31. [video/action]

[overcomplex]

[the feed sharpens to Ritsuka, sitting at the kitchen table in 4-11. there's a first aid kit promptly right near him, open, showing a plethora of various items, like salves and bandages. he's currently wrapping up one of his hands with a large bandage, taking care to wrap his fingers carefully. After a minute of this, he flexes his fingers, as

Comments

[Action]

[very_grateful]

{Tohru approaches him quietly, smiling at the pumpkin.}

That is so cute.

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

Huh?

[s-sweatdrops...]

It looks terrible.

[Action]

[very_grateful]

I d-don't think so! It looks wonderful. {She smiles encouragingly.}

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

[looks at it]

[looks at her]

[looks at it]

You must have bad taste.

[Action]

[very_grateful]

...d-do you really think so? {Her expression falls.} That's not very nice.

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

I don't know. I don't know you.

[SHRUGS.]

But it really only matters if you think so, doesn't it?

[Action]

[very_grateful]

I...guess? But I...really thought it was good. I know! How about we start over?

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

Huh?

But it's already carved up and stuff.

[stares at the pumpkin]

[Action]

[very_grateful]

You're not satisfied with it, though.

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

Not really... I don't think I did it right.

[Action]

[very_grateful]

So let's get another one and try again. {She pauses.} O-Or you get another one and I'll watch?

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

You've carved pumpkins before?

[Action]

[very_grateful]

A c-couple of times. With my mom.

Re: [Action]

[overcomplex]

... Oh.

That's nice. I don't think my mom knew how to do this.

[Action]

[very_grateful]

Why's that? If...you don't mind me asking?

[Action]

[very_grateful]

I'm s-sorry if that's too forward! You don't have to tell me. I j-just...