rk47
Ma..majestic!
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Walking inside, I see that there about as many students here as there were on Tuesday, all the more evident from the almost total silence enveloping the room.
I suppose I'll grab another book or two while I'm here. There's not much else to do, and after reading so much during my stay i the hospital, it's become a hard habit to break.
I wander down to the fiction section towards the back of the library, scanning the bookshelves for anything that catches my eyes.
As I do, I look over to the counter where Hanako had been the last time I was here, not really expecting anything to come of it.
ED: Phew.
After an indiscernible amount of time spent perusing the aisles, I finally decide on a couple of books to get and slide them off the shelf.
With a minimum of fuss, I quickly walk over to the counter, check out my books and pop them into my bag as I walk out.
ED: Yes, checking out books that you never bothered to describe, nor read. 'Off screen reads' are so awesome in establishing characters.
By the time I leave the main building, sunset isn't too far away. A small trickle of students remain, but the majority have left; presumably to their homes and dorms.
ED: Finally, going down town, huh? Wish there's someone to go with -
ED: !
I quickly walk up to her, which seems to catch her attention without a word needing to be said.
She seems to have a good memory for voices. The fact that she actually remembered is a pleasant surprise.
Once again, she gives a small polite bow. And, once again, I reply in kind before realizing that I needn't do so.
ED: Indeed.
She pauses for a moment, suddenly looking a little lost.
ED: Chance!
Ah. Not lost, but worried. The two do seem to keep pretty close tabs on one another. It's kind of surprising that Hanako would just forget Lilly like that.
She lets out a small sigh of relief.
Although she probably didn't intend it, I can't help but grimace as I recall my first meeting with her.
Hardly wanting to bring it up, I remain silent as we quietly continue to walk down the quiet road.
Tack, tack. Tack, tack.
With the road bereft of cars and the students of Yamaku increasingly far behind us, the quiet rustling of the leaves and the measured tapping of Lilly's cane against the sidewalk are all that can be heard.
It's kind of nice, especially compared to the hustle and bustle of where I used to live.
Before I know it, I've relaxed so much that a loud yawn escapes before I can control it.
That's an understatement, to be sure. Transferring into a different school would be bad enough, but nothing like this...
For a moment I hesitate, but given her apparent tolerance for frankness I decide to give my full thoughts.
She gives a matter-of-fact nod, apparently pleased with my answer. It feels almost as if she's included me in the flock of students she's shepherding, along with class 3-2 and Hanako.
ED: A blind Commander Shepard fanfic.. seems kinda hot right about now.
Well, not that I mind. It's nice to get the thoughts off my chest in any case.
That's optimistic. Nonetheless, it's good to to have a positive attitude about such things, I suppose.
That's actually a pretty good question. I'd come in to buy food, but the layout of the place is still totally foreign to me.
I had intended to just wander around and see what I could find, but with sunset already approaching and nightfall not too far away, that doesn't seem very wise.
I'm going to have to ask her for directions. Again.
Together we walk to the store, my paces carefully slowed to remain beside her. Compared to my usual walking pace, hers is quite a bit slower. Not that it's without reason.
Without further ado, we make our way inside with a greeting from the counter.
ED: Isn't she already tagging along with us...or is it the other way around?
It takes a moment before I realize what she means.
Considering she wouldn't be able to read any of the labels, shopping without any help would be a big pain for her.
That said, I can't shake the feeling that she'd had this idea since I said I was coming here.
I grab two well-used red baskets from the small stack beside the entrance, handing one to Lilly.
She lays it on the ground, putting her school bag in, retracting her cane and sliding it through the basket's handles before picing it back up in her right hand.
Wait, if she doesn't use her cane...
ED: *:grin:
Before I can complete the thought, she comes beside me and pinches the cuff of my uniform in her slender fingers.
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