[ she can see him reading the packaging, and it's with that knowledge that he corrects himself. ]
It must use cooler water.
[ lemon balm is in fact not green tea, it's herbal that does use boiling water. he walks over to the sink, turning it on, but as he sees the discoloration, he thinks not. turning it off, he migrates over to the refrigerator, grabbing a bottled water inside as he pours it into the kettle.
standing in front of the stove, he clicks a few buttons to set the heat of the burners. slipping in two packs of the tea, it's with that, he turns around to walk towards kaede, standing in her way to omit that part as if he's doing this correctly. ]
Let's go to the common room together, and we can discuss the logic there, shall we?
[ he offers his hand, waiting to see if she'll take it. ]
[she wouldn't know the difference. wouldn't know what's on the packaging either, and she watches... what she can of his help, then looks down at his offered hand. her own curls against her side and she smiles, nodding.]
That sounds like a plan.
[and, without taking his hand, kaede'll move towards the common room. it's easier to give than to accept, even or maybe especially for the grieving, and... that's embarrassing, anyway. they barely know one another.]
Do you like making tea, Hiyori-kun? I didn't know some used cooler water, I thought you just boiled all of them.
[ it's not about knowing, it's about helping one another, giving a hand when the other can hardly stand up on their own two feet to bring them back to a standing position.
as she doesn't take it, midori casually drops his arms down by his side while following. ]
A dear acquaintance of mine knows every blend of tea, I taught her everything that she knows.
[ as they find a place to sit, he'll wait for her to choose where before taking the seat beside her. legs crossed, and hands on his lap. ]
Do you want to guess why you can't boil every tea?
[every blend of tea... amazing. that sounds like a lot of tea, but for someone who has hundreds, thousands of musical pieces in her own mind, it isn't hard to imagine being able to keep track of some tea.]
Because... it would damage the flavor? It's like how you can't play every piece the same -- some require different pedals, or even the press of a finger. Right?
hes kinda rough on ladies but he's not afraid of getting on top
It sounds perfect then, though... I'd feel bad if I relaxed too much after tonight.
[she has to solve this. she has to learn the truth, just like she did with amami's death before -- the only difference now is that she knows she didn't have any part in it, not even a smidge. her hands squeeze the edge of her skirt and she exhales softly, staring at the fireplace.]
We have to learn the truth. Even if it's painful, even if we'd rather look away. Sometimes... the hardest things to accept are the ones right in front of you, after all.
[why she hadn't stopped anyone's accusation streaks, not that midori would know. better to settle things and clear the air than to live with a cloud marked "unknown" over your heard; to some that's a comfort, a plausible deniability of their friend, but to others... to her...]
Amami-kun was a dear friend to me. Kamo-kun too, though they were more of a student than that. It's... strange, actually having time to grieve, I almost liked when I didn't.
[when she could actually focus on something, when she could put that griefful energy to something productive... but what of right now? it's too late to call anything. people need their time to grieve, too; she's learned that it's better to give that space, but it's hard. she doesn't want the space. she doesn't want the time. it gives her too much freedom to be wrapped up in herself, just like midori found her.]
If you forget how to grieve, you start to lose part of your humanity.
[ that worry, love and concern becomes nothing, and it doesn't have that realistic charm to it any longer. it starts to become fake when the person has no time to do so.
even midori can feel pain, hurt, especially when shin died so early and that he didn't get to meet with him. when you spend a few years of your life with someome to see them grow into the person that need for a death game, he wanted to meet with him personally.
not having that chance, midori too can grow saddened by it. ]
Once you forget to cry, you've removed one of the ways to show sadness, and soon others will go just as well...
[ he glances towards the kitchen, listening for the kettle, it hasn't whistled yet. ]
But you're a strong woman, and I'm sure you'll come to a conclusion. If you want, I can tell you what all Purinami, Nanamichi and I found.
[ he had to refer to them in some way, it's the twins... ]
[purinami... nanamichi... those are cute. it takes her a moment to click on who they are and she ahs softly, nodding as she sits up more. definitely giving off the vibe of an earnest person who needs something to direct her energy at; she can grieve better later, but she wants to be able to do something now.]
[ noticing that the main part of the subject is ignored, or maybe she does it on purpose— maybe she wants to forget so that she no longer understands loss.
