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[onerthes]

[A tinny man's voice gives what is clearly a default answer machine message. Vira-Lorr is still figuring the phone out it seems.]
"Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call."
*Beep*

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[thunderingcourage]

I'd like that. You'll have to show me sometime.

[Grabbing the bown, she started going over how to make sugar cookies.]

[onerthes]

I dare say, I'm curious what you'll want to learn from me.

[thankfully, as cookies went, these were among the simplest, so she didn't have to worry too much about the details. The gist and ratios were all she really needed. She meanwhile leaned in close and let her work with the rolling pin while the two of them talked.]

I imagine they'll finish about the time we're finishing dinner won't they?

[thunderingcourage]

I guess it depends what you want to teach me.

[Makoto mixed the ingredients in the bowl sprinkling out a little flower on the counter as well as the rolling pin. This was one place she was really in her element and everything was so great she could hardly see why everyone was so worried.]

The will be, though we'll need to wait until the other comes out before they go in. And there will be enough you can take some back home with you too.

[onerthes]

[As they started to mix, outside there was a faint purple glow that started to form. Shadowy antlers embraced Deerington in their warm, protective shield and Vira-lorr glanced just once out into the night sky. Her eyes were briefly sad, a little distant. She knew why this was happening. She might have been the only person in all this town who would know what those lights meant.

And she didn't want to share. Her eyes turned back and she chuckled a little, noticing the faint purple thread between them. Stepping in a little closer so that it wouldn't be quite so obvious that it led between one's neck to the small of the other's back, she leaned over Makoto's shoulder and took a pinch of flower to 'boop' her on the nose, feigning a playful smile.]

I can think of a lot of fun skills to teach, but I'll keep them a surprise for now. Wouldn't want to ruin al my fun, mmm?

A wonderful way to finish the evening.

[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto glanced outside at the lights, they were kind of beautiful and reminded her a little of the auroras that she'd seen in past lives. It was enough of a distraction that she missed the flash of pain and sadness in Vira-Lorr's eyes, only being pulled back when she'd been booped with flour.

She was curious as to what Vira-Lorr was alluding to, but she just laughed as she wiped the flour from her nose.]

It is, though we still have a lot of evening left.

[onerthes]

[It really was pretty, wasn't it? Vira-Lorr wished she could appreciate the beauty of the sight, and hoped most would just see it as a gorgeous aurora and meteor shower. That would, really, be rather nice.

She grinned over at the girl and winked, coming back to herself some and reaching for the rolling pin while she waited for the dough to be put down on the board.]

We do, don't we? I can definite find something fun to show you, I think.

[Hey, she had a tarot deck in her things, didn't she? That would work. Perfectly nice excuse.]

[thunderingcourage]

[Finishing up with the mixing, she laid everything out after sprinkling a little more flour so it wouldn't stick. The used the apron to make sure her hands were clean and she checked on the caserole. Which still needed a little more time.]

I kind of wish there was a balcony now, but at least there's a pretty big window and the view's not really blocked.

[onerthes]

[She started to work on rolling it while she saw the lights out of the corner of her eye again, smirking a bit to herself. Of course it was pretty. Makoto had no reason to know what it meant. Nobody did. Why not want to enjoy the show?]

I can roll this out, so why don't you enjoy the show a little? As long as there's no harm, perhaps we could see it from the roof after dinner? Assuming it's continuing at least.

[By then, it would be at its zenith, know it or not.]

[thunderingcourage]

I'm not sure if we can get to the roof.

[It wasn't something that she had tried. But it didn't sound like a bad idea, and after dinner it would be perfect. She walked over to the window and looked out, trying to get a slightly better view. It was beautiful, and she wondered what was causing it.]

Has it ever done this before?

[onerthes]

It might be worth the effort. And no, this has never happened before. I've seen many strange phenomena in this place, and this is the first it has ever been quite like this.

[She watched her move, seeing the purple thread between them as the rolling pin rolled. The threads were what told her what was happening. She was sure it had to do with that, not another.]

I... think this one might be harmless. Just surreal.

[thunderingcourage]

It might be.

[She turned around from the window walking back over to Vira-Lorr and seeming to just become aware of the strand that seemed to be leading to her.Each time that she touched it her hand went right through, but she did following back to the other, putting her hand right where it stopped on the other.]

Umm, you're glowing a bit.

[onerthes]

[She felt the hand at the small of her back and swallowed, glancing over at Makoto and smiling, giving her a little wink.]

You're glowing too a little bit. You realize that? Apparently we're connected. I wonder what that says. [A giggle. Ok, she'd abuse it a little bit.] It doesn't seem to be harmful at least, yes?

[thunderingcourage]

Huh, am I?

[She had seen the thread wrap around her, but it seemed like she hadn't quite been able to figure out where it went since it vanished, almost like trying to see the end of a rainbow.]

And of course, we're connected, we're friends.

[onerthes]

[As she set the cookies on the sheet, she ran her fingers over the purple line, smiling to herself and thinking a little bit about it. They trailed up, towards the back of her neck where she'd seen the tattoo, just out of sight.]

