[what is this i don't even ---- i mean, open to any and all x: ]

[storm_of_ise]

[it's winter. there's a high school girl standing at the foot of a set of stairs. her eyes are fixed on the shrine at the top of the stairs, her gaze unreadable, though there is an air of wistfulness about her

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[smoke_koan]

[and he walks to that flight of stairs, his path as steady as ever - one that could be called a coincidence if it wasn't known that chance was something that didn't exist in this world.]

Good evening. [he smiles at her] This time, we are accompanied by a snowy night.

[storm_of_ise]

[she starts, then stares up at him with wide eyes, before it's gone and her expression smooths over once more]

Ah. Good evening.

[closedmarket]

[of course he'll be close enough-- silently approaching, though, head only slightly tilted, arms folded; not looking at the temple at all, since it isn't his beliefs (now).]

[the quiet lasts long enough - but as does the watching.]

[storm_of_ise]

[her skin prickles, and she knows she's being watched. she tries to ignore it, but as it goes on, she sighs and lifts her head, catches his eye.

the only sign of she's taken aback is the slight widening of her eyes, but it's gone quickly.

she turns away from him again, but her voice is cool and clear, crisp in the winter air between them]

China-san.

[closedmarket]

Kishuu. [another lengthy - not really, though, simply seems that way, of neutral expressions and slightly sad eyes - pause, interrupted only by a tiny nod of the head.]

[... and then a smile (albeit with slightly awkward shifting).]

It is good to see you again, aru!

[storm_of_ise]

[she might be turning a little pink, but she'll swear it's just from the cold if he asks.

instead, she nods curtly to him] You as well.

[a pause]

How have you been?

[idkmybffpizza]

[a girl, supposedly of the same age, walks past her and doesn't stop until a few steps later. she raises her hand and watches the snowflakes falling and slowly melting.]

Do you know why the snow is white?