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I'm happy to be back. I didn't mean to worry you!

[ worrying people is something she's used to doing, so she doesn't sound as sorry about it as she should. or maybe she just sounds that way cause she's tired? who knows. ]

But I guess you got to have some nice quality time with Souda-kun.

Ah... yeah.

[Just what everyone needs...]

Oh, Matsuoka gave us some new soaps and deodorants and stuff just this morning. You're welcome to use them.

[Beat.]

N-not that I'm saying you smell bad! Just that they're there if you want to use them!

Hm, I didn't think you thought I smelled bad until you just said that.

[ she doesn't sound offended though? just amused. hinata is a funny guy. ]

That was very nice of him though! Makoto-kun mentioned they wanted to do that.

I don't! Really! I think you smell nice!

[Ugh... why did he open his stupid mouth. He's so stupid. Oh my god. Save him.]

But yeah, he said this is the first batch. I used it already, it's definitely better than the other stuff we'd been stuck with so far.

Edited 2016-09-28 13:20 (UTC)

It's kind of amazing the stuff we've been learning how to do since we got here, isn't it?

[ like... she doubts makoto and rin would be learning how to make soap otherwise?

hajime probably might. that is the kind of thing that would interest her. homemade soap. ]

Hah... I suppose so. I definitely would never have learned all this stuff about robotics and programming, normally.

[He's still holding his head in his hand, trying to fight back the wave of earlier embarrassment.]

But I'd never have thought of something like this... maybe my goals have been too narrow.

Everyone's goals can be a little narrow until they're put into a new situation! Even when it's just moving to a new neighborhood, what you used to think was "everyday life" might get warped into a different understanding.

[ she makes her hands form two lines, close together. ]

I suppose you should think of it less like... being narrow-minded, and more that your view is just expanding along with the rest of the world.

[He laughs again, running his hand through his hair and letting it fall to his lap.]

You're really optimistic... I admire that about you.

[Shit, no, he's putting his foot in his mouth again, abort.]

I'll try to keep that in mind.

Hm, am I optimistic? People keep saying that.

[ she taps her chin thoughtfully as she considers it. ]

They're definitely right.

[He just reaches to take one of the apples he'd brought and toss it lightly from hand to hand, smiling and shaking his head.]

I'm glad you're back.

[ hajime opens her mouth to respond, but then the countess chooses that time to just... wander off. most likely to claim one of their beds. but now that the cat is away hajime gets up, not fully, but so that she is sort of just walking on her knees to close the distance between her and hinata and then just

goddamn tackle hugs him. ]

I'm back!

[Oh no Countess... come back, you're soft and fluffy and Hajime likes you?? Hinata turns to watch where the Countess is headed and thus misses Hajime getting up on her knees to close the distance between them. By the time he turns around, she's already mid-tackle, and he lets out a startled yelp of surprise.

The apple goes flying, and Hinata topples backward, smacking the back of his head against the floor as his arms wrap around her waist in a belated attempt to stop her fall.]

Ow...

[He's a graceful one.]

[ she's giggling at this point, but she does at least reach over to pat his head to check for any possible bumps after he hit it? he probably has a Nice View for a few seconds there as she does that, but once she is satisfied that he isn't like... bleeding from his skull or something she settles back down. still in his arms probably if he hasn't let go? ]

Whoops! Did that hurt, Number One?

Ah...

[Oh. Oh. That sure is. A View. He freezes, staring for just a second before quickly closing his eyes and willing his heated cheeks to cool. Calm down, Hinata! He's not actually injured, though his pride is incredibly bruised.]

N-no, I'm okay...

[But she's not moving, so he's not pulling his arms away from her just yet, just trying to relax there against the floor and not think about boobs at all.]

You just surprised me, that's all.

I would have done that earlier but I didn't want to scare the Countess away!

[ so instead she just scared hinata, which seems like a fair trade? the countess should live a calm, stress free life. ]

I'll warn you next time.

[ although whether she means hugging or like, disappearing for a few weeks is up in the air. ]

[He laughs, shaking his head and just shifting his arms into something closer to a hug and closing his eyes.]

Well we can't scare the Countess...

[Even if his back is against the floor, this is still way too comfortable. It's probably illegal? But he doesn't feel like telling her to move just yet, instead just exhaling a breath and keeping his eyes closed.

He really had been afraid she'd disappear. Be one of the many who'd just vanished into the ocean, never to return. Holding her like this just doesn't seem real.]

You'd better warn me next time, [he just grumbles good-naturedly, though, not wanting to return to the topic of her leaving again. And not really upset about the unexpected hug, either.]

You comfortable?

I'm fine. Shouldn't I be asking you that though?

[ since she is kind of on top of him and also, the floor?

she's not really making to move though. not unless he tells her to or implies that he is not comfortable. if that happens hajime will roll off. ]

After how long we spent on air mattresses, I think I can survive.

[His lips twist into another wry grin, but the peaceful moment isn't fated to last. With Hinata's hair on the floor, the Countess returns, batting at his ahoge.]

...What, seriously?!

[He tries to move his head to discourage that, but it only makes the Countess dart from side to side, continuing to go after his hair.]

Aaah, that's so cute!

[ sorry hinata but hajime needs to record this?? so she is now recording this, it's adorable and it needs to be posted on instaclam immediately. ]

Does she do this all the time?! I'm so jealous!

Yeah, she just likes that one bit... hey!

[He makes a grab for Hajime's communicator. Wtf!! Let him rest with his dignity somewhat intact!!

(That will never happen.)]

Don't record it!!

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Ah. I've already posted it.

[ a pause as she glances at the communicator. ]

It's already gotten seven likes.

Number Two....!!

[He lets out an exasperated groan, letting his head drop back down to the floor. And letting the Countess get right back to playing with her favorite toy. He's really not as annoyed as he's pretending to be.]

I'm going to record something embarrassing of yours and post it sometime...

[No he won't. Also is there even anything that would embarrass her???]

Good luck!

[ as in, she is perfectly aware that that's a difficult feat to accomplish. and also, he is a good boy so she kind of doubts he would. ]

It's very cute though. You'll like it too.

[He just groans again, more loudly this time.]

And here I was going to try to make you a nice notebook as a welcome home present, but maybe I'll just keep it for myself now.

[That will show her!!!]

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