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巴 マミ ✿ mami tomoe ([personal profile] headedforhope) wrote in [community profile] queenofheartsrp2011-09-24 08:18 pm

sixth bullet :: video/action

[The feed turns on to reveal a large, sunlit meadow that clearly showcases the work of someone who has been working with the magic dirt; a gazebo stands in the center of the clearing, simple in design and yet possessing an old-fashioned sort of charm. The outline of the Monsigny apartment complex can be seen some distance away, a recognizable shape through the thin wall of trees. A pretty picture, to be certain, and yet one devoid of human life; there's no one in sight, much less the one responsible for the gazebo's creation.

Then there's a flurry of motion near the bottom of the mirror's peripheral vision and the feed pans down to show Mami, gesturing to get the Vine's attention. And yet the girl has quite clearly undergone some radical changes; there are cat ears rising out of her hair and a tail peeking out of her skirt to swish around her ankles, both feline appendages a soft golden color to match her curls. She's been severely reduced in size, not much bigger than a pinecone.

Mami looks ridiculous and yet doesn't seem to be bothered by it, given how she appears as unruffled as always. There's no panic, no outrage, just a faintly amused sort of surprise....on the surface, anyway.]


Ah, hello? Can anyone hear me? [the words come out in a squeaky whisper and she clears her throat, trying again in a louder voice.] I'm in something of a predicament, I'm afraid. In making use of the magic dirt, I somehow triggered one of those troublesome side effects; the result is hopefully obvious enough that I don't have to describe it. [A polite chuckle.]

In my current "state" [and here the ears lie flat against her skull for a moment, a clear display of the annoyance her calm smile is attempting to hide] walking back to more appropriate shelter has become a great deal more difficult. If it's not too much trouble, I would appreciate some assistance.

[ooc: Mami has been wildcarded! The area affected is only the gazebo itself, for a couple of hours; comments will be responded to by [livejournal.com profile] nekofinale for icon purposes.]

[identity profile] fatedmagia.livejournal.com 2011-10-30 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ O... Oh. Madoka actually looks really concerned at that. ] ... Will Mami-san be okay...? If you want--you can stay at Homura-chan and my apartment until things go back to normal...
Edited 2011-10-30 19:53 (UTC)

[identity profile] nekofinale.livejournal.com 2011-10-30 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Aha, I'm only kidding, Madoka-san. I can handle that sort of thing just fine. [or can she???

....oh, Madoka, why did you have to bring that up. Mami's voice grows firmer, although it's still a squeak.]
Thank you for the offer, but I don't want to impose upon the two of you like that. [It's one thing to accept and encourage their relationship, but Mami would rather avoid reminders of how their realized feelings re-enforce her own loneliness and isolation.

Physical ones, anyway.]
Ah, but speaking of you and Homura-san, have things been going well?

[identity profile] fatedmagia.livejournal.com 2011-10-30 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ there's a pause from madoka. was something wrong? she scratches her head a bit, about to ask, but she's cut off by mami's question. ]

O... Oh--yes...! It's still a little strange here from time to time, b... but...

What about you, Mami-san?
Edited 2011-10-30 22:17 (UTC)

[identity profile] nekofinale.livejournal.com 2011-11-01 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, I'm quite all right. [the ears pop up again without her realizing it as she presses on.] I'm glad that there haven't been having any major problems. You two must be pretty good at communicating!

[identity profile] fatedmagia.livejournal.com 2011-11-01 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
Eheh... [ Madoka giggles a bit nervously, her face turning a light shade of pink ] Though... I... I still can't help but think about the Homura-chan that's.... still back in our world.

[ Because... she still needs help. ]

[identity profile] nekofinale.livejournal.com 2011-11-13 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
...I see. [Her expression turns contemplative, if a little reluctantly so: Mami has mostly given up thoughts of home. There's nothing for her there.] That's just like you, Madoka-san.

[identity profile] nekofinale.livejournal.com 2011-11-13 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
To be worried about others, even when it seems impossible to help them. To never stop caring about them, even after all this time - and after finding the person just for you. Most people would say, "I'm content," and continue to think only of themselves.

[She's quiet for a moment.]

I admire you quite a bit, Madoka-san. Have I ever told you that?

[identity profile] fatedmagia.livejournal.com 2011-11-13 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Mami-san...

No one... should be left behind. Everyone deserves to be happy, and safe. [ She stops. Mami... the person that she admired, looked up to her so greatly? Madoka was always felt useless, no matter how much she wanted to help. Still, it should be Madoka saying that to her. After all, it was because of Mami that she is where she was now ]

Mm.... But, it was because of Mami-san that I've been able to get this far.

[identity profile] nekofinale.livejournal.com 2011-11-14 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[She doesn't protest those warm, kind, if still so very naive views. Mami has let go of a lot during her time in the Gardens - so much of her buried anger, her guilt, her self-loathing and her grudges. But cynicism is not a shroud she can so easily discard, and will probably remain with her forever.

Still.....her cheeks turn slightly pink, and her smile is pleased. Hearing that is almost enough to make her momentarily forget that she's currently both tiny and part cat.]


I'm glad I could have been so helpful. [...] I'm very proud of you, Madoka-san.

[identity profile] fatedmagia.livejournal.com 2011-11-14 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
... [ Her own cheeks flush ever-so-lightly at those words. ] Uhm... You are...?

[identity profile] nekofinale.livejournal.com 2011-11-14 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm, I am. ...is that really so strange?

[identity profile] fatedmagia.livejournal.com 2011-11-15 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. [ She shakes her head ] ... I'm really happy to hear it.