ǂ 001 -- going down the only road (phone/action)

[teh_sword]

[Some people wake up in the same place every day. This gives them a good sense of what that place looks like, almost to the point of knowing the feel of whatever they're sleeping on against the skin of their cheeks. Ren hadn't had that luxury in a while--or indeed, the luxury of sheets, pillows and blankets in a while. So waking up in a new place

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[miss_enma_ai]

[There is a small girl sitting in a tree branch, she hasn't seen you yet.]

[teh_sword]

[Ready set trip--

When he pulls himself back to his feet again, Ren will be waving his arms for her attention.]

[miss_enma_ai]

[The noise when he tripped made her look over and the waving made her pause...

what....she is now in front of you. Still looking startled.]

[teh_sword]

Ai-- you're okay. And-- still here. Good.

[miss_enma_ai]

[Just looking at you....you're back?

There is now a little girl latched to you. Hug time.]

[teh_sword]

[Well, since it's okay! Ren is more than happy to squeeze her back tightly, not saying anything else for the moment. Hugs are immensely important.]

[miss_enma_ai]

[She's clearly not used to hugs but more then she was before.]

[teh_sword]

[It's a good step. Ren gives her one last tight squeeze before gently letting go.]

It's really good to see you too.

[miss_enma_ai]

[Looks at the ground.]

I thought you were gone.

[Like Jane and Saki and most people she started to get to know...]

[teh_sword]

...hey. [He reaches to squeeze her shoulder tightly.] Here now, okay?

[miss_enma_ai]

....yes.

[teh_sword]

Gonna stay here. Promise.

[miss_enma_ai]

[Nods.]

[teh_sword]

Keep an eye on you, too.

[miss_enma_ai]

[She will be doing the same.]

Do you know how long you were gone for?

[teh_sword]

Nn, someone said... a few months. Three or four. You were okay?