Shiki Misaki 8

[gimme_ur_pants]

Who: Shiki Misaki, Ito and whoever comes across her
Where: All over Somni and Espoir. She doesn't want to go home yet.
Style: Either
Status: Open

[One would probably notice that Shiki wore two things around her neck when she took Ito out on their daily walk. One was the necklace she received from Riku on their third month anniversary. The other

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[cest_la_venus]

[Minako noticed Shiki, and could tell something was wrong]

Shiki-chan?

[gimme_ur_pants]

[It took her a while to notice that Minako was already addressing her directly. She pauses the music on her MD and takes of the ear buds so that she can talk to her friend properly. Ito tilts his head curiously at Minako and barks. New friend? o:]

Oh, Minako. [Rubs her eyes furious and tries to smile. It looks strained though.] Hi...

[cest_la_venus]

[Minako could tell something was wrong. She reached down to pet Ito (obviously more of a cat person, but...), and tried to be strong for her friend)]

Shiki-chan, what happened?

[gimme_ur_pants]

[Hiccups, burying her face into her free hand.]

[Sniffs, her voice was trembling.] He's gone...

[cest_la_venus]

[Minako's pulling Shiki into a hug now]

C'mon, let's find some place to sit down.

[gimme_ur_pants]

[This surprises her a little but the hug was much appreciated.]

O-okay...

[cest_la_venus]

[sits down with her on a nearby bench]

I'm sure he didn't leave on purpose.

[gimme_ur_pants]

I-I know. [Sniffs.] He promised he wouldn't leave me behind. [Her shoulders slump. They both knew it was such a tall order when it came to this world. People come and go at random. But Shiki couldn't help but hope that they'll stay together.]

[Heaves a sigh. Her expression saddens.] He promised...

[cest_la_venus]

Shiki-chan...

[Minako takes a breath]

I made a promise, once, to someone important. I told her I'd be there for her... and I'm not there for her now. I can't imagine how distraught she must have been.

[gimme_ur_pants]

[Her voice breaks.] What...?

[She blinks, more tears fall.]

I guess promises like that are just too hard to keep...

[cest_la_venus]

[she put her arm around Shiki]

It has nothing to do with you or him. I'm sure he wanted to keep it... just sometimes there's other forces in the way.

[gimme_ur_pants]

[Leans her head on Minako's shoulder.]

Like this world?

[Shiki suddenly found it ironic that Somarium was the one who brought them together and it was very same force that separated them.]

[cest_la_venus]

Yeah, this world is one.

[gimme_ur_pants]

[Sighs.]

There's so many things I need to do now. I have to... pack his things and send it to his friends.

[Blinks and a few more tears fall.] Move out of the apartment too. It's too big for Ito and me.

[From the looks of things, it looks like she isn't looking forward doing all of those things. Something inside her aches by even just thinking about doing them.]

[cest_la_venus]

I'd be happy to help you with anything.

[Pets Ito]

You know... I have plenty of space at my place, if you'd like to move in. Or just stay for a bit, to get back on your feet.

[gimme_ur_pants]

That's nice of you to offer but I don't think I'm ready to leave the apartment yet...