Butterfly
These words dropped into my childish mind as if you should accidentally drop a ring into a deep well. I did not think of them much at the time, but there came a day in my life when the ring was fished up out of the well, good as new.
L. Viki: *silently sitting on a bench by herself while drinking a little tea. She's observing the game booths, and is clearly able to tell which ones are rigged*
Sasuke: *his gaze lingers for a moment at the sky almost wistfully, before he glances around hopefully for Viki* ... Ah! *spotting his target, he awkwardly makes his way over to her, doing his best to look natural in his festival robes* V-Viki!
L. Viki: *she looks at him as if her concentration suddenly got interrupted* Oh.. hello again... *her intense focus shifts to Sasuke*
Sasuke: H-hi. *he stops a few steps away from her. Being the subject of such focus he shifts uncomfortably, giving Viki one of his awkward half-smiles* How is the festival so far?
L. Viki: *still focusing on him, looking somewhat troubled - but not because of him* In general, it is an excellent method for making potch if you know what you are doing. How are you faring?
Sasuke: Well... I guess. *though honestly, he feels like a rag-doll being dragged around, but he doesn't really mind -- Nanami's enthusiasm is refreshing* Uh... Sorry for running off earlier. *manages to keep eye contact*
L. Viki: *her eyes turn back to the corrupt booth* No harm done... you have company, after all. You didn't answer my question, however.
Sasuke: Ah... Question? *awkwardawkwardawkward, 'cause he's not sure what question she's referring to. He blushes a little, out of his own embarassment*
L. Viki: *she half-smiles while still looking away, mildly amused* I asked you how the festival was turning out for you so far.
Sasuke: ... Oh! *... woops. he really feels like disappearing right about now, but he tells himself to calmly answer -- calmly* It... it's alright. I don't really like social gatherings to an extent, so... *he shakes his head* It'll end soon though, so it doesn't matter. *he takes a deep breath, wondering whether or not to sit next to her*
L. Viki: *automatically answers his internal dilemma* Have a seat. *she looks at him* Perhaps you need a break.
Sasuke: ... M-maybe. *he's sort of relieved yet embarassed at being caught out about the seat thing, but he sits next to her anyway. Next being about... 60 centimetres away* I know people are meant to relax at a festival, but... I don't see how they can.
L. Viki: Is something troubling you, Sasuke?
Sasuke: *yes. ._.* -- N-no! Not at all! ... ... *... awkward pause* ... Um. Well... I came to see you for a reason, actually.
L. Viki: For a reason.. *she concentrates on him with a serious look again* And how may I help you diminish your concerns?
Sasuke: *under that look, he almost wants to squirm* I-it's not really something important. I mean... It's just a gift. *wishes he rehearsed this beforehand* I-is that okay with you? *... and wishes he didn't sound so stupid*
L. Viki: *she blinks at him, looking really surprised* You have a gift... for me, correct?
Sasuke: Y-yeah. *he focuses his attention on the small box he pulls out of his pocket, blushing furiously* I-it's nothing special! Just something I thought looked nice... *falters D:*
L. Viki: ... May I ask why? *she suspiciously tilts her head, knowing that Sasuke is aware of the fact that she can get any material she wants in an instant* Receiving gifts... is new for me.
Sasuke: I-I guess I just felt like giving you one. *he fidgets with the box for a moment before handing it to Viki* M-maybe it was irrational, but... *he smiles, shrugging* I think it's worth it.
L. Viki: *she blushes faintly before looking at the box* ... I see, thank you. May I open it now, or is it customary to wait?
Sasuke: Y-you can open it now. *he focuses on looking at the ground, just in case she's disappointed with it or something* I-I mean... If you want to.
Lufia Luf: (( Two sets of hairpins! omg Sasuke's lame. XD http://www.qfashionstore.com/Merchant2/graphics/b/HAY125B.jpg and http://www.exclusivelyyours.org.uk/shop/images/exclusive/crbu.JPG ! ._.;; ))
darmani spirit: ((Wow! XD; I'm no girl, but I reckon those are nice to have.))
Lufia Luf: (( They're blue. <333. ))
L. Viki: I think I would like to. *she sets her tea aside and carefully opens the box to examine her gift* ... ... Hairpins? *she holds one of the sets up as she blushes slightly again* Two sets... *she looks at him for an answer*
Sasuke: *he blushes and continues to stare at the ground* I-it's okay if you don't want to wear them. I really don't mind, so... *he doesn't know what to say* ... It's okay if you don't like them, too.
