Love is Blooming - Feb 14

[prideinbattle]

[After school, Hiling was walking home with a smile on her face. She didn't care or even know much about the holiday, but she was in a good mood. It might have something to do with the pink carnation pinned to her blouse. She feels very much at home with anyone she meets. Whether she likes them or not, however, is another thing.]

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[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Touma's finished with work, so he's heading home when he sees Hiling on the other side of the street. Normally he wouldn't have bothered to cross over until he got right in front of his house, but just something compels him to alter his course and jaywalk right on over.

He raises a hand in greeting, but his voice is drowned out by the horn of the car that he just cut off. ] Hil— ah damn!! [ Touma leaps out of the way and the vehicle just speeds on past. Well "speeds" is relative to the performance of cars of this era, but still. That was close. ]

Hey, watch out next time!

[prideinbattle]

[The car horn gets her attention and she cringes as Touma nearly gets hit. She finds herself actually worried about him. Her eyes narrow at the car as it drives away before looking back to him with disapproval.]

You know you shouldn't play in traffic.

1/2

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ Looking after that car with a scowl, Touma dusts off his hands and walks over to her. ] Tch. Damn people need to just watch where they're going. Didn't they know I had someone to see.

2/2

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ And then his turns his attention on her and smiles a bit. ] Speaking of which... hey there. Nice day, huh?

[prideinbattle]

Don't worry, I'll crush that car! [She's got an excuse, might as well make use of it.]

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ "Crush it"? That sounded dramatic. Touma chuckles and waves a hand, thinking it was a rather ludicrous threat. ] You don't have to worry about that. I didn't even catch the plates.

[prideinbattle]

Where are you headed? [You mean she can't just keep crushing cars until she finds the right one? Darn!]

[punch_illusions_get_harem]

[ He would rather she didn't crush them at all! ] Home. Just got done with my shift at the diner and I got a little distracted. [ Flirting all day every day did that. ] What about you?

[prideinbattle]

I was going home too... but I think I'd rather go to your place. I haven't been there yet.

[sturmbahnfuhrer]

[The Major is on his beat as he passes Hiling by. And just smiles a bit, tipping his cap up.]

My, you look quite pleased, miss!

[prideinbattle]

I'm just happy to see you!

[She waves. There's that familiar feeling again.]

[sturmbahnfuhrer]

[The Major lets out a small chuckle at Hilings' enthusiasm.]

My, it is appreciated! It's certainly nice to be told people want to see you.

[prideinbattle]

Are you busy?

[Surely he could spare a moment for her.]

[sturmbahnfuhrer]

[He thinks to himself a moment, hmmming slightly.]

A bit.

But you're free to accompany me, if you wish.

[prideinbattle]

I'd like that. I was just heading home if you happen to pass by there.

[She follows, happy to go wherever he takes her.]

[sturmbahnfuhrer]

Well, I suppose we might, though I can give no guarantees as to where we might pass by. Although, certainly, it would be no trouble to stop by if you would like!

[prideinbattle]

Oh, I'm in no hurry.

[Hanging out with the Major is sure to be more fun than whatever is waiting for her back home. The only reason she goes is because she has to.]

[bridezilla]

[ Nena was feeling the effects of carnations too. However, she wasn't particularly feeling kind to Hiling. To her, she was an obnoxious fake cousin that no one liked but couldn't show any open hostility towards. So, she'll just play nice! ]

Cousin! How are you doing?

[prideinbattle]

[Hiling already considered Nena something of a cousin, but found it unusual for her to acknowledge that. Did she know?]

Oh, hi Nena. I'm pretty good. You?

[bridezilla]

[ Nena vaguely considered Ribbons as some sort of leader figure in her life until he killed her true family. That bastard. She didn't know this though! ]

I'm fine! I just spent the day with my cool big sis, Ciel! [ Aren't you jealous?! She has an older sister!!!!! ]

[prideinbattle]

Oh? Who's she?

[This makes her somewhat jealous. Nena is supposed to be spending time with her.]

[bridezilla]

She's a really cool lady with blue hair and she can always be found at the Church and I want to get my hair cut just like her! [ But Nena really likes spending time with Ciel. ]

[prideinbattle]

[She was going to have to find out for herself what's so great about this Ciel. Trying not to show it, she shrugs.]

Oh, that's nice.

[bridezilla]

[ Nena can list many things about Ciel, including her personal favorite! ]

Yeah. In fact, she can make knives rain down from the sky and shoot people with blades without even looking at them! She's the coolest!

[prideinbattle]

Now you're just making things up!

[Or maybe not, but that's not even fair!]