Second Suite♪

[tsunmuse]

1. 7134 Brooks Lane, Action, Late at Night

[Ako had enough. The large bed was too cold and she was shivering almost uncontrollably since the cold had settled in. Bundled up in a housecoat wasn't enough for her, even despite the size. It was time to suck up the dignity and do something she hadn't done since she was at least six.

Marching over towards the master bedroom and hoping to god that Marvelous and Ambrosia hadn't done anything else for heat -- hey she listened to Kanade's girlish fantasies before -- she pushed the door open and hopped up onto their bed, sleeping or not. And without preamble, dug herself into the sheets from the bottom up to worm beside her parents.

Dignity intact. Kind of. Unless they shove her out or something.]

2. Out in town earlier that morning

[Ako's in town, having bundled up incredibly in mittens, and a jacket and everything else. She was looking for some kind of supplies, candles, blankets, anything. But the stores were so incredibly bare of essentials.]

Seriously this is getting ridiculous. I get here and it's like a freezer. Worse than anything Kanon Town had gotten before.

[And this was from a girl who, close to winter, wore her usual outfit of suspender shorts and a long sleeved shirt. Reaching for a blanket that was very very high up, she wished for her boots. At least then, she could have reached it.]

3. Phone

Okay, I have to ask. Is this normal? Really? I don't think shutting down the power when it get this cold is anything but normal.

Comments

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

Forgive me. I was sure I could find my way to the pharmacy.

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

It's okay. I wasn't expecting anything to be done smoothly.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[Under normal circumstances, she would have asked someone for directions. However, she obviously cannot do so now.]

Perhaps we should backtrack to the last intersection and take one of the other paths?

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

I think so. We've been leaving tracks after all.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[The two of them start heading back. It does not take long for them to reach the intersection, which happens to be a four-way. Excluding the path that they had originally taken and the mistaken turn that they had returned from, it still leaves two choices.]

Which one do you want to try first?

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

Let's go left. Can't be any trouble doing that.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[Heading left lands them...in a block of cookie-cutter houses that eventually lead to another intersection.]

I am unfamiliar with this road. Perhaps you should choose again this time.

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

Right then. If we move in a box, then we should return to the main road.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

Hopefully, you are correct.

[Following Ako's directions gets them back on the main road. Bazett thinks she can get to the pharmacy now.]

I believe that we should have headed this way initially...

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

I think so. Let's follow the road then.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[This time they actually manage to find the pharmacy. Bazett tries her best to remember the road so she can avoid any more embarrassing blunders.]

Remember: I will pick the locks. Stand by and watch for anyone approaching. If we are caught, do not admit to associating with me.

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

Got it. Be careful.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[It takes a while to pick the lock. She has to take off her gloves to maneuver the pin better. However, she does manage to get the door open with a loud creak.]

Take what you need. I suppose you should leave some money behind to pay for it as well.

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

[Ako moves swiftly, taking decongestants, fever medication and warming pads as well as medicine for treating colds and flus and frostbite. She leaves the remainder of the money on the counter and stuffs it into her bags.]

Got it.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[After Ako is done, Bazett quickly stuff her own pockets full of the same medications before also leaving money on the counter. She then slams the door shut, looking around to ascertain that no one is approaching.]

Would you like me to walk you home or will you be okay alone?

[Though knowing Bazett's direction sense, it is likely they might get lost again trying to get back to their houses...]

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind walking home with someone. It would be safer even though it's midday.

I'll lead though.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

Hopefully, you know the way back to your house from here.

[Bazett will follow Ako as she walks down the street.]

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

[Ako's going to lead her to her place, and soon identifies it with the mailbox labeled "Marvelous" on the front.] There it is. Thank you for walking me home.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

Marvelous? Your assigned "Father" seems to have a unique name.

It was no problem at all. No need to thank me.

[tsunmuse.livejournal.com]

He is a pirate after all. He needs a flashy name.

I'll see you around. Thank you again just the same.

[answerer-sword.livejournal.com]

[She nods and watches the girl go inside. Then, she heads in the direction that she thinks her house will be.]