[Still on patrol, Tsubaki passes by the house that evening, tired and very much in need of a break. That's when she notices the beautiful garden, and just the sight of it seems invigorating somehow. Veering towards it to take a closer look, she notices Lab and Kirimi sleeping so peacefully together. They do look adorable. She smiles, but suddenly her heart grows heavy and stops her in her tracks. This feeling... is it...?]
[Get it together, woman. Breaking down in the street is for wimps. She doesn't want to disturb them, so she tries to put her troubles aside and get back to work. But coincidentally, in wiping away a tear, she accidentally loosens one of her metallic hair ornaments, which falls to the pavement with a clang.
[Lab opens his eyes drowsily, then sits up carefully cradling his little daughter, careful not to wake her. He eventually sees Tsubaki.] ... good evening.
I can appreciate the results, but I'm afraid I don't know much about it. [She tries to keep her voice steady while saying this, but she's not really doing such a good job. Her eyes wander back to the little girl.] ...Is that your daughter?
I see. Do you have a favourite flower then? Mn? [Shifts Kirimi a bit is his arms. He smiles down lovingly at the little girl.] Yes, this is my youngest, Kirimi.
My name is Tsubaki... I was named after the camellia, so it's always been special to me. [She tries to force a smile, but the scene is so sweet it just tears her heart out.] She's adorable. You're... very lucky.
That's a very lovely name! [he smiles] Thank you. She's such a handful though now that she's at the age where she's curious about just about anything. [laughs a bit but notice something a bit... off about Tsubaki]
[...] It's just that... seeing the two of you together like that made me realize something. I guess I never really thought about it before, but... [Why does she feel the urge to tell this to a complete stranger? She doesn't want to burden him with it, but then again, there's no way she could bring it up with the people she's close to. Hm.]
[looks at with concern] Made you realise...? [must be because he really is a Bishop. he studies her for a moment then with a kind smile asks] Would you like to come in for some tea, Miss Tsubaki?
[shakes his head] No, it's quite alright. I was just about to have some tea anyway and could use the company. Shall we? [begins to walk toward towards the house]
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G-Good evening. My apologies for waking you... I was only admiring your lovely garden.
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Do you like gardening?
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Are you feeling alright, Miss Tsubaki?
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[...] It's just that... seeing the two of you together like that made me realize something. I guess I never really thought about it before, but... [Why does she feel the urge to tell this to a complete stranger? She doesn't want to burden him with it, but then again, there's no way she could bring it up with the people she's close to. Hm.]
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[looks at with concern] Made you realise...? [must be because he really is a Bishop. he studies her for a moment then with a kind smile asks] Would you like to come in for some tea, Miss Tsubaki?
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I'd like that very much, but... I really don't want to impose? [In terms of the tea as well as the the concerns she's tempted to voice.]
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[lets her into the house]
Please do sit down. [gestures to the dining table] I'll go get the tea.
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