[This past week has been an emotional mess for Stella, and she's pretty sure she knows the reason why. Her relationship with Cloud has reached awkward levels, her relationship with Senel has taken several steps back... and yet she's starting to think about the latter more and more lately. This makes for one tangled web, and Stella's taking
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Therefore, she went out on a walk to get away from that atmosphere, so she could be alone for a while. And, over time, her aimless walk ended with her reaching the lakeside area. When she sees Stella there, waiting for someone, she's not sure about approaching ... but, well, Stella seems just as tense as the atmosphere Rika just tried to get away from. So, she starts to head over.]
... Stella?
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But at the sound of her name being called, Stella jumps a little from within her coat and turns her head. Ah, it's only Rika... This wasn't who she wanted to see, but her company is welcome. She offers a smile - although a bit strained, it's still nice to see her.]
Rika. I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were there.
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...but he should still apologize.
So he crunches through melting slush over to where she sits, bundled up, and tries not to put too much thought to how cute she looks and how cold she must be. He debates, then crouches down a little ways away from her. Too far to be considered amiable.]
...Stella, I'm sorry.
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He's sitting beside her, isn't he? Although she's tempted to scoot closer, she's resolute in staying put.]
No, don't apologize. It isn't your fault at all.
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Disgusting.]
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No. She knows they wouldn't be. She realized that the moment she thought of that scenario. Thus, she would never, ever admit to having them. And lately, those thoughts have been developing less and less.
Still. She had them, and she's absolutely disgusted at herself for it.]
... I know.
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I think you know which lake I'm referring to. I'll be waiting on the far side of it. [Away from prying eyes.]
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It'd be easier to just wait until the experiment ends. But for some reason, that's the last thing she wants to do.]
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