4th Wall

[mikangirl]

[And then there was a navigator

Sitting by the fountain

And sipping a lemonade



...which might be spiked, because Luceti goes better with alcohol these days, but nevertheless

She's just sitting there, watching the crowds.

Who the hell are you lot, then.]

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[mikangirl]

[Wait, wait, priorities. She looks hopeful.]

Well, you two have a habit of turning up here together. Maybe she'll turn up. Also--

[Uh. Awkward smile. Because she's not sure what to maek of that pained expression, honestly. Is remembering this place a good or a bad thing.] ...welcome back?

[rageface]

[Ragna lets out a sigh.] Not... literally. It's her damn friend, Makoto.

[Damn beastkin. Damn Tsubaki. Damn Ikaruga. But all of that is besides the point, because Nami had an actual point she brought up. A valid one that was worth considering, even if it led Ragna to the thought that maybe it was best if Noel didn't end up turning up.]

Yeah. Maybe. [Another sigh.] Thanks. How've you been holding up?

[mikangirl]

Same as usual. You know, I went home the day after I saw you up at the orchard. [She's not sure when Ragna left exactly-- sometime while she was gone, she thinks.] Pity I didn't get to stay home this time either. But I guess seeing friends is something worthwhile, at least.

[rageface]

Yeah. I know how you feel. I mean, besides the whole seeing friends thing. You'll have to fill me in on how that feels.

[Sounds familiar. Not the exact details, but it sounded familiar enough to ring a bell, give or take. But... wait, that's it?]

Hold up. Nothing else has-- How long have I even been gone?

[mikangirl]

I was referring to seeing you, idiot. [Snort. Fine, don't consider her a friend then Ragna, SEE IF SHE CARES.]

And I don't know. I got back late November, so at least a couple months.

[rageface]

Oh. I didn't... ah, geez. Sorry. [There's probably a reason people call him a block-head more often than not. gotta change the subject. That's how he can save himself.]

... November. [He huffs.] At least it wasn't a week later like last time.

[Nice save.]

[mikangirl]

[That just gets another snort. She's onto you, Ragna. B|

On the other hand, she didn't take it all that seriously, because she grins.] And look, the place isn't half destroyed this time, either.

oops missing any icon where ragna isn't frowning

[rageface]

[This is a nice turn for the conversation. Yes. Good. He can return that grin.] No kidding? I'm sure any other person would appreciate it more than I would. But it is nicer.

but ragna smiling is so unusual!

[mikangirl]

I don't know. I think the place could do with a good destroying. I'd appreciate that a whole lot more.

it happens! sometimes!

[rageface]

You know, I think I could get behind that. [Let out a little pent-up anger about Luceti. It's not like he specializes in destroying things or anything.] When's the last time that even happened? Been awhile.

[mikangirl]

Since the last time you returned, really. I don't think the hurricane quite measured up.

Any time you want to blow the place up, make sure to count me in.

[rageface]

I'll be sure to put you at the top of the list I go through when I'm looking for partners in crime. [Isn't often.]

I'm pretty sure someone isn't gonna agree with it, though. You cool with that?

[mikangirl]

Define someone. I'm pretty sure they don't matter, in this case.

[rageface]

I don't have anyone specific in mind. But there's always some jackass who's gonna disagree. Just how it rolls.

[Not his fault that, in his case, it was pretty much everyone who disagreed with him.]

But I'm taking that as you not giving a damn.

[mikangirl]

The world is full of jackasses. [This here is a sage nod.] And you'd be right. People treat this place far too nicely as it is.