31st Bloom

[latelybloomed]

[It had been awhile since Hana had been told the news about Mad - that she really was her sister. While it seemed that she took it in stride, there was a bit of her that doubted that Mad WAS her sister. For all she knew, the scientist could have forged it. Mad was friends with Clan Wolf, right? And since she's not too thrilled about the Desus, she

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[of_10_faces]

Thinking about things? [There's a Tsukasa, leaning on the door.]

[latelybloomed]

Oh, Tsukasa...! Ah, yeah... I am. I... was told Mad really was my sister, but... I just don't want to believe it.

After being punched in the face by her...

[of_10_faces]

Sounds to me like it's a little contrived. A sister out of nowhere. Seems... off.

[latelybloomed]

It really does. Like something out of a silly soap opera.

[minorbeat]

Hey...How are you holding up?

[latelybloomed]

Oh! Momo... ...overwhelmed, I guess. Are you okay? I've... been so occupied over the whole thing...

[minorbeat]

(Momo looks down and takes a deep breath.)

Not well. This whole incident...It's hitting a little close to home to me as well...Attempted suicide, a sister thought dead still alive, two sisters fighting...I'm afraid Hana. For you and Mad. If this keeps up...

(Momo looks like she is going to continue before taking a step back and hugging herself. She can't bring herself to finish her statement.)

[latelybloomed]

Momo...

[She pushes off from where she was and approaches the other Desu, her arms wrapped around her.]

It won't end that way. I promise you, it won't go that far. No matter what the situation is, we'll come out for the better.

[sunshine_maiden]

[There's a familiar giggle from behind you, Hana.]

Not that we haven't all changed a little bit. Somehow, I don't think you mind most of it, though. [She sighs.] Not with what's at stake these days.

What are you going to do? About... this whole mess?

[latelybloomed]

[Hana blinks and turns around, smiling widely as she sees Sora behind her.] Oh! Eheh... I guess I miss the old days, but... you're right.

Though, the mess? I need to talk to Mad before it degrades even more. Have her understand that we're not going after her... and that we're all here to help her. Better said than done, but...

[sunshine_maiden]

Memories of better days are all well and good, but... become a better person, make new memories. I think that's the better path.

You're missing something important here. Mad doesn't want our help. She wants the truth. Everything will follow from that. If we get proof that this wasn't our fault, she should almost immediately warm up to us at least a little. That's my theory, at least.

...waaaay too much guesswork in here, though, when all our lives - and hers - are at stake.

[latelybloomed]

It really is. But... one step at a time, right?

[She can't help but chuckle before she brings herself closer to Sora, absentmindedly resting her head on her shoulder.]

Makes it a little harder, though.

[not_genki_desu]

... Goddammit do you ever stop with the angsting?

[Kei's comment is punctuated with a sigh, but her tone's a lot less confrontational.]

Seriously. Things are looking up! Crazy-girl's getting her head on straight and everything.

[latelybloomed]

[Hana's about to say something before CHYPrE blocks Hana]

Oh, no - you say something and she'll probably slap you again!

But, as for her problem, just because "Crazy-girl" is getting head on straight doesn't mean that she still isn't going to try to do something stupid again. 'Sides, how would... oh, wait, you'd know that feeling, wouldn't you?

[not_genki_desu]

Hey!

[She's frowning at CHYPrE.]

Wait until after she makes a fool of herself to get defensive, and only if she does. Besides, this deals with people having crazy people in their family. It's something I can relate to.

[latelybloomed]

H-Hey! [And Hana pulls CHYPrE aside.]

She's right, CHYPrE. 'Sides, this is a fight I have to handle. Though, frankly, it's not angsting about Mad I'm doing, it's... more about what I NEED to do and how she'll react.

[zetahatsudo]

CHYPrE has a point, Hana. [Ah, Kamille.] Nothing's going to change in your favor if you don't make the effort. Letting this fester can only make things worse over time. A confrontation might seem scary, but if you can open some sort of dialogue with her, you'll be that much better off for it.

[latelybloomed]

I know... [She lets out a small sigh.] ...but at the same time, she also has to be receptive of it all, not just me.

[zetahatsudo]

You aren't going to find out until you take the leap, though. [mouth shifts into a frown.] I'm sorry I'm not much help, right now. All I can offer you is my opinion, and I'm not sure how much good that will be.

[latelybloomed]

Don't be sorry. Every little bit helps, right?