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[solidad]

Why do I even have to do this?

[ waiting for her pot to boil, Hana fiddles with her bracelet and, lo and behold, she turns it on. she's a little preoccupied in her muttering, however, watching what seems to be a rich braised chicken stew. she has to stand on a footstool to reach the stove properly and stir. ]

I guess if someone didn't use them, they'd rot and it'd be a waste, so someone had t...

[ oh hi there. ]

Ah!

[ JESUS could you maybe do some sort of noise to point out that you're recording?! HOW RUDE OF YOU, BRACELET. she's going to tell your mother on you. ]

... I'm very sorry. [ she's not spooked anymore. :T but she's watching the screen warily. ]

Um, does anyone know where you can get jobs? ... thank you.

[ and she cuts the feed off. ]

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[ she blushes with a smile, certainly pleased that he seems to think so. maybe she really can. ]

I would like to.

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I'm sure one of the restaurants in the city would be happy to have you.

[ another spoonful. he pauses, before glancing up again. ] I know I'd like to have your cooking again.

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I'd have to find out if they're hiring...

[ she blinks at his statement, then looks down shyly, staring at her feet. ] Thank you very much.

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As long as you impress them with this stuff, I'm sure they will.

[ he pauses, a thought coming to mind as he glances at her. she's pretty young to be here though, isn't she? in some ways she reminds him a little of his cousin.. ] Are you alright? Otherwise... with being brought here, and everything.

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Ah?

I'm okay. I'm not hurt. And... [ she's... better off here anyway, right? She and her dad--were going to board an airplane and Michiko wasn't going. she doesn't want to go with her father. so she'd... rather be here... ]

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[ he pauses for a moment, waiting for her to continue before he realizes she doesn't intend to. a lot of people have rather unique circumstances here... he has to admit he's the same way. in some ways, he's almost glad he's here, although he knows it can't last...

but still he feels the need to ask her anyway. ]

And...?

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[solidad]

[ she shifts a little awkwardly, before she sort of bursts out: ]

Well, someone has to work here! It wouldn't do to just let this place keep being gray so it doesn't matter!

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[ he looks surprised at the outburst for a second, before just smilig a bit softly. ]

You're right. Someone has to do it, so why not us?

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[ yes. that's--that's her stance on the matter! she's putting her foot down on this right now. ]

Yes, why not? So... [ of course, her almost overconfidence that came alongside her outburst fades as her 'so' fades in volume. ]

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[ he just watches as her voice starts to fade off, nodding slightly in understanding. ]

That's good enough.

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[ it is? ]

It is.

Ah, do you want some to take back?

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[ a shake of the head. ]

It's alright, you should keep it. If I want some more, I can always come back.

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[ that garners a small smile from her. ]

Yes. You can.

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I should try making you something for you too.

I'm pretty good.

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At cooking?

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[ a nod. ]

I do it every now and then.

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I'd like to try it.

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Next time then.

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Yes. Next time.