3rd Rainy Day [Action/Voice]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Well, now that the whole Kin'coran debacle is over, Souji finally has time to sit himself down and contemplate what's happened...and there's quite a bit to go over.

Rather, one specific detail that really made him cross...

...There were starving children out there, and they were liable to have been victimized by some of the experiments. Children, being used as part of the Malnosso's tests. Young boys and girls that were most likely scarred from the abuse they'd been put through at the hands of mad scientists. Frustration wasn't normally an emotion he would let himself feel, but this was one occasion where he'd let himself burn with it.

It hit too close to home, thanks to a certain bastard who callously had someone else drag his cousin into the TV. He didn't want to remember that fateful November evening, but this whole mess drove it into his face in the worst way possible.

He wished they would just mercifully send those poor souls home, instead of bringing them back to that damned enclosure.

It took him little time to decide what to do today; he was going to head out and get himself some fresh air. Maybe a walk will do him some good...and if he comes across anyone of interest, spending time getting to know them.

Not long after he returns, though, he sends out a message on the journal network.]

...Do you have any relatives back home?

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[So she did remember, vague as it was. He smiles.] Yeah, that's it. And you were...Kaname-san, right?

[happyends]

Yes! Madoka Kaname, so that's right. .. It's.. been a while though, I'm sorry I didn't get another chance to talk to you earlier on..!

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

It's okay. We have the chance to now, don't we? [A smile--he really did have a knack for picking out the positive in situations, even if the last few weeks made it hard.]

[happyends]

.. Hmm! [ She smiles in return, nodding at the older guy. ]

I'm glad we got another chance then! A lot of people seem to leave here really often, so.. it means we're lucky to have even met again like this, I think.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

I'd say so too. [He gets up, in a bit, still looking at her.] Do you want to go anywhere in particular? The forest, maybe? [Surely, they could both use a lot of peace and quiet...?]

[happyends]

Huh? [ she glances from their surroundings to him, blinking slowly. ] .. Would that be alright? I mean.. you wouldn't mind having me around for company? I haven't really gone to the forest often before..

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

I don't mind at all. [Kids were always one of Souji's weaknesses. Just ask his cousin. 8D]

[happyends]

[ lolicon OKAY NO Souji's just.. nice.. ]

Then I'll go with you, Souji-san! [ a small nod, and she smiles at him. ]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[The nicest kid in the world, honest. :| NO PEDO.

He'll nod and take her hand, that smile still lingering. He looks about ready to take that first step.] Shall we, then?

[happyends]

[ It's okay, all the teenage guys in Luceti want Madoka apparently.

And ah-- hands holding, even?! It's a little surprising, but.. okay, he's just trying to be like a nice older brother, you can do this, Madoka!! She takes a small step forward, starting the walk. ]

Um.. Souji-san, do you do this more often? Walking all the way to the forest..

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Have they been pedoing on you? He'll be the most protective big bro. >8[

It's something he's made a habit of with his little sis. :3 He follows her footsteps, sticking by her side.] Sometimes. It helps me clear my head if there's too much going on.

[happyends]

[ Please beat up Ayumu and Kyon, Souji.. ]

.. Eh? Is that really what just walking can do?

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[GDI you two. Just you wait, he'll make sure you don't pedo on her again. >8[ ...But that raises the suspicions of him being one. Or maybe that's just the big bro instinct talking.

He'll nod a little.] As long as it's peaceful, and it isn't raining.

[happyends]

[ Souji can be her big bro now, okay. Nanako replacement right here, just a little older.. ]

Rain is a little peaceful though, isn't it? As long as you take an umbrella, I don't think it's too much of a problem.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[They'll make a good not-family, then. <3] True...then again, that's probably just my preference for sunshine talking. [...Yeah, rain just isn't his thing. 8|]

[happyends]

Hehe, actually, I think most people like sunshine better! You won't get wet because of that no matter what, after all. [ she smiles. ]

I like either though. Every kind of weather has its own kind of mood it brings to the world, and it's so great to see..

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

That's an interesting way to look at it. [...He, for one, can't see rainy days as pleasant after...personal experiences.]

[happyends]

[ being souji is suffering.. ]

You don't like looking at it that way? .. Ah, I'm sorry if I said something wrong!

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Yes. Yes, it is. orz]

No need to apologize. [...He does look a bit wistful, but it's not to some worrying extreme.] It just brings back a few bad memories, that's all.

['A few...yeah, right. It brought back much more.']

[happyends]

...

[ Now she looks guilty for sure. She didn't mean to do anything like that at all - it feels too much like she's made him sad by remembering him of those things, and she falls into a brief awkward silence. ]

S-.. sorry, Souji-san. I didn't want to make you think of those things..

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[He gives her a reassuring smile, even then.] Like I said...it's nothing to apologize for. It's passed already; I already know I shouldn't be dwelling on these things.

[happyends]

If you ever want to talk about it though, I don't mind listening at all..! Anything that'll help you is fine by me!

[ she's still a little worked up, forgive her. ]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[You are forgiven. ;_;] Kaname-san...

[...No, he couldn't bring himself to--not when they just met for the second time. He still needs to build mutual trust between them, before he'd consider it. Still...] I appreciate it.

[happyends]

... [ she nods a little, before fidgeting nervously a little with her hair instead. ]

I-.. it's just an offer, of course, you don't have to do it.. or not even anytime soon, just.. um.. whenever you need it.