...
he thinks that she's a poor child, but midori smiles softly. ]
Does your friend spend time in the nurse's office?
[sorry she isn't part of the philosophy drs her group is the "cut the shit" drs. no she doesn't want to think about what he means by it. yes she just wants to put it aside.]
Well... More than I'd like, I think... He's very, um, stabbable, apparently. According to his classmates.
[everyone seems to agree on this point.]
But I wouldn't be surprised if he did. Amami-kun's someone who loves adventures and going on them -- he's used to getting hurt, he probably doesn't even think twice about doing something dangerous. [it's fondly said, though, playing with the edge of her skirt as she smiles. it brings a new wash of grief over her at the same time, thinking of all the things they'd yet to talk about, to share.] I worry... worried a lot about him, but I admired that spontaneity of his too.
An eccentric way of living life, I only asked because... we found capsules of Diphenhydramine. Do you have any idea what those are?
[ through this, he finds that amami is a positive force in her life, especially with how she praises him despite what had happened. does she understand that this was part of his plan, because there would have been no one else to administer the drugs that close to the cup.
well, maybe that's why she can say nice things, it's not as if this was against his will. ]
He's quite the one for ideas, I really wish I could have met him properly!
[it's nice that people can get so close to amami. and stab him. just in my personal opinion.
kaede pauses though, tilting her head as she looks down at her lap. diphenhydramine... she's not a pharmacist or anything, saihara might know since he's a detective but she could only ever play at it, just like she played at being an adventurer. in the end, she's only good at playing piano.]
... No, I don't know. What are they? And what do you mean, that he's one for ideas?
hes from asunaro they can cure aids and cancer tbh
... That Amami-kun wasn't taking it for allergies.
[both because what allergies in winter and honestly she doesn't think someone like amami would be allergic to anything, given he travels so much. he would've built up an immunity or however that works, like people do for poisons. it's not a hesitant answer, just a thoughtful one; kaede knows full well the weight of the truth and how it can hang heavy on one's mind, on their heart.
she'll look at him, thinking latently on shin's words, and keeps them in mind as she continues.]
What are the side-effects of it, Hiyori-kun?
yeah they can literally cure cancer and end world hunger and stuff, but they're busy.
[ he surely wasn't, and even if he has a high immunity, that doesn't mean the young child with him did as well. in the end, neither were taking them for that reason. leaning back in his chair, he closes his eyes in thought believing that it should be simple if she has every piece of the information. ]
It'll help the symptoms that include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes, itchy nose, itchy troat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Diphenhydramine can also be used to help you relax and fall asleep.
[ even now, because of what midori is, he looks peaceful himself with his eyes closed like they are, hands clapsed together as he stops talking. it's after, his eyes slowly flutter back open at the sound of the kettle whistling.
the tea is done. ]
im dyin why cant we escape capitalism even in death games
kaede doesn't make a move though, thinking of how peaceful the two seemed when she'd peeked in. so... then it was involved that way? was it an overdose? or was there something else? why, though... she's caught on the why, since she'd known keigo so important to amami, why would he do such a thing to them and himself?
but whys can be found out through others. midori wouldn't know; as he said, he only truly just awoke, he knows the objective facts of point a and b, and though kaede wishes she could deny and say amami would never... well.
the truth is always hardest to accept when it lies in front of you, and this is a possibility she can't turn her eyes from. not because she doesn't trust amami, but because she wants to -- and that means looking into every avenue. you can't find the truth looking away.]
[ does he have proof or if he just saying that" honestly, if he's being truly honest, it's called using context clues. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know how these are used. ]
Due to my profession, the capsules are the kind you can crush up, and drizzle into the bottom of the cup. It'd be easy to do that when there's two coffee mugs for a special two.
[ the tea pot whistles louder, it calls for them to come and assist, to pout the liquid into a cup so that it doesn't overflow. he leans up, his hands on his lap as he puts two and two together, and he understands that she doesn't want to believe it, but if she can find the truth through it... even if it's the hardest pill to swallow, he believes she can indulge. ]
Hot cocoa is what color before you pour it into the cup, Miss?
... A pale brown, or at least something closer to white. It isn't the color of hot cocoa.
