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norainu ([personal profile] norainu) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2007-09-26 09:14 am

Day 27: Lunch

Renji wasn't so certain what this grilled cheese thing was all about, but he liked the sound of some soup. Even if it was strange western soup, well... there wasn't anything bad people could do to soup, in his experience. His good mood was starting to fray at the edges, a little, from the strain of dealing with the Ichimaru issue, and even more from what had been on the bulletin board earlier.

He'd never had difficulty simply writing something before. But...

He shook his head as he entered the line. He didn't want to think about it. He wanted to hold on to the tenuous equilibrium he'd managed to find.

Renji got himself a large bowl of soup, water, and even one of those sandwiches, just to try it. Old habit, recently awakened, had him over to one side of the cafeteria, where the fewest people possible would have the chance to pass behind him. He sat there with his back toward the wall and started eating.

[identity profile] bigshotbarret.livejournal.com 2007-09-28 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Barret grinned at the small story, the image that presented itself too amusing for words. He wished he'd been there to see that, "With all her faults, she's quick and can kick some ass. I think I might leave the flattery to Cloud--she'll listen to him." He held back on telling him his relationship with Yuffie was more strained than usual. Perhaps by the time they all got together she'd have gotten over it completely.

Barret nodded, but he internally stumbled. He always thought of Rufus to be the self preserving sort, but instead he was hearing that he felt it necessary to sacrifice himself if the time came and continue on with what he felt was most important. He wasn't at all keen on the idea of leaving anyone behind for any reason, but this time they might not have a choice. "Can't make no promises, especially after hearin' some of the stories on the wind about what they do." He shrugged simply, "I doubt Reno is about to listen to any of us when it comes to his people, but I'll give it a shot, if it comes to that."