Twenty-First Strike - [Voice | Action]

[not_klonoa]

[It's been some time since Kratos had left now, and Presea had been invited to move in with Sheena and Zelos. She assumed it was high time to let most people know this little fact, what with Taokaka trying to break into House 19 on Christmas to deliver the gift she made for her. She didn't want any more misunderstandings like that to happen

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[count_gardios]

[That's right...Kratos went home. Or Guy hopes he did, anyway.]

Are you all right, Presea? You're not living alone, are you?

[not_klonoa]

Guy? Oh, yes...I am fine. I had been invited by Sheena and Zelos some time ago to reside with with them. You need not worry, but...thank you.

[It's strange having someone concerned about her, but it is nice and she appreciates it.]

[count_gardios]

I'm glad to hear it.

Hey, if you need something and can't find one of your friends to provide you let me know, okay? I'll do my best.

[not_klonoa]

[Well, that certainly catches her by surprise. Presea blinks, feels her face heat up a bit for a moment, and is just...at a loss for words. And she doesn't even know him all that well!]

Why--? ...Uh, that is unnecessary at the moment, but...I-I appreciate your kindness and generosity. I will seek you if I am in need of your aid...thank you.

[count_gardios]

[Guy will ignore those stammers and just treat this as normal.] No problem.

[not_klonoa]

[Sorry, Guy, it's not going to be that simple this time around. With her head so filled with questions already, Presea's more in the mood to seek their answers.]

Uh, Guy? Forgive me, but...why are you being so kind to me? I truly appreciate it, but...I have never been treated in such a manner before.

[count_gardios]

Is there any reason I shouldn't treat you kindly?

[not_klonoa]

I...am unsure. [If she really did harm someone back home, someone she trusted here in Luceti, then maybe she didn't deserve it. Presea wasn't sure. Not until she got answers from someone from her world.]

My apologies. I assume I am just...unaccustomed to being...accepted, I think. Regardless, you have my gratitude, Guy, thank you.

[count_gardios]

If it makes you uncomfortable I can tone down the caring.

[not_klonoa]

No, that is not-- [Aaah, this was making her blush. How does she ask for him to continue being nice? Can she even ask that? It'd be a lie if Presea said she didn't enjoy being treated nicely.]

I...I am sorry... Do not change because of me, Guy. ...You are a kind person. I will grow used to it, and I...I enjoy being treated in this fashion, than being ostracized.

[count_gardios]

Ahahah! Don't worry, I was just kidding around. I think people should be at least a little used to kindness anyway; makes them well-rounded.

[not_klonoa]

[For a quiet minute, Presea debates telling Guy about how she was treated as an outcast - a monster - by the people of Ozette, but decides not to. It wasn't something she wanted to tell people, or pull up from her past. She knew she was...abnormal, no need to go strutting over such a thing.]

Well-rounded? What do you mean?

[count_gardios]

It's all right to be self-sufficient, but friends usually want to look after one another. Being used to kindness just makes it easier for everyone.

[not_klonoa]

I-I...suppose. [She pauses, thinking about what Guy said for another minute.] ...Yes. You are correct. I would offer the same assistance and care toward you and everyone else I have befriended.

[count_gardios]

[Presea you are so freaking precious.]

That's very sweet, thank you.

[not_klonoa]

[She's also older than you are, Guy. 8|]

Uh...Guy? Could I ask for your house number? ...Please?