L. Viki: How puzzling. I thought you liked my hair the way it is... *she puts the clips on as Sasuke is staring at the ground*
Sasuke: I-I do. I think your hair is nice -- I mean, i-it always looks nice. *he finally looks back up at her, and seeing that she's put them on, he hurriedly looks away again, blushing* ... Ah.
L. Viki: *in a rare moment, she displays her humanity by releasing a slight unintentional giggle - but covers it with her hand, of course!* I must look quite strange in them.
Sasuke: N-no! *stammers, in surprise and continued embarassment about his actions* Y-you look really... p-pretty... I-I mean! *he looks at her again, and maintains his gaze* If you don't mind me saying that!
L. Viki: No, no... I certainly do not mind. But... *suddenly she frowns, realizing that she's having too much fun with someone when she really shouldn't* ... I am sorry. *she hops off the bench*
Sasuke: *he blinks, and then quickly stands since she is* Ah, n-no. Don't be! *more looking at the ground* You're busy, aren't you? Y-yeah.
L. Viki: No.. that is not it. *she looks down as well and changes the subject* I believe your date is looking for you.
Nanami: *can be heard all over the festival* SASUKEEEEE!! HAVE YOU FOUND THE KISSING BOOTH YET?!? WHERE ARE YOOOU??? *mun apologizes for embarrassing Sasuke*
Lufia Luf: (( *DIES* ))
darmani spirit: ((*resistance was futile* D: ))
Sasuke: ... A-ah. *suddenly reminded of Nanami's prescence once he catches the shouting. T_T. he wants to sink into the ground and never be seen again* You're right... She is. *runs a hand through his hair* I hope you enjoy the rest of the day, Viki.
L. Viki: ...I appreciate the gifts, Sasuke. *she turns her back to him, ready to teleport off* And one piece of advice... stay away from that game booth. *points at the bowling game booth* Unless you wish to appear terrible in front of your date... one side of the ball is heavier than the other, making it impossible to bowl in a straight direction.
Sasuke: *blinks and nods dumbly* Y-yeah. Th-thanks. *he watches Viki curiously, unsure what to really think* B-bye...
L. Viki: *she gives him one more look and nods at him before shazamming out of here*
Sasuke: *goes off to search for Nanami, a little disappointed with himself*
L. Viki: *silently sitting on a bench by herself while drinking a little tea. She's observing the game booths, and is clearly able to tell which ones are rigged*
Sasuke: *his gaze lingers for a moment at the sky almost wistfully, before he glances around hopefully for Viki* ... Ah! *spotting his target, he awkwardly makes his way over to her, doing his best to look natural in his festival robes* V-Viki!
L. Viki: *she looks at him as if her concentration suddenly got interrupted* Oh.. hello again... *her intense focus shifts to Sasuke*
Sasuke: H-hi. *he stops a few steps away from her. Being the subject of such focus he shifts uncomfortably, giving Viki one of his awkward half-smiles* How is the festival so far?
L. Viki: *still focusing on him, looking somewhat troubled - but not because of him* In general, it is an excellent method for making potch if you know what you are doing. How are you faring?
Sasuke: Well... I guess. *though honestly, he feels like a rag-doll being dragged around, but he doesn't really mind -- Nanami's enthusiasm is refreshing* Uh... Sorry for running off earlier. *manages to keep eye contact*
L. Viki: *her eyes turn back to the corrupt booth* No harm done... you have company, after all. You didn't answer my question, however.
Sasuke: Ah... Question? *awkwardawkwardawkward, 'cause he's not sure what question she's referring to. He blushes a little, out of his own embarassment*
L. Viki: *she half-smiles while still looking away, mildly amused* I asked you how the festival was turning out for you so far.
Sasuke: ... Oh! *... woops. he really feels like disappearing right about now, but he tells himself to calmly answer -- calmly* It... it's alright. I don't really like social gatherings to an extent, so... *he shakes his head* It'll end soon though, so it doesn't matter. *he takes a deep breath, wondering whether or not to sit next to her*
L. Viki: *automatically answers his internal dilemma* Have a seat. *she looks at him* Perhaps you need a break.
Sasuke: ... M-maybe. *he's sort of relieved yet embarassed at being caught out about the seat thing, but he sits next to her anyway. Next being about... 60 centimetres away* I know people are meant to relax at a festival, but... I don't see how they can.
