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[blueremains]

[Kisara's been quiet lately, but today when she comes home from work she turns on her LP, wanting to say something. there's a small pause as she realizes she doesn't know what she should say, but she quickly finds a topic and starts to talk.]

It's gotten a lot colder lately, hasn't it? [... okay, so that's kind of obvious to anyone who's gone

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[masaderp]

It's actually natural for trees to look like that at this time of year. I suppose you could say that the trees are going to sleep.

[Oh, he's so funny, isn't he? NOT.]

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[blueremains]

It is? O- oh. I'm glad they aren't sick! But why are they going to sleep?

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[masaderp]

Because of the winter. Trees sleep during winter.

[ voice ]

[blueremains]

'Winter'? ... I'm sorry, I don't know what that is.

[shutupandduelme]

[Normally he just tries to ignore you, for the sake of his own sanity, but it's getting harder as every time your name comes up, it throws salt on his wounds again.]

There's a library and a bookstore in town. Whatever it is that allows everyone to speak to each other here will work on some of the books. Educate yourself, before everyone gets tired of your inane commentary.

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[blueremains]

[her first reaction is to want to run away and avoid this, because ouch, those words sting, and she's never been good at confrontations. but after her conversation with Atem, she's kind of been wanting to talk to him; she was just too nervous to initiate it. so, with a deep breath, she responds.]

Oh, I've been to the bookstore! I looked at a lot of the books and bought some to take back. I... I'm sorry.

[shutupandduelme]

Did I ask you to apologize for it? Just do as I suggested.

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[blueremains]

I thought─ ... mm. Okay! I'll work hard.

[i_am_kagome]

Are you going to be okay with the cold weather? I can take you shopping if you would like. Blankets are good but you need warm clothing as well.

You...are looking forward to going to Kia's bonfire?

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[blueremains]

Warm clothes... I didn't think of that. That's a good idea! I would really like that, thank you.

Yes, I am. Will you be there, Kagome?

[ voice ]

[i_am_kagome]

They are very important. Sure. We can go anytime you want.

I...haven't decided yet.

[ voice ]

[blueremains]

Okay. Ah, I have work during the morning and afternoon, but there isn't really anything else. So whenever you would like to go is all right with me.

Do you dislike bonfires?

[note_atem]

You should make sure you have some warm clothes, Kisara. [Feels dumb for not explaining that sooner. Also probably looks pretty worn out but he doesn't really care.]

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[blueremains]

I will, thank you. Kagome offered to go shopping together. [yeah, she notices that. and. aaahhh worry.] ... Are you okay, Atem? Do you have warm clothes?

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[note_atem]

Yes, I'm fine. [Yes means no. And a nod.] Mm. I've... been here for almost a year. I still have my clothes from last year's weather shift.

[ voice ]

[blueremains]

Really? That's good... did you see snow last year?

[Voice]

[sutoro_bell]

The trees aren't sick! They're just getting ready for winter.

[ voice ]

[blueremains]

So they'll be okay when it gets colder?

[Voice]

[sutoro_bell]

Uh-huh! When it's close to winter, the leaves change color and fall from the trees. And when it becomes spring, the trees get their leaves back.

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[blueremains]

Wouldn't they be warmer if they kept their leaves?