interlude;; ☁ [ everyday replay ]

[junesoholic]

[ The situation you step into in the dream is rather peaceful, rather normal. It's just a regular bedroom, probably a little girl's if you judge from the amount of pink and the various dolls and glittery drawings lying around all over the place. In fact, it's Nanako's room from back home, since you might spot her sitting in her bed in pink pajamas

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[plumflowers]

Still scared, huh?

[ Taiwan is sitting on her bed, playing with some of Nanako's dolls. This is the first time she's ever been in a dream, but she's not too panicked. In fact, she probably doesn't even know she's in a dream at all. Probably. ]

Where are we? This is your room?

[junesoholic]

[ There's something weird about Taiwan suddenly being here, she realises that much.. But at the same time she somewhat recognizes her too, although she can't quite recall from where. She nods, even if it's slightly shyly. ]

U.. uh-huh, I still don't think I can sleep like this.. And-- yes! This is my room, ahaha..

[plumflowers]

[ Taiwan holds a doll in front of Nanako, making its arms move and head nod a little. ]

If this is your room, why are you scared? You're here everyday, aren't you?

[junesoholic]

W-well, yes.. But normally the monster under the bed isn't there, I think..

[ She watches the doll somewhat with fascination though, already seeming a bit more comfortable than before. ]

[plumflowers]

Then why don't we check? Whoosh!

[ She makes the doll fly and peek under Nanako's bed. Taiwan looks with it, too. ]

Hmm? Hmm...

[junesoholic]

[ Nanako peeks over the edge of the bed a little, but not exactly under the bed - she still seems to scared for that. Her look turns a bit curious now, though. ]

And.. can you see anything?

[ There really isn't anything under the bed though, other than some darkness since it's late. ]

1/2

[plumflowers]

[ Taiwan is trying to see something. ]

... Well, it's dark!

[ And Taiwan is not very fond of the dark! Nanako didn't hear her gulp just now. It's just a little shadow after all, h-haha! Okay, enough of this. Taiwan and the doll get on the floor and crawl under the bed, always humming a tune so Nanako will know she's still there.

But then the humming stops. ]

[plumflowers]

Wah!

[ And Taiwan pokes her head out. ]

Hey, come on in! It's a little cold, though.

[junesoholic]

[ She's waiting - partly anxiously, partly hopefully - and when the humming stops she gasps for a moment in surprise.. but then Taiwan pokes her head out and she knows it's at least somewhat alright. At the proposal her expression turns a bit unsure again though. ]

C-come on in..? Are you sure that's okay..?

[plumflowers]

Yeah! There aren't that much dust bunnies, you know. And look! [ She moves her arms and legs around as if making a snow angel on the floor. ] See, no monsters here.

[junesoholic]

.. O.. okay, then..

[ She's still a bit hesitant, but slowly she climbs out of bed. She peers into the darkness, taking a deep breath. ]

Is it fun under there..?

[plumflowers]

[ A reassuring smile. ] It's a lot more fun than being scared under the covers.

[ Taiwan plays with the doll some more. ]

[junesoholic]

[ She nods, slowly. And just as slowly she crawls out of bed, on the ground, and slowly moves under the bed. ]

... It's.. really not here..! [ She sounds somewhat surprised. ]

[plumflowers]

Of course it isn't, silly. Monsters aren't real, you know! [ She presses Nanako's nose teasingly with a finger. ]

[junesoholic]

Huh? They aren't? [ She blinks a few times at her nose being pressed, and seems to think about it. ]