002 ~*~ Sprucing things up a little

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Flandre was right: the houses all look the same and it's rather dull. She's used to living somewhere that stands out from the rest of the world, so it was time to make this place a little more like home!

[Action : Johnathon's Tools]
[ Meiling is just picking up a 'few' supplies for her home landscaping projects. Hoes, spades, buckets, etc. You would think she couldn't carry this all by herself, but she's stronger than she looks. Just... don't be behind her when she turns around or you just might get a face full of a shovel or a rake!

Poke her? Help her shop? Wonder why the shopkeeper is giving her the cold shoulder after noticing the star on her hat,? ]

[Action : 340 Brady Lane]
[ In front of the house, Meiling is busy laying some stone for a new pathway, boxes for flowers, new wooden borders for the bushes, and in general working hard at tearing up the yard. (She already napped at work, hence all the energy!) She's wearing a pair of overalls, heavy gloves, a plaid shirt, and enough dirt to need three showers later.

Bother her? Help out? She'll be at this for a few days. Weekend taggers have the added chance of catching her taking a rest at midday~ ]

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Good!

[ She looked pretty good, herself; though any long-term injuries are covered by dirt. No casts or bandages, though! ] I'm doing fine. [ Meiling flexes her right wrist, which was a bit stiff, but workable. ] That was a rough situation, but we made it through alright!

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

Of course.

*Alice didn't need to be told this. She really did have no patience for small talk so she got down to the point.*

... I already understand that Patchouli is a dear friend of yours but she is the same to me. Therefore I wanted to extend my thank you for looking after her.

*There, now the two were even. If Alice hated one thing it was feeling like she owed anyone anything. Call it her need to be overly independent or something.*

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[ She didn't want to dismiss the other woman's appreciation, even if the wave of her hand might give that impression as she echoed her words. ] Of course! It's what I do, so you don't really have to thank me. [ Sheepishly, she rubbed the back of her head a moment. ] After all, you were there at the start when I was still off preparing myself to help out. I should be the one thanking you.

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

*Alice signed a bit. So much for her plan.*

Really, you are being a bit too polite, don't you think?

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It's true, though... [ Meiling dusts her hands off, staring at the fingers as she flexes them. ] There's not much I can do when I'm like this -- and even less when I'm not around. [ She looks over to Alice, something fragile behind that smile of hers. ] I was late, but if she wasn't there with others, I wouldn't have had anything to be late to. [ And then she'd never forgive herself. ]

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

*Alice turned away slightly, crossing her arms. It was clear that she was uncomfortable.*

If you want to thank anyone you should thank Shiki Tohno.

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[ She stopped and blinked. ] I didn't even think about that! I wonder if it's too late... maybe I should call him? [ Fret fret fret. ]

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

*Oh man Alice has no idea how to handle people like Meiling.*

He doesn't worry about things like that.

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No? [ She laughs a bit. ] Oh well! He'll just have to accept my thanks all the same.

[ But enough about that. ] That's not all you came here for, is it?

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Yes, you catch on rather quickly. I have nothing else to discuss with you.

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I sure don't hear that a lot. [ She's honest, too. With a smile, she waves. ] Well, come by and visit whenever you'd like! It'll look better once I actually finish the garden.

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

I have no reason to visit you other than your friendship with Patchouli.

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[ Ouch. It takes Meiling a second to recover from that, still smiling. ] Ahah, well, I meant visit her, too... not that I'd stop you or anything. But please be careful crossing the yard until I put the stones down!

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

*Alice tilts her head a bit. She doesn't really get that she said something rude, she was just being truthful. Oh well, best not to dwell on it.*

... I suppose as long as I am here I can at least say hello.

[not_so_great_wall]

Mm, that would be nice!

[hangedhourai.livejournal.com]

... I will do such.

*And finally Alice goes to leave. Good grief she is the most awkward.*

[not_so_great_wall]

[ Waving at her back. ] Don't be a stranger~!