They connect our tattoos, so I imagine it is very much something like that. Probably a gentle reminder that we have each other. I don't feel anything right now...

[Other than an urge to talk about certain things she was forcibly shelving. No. No death talk, thank you. but she felt the urge, definitely.]

[thunderingcourage]

[Ah, Makoto actually hadn't seen her tattoo yet and no one had mentioned it since her hair generally did a pretty good job of hiding it. Reaching up her hand brushed against Vira-Lorr's over where the tattoo was. Now that she'd been made aware of it she could feel a bit of the energy there.]

Having a reminder is good, but everyone here has been so great, I don't see how anyone would question it.

[onerthes]

[Her fingers lingered for a moment, running by the tattoo at the base of her hairline and then over the digits that drew in close to allow her to touch the back of Makoto's hand. There was an easy quality to her smile and her eyes twinkled a little.]

I think most of them try to be, yes. And certainly, I should hope nobody would question that I think of you as a friend.

[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto would have to get a handheld mirror so she'd be able to see what it looked like laster, curious now as to just what it looked like. Looking towards the other, Makoto returned the grin, thankful for the company and certainly not question how good of a friend she had.]

I'm glad that you're back, and that we've had the chance to get to know each other and become friends.

[Turning the attention back to the dough and the cookies, Makoto worked next to Vira-Lorr, almost having to reach over her with the tight space of the kitchenette and dining area.]

[onerthes]

[Vira-Lorr was a naturally very physical person when it came to contact, so the close quarters didn't seem to bother her. She'd lean back into a touch here and there, grin as she breathed in the smell of the casserole cooking, shifting to keep herself close while the cookies were put out and readied.]

I'm... very glad to be back, actually. And the opportunity to get to know you better and get close has been good. It's all been very good to me.

It smells like dinner's almost ready, doesn't it?

[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto checked just to be sure. It was just a few minutes from done. Though once they finished with putting the cookies on the tray, and pulled off the aprons it was time for Makoto to pull it out of the oven and set it on the heating pads at the center of the table. After that she quickly grabbed some plates and silverware and put them out.]

I hope you really like it.

[onerthes]

My mouth is already watering, Makoto. You don't know how much I've missed being able to eat normally. This will be wonderful, and the company is an added bonus.

[She leaned in, giving a little peck at the cheek and winking, figuring he could probably get away with that while she set out the wine and glasses. Walking to the window, she made sure that it was open so that the purple lights of the surreal meteor shower would show. In the reflection, she could see shadowy antlers on her forehead starting to show and she sighed. What ever did all this mean, she wondered.]

[thunderingcourage]

[There was a small blush as Vira-Lorr pecked her on the cheek, but she didn't think too much about it given that Usagi clung to them all the time and showed small affections like that.]

I'm happy to cook anytime you want. I can make bento boxes for you to take to work too.

[Everything was set, and Makoto stood next to the table waiting for Vira-Lorr to join. There weren't antlers forming above her since she'd only been such a short time and had yet to visit the fields, though she was curious about the ones which were starting to appear on her friend.]

[onerthes]

[It was the sort of thing that would have probably been more obvious had Makoto known her well, or someone else seen the way she behaved. She was always physical and forward, but she was definitely being moreso right now.]

Mmm, you are spoiling me. personal bento to enjoy while I'm at the office? I might actually take you up on that, you know.

[She settled down and smiled across from her, pausing for a moment to see if Makoto wanted to say any sort of blessing over the food. she, herself, had long ago shed any sort of practice like that. Her relationship with her creators was less than cordial. She smiled over at her and relaxed into her chair.]

Shall we?

[thunderingcourage]

I'd be happy to. They're pretty quick and easy to make if you prepare most of it ahead of time.

[Settling in, Makoto had already put a little of the caserole on each of their plates, along with a roll. Everything was ready. Nodding when the asked about starting, she gave one quick thing before she took her first bite.]

Itadakimasu.

[She wasn't really all that spiritual or anything but it was something that had been ingrained since she was young. And it was always good to be thankful for what you had.]

How long do you think the lights will last?

[onerthes]

Mmm, thank you. Now then...

[She took a bite, and it was pretty obvious that she was in heaven. It had nothing to do with how good it was, though it was a decent casserole to be certain. It was just so nice to feel normal. All that remained, of course, was her head. However, having a sense of taste that wasn't destroyed was a massive improvement. her senses finally felt normal again.]

It's delicious, Makoto! [A glance to the window and she wondered. a night? A week? A month? Forever? she hoped for a night only.] I don't know that they will last for too long... so I suppose we should enjoy them while they last, yes?

[thunderingcourage]

[She had no worries about how it tasted, even as she took her own bite. But it was always nice to hear someone compliment the food that she had made. And she couldn't imagine how it would be after not being able to taste anything for so long.]

We should then. I wonder if the stairs go all the way up to the roof. I have an extra blanket that we take up to sit on and watch them.