L. Viki: Is something troubling you, Sasuke?
Sasuke: *yes. ._.* -- N-no! Not at all! ... ... *... awkward pause* ... Um. Well... I came to see you for a reason, actually.
L. Viki: For a reason.. *she concentrates on him with a serious look again* And how may I help you diminish your concerns?
Sasuke: *under that look, he almost wants to squirm* I-it's not really something important. I mean... It's just a gift. *wishes he rehearsed this beforehand* I-is that okay with you? *... and wishes he didn't sound so stupid*
L. Viki: *she blinks at him, looking really surprised* You have a gift... for me, correct?
Sasuke: Y-yeah. *he focuses his attention on the small box he pulls out of his pocket, blushing furiously* I-it's nothing special! Just something I thought looked nice... *falters D:*
L. Viki: ... May I ask why? *she suspiciously tilts her head, knowing that Sasuke is aware of the fact that she can get any material she wants in an instant* Receiving gifts... is new for me.
Sasuke: I-I guess I just felt like giving you one. *he fidgets with the box for a moment before handing it to Viki* M-maybe it was irrational, but... *he smiles, shrugging* I think it's worth it.
L. Viki: *she blushes faintly before looking at the box* ... I see, thank you. May I open it now, or is it customary to wait?
Sasuke: Y-you can open it now. *he focuses on looking at the ground, just in case she's disappointed with it or something* I-I mean... If you want to.
Lufia Luf: (( Two sets of hairpins! omg Sasuke's lame. XD http://www.qfashionstore.com/Merchant2/graphics/b/HAY125B.jpg and http://www.exclusivelyyours.org.uk/shop/images/exclusive/crbu.JPG ! ._.;; ))
darmani spirit: ((Wow! XD; I'm no girl, but I reckon those are nice to have.))
Lufia Luf: (( They're blue. <333. ))
L. Viki: I think I would like to. *she sets her tea aside and carefully opens the box to examine her gift* ... ... Hairpins? *she holds one of the sets up as she blushes slightly again* Two sets... *she looks at him for an answer*
Sasuke: *he blushes and continues to stare at the ground* I-it's okay if you don't want to wear them. I really don't mind, so... *he doesn't know what to say* ... It's okay if you don't like them, too.
L. Viki: How puzzling. I thought you liked my hair the way it is... *she puts the clips on as Sasuke is staring at the ground*
Sasuke: I-I do. I think your hair is nice -- I mean, i-it always looks nice. *he finally looks back up at her, and seeing that she's put them on, he hurriedly looks away again, blushing* ... Ah.
L. Viki: *in a rare moment, she displays her humanity by releasing a slight unintentional giggle - but covers it with her hand, of course!* I must look quite strange in them.
Sasuke: N-no! *stammers, in surprise and continued embarassment about his actions* Y-you look really... p-pretty... I-I mean! *he looks at her again, and maintains his gaze* If you don't mind me saying that!
L. Viki: No, no... I certainly do not mind. But... *suddenly she frowns, realizing that she's having too much fun with someone when she really shouldn't* ... I am sorry. *she hops off the bench*
Sasuke: *he blinks, and then quickly stands since she is* Ah, n-no. Don't be! *more looking at the ground* You're busy, aren't you? Y-yeah.
L. Viki: No.. that is not it. *she looks down as well and changes the subject* I believe your date is looking for you.
Nanami: *can be heard all over the festival* SASUKEEEEE!! HAVE YOU FOUND THE KISSING BOOTH YET?!? WHERE ARE YOOOU??? *mun apologizes for embarrassing Sasuke*
Lufia Luf: (( *DIES* ))
darmani spirit: ((*resistance was futile* D: ))
Sasuke: ... A-ah. *suddenly reminded of Nanami's prescence once he catches the shouting. T_T. he wants to sink into the ground and never be seen again* You're right... She is. *runs a hand through his hair* I hope you enjoy the rest of the day, Viki.
L. Viki: ...I appreciate the gifts, Sasuke. *she turns her back to him, ready to teleport off* And one piece of advice... stay away from that game booth. *points at the bowling game booth* Unless you wish to appear terrible in front of your date... one side of the ball is heavier than the other, making it impossible to bowl in a straight direction.
Sasuke: *blinks and nods dumbly* Y-yeah. Th-thanks. *he watches Viki curiously, unsure what to really think* B-bye...
L. Viki: *she gives him one more look and nods at him before shazamming out of here*
Sasuke: *goes off to search for Nanami, a little disappointed with himself*