sixth.

[getawaywith]

[ action; backdated to earlier in the day ]

[Though it's cold out, Shizuru seems quite happy out in the snow. In fact, she's making something. What could it be? That depends on just when you come across her. In the beginning, it's only a pile of snow; then it's the faint shape of a person's torso; then it's a kneeling woman; and then, finally, it'

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[crystalrazing]

[Oh hey, a certain other Natsuki is walking outside! She pauses when she notices Shizuru and--

W-What.

What the hell is that. Is that seriously...

Natsuki really doesn't know what to say right now.]

[getawaywith]

Oh, my. I didn't mean to stun you, Natsuki. Perhaps I didn't dress you warmly enough...? But you're so fond of your collection, I can't bear to see you parted.

[She's probably just teasing at this point, but all things considered, it's getting hard to tell.]

[crystalrazing]

Uh... no, it's fine...

[She's honestly not sure what to say. She knew this Shizuru had to be a little off, but this?]

[getawaywith]

[She was definitely just teasing before, because now the mask slips a little and she actually looks worried instead of amused.]

You don't like it? Natsuki...

[crystalrazing]

[Oh shit BACKTRACK BACKTRACK.]

I-It's not that! I just... wasn't expecting to see something like this.

[Hey, it's not a total lie!]

[getawaywith]

[Dreamily:]

I worked so hard on it.

[Her expression grows more intent.]

Shall I tease you more, Natsuki?

[She crouches down to tug at the negligee's hem.]

Shall I flip up this skirt, put my hand on the sculpture's thigh, and watch you blush? Would you even blush? When I knew you, you would.