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[paopupyramid]

Um, I'm not sure if anyone needs or wants any, but I have a few squash - maybe... one, two, three... seven - seven of them; and one watermelon. I won't be able to use them all by myself before they go bad, so if anyone wants them while they're still good, let me know and I can even deliver them to you.

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[paopupyramid]

[Since she had last spoken to him, Kairi has strove to be more aware of her surroundings; even so, she could barely sense his approach until, from her peripheral vision, he became more conspicuous. The flowers were, just possibly, doing something to damper her still-only-average senses; or, she was simply that distracted.

Somehow, Vincent is not exactly what she anticipates. The redhead tilts her head up to study him for a moment; blue eyes dart about him before they drop and settle on her bundle of vegetables. He definitely reminds her of Riku in a certain way, thus far looks alone differing. The fact that there is more to a person than outward looks alone, the aloof but still well-meant disposition, the invaluable rare moments of intimate friendship - they all come to mind, and it... hurts, somehow; but she has a smile ready anyways when she finally looks up. Both hands extend to offer the goods.]

It probably is less trouble to have to walk around and pick it up, so I don't mind delivering. Can I bring you anything else, since I'm already out and around?

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[forever_last]

[Or, he was just that quiet. She would learn how he tended to be eventually, probably. Vincent shakes his head and motions to the squash she has, his long red cloak fluttering ever so slightly.]

That will be plenty.

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[paopupyramid]

Well - [FINE THEN.] - okay. If you need anything, you can ask anytime. It seems like I'll have more squash soon, so maybe I'll drop some more off later if you can still use them - in a week or so.

[With nowhere else to go, or no one else to see, Kairi is content to stand in patience, eyes fixed on the concealed squash, and hold out the quadruple-produce until he takes them.]

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[forever_last]

[Vincent steps forward and takes the squash, moving to set them on a pew. He then turns to look back at Kairi, wondering if there is something he ought to say. He looks to the produce, then back to the girl.]

I am grateful.

Action (I fail at smalltalk.)

[paopupyramid]

[Once the small load is out of her hands, it leaves her a feeling that her mission is complete. She knows she should probably get back inside before the day fades away; still, some company has been nice. It was becoming too empty.]

I'm glad you can use them. It's just some squash, though - not a big deal. [A pause, and then-]

I guess I'll be going then. Thanks again, Vincent.

[With that, Kairi turns and begins to shuffle back in the direction from whence she came, hands extended so her fingertips can graze against the overflowing walls of petals. Maybe later on she will take some and make a necklace out of them. Not quite seashells, but in more abundance if nothing else - better than nothing, if nothing else ...]

Action (My character literally does too, so it's okay XD)

[forever_last]

Thanking me? For what?

[The questions had come out suddenly, his curiosity obviously having gotten the best of him.]

Action (Kairi forgives! )

[paopupyramid]

[A jerky halt suggests that further speech was unexpected. Kairi turns first her head and then her body follow suit so that she faces him after a moment.]

For before. You were still nice to me even though I was so... [outrageously immature or-] dumb. It means a lot to me. [That even this person could refresh her memory of home - it was the most anyone here could do right now.]

And for taking the squash, of course. [A little smile at that.]

What did you think I could have meant, anyways?

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[forever_last]

I'm not sure. I see no reason for thanking me.

[He doesn't understand what she means about being dumb, either--but that's implied.]

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[paopupyramid]

Oh. Well, never mind it then - it'll be a personal, special thing, I guess.

[Blue eyes glance back behind him curiously.] Are you here all by yourself?

Action (Haha, guess it wouldn't)

[forever_last]

[Vincent blinks once and nods. Yes, yes he does indeed live here by himself now. But taking something he's not even aware of and dubbing it special? Sort of reminds him of someone he knows...]

Action (Haha, guess it wouldn't)

[paopupyramid]

[She regards him strangely for a moment before she is able to find words. Somehow, it throws Kairi off that anyone would willingly live in the chapel alone.]

Where are your friends?

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[forever_last]

I would rather not burden them.

[With his presence.]

Action (I meant to do that.)

[paopupyramid]

[Oh, if that does not sound familiar -]

Burden them? [What a...]

Friends care about each other. Being around each other isn't a burden, especially in a place like this, where people disappear so much and people get lonely. It's good to check on people to see if they're okay - and so they don't have to worry about you, because they know how you are, too.

[But she does not mean to lecture or rant, so Kairi sighs and digresses.]

I guess I'm just still missing my friends a lot. It just seems that each other might be all people have in this place, so I... I don't know. I'm sorry. [A sheepish laugh.]

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[forever_last]

There is nothing to say sorry for. It's good for you to feel still, but it's too late for me to do the same.

[He has his limitations, at least.]

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[paopupyramid]

[A plainly confused look passes over her face. It just does not register with her right off. There is a tiny fidget about Kairi's fingertips as she attempts to understand what exactly he means - but she has to ask, anyways.]

What do you mean, "Too late"? You... you have a heart, right?

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[forever_last]

[A heart? Good question. He did literally have one, so...he nods.]