[which is the point to make, she thinks. powders easily disguised by one another, twisting her stomach and heart. don't look away, don't look away.]
Just to confirm, the three of you found two cups with Amami-kun and Kamo-kun? And... in your professional opinion, do you think the amount taken would have been enough just to put them to sleep, or worse?
well there's a little bit of that but you know.... they can cure anal prolapse
[ don't look away from the truth, or the answers that come slowly if not all at once. also i fucked up, it was capsules that you break in half for the dust. imagine he said that my dumb ass! ]
Pale brown powder, and there was a white dust-like substance on the counter.
[ their bodies were fresh, still warm, that it happened somewhere in the middle of the night, close to everyone waking up. that means the dust on the table was recent, but it's nothing that she should ignore. ]
The cups were brought to me to check for poison by the more emotional Nanami, and the composed Nanami indulged in leftover sips. It wasn't enough to garner a reaction. In this scenario, I'll call them Nanamichi and Purinami, alright?
[ he stands, looking towards kaede. ]
Don't worry, from the looks of the deceased, he was mindful to not overdose. Instead, used it as an agent to relax them so that they couldn't move.
[ he kneels down on the floor, arms crossed on his knee as he gets a better eye to eye with kaede. ]
If they both agreed to this, then there would have been no need to only go half way. But... I see it as they he cared for that child, and didn't want them to know, and so it was to keep them in place to compliment another form of cod.
[on god i didnt even realize you said it wrong my 3am brain supplied the right
kaede keeps her eyes on him as he stands, as he talks, as he kneels to better look her in the eye, and she closes her eyes with a pained smile. a kind death, but death nonetheless -- and he isn't even here to pay for it, for all the hurt he's caused others.]
Amami-kun loved them dearly. [she can confirm that.] They were basically a little sibling to him, and they thought of him the same way. They wouldn't have thought twice about anything Amami-kun gave them, and with it being later at night... they wouldn't have suspected their tiredness, either. All that's left is the truth of how they died, and why he'd do any of this.
[because it's the strongest possibility, though she'll always listen to others thoughts. as much as it hurts, as pained as she feels thinking of the piano lessons they had together, the pieces keigo showed off themselves and the moments far late at night between her and amami, opening the door in the morning and being greeted by their familiar faces when she got up early enough, knowing the two would always be right across the way...
... right across the way, where the crime took place. kaede shakes her head, wiping at the tears she feels falling down her face.]
They have a beautiful relationship, as family is important.
[ then what was the reason for his actions aside from coming back?
a moment of weakness, that wall breaking down so he can invade her territory, small trust enough that she can grieve right before him. he takes this as a small victory, looking up at her with a small frown on his face, even though inside he's delighted. humans are such fascinating creatures, and that's why midori loves them so much by seeing their sadness, by seeing their happiness. this information can drive a person's feelings any way that he desires, crushing them under his heel, or building them up so that they have something.
he reaches out with both hands, he's warm, and he holds the female's small fingers in his own. ]
Shhh... shhh...
[ it comes out ever so gently, this is his support for the moment as his thumb brushes against the skin of her hand, and the tears he touch is smeared. ]
You'll find it, if not. You'll be there to know, the answer will be yours.
[ gentle strokes, his eyes close as he manages a comforting smile. ]
[at least kaede isn't comfortable with people touching her in the first place.
at least she's someone who needs that control, so used to it on the piano and towards others, that the touch jolts her into wareness once more. she thinks of shin's words and keeps them in mind still, natural unease of being vulnerable in front of someone she barely knows catching up to her (she hadn't even shown it until she broke in the other school, outside of with saihara who had felt like a lamb in comparison).]
I'll need you to be, since you know more about medicines.
[than she does. kaede'll slip her hands away if he'll let her, standing apart and wiping the last of her tears (for now, the last) with the heel of her hand as she tilts her head to the kitchen.]
Now, teach me how to finish off the tea. You have to steep it, right? Do they have different times too?
[ her hands leave from his, and he stands up properly as well. the scarf that he wears is managed, fixing it back in place as he listens to her spirits get a little higher. that's fine, she's getting better, little by little, that is also part of his job as a doctor— patients who need guidance, just a bit of encouragement. ]
Are there not many people here who engage in the medical field?
