008// I want to thank you for being the one thing I can count on

[special_student]

It's starting to get colder.  I hope everyone's been keeping themselves warm.  I went out today to pick up some winter clothes, because I realized I hadn't gotten any yet.  I found a pretty big store with flannel and thermals-- if anyone needs help finding a store that sells warmer clothes, just ask, okay?

Also, to everyone in Coronet House is

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[surpraizepitaph]

It has been quite difficult to find food, yes... there are a few places in the Chinese area that have some, but it's few and far between.

[OOC: it's mostly just a day off work in modern Japan. There's no real festival or anything for it and there's no real special meal. Just contemplation on human rights. My otosan still went out drinking with his coworkers so...]

[special_student]

I'll take a look in that area, then, maybe they'll have more than what I found at the world food stores.

[ooc; Either way, it would be a day that she'd want to spend with friends?]

[surpraizepitaph]

It's less of a "delicacy" than in western stores and is often better quality... at least we don't have to pay for it anymore.

[ooc: if she wants, although it's just not really a particularly special day in and of itself - mostly just business as usual, as is with most holidays. I was just more afraid that it was going to be a "well they have thanksgiving so it must be the same" sort of thing that so many people pull. I'm glad you actually did some research first ._.]

[special_student]

I think I preferred having to pay for it, I feel so bad, stealing from people. Because, there are still things they have to pay for, without giving handouts to a large portion of the city unknowingingly.

[ooc; XD There were no natives in Japan, I'm not silly enough to think Thanksgiving is worldwide, but I can understand the concern. Yeah, she was just going to have them over for dinner.]

[surpraizepitaph]

I wish that we knew what changed and why we had to go back to living like this... I miss my job, and having to just take everything is rather depressing. I can't help but wonder if it's the other citizens' taxes that are paying for our power and water.

[ooc: there technically were but the Japanese killed them off/drove them off the islands XD and hooray, the more you know <3]

[special_student]

That, and you saw the newspaper, didn't you? They cut the lines to my street because the citizens didn't know where they went and what they were powering. It's... It was better when they knew we were here. For everyone, I think. I miss my job, too, I miss being helpful.

[ooc; Orly? I didn't know that!]

[surpraizepitaph]

You were one of the ones affected by that? Oh, Miss, I'm deeply sorry to hear that. I will agree, I far preferred being able to pull my own weight. Having to rely on the charity of the city also means that they will most likely attempt to exact a price from us later on. This is not the proper way to live.

... ah, if I may intrude, would it be too much to ask for some oden? It is something I have missed in these cold days.

[special_student]

I'm not comfortable with owing the city officials. I don't... I don't like them very much.

Of course! Ah, I should probably introduce myself first, I'm Fujioka Haruhi. But if you want to come to Coronet House tonight or tomorrow for dinner, I'd be happy to make some for you. It's on Jamestown Street.

[surpraizepitaph]

I would prefer to owe them as a normal citizen than as a squatter, which is what we have become forced into being.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Fujioka. Please call me Kazumi. [And he makes a sweeping bow with the cape.] Are you sure it wouldn't be too much trouble? I wouldn't want to impose...

[special_student]

You can call me Haruhi. [laughs a little at the bow, but returns it with a slight one of her own] You won't be imposing at all.

[surpraizepitaph]

Very well, Miss Haruhi. If it's no trouble, I will be there. Thank you very much for the invitation!