monsoon;

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[The simulation room is occupied tonight, though it hasn't been made to look like any kind of fantastic foreign world- just a gloomy back road from what looks like it could be London, to those who would know. The rain is coming down fairly hard too, enough to obscure vision a bit. In the midst of all this is Kairi, taking on waves of virtual heartless with endless vigor and ice being flung every which way. Should you venture in, do watch your step.]

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[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He's not venturing in. In fact, he is barely even peeking in the door. But after spotting her- and the puddles of water seeping out from under the door- he'll wait outside for when the sounds of rain and battle mixed together come to a stop.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Give her ten more minutes, and things will quiet down. Inside, the rain has slowed to a sprinkle, and Kairi is leaning against a building and catching her breath.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He can handle a sprinkle. Of course, in that ten minutes he jogged off to get his umbrella from the rain room, so as he heads inside, he's safe and sound. She can probably hear him a mile away between the puddles sloshing as he steps into them and the steam rolling off his body, but he still stops a couple feet away, watching her.]

... Kairi?

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

What.

[There's no question mark at the end of that, from her tone. She stays facing the other way, still panting.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't really know what to say, so he just steps a couple feet closer and rests a hand on her shoulder.]

Come on...

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[She shrugs away from that hand, then turns to face him with an expectant look.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He just sighs, one hand reaching out to grab her arm and guide her into a hug.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[It almost seems like she's going to push him away for a second, but then she gives up and just slumps a little. Damn you and your hugs that I can't refuse.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He pulls her closer at that slump, his free hand moving to slide up and down her back gently.]

Whatever it is, we'll figure it out.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[She exhales shakily, trying not to less the stress lower her body temperature any.]

Can you do that when "it" is everything?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

Yep. It just takes a little longer, that's all.

[He's fine at the moment, and he doesn't seem like he'll be letting go anytime soon either.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Sighs, closing her eyes for just a moment. She's not crying, but using her powers to make it drizzle is the same emotional release. After a little bit longer, she seems more okay.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[When he notices the rain lightening up, he pulls away, but only slightly. He just looks down at her, giving her a reassuring look.]

Don't worry, it'll all work out.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

Optimist.

[She says it as if it could be considered in insult. Or maybe not, since her expression calms afterward.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[His hands cup her face and he looks her in the eyes as he speaks.]

Realist.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

Hardly.

[Maybe he'll just have to settle for being a real-optimist.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

I mean it.

[He pulls her back into a hug for a bit longer before pulling away finally. Instead, he links his arm with hers and turns towards the door.]

Let's go find something more productive to do.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[The linking arms gesture surprises her, but it brings just a faint smile.]

I take it you've got something in mind, then?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

Maybe...

[Yes.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

Care to elaborate?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

Well, you know. Thanksgiving is coming up. I thought maybe we could get a head start on some pies.

[:D]

you have no idea how hard it was not to make an apple pie joke.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

...Okay.

[Recreational time in the kitchen could benefit her right now, why not.]

Roxas: GTFO, REGKU >8|

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He leads the way then, heading for the nearest kitchen.... and trying not to look too happy. Best. holiday. ever.]

<4~ also do you mean Martha Stewartku

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Because of the apple pie, or because of the family getting together?]

oh god what.

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[Well, you know, both. He'll be visiting the Farplane room again on Thursday.]

that's what Roxas called him!

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Maybe he'll see his bro there too, then. As for Kairi, well. She probably has nothing planned for the day.]

DID HE, I CAN'T REMEMBER >>;

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[You had better mean visiting and not in there ;o;]

UGH, THANKS HEAPS, MAKING ME DIG OUT THREADS FROM MY RECORDS.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Actually, Gemoku might just have something to do with...

No duh of course he's just visiting his family.]

.... <3 C:?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT. Okay, kitchen time.]

http://community.livejournal.com/kingdomdressing/2046331.html

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Brb, looking for apples in the fridge?]

oh. right. that.

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[They'll be there! Meanwhile he's getting out ingredients for pie crust.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Gathers up the apples, and begins preparing them on he counter.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[You do that, he'll work on the crust.]

You probably don't really celebrate this, do you?

[Since you're, you know, British.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Glances over.]

What, American Thanksgiving? Not really. It's a pretty big deal for you, though, isn't it?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

Yes and no. It's only a big deal to me because my mom and me always made a ton of pies every year. And getting to hang out with both my parents and their parents was always a lot of fun.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

So, why aren't you doing this with your mom? She's here, isn't she?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[He ducks his head, looking sheepish, just muttering his response.]

She keeps telling me to wait...

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[She smiles and shakes her head at that response.]

Not very good at listening, are we?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

I'm 18, I can make pie if I want to.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

I didn't stop helping you just because your mom said to wait, did I?

[Let's be disobedient delinquents together. And make some pies.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

[Such rebels. They're lucky the DR doesn't have Juvy.]

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

[Such hooligans.]

Since I'm helping out too, we'd better be making more than just apple pie.

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

What else do you have in mind?

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

Oh, I dunno. Chocolate pie, maybe?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

Mm. Alright!

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

There's turkey too, right? That's part of the meal on Thanksgiving?

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but I don't really know how to make that one.

[frostedwaters.livejournal.com]

I'm sure your mom can help with that part.

...if she's not mad at you for making pies this early.

[Tease tease.]

[f-iery.livejournal.com]

She'll get over it.