grains of sand.
Kind of funny, how she's being really honest with herself here.
Then again, maybe that's just what she needed. Although she probably will need a few more opinions, too. ]
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I might not be strong, but I'll do whatever it takes to protect my friends. [ A brief pause. ] That includes you.
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[ She sighs heavily. ]
Not that where I live is a secret or anything.
[ ... ]
...if you don't mind, I suppose there is a favor I could ask. If you don't mind.
[ Totally glossing over the "friend" part for now, though. ]
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[ ...wait. ]
I mean, I guess depending on what it is?
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[ ...she sighs. ]
If something like that happens, by all means. I'll be your backup.
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Probably better not to push that button. ]
I think most of his friends understand, but, I get it.
--and just so you know, I'm taking that as a request directly from you. For your sake.
[ Not for her sense of satisfaction, or for Yuuto. ]
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[ ...nope. Run that back. ]
Probably. You're right.
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[ She sighs. ]
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Honestly. I wouldn't worry. The worst thing that should happen is someone chewing you out. Other than that, you're safe. It might be okay.
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[ Inaba Himeko: has read her future and knows herself well enough that she's aware just how fragile she truly is. If she weren't, she wouldn't be in this spot right now.
She's such a weak coward, after all. ]
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Asakura-san doesn't need to transform to get rid of nightmares, you know.
[ This. Might be the most she's smiled in days, but it's definitely a little less pleasant? ]
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[ She recognizes what kind of smile that is, given that it's not something that Inaba herself hasn't done. ]
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[ Words, an expression, and other such things that may cut like a knife. ]
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