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[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ It's the afternoon when Subaru appears on the vine. She is seated on the edge of an open door facing outside the background obviously a traditional Japanese style building that long-term residents will recognize. The young woman is wearing a plain t-shirt and shorts, though she looks like she's been rolling around in the dirt. Her gaze is far away, like she didn't notice the mirror creeping up on her. Truth is, she just forgot about it in the brief few moments it took to coax it into unfurling for her. ]

...ah! Hi there. [ A smile. ] It's Subaru. I've been sort of keeping to myself lately since the incident with the sky pirates so I wanted to apologize to everyone, and see how you're all doing. [ It feels to her like she knows most of the Gardens by now, or has at least casually spoken with them all once or twice. That's almost as good as becoming her friend, in most cases. ]

I wanted to report on what I've been busy with! The roof of the inn is completely restored, now, so no more weird leaks or sudden noise from the wind. I'm also almost done building the swimming pool out back, but I'm still working on a pump and filter so that it won't end up looking like a murky pond after a few weeks, eheh...

[ Then her eyes are downcast, which does not go with her otherwise enthusiastic expression. ] I also... wanted to make a note that all the other rooms here are free, now, except my own. [ She pauses, looking over her shoulder into the building. ] I've been meaning to say something about it, but Vivio has been gone for some time. [ There is a sad smile there for that, but it's hard to tell with her turned away like that. ] I'm sure she's back at home, now, with her two mamas. ... I can't say I know what Suruga Kanbaru has gone home to, but I think it's the same for her. Her room was empty this morning except for the same kind of flower petals I swept away when Vivio disappeared.

[ After another pause, she turns back to the mirror, smiling a little easier even if it is a strain on her. ] So please, feel free to come visit at any time. You won't be a bother to me at all, and you can use any of the facilities here at your convenience. The onsen, the training mats in the corner rooms, the futons... even the kitchen and the ice cream maker! [ A wave. ] I think I'm going to go enjoy a cold treat right now, so I'll see you all later!


((ooc: Action available for anyone who wants to stop in at the inn! Whether it's while she's in the kitchen, out back working, or relaxing in the baths. o/))

Comments

[of_the_highest_caliber]

Mmn! [ Wait. Subaru blinks at that. ] The next "who"...?

[grandtheftmecha]

Oh, uh, these two guys who made really good ice cream a long time ago.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

Ohh, okay. [ She laughs a bit. ] I'm not looking to make history, that's for sure!

[ Subaru tugs on Katina a bit. ] What flavor do you want to try?

[grandtheftmecha]

[ Okay gonna go eat some ice cream. ] I dunno, what do you have for me this time?

[of_the_highest_caliber]

Peaches! [ Beaming brightly. ] I met a girl named Chihiro today, and she brought fresh peaches. I think it turned out pretty good.

[grandtheftmecha]

Fresh fruit has to be totally different from what you buy at the store.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ A giggle as she fetches an extra bowl and spoon. ] You're only thinking about that now? I think as far as eating goes, this place is about as organic as you can get anywhere. [ Unless you use the sand to summon processed foods, anyway. ]

[grandtheftmecha]

Beats the hell out of everything being freeze-dried and canned out in space, that's for sure.

[ Ice cream. Fresh, homemade, real fruit... ]

[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ And spoon-fed! Open up, Katina. ] I can't even imagine what it'd be like to eat that all the time. We had to, a bit, for training and it was just... well...

[grandtheftmecha]

[ How can she turn it down? She takes her time swallowing it. ] Damn that's better than any kind of dessert we get out there too.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ A little laugh. ] Thanks. I don't think that'd be too hard, if it's anything like what I remember.

[grandtheftmecha]

Ha! Yeah, well, I know one guy who manages to get some fancy stuff every so often.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

You mean imported? Hmm, I wish we could do something like that here without having to just make it ourselves. I'm... more worried about that now, after the incident with the fairies.

[grandtheftmecha]

More like... eh, getting fresh, exotic ingredients when there's no way he should be able to get them.

He's like some kinda wizard.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

I'd sure like some of that kind of wizardry right about now. [ Another spoonful, Katina? ]

[grandtheftmecha]

[ Absolutely. ] You don't need it. Not here.