Day 55: Courtyard [4th Shift]

[gald_digger]

Talking with friends usually put Anise in a better mood, but the subjects that she, Guy, and Tear covered at lunch were so heavy that Anise couldn't help but feel weighed down afterward. It was hard to think and talk about the terrible things that came about from her lies. She wasn't going to cry, not now, but she felt like she needed a little space.

Fortunately, children were going out to the Courtyard today, and that sounded like a good, wide area where she could get a little alone time. The fresh air could help her mood, too.

When Anise reached the door, however, a blast of cold air rushed in at her, and all she could see outside was a blinding veil of whiteness. For a moment, she simply stared at the sight. She never saw much for snow at Landel's, but here it had already covered everything in just one day!

"You might need this," a soldier said, presenting a black jacket to her. The color and style really didn't suit Anise, but it looked expensive. She slipped it on, and while it wasn't as feminine as she liked her clothes to be, the lining actually had a nice feel to it. On the left breast, she noticed a name embroidered over it. It wasn't her name, but it was still kind of impressive that they personalized these things.

Outside, snow had settled onto every surface, like a big fluffy blanket over the ground. Anise walked along the path for a bit, creating a single set of footprints in the otherwise smooth surface. Once she was a fair distance from the doors, she diverged from the path (which was barely visible to begin with) and walked to the edge of the pond, watching the falling snowflakes disappear into the water.

It was a pretty sight, but it wasn't enough to completely take her mind off of Ion. Before long, Anise found herself wondering if it was snowing where Ion was, too. Maybe he was really far away, though...

[waiting for her boyfriends ♥]

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[hasnomeaning]

The movement was half-expected, of the other girl seating herself next to Ayanami. The further motion was unexpected, but nothing in Rei rejected the contact. Aigis draped her arms around Rei, and the girl only bowed her head. Was there something in this? It was only physical contact; less, for the fact of the layers of cloth between them. This was something. That others did in regards to bonds. She was not unfamiliar. But had little wanting in the fact. The most she could claim was leaning lightly on Ikari the day in town.

But it was not unwanted. It was just not something natural in any way. She remained as she was, neither stiff or relaxed, for Aigis to do what she wanted. There was something of acceptance in the silence.

nnghn, so late T_T

[no-dont-go.livejournal.com]

Aigis remained quiet for quite a few minutes, allowing Rei time to warm up. She seemed to have no inclination to speak. Neither did she show Aigis any reaction that indicated what she was doing was right or wrong in the situation. If Aigis had any doubts that hugging was not the best approach to warming someone up before now they were certainly gone after the quiet moment of acceptance.

"I am glad you are not in pain." Aigis kept herself close, unsure if she should let go. Junpei had held on to her for quite a while. One could never be too cautious when it came to catching cold.

"Are you sure you are not upset?" Adjustment could be uncomfortable at best, painful at worst. Rei was not one that allowed support easily as Aigis had learned the first night they had met. Even if it was just to keep her warm for now, Aigis wanted to provide that support. "Feel free to speak your mind."

The android did enough of speaking her own mind around others. Offering to return the favor was the least she could do.