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[soulofocean]

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[The camera catches a blurry glimpse of green with a faraway backdrop of ocean until it levels to show us this strange plant, looking rather bald and sorry. There's a heavy sigh and the image quivers again.]

...It's a no-go alright. Ruined. Just look at what that curse made us do. Fine, so it was a thousand times better than the

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I'm sorry, Umi... I'm afraid I don't know much about plants. I hope you find someone who can help.

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You're welcome, Umi. [he smiled happily at being allowed to visit! it's been a while since he has seen her last] Where do you live?

Also, yes, Tyr has a large sweet tooth!

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Let me get you to the device's GPS thingy. This beach house place can be tough to find... [So she activates the feature so that there's a cute little map of the City with a red blinking dot marking her own device's position.] ...There.

In that case, I'll make sure to bake a pie with this Plug fruit so you can share it with him.

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... Wow! This is so interesting. [it's his first time to see the GPS!] I'll be there soon then, Umi. Maybe an hour or two!

[then a small laugh] Thank you very much for that. I hope I won't trouble you just because of my visit.

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Good. Gives me plenty of time to get started on that pie...

What? No way! [Always so polite, Connell. She needs to introduce you to Fuu.] I'll be really glad to see you, promise!

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[now he's feeling a bit shy again ;;] Aw... I'm happy to hear that. I feel the same way.

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Then it all works out. [There's gratefulness in her voice, and reassurance. She's well aware this is a sincere attempt to cheer her up and appreciates it so much.] I'll make some lemonade for us, Connell.

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I look forward to it, Umi. I'll see you soon, then.

[ooc | want to switch to action? \o\]

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[soulofocean]

[Therefore, as promised, Umi puts off working on helping the plant back to its former healthy state to bide in the kitchen for a while.

She's cooked and sugared the egg fruit, and is carefully working on the pastry as she waits for Connell to arrive, freshly made lemonade waiting in the fridge, as promised.]

[ooc: Sure! ^^ ♥]

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[after following the GPS' directions, Connell eventually arrived at the beachhouse. he was amazed at how pretty it is here, so he can't help but to look around a little before he looked forward at the door.

after his little sight-seeing, he moved the basket he had to one hand, then knocked with his other hand gently. he waited patiently after taking one step back from the door.]

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[soulofocean]

[Her cake in progress in the oven, Umi strolled over to the door -- it was a long walk: the beach house was fairly large -- and knowing it had to be her guest, opened without hesitation.

She smiled at greeting Connell for what was the first time they met in person.]

Hey there! Welcome, Connell. I hope finding the way here wasn't too hard. It's a really farway spot.

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[just a happy smile here, he nodded his head once to greet Umi formally]

Hello, Umi. Thank you for the welcome.

No, don't worry, I had a nice time walking. The breeze outside is refreshing today.

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Come on in! [She invited her guest into their home and started leading the way to the kitchen, which connected to the terrace: Umi guessed that'd be a nice spot to chat.]

Thanks to you, Connell, for coming. Not... everyone would visit someone who's not in the cheeriest mood ever.

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[Connell remembered that Umi lived with other people, so when he stepped in to follow Umi, he looked around a little] ... Please excuse the intrusion! [he was saying that to the sides, just in case someone was around.

and so he continued to follow Umi until they got to the kitchen.] ... Umi. Even if you're not in your best mood, that doesn't change who you are. To me, you've always been a great friend. Of course I wouldn't mind seeing you.

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I know, but... It still means a lot to me. So, I feel like thanking you. Even if I get this is something you do just because you're such a good friend, Connell.

[Looking back at him, Umi smiled at her friend's usual politeness.] ...Don't worry about it. I doubt anyone'd mind. They're all minding their own business, I think!

[The house was quite silent and peaceful; so much, the sounds of the sea could be heard coming from the beach outside. Umi entered the sunny kitchen and gestured for her guest to take a seat as she readied the table.] Make yourself at home.

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Oh, dear, no. [he laughed a little at that] I don't do it just because "I'm good," I do it because I want to see you smile.

And I see... [he glanced at the side again, but then nodded in understanding] Okay, I'll have that in mind.

[finally, he follows in and sits down nicely] Thank you!- Ah, by the way, this is for you and your friends. [he sets the basket on the table, lifting the checkered cloth that was covering the basket of mint cookies inside of containers] They're not very sweet. I hope you'll like them.