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Blue Periwinkle - RL with Makoto

[Hopefully using this device goes as intended. He arranged a place to meet her in her world, so now that he has bits of the flowers she was interested in gathered in a small backpack, Chloe focuses on using it.

In one moment, his world is gone and the scenery around him changes. He looks around, glad that he decided to wear his reading glasses today because signs would be too hard to try and comprehend without them. Hopefully Makoto will be able to recognize his crutches and clothing style, since his hair isn't blond anymore. Eris's price for the device was to temporarily make his hair its natural color again -- deep, bloody red.]

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[The large clock in the center of the Azabu Juban park was not only a good meeting spot, but a great landmark and therefore made an excellent meeting spot. The time for meeting was also ideal because there were not a whole lot of people around, not at this time of day so Chloe would easily be spotted when Makoto showed up.

She was right on time, never one to make anyone wait for her unless she could help it. She had with her the money she owed, sure to bring plenty, probably more than enough, and a homemade simnel cake...because Chloe did go through some trouble for her so she felt is was the very least she could do.

Though when she sees him standing there with his crutches she rushes towards him, concerned.] Ah...you...I hope you weren't waiting too long, Chloe-san!

Not too long at all.

[He smiles at her and adjusts his weight on the crutches. After a month on them, it's not uncomfortable anymore.]

I had to figure out how to use what I was given anyway and it took a bit.

[Chloe looks around, hoping there's a bench so he can sit and pull open the backpack more easily.]

[Though it probably wasn't a surprise, the first thing that came to Makoto's mind was a place to sit.]

I'm glad! Though...if you'd like, we could sit down [sweeps her hand in the direction of a bench not too far away] I could carry something if you need me too.

That would be nice. I only have two hands and right now, they're both occupied because I was clumsy and slipped on a bad patch of ice last month.

[He hobbles over to the bench, sits down, and looks at the cake in her hands.]

What did you bring? I wasn't expecting anything.

[It's her pleasure to help him with anything he needs help with while fighting the instinct to go ahead and carry Chloe aroud, a feat that would be easy enough for her.]

I'm really sorry that happened to you, if there's anythign else I can do so you're comfortable please let me know.

[She takes a seat as well, though she made sure to give him plenty of space while they talked in case he needed to prop his leg or something.]

Oh? It's a simnel cake, I made for you, you're going through all this trouble on a broken leg so...so thank you very much! Though you don't have to take it or you can give it to someone else...I just really appreciate this.

That won't be necessary, Makoto. I'm comfortable enough like this.

[Having a girl offer to do things for him is different enough that he's not really sure how to act, but he tries not to let his surprise show. Once he sits down, he opens the backpack to show her the bits of not only the flowers she mentioned, but a couple others that tended to grow in the same area.]

I haven't had a cake like that since I was in school, actually. Thank you for making it. I'll be sure to eat at least part of it before one of my coworkers thinks it makes a good snack after deliveries and soccer practice.

[And she will nod her head in approval of his comfort.

As for doing things for Chloe, well that's just a natural response, she's a very protective person and it's difficult to sit back and do nothing. She stifles the urge though and focuses on the flowers and the other decorative accompaniments.]

You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it and I hope you get to eat as much of it as you want to...but I can make more if you don't.

[The look on her face is playful enough, but if Chloe did want more she was always up for cooking and would only be too happy.]

Ah...this is great...the ox-eye daisies, guelder-roses, hard fern, and sea-blite...I like those the best. I think they'll make a really good arrangement!

I'll let you know if I don't get to eat much.

[He can appreciate someone playful, so he keeps smiling, glad she hasn't wondered about the reason his hair changed colors so quickly between their last meeting and now. Maybe she thinks it's just dyed?]

You're welcome. I hope whoever you're making it for enjoys the gift -- are flowers a job for you or simply a hobby?

I'll be on standby if that happens. [Thumbs up!

She has indeed noticed, but assumed that he wanted a change and didn't bother commenting in case it was rude. Besides his red hair was lovely and it didn't do anything to diminish him at all.]

Mmmhmm...I hope so too since the person I'm making it for can't go to Ireland himself. Well...right now it's a hobby...but I hope that I'll have my own flower shop one day and my own bakery or restaurant...or all three!

[It's been a long time since anyone thought good things about his red hair, especially teenagers. Maybe he'll relax with time.

Her goals are pretty lofty, but they make him chuckle since she's so sincere with them.]

Working at a flower shop's not as easy or fun as spending all day in a garden. I'd offer to let you spend a few days helping out in ours, but I'm not certain how good your English is without the help of whatever lets us understand others from the community.

[His Japanese is formal, and his accent's a bit weird, but Chloe's good enough considering it's his sixth language.]

[She's not only sincere, she's determined, her faith and what she believes in is an important aspect of her character. If her dreams are something that she believes in enough she knows she can accomplish them]

My English isn't as good as a friend of mine...but I promise you I do understand. I understand the value of working hard and I understand that if I really want something in this world then I have to rely on myself in order to make things happen. That doesn't mean I won't ask for a helping hand when it's offered.

Then I'll talk to the others I work with about letting you get a feel for it if we ever have too much going on to handle on our own. Easter might be a big time, since I'll be busy with church services and my work will suffer as a result.

[Even without knowing much about her, Chloe admires Makoto's determination already.]

It's nice to talk to someone who knows exactly what they want to do even though they're relatively young.

R...really? That's very kind of you and especially if you need the help!

[Though she's a little startled by the offer, she's clearly very flattered by it as well.]

Well, it's probably because I've been on my own for so long, I don't really have anyone to help me with my goals and I had to learn to set them myself. Without my dreams it would have just been very lonely...so if it's hard work then that's fine...I never thought of the things I wanted to get in life as being easy...but anything that's worth doing isn't always easy. I don't have a problem with setting the bar high.

[He raises an eyebrow when she mentions being on her own, but he's polite enough not to ask. Everyone has their past hurts and it's up to them to talk about it when they want to.]

Friends make goals easier, or at least make the journey to them more bearable. Some things worthwhile are easier if you're not alone for them.

Yeah, they certainly do...I have some pretty special friends that I've made recently and they do make things easier...sometimes. So...do you know how much I owe you for the flowers?

[Allow him a moment for some quick mental conversion based on his research beforehand.]

I think 3500 yen should be enough.

[And she will rummage around for it, she definitely brought more than enough so she's able to pay him his asking price.]

Thank you so much for this! Oh, will you be able to get back okay, do you need some help?

You're welcome. I won't have trouble getting home since I have a device that does it for me. Let me know if I can help you in the future, Makoto.

[And he doesn't just mean with flowers. Chloe likes helping as much as he can.]

Ah? Like the world hop devices I've been hearing about...that's good. I was a little bit worried with you and your leg!

Th-thank you Chloe-san, for everything! I won't forget and I'll remember your offer

I got one recently -- the price was my hair ending up like this. I suppose that's what I get for dealing with a goddess of chaos.

[He smiles, stands up, and grabs his crutches so he can leave.]

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