[ not that he's complaining, but considering this place has so many deaths, you'd think more people would take time to learn the practice. it'd give them more insight or examining the body, understanding why they died one way, and not the other.
as they walk towards the kitchen, and the kettle is still cat-calling, midori brings kaede along so she can see the head flapping about from the heat. ]
All done.
[ he reaches over, cutting off the stove, and if she wants, she can quickly obtain two cups if she feels the need. ]
Not as many as you'd think... but we have just enough that we're not lacking when we need them.
[yashiro... komaeda... hiyo-- soukun... tsukimi? anyway. a good number, with this hiyori (green) rounding them out.
kaede'll obtain two cups though, the more control she has on her own the better she'll feel after all the discussion on drugs and poisons.]
Akari-sensei doesn't mind having helpers, I think. There's a student that stays with her pretty often, so he might know a thing or two too -- Kaneko-kun. He has such a cute name for someone who doesn't look very friendly.
[and amami seemed fond of him too. like with ranger.]
That's good, I was almost worried. [ he doesn't sound concerned, and he's happy that they have something. ] If you didn't have anyone to examine the UCOD or even time... it makes finding the truth that more difficult.
[ don't tell him about how no one had a forensic on maya, that may just make him go crazy.
...
he grabs a cloth, picking up the handle of the tea so that it doesn't burn his hands. ]
I've seen him around. The one that's too busy counting sheep to make conversation?
[ doing memory shit must make him sleepy, so we have to respect the hustle. ]
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COMING IN LATE AND ALL THE WOMEN HATE HIM!!!
[ she can see him reading the packaging, and it's with that knowledge that he corrects himself. ]
It must use cooler water.
[ lemon balm is in fact not green tea, it's herbal that does use boiling water. he walks over to the sink, turning it on, but as he sees the discoloration, he thinks not. turning it off, he migrates over to the refrigerator, grabbing a bottled water inside as he pours it into the kettle.
standing in front of the stove, he clicks a few buttons to set the heat of the burners. slipping in two packs of the tea, it's with that, he turns around to walk towards kaede, standing in her way to omit that part as if he's doing this correctly. ]
Let's go to the common room together, and we can discuss the logic there, shall we?
[ he offers his hand, waiting to see if she'll take it. ]
SUCKS TO BE U
That sounds like a plan.
[and, without taking his hand, kaede'll move towards the common room. it's easier to give than to accept, even or maybe especially for the grieving, and... that's embarrassing, anyway. they barely know one another.]
Do you like making tea, Hiyori-kun? I didn't know some used cooler water, I thought you just boiled all of them.
youll be sucking .
as she doesn't take it, midori casually drops his arms down by his side while following. ]
A dear acquaintance of mine knows every blend of tea, I taught her everything that she knows.
[ as they find a place to sit, he'll wait for her to choose where before taking the seat beside her. legs crossed, and hands on his lap. ]
Do you want to guess why you can't boil every tea?
get on this clit bitch
Because... it would damage the flavor? It's like how you can't play every piece the same -- some require different pedals, or even the press of a finger. Right?
hes kinda rough on ladies but he's not afraid of getting on top
[ how can someone drink something undrinkable, or if it's too strong, then that means it'll upset their stomach more than help it. ]
The one I'm making for you now is to ease your thoughts, relax your muscles, and settle your stomach.
u gotta be kind to queens midori!!!
[she has to solve this. she has to learn the truth, just like she did with amami's death before -- the only difference now is that she knows she didn't have any part in it, not even a smidge. her hands squeeze the edge of her skirt and she exhales softly, staring at the fireplace.]
We have to learn the truth. Even if it's painful, even if we'd rather look away. Sometimes... the hardest things to accept are the ones right in front of you, after all.
[why she hadn't stopped anyone's accusation streaks, not that midori would know. better to settle things and clear the air than to live with a cloud marked "unknown" over your heard; to some that's a comfort, a plausible deniability of their friend, but to others... to her...]
Amami-kun was a dear friend to me. Kamo-kun too, though they were more of a student than that. It's... strange, actually having time to grieve, I almost liked when I didn't.
[when she could actually focus on something, when she could put that griefful energy to something productive... but what of right now? it's too late to call anything. people need their time to grieve, too; she's learned that it's better to give that space, but it's hard. she doesn't want the space. she doesn't want the time. it gives her too much freedom to be wrapped up in herself, just like midori found her.]
