Sunday, July 24th | All Day

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[ It's been pretty hot the last few days, but thankfully the heat is starting to break-- a storm is over the horizon in the early morning, thundering by noon, and down-pouring by evening.

Makoto spends her morning food shopping, and escapes the rain later that day by ducking into a clothing store-- though not entirely within her usual spectrum. She

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Mio

[forgive_me_my]

[Having a single cup of coffee, like a normal human being.]

...Kyubei-san? Are you okay?

Re: Mio

[munificently]

I'm fine, I need to finish this work.

Re: Mio

[forgive_me_my]

How long have you been working, anyway? You look like you haven't gotten any sleep.

[munificently]

Just a few hours. I didn't sleep well last night, that's all.

[forgive_me_my]

I see.

Ah, I know I might not be the best person, but do you want to talk about it?

[munificently]

Talk about what?

[ Smiles, a little, but still writing. ]

[forgive_me_my]

Anything really. We've been through something pretty ugly together. That usually triggers my instincts to talk to people about awkward topics. But this time, you get to pick the topic.

[munificently]

It's really nothing.

What are you doing out here, Chieko-san?

[forgive_me_my]

Mm, if you're sure. But please, don't strain yourself.

Ducking for cover, mostly. And I figured I'd get something to warm up, you know?

[munificently]

I'm fine.

...Oh, is it raining? I hadn't noticed.

[forgive_me_my]

Yeah, it looks like it will get even worse in a bit. You should get home too, soon.

[munificently]

Mm... eventually. I need to finish this.

[ Not that it matters since later Retsu manages to herd her home anyway. ]

[forgive_me_my]

...Okay. But don't stay here too long, all right? Your boyfriend might get worried.

[munificently]

Retsu's busy anyway, and he worries about everything.

[forgive_me_my]

Mm. Just take a break soon. You look really frazzled.

[munificently]

I'll be sure to, don't worry.