marezydoats | AForestDark

[ first of all

is there a spoon for the jello? ]

[ There's a small silver spoon sitting right next to the jello cup. ]

[ obviously whoever was eating this isn't going to finish it, so she'll just take care of that for them. picking up the cup and the spoon and heading for the closet, eating. ]

[ The jello is delicious, prepared with obvious love and care.

The closet has a pair of boots on the floor and a small black dress hanging in the closet. There's a photo album sitting on a shelf slightly above the clothes rack. ]

[ ... is that what she meant when she talked about fashion? huh.

trying to reach for the album ]

[ The album seems to have several pictures if Elaine cares to flip through it... a small girl with dark hair eating dinner with what looks like her parents. They're all smiling at each other.... The same girl, playing with a jump rope while a boy with a shock of white hair at the top and black underneath looks at her, a surprised look on his face... The boy again, feeding the girl some oden... The album is filled with pictures. If Elaine flips far enough, she may even find a picture of Sakura.

Behind Elaine is the sound of a creaking door. ]

[ So that's what he looks like. Neat.

She puts the album away after she hears the door creak, and pokes her head out of the closet. ]

[ A girl with a warm, friendly face is poking her head through the door. ]

O-oh, I'm sorry! I didn't know Isuzu-san had any other visitors. Um! I can come back later, if you'd like...!

[ The girl appears to be flustered. ]

Ah, my apologies. I only just arrived -

[ wait ]

Who is Isuzu?

Um... Shigure-san and some of the others call her "Rin", but I couldn't possibly be that familiar...!

Ah, I believe that she may have mentioned...

Yes, I suppose that I am here to see her, but I've only just arrived. There's little reason for you to leave.

Oh... Okay, then.

[ The girl smiles warmly at Elaine. ]

I'm so glad Isuzu-san has visitors! I know she hasn't had many, especially with men not being allowed.

Because of her curse?

It doesn't have any effect on -

[ what is his name? ]

Her boyfriend... does it?

Her boyfriend...?

[ The girl considers what Elaine says for a moment, puzzled until her face lights up. ]

Oh! You mean Hatsuharu-san! She told me they broke up a long time ago... Actually, he's the reason behind the ban. It seems that she got agitated when he tried to visit her. Something about swinging an IV...?!

But - she still loves him.

Mmm.

[ The girl sounds sad. ]

But he doesn't know that, I don't think. Or at least, she tries not to let him know. That's her wish, though I don't understand the circumstances behind it.

... I'd hoped that you would have been capable of helping me understand.

I could try! I don't know everything, b-but I do know some, um...! Um...!

[ The girl's hand flies to her mouth. ]

I forgot to ask your name! I'm! I'm so sorry!

[ ... mimics the gesture, not mocking, just. similarly surprised. ]

- Ah, my apologies. My name is Elaine.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Elaine-san. I'm Honda Tohru.

Yes, thank you... Ms Honda?

[ Tohru nods, looking pleased. ]

U-um...! But you had questions about Isuzu-san and Hatsuharu-san, isn't that right...?

Ah, yes. Please tell me whatever you're able.

[ The girl sits down next to Elaine, folding her legs carefully underneath her. ]

First, has Isuzu-san ever mentioned Akito-san to you?

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