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WHO: Nene and You !
WHAT: Nene Yashiro explores a bit !
WHEN: Over Spring Break

[ This isn't the first time Nene has found herself in a strange place. But even that had been at Kamome, with school grounds she was familiar with, knew all too well even before she met Hanako-kun... and she had everyone she knew and loved at hand. Things were strange, yes, but she wasn't alone in unfamiliar territory. She didn't know anything about this school, save for scraps that made almost no sense.

But she's here. She's here, and she can't call on Hanako-kun to save her. ... She never did like being the princess in the tower, though. So throughout the break you may find her various places.

You might find her at Class 1-B, examining her own desk- or what she remembers to be her desk?- or other things. Maybe the teacher left something at their own desk! Or maybe she's glaring at spring break homework that has the audacity to exist. She's been working on it, she just is mad that it's there.

You may find her in the home economics room... or rather, rooms. If she's not going over sewing supplies- and stumbling over an odd coin hidden in a pin cushion?- then she's in the cooking room, looking over leftover ingredients and recipes. ]

Oh- I thought that I might be able to make something for us to eat... we can't just live on vending machine snacks.

[ There's only basic ingredients... but it's definitely workable!

Other times, you may find her in the Clock Tower. Admittedly, there's nothing to do there, not really. But she can see the outside. The sky feels wistfully far away, and the boarded up building and broken fencing are... suspicious. But there's not much she can do about it. All she can do is watch the outside world go by.

Between any of these moments, Nene is exploring less conventional places. Maybe it looks like she's just looking around... and technically, she is! But in her defense, she's been watching the hidden supernatural world for months now. The fact that it's suddenly gone... it can't be, right? The mokke have to just be hiding. They're probably scared too. Right? ]

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[ oh? an only child... he looks a bit surprised, but nods as he continues working alongside her. ]

Really! So you learned on your own? Ah, I'm quite clumsy too, so-- you're in good company, don't worry! Two left hands and all that.

[ but that's impressive, self-taught, huh? not a small feat, especially considering she's so young! ]

Hm, in that case... is there something in particular you really like to cook?

Well, we'll either cancel each other out, or we'll make things even worse.

[ She can't help but giggle at the thought, but his question gives her pause. It's... hard, not thinking about home in a dwarf hamster, in a blue haired princess eagerly telling her the newest rumors and a blonde exorcist bringing enthusiasm into everything he touched and a pink haired boy with a camera, in a cold ghost boy who gave the best hugs and loved donuts so much it was embarrassing. ]

... Homemade donuts. I like to make those.

[ he can't help but laugh at that as well - NO, NENE... what if their clumsiness combines and they become a clumsy cyclone??? terrible,

ah, but the soft look on her face as her mind wanders as his softening in turn. ]

Donuts...! A girl after my very heart. I quite love donuts... --hey, do you think we could make some here, sometime? I'd love to try them...?

I think we might have all of the ingredients.

[ So yeah, she'll nod along with the request. She can make donuts. ]

We can try to make those later, I think. I've been here for a while. [ she's so sleepy, dad, she just wants to make sure everyone can get at least a fresh snack- ]

If you can think of anything else we might have ingredients for, let me know, okay?

[ she’s such a good girl... don’t worry he doesn’t expect donuts now or anything— she’s already done more than her fair share of cooking for others today!!

Abel’s nodding along, ]

Perfect...! Something to look forward to. [ this girl is precious and he already decided he will die for her ] Then next time you’re bored and feel up to it, you let me know, okay? —But no rush! I’m not exactly going anywhere for now, it seems, so...

I don't think anyone is.

[ Oh! That's... huh. Not the most chipper thing to say. But it makes sense- it's... it's been a few days, and everyone's struggling. ]

... We'll find a way out soon, but... It's a lot.

B-but. Yeah! It's nice to have ideas for later days! We'll have plenty of time.

[ ...that brief, sobering statement has him sending a little glance her way as he sets the last rice ball he's made next to the others they've prepared. there's a slight pause, the briefest of silences, before he nods his head gently. ]

...This might seem a little out of the blue, but.

[ Abel angles his head a bit to try and catch her gaze, and there's something a bit more serious, a bit imploring in them. ]

If you need anything - even just someone to talk to while we're here, you can come and find me anytime. Alright...? I'll listen, no matter what.

[ and he will move mountains to help her if he can. ]

[ Maybe it is out of the blue. Maybe it's a decent adult taking charge in a frightful situation and as such not so out of the blue at all- but then, Nene's a bit of an optimist, and tends to expect the best out of people.

So if she's surprised, it's not for long as a mix of relief and reassurance grace her features instead. ]

Okay. Thank you.

[ and that optimism will be one of the many reasons he'll continue to grow quite fond of her, for sure.

Abel's gently bumping her shoulder with his own before moving to the sink to wash his hands. ]

Ah, but-- thank you for the cooking lesson, Miss Nene~! I really owe you one. A snack and a how-to; I'm feeling much better already...

[ he should probably get out of her hair, hm? but... ]

Let me return the favor one of these days, okay? --I'll have something good for you to express my thanks!

Of course! Any time. I'll be trying to keep something fresh in here at least once a day! Just don't take it all, okay?

[ There's a lot of people to look out for, after all. But he's a good person, if not dramatic, so clearly she doesn't have to worry too much! ]

Oh... you don't have to do that. But if you come up with something, I'm sure it'll be fun.

Mm, you got it! Not all of it, hm... o-okay, okay.

[ Abel might be a bottomless black hole, and he might pretend he's reluctant about not devouring all of the goodies she'll prepare, but... a keen eye might notice come future snack-times, he wouldn't take any himself until everyone else was fed, even if that means he doesn't get some at all. look, he has a reputation as an idiot to maintain but he's a softie let's not talk about it, ]

--Don't you worry! I'm already cooking up something special, [ he taps his temple as he begins meandering toward the door, before offering her another broad smile as he waves his farewells. ] so it'll be good. Real good, so wait on the edge of your seat for me until then, got it?!

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i think we're reaching a good wrap up ?

yes!! :>