When will the queens love him?
[ that worry, love and concern becomes nothing, and it doesn't have that realistic charm to it any longer. it starts to become fake when the person has no time to do so.
even midori can feel pain, hurt, especially when shin died so early and that he didn't get to meet with him. when you spend a few years of your life with someome to see them grow into the person that need for a death game, he wanted to meet with him personally.
not having that chance, midori too can grow saddened by it. ]
Once you forget to cry, you've removed one of the ways to show sadness, and soon others will go just as well...
[ he glances towards the kitchen, listening for the kettle, it hasn't whistled yet. ]
But you're a strong woman, and I'm sure you'll come to a conclusion. If you want, I can tell you what all Purinami, Nanamichi and I found.
[ he had to refer to them in some way, it's the twins... ]
get hives
Yes, please.
im a bee BUZZ BUZZ
...
he thinks that she's a poor child, but midori smiles softly. ]
Does your friend spend time in the nurse's office?
GET HIVES
Well... More than I'd like, I think... He's very, um, stabbable, apparently. According to his classmates.
[everyone seems to agree on this point.]
But I wouldn't be surprised if he did. Amami-kun's someone who loves adventures and going on them -- he's used to getting hurt, he probably doesn't even think twice about doing something dangerous. [it's fondly said, though, playing with the edge of her skirt as she smiles. it brings a new wash of grief over her at the same time, thinking of all the things they'd yet to talk about, to share.] I worry... worried a lot about him, but I admired that spontaneity of his too.
LIKE. DISEASE?
An eccentric way of living life, I only asked because... we found capsules of Diphenhydramine. Do you have any idea what those are?
[ through this, he finds that amami is a positive force in her life, especially with how she praises him despite what had happened. does she understand that this was part of his plan, because there would have been no one else to administer the drugs that close to the cup.
well, maybe that's why she can say nice things, it's not as if this was against his will. ]
He's quite the one for ideas, I really wish I could have met him properly!
YEAH
kaede pauses though, tilting her head as she looks down at her lap. diphenhydramine... she's not a pharmacist or anything, saihara might know since he's a detective but she could only ever play at it, just like she played at being an adventurer. in the end, she's only good at playing piano.]
... No, I don't know. What are they? And what do you mean, that he's one for ideas?
hes from asunaro they can cure aids and cancer tbh
[ he doesn't go any further, but he'll walk her through slowly from what his thoughts on the matter are.
if she thinks about it, considering it's wintertime... what allergies? ]
tf is asunaro that it can cure anything. bezos ass ais
[both because what allergies in winter and honestly she doesn't think someone like amami would be allergic to anything, given he travels so much. he would've built up an immunity or however that works, like people do for poisons. it's not a hesitant answer, just a thoughtful one; kaede knows full well the weight of the truth and how it can hang heavy on one's mind, on their heart.
she'll look at him, thinking latently on shin's words, and keeps them in mind as she continues.]
What are the side-effects of it, Hiyori-kun?
yeah they can literally cure cancer and end world hunger and stuff, but they're busy.
It'll help the symptoms that include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes, itchy nose, itchy troat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Diphenhydramine can also be used to help you relax and fall asleep.
[ even now, because of what midori is, he looks peaceful himself with his eyes closed like they are, hands clapsed together as he stops talking. it's after, his eyes slowly flutter back open at the sound of the kettle whistling.
the tea is done. ]
im dyin why cant we escape capitalism even in death games
kaede doesn't make a move though, thinking of how peaceful the two seemed when she'd peeked in. so... then it was involved that way? was it an overdose? or was there something else? why, though... she's caught on the why, since she'd known keigo so important to amami, why would he do such a thing to them and himself?
but whys can be found out through others. midori wouldn't know; as he said, he only truly just awoke, he knows the objective facts of point a and b, and though kaede wishes she could deny and say amami would never... well.
the truth is always hardest to accept when it lies in front of you, and this is a possibility she can't turn her eyes from. not because she doesn't trust amami, but because she wants to -- and that means looking into every avenue. you can't find the truth looking away.]
Do you have any proof he used them?
STOPPPP money makes the asunaro TALK
[ does he have proof or if he just saying that" honestly, if he's being truly honest, it's called using context clues. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know how these are used. ]
Due to my profession, the capsules are the kind you can crush up, and drizzle into the bottom of the cup. It'd be easy to do that when there's two coffee mugs for a special two.
[ the tea pot whistles louder, it calls for them to come and assist, to pout the liquid into a cup so that it doesn't overflow. he leans up, his hands on his lap as he puts two and two together, and he understands that she doesn't want to believe it, but if she can find the truth through it... even if it's the hardest pill to swallow, he believes she can indulge. ]
Hot cocoa is what color before you pour it into the cup, Miss?
fisting can too
[which is the point to make, she thinks. powders easily disguised by one another, twisting her stomach and heart. don't look away, don't look away.]
Just to confirm, the three of you found two cups with Amami-kun and Kamo-kun? And... in your professional opinion, do you think the amount taken would have been enough just to put them to sleep, or worse?
well there's a little bit of that but you know.... they can cure anal prolapse
Pale brown powder, and there was a white dust-like substance on the counter.
[ their bodies were fresh, still warm, that it happened somewhere in the middle of the night, close to everyone waking up. that means the dust on the table was recent, but it's nothing that she should ignore. ]
The cups were brought to me to check for poison by the more emotional Nanami, and the composed Nanami indulged in leftover sips. It wasn't enough to garner a reaction. In this scenario, I'll call them Nanamichi and Purinami, alright?
[ he stands, looking towards kaede. ]
Don't worry, from the looks of the deceased, he was mindful to not overdose. Instead, used it as an agent to relax them so that they couldn't move.
[ he kneels down on the floor, arms crossed on his knee as he gets a better eye to eye with kaede. ]
If they both agreed to this, then there would have been no need to only go half way. But... I see it as they he cared for that child, and didn't want them to know, and so it was to keep them in place to compliment another form of cod.
? cant anyone you just shove it back in dont you
kaede keeps her eyes on him as he stands, as he talks, as he kneels to better look her in the eye, and she closes her eyes with a pained smile. a kind death, but death nonetheless -- and he isn't even here to pay for it, for all the hurt he's caused others.]
Amami-kun loved them dearly. [she can confirm that.] They were basically a little sibling to him, and they thought of him the same way. They wouldn't have thought twice about anything Amami-kun gave them, and with it being later at night... they wouldn't have suspected their tiredness, either. All that's left is the truth of how they died, and why he'd do any of this.
[because it's the strongest possibility, though she'll always listen to others thoughts. as much as it hurts, as pained as she feels thinking of the piano lessons they had together, the pieces keigo showed off themselves and the moments far late at night between her and amami, opening the door in the morning and being greeted by their familiar faces when she got up early enough, knowing the two would always be right across the way...
... right across the way, where the crime took place. kaede shakes her head, wiping at the tears she feels falling down her face.]
Thanks, Hiyori-kun.
they fix the rectum so that you never lapse again
[ then what was the reason for his actions aside from coming back?
a moment of weakness, that wall breaking down so he can invade her territory, small trust enough that she can grieve right before him. he takes this as a small victory, looking up at her with a small frown on his face, even though inside he's delighted. humans are such fascinating creatures, and that's why midori loves them so much by seeing their sadness, by seeing their happiness. this information can drive a person's feelings any way that he desires, crushing them under his heel, or building them up so that they have something.
he reaches out with both hands, he's warm, and he holds the female's small fingers in his own. ]
Shhh... shhh...
[ it comes out ever so gently, this is his support for the moment as his thumb brushes against the skin of her hand, and the tears he touch is smeared. ]
You'll find it, if not. You'll be there to know, the answer will be yours.
[ gentle strokes, his eyes close as he manages a comforting smile. ]
I'll be there with you too, just like right now.
imma bout to fix midori
at least she's someone who needs that control, so used to it on the piano and towards others, that the touch jolts her into wareness once more. she thinks of shin's words and keeps them in mind still, natural unease of being vulnerable in front of someone she barely knows catching up to her (she hadn't even shown it until she broke in the other school, outside of with saihara who had felt like a lamb in comparison).]
I'll need you to be, since you know more about medicines.
[than she does. kaede'll slip her hands away if he'll let her, standing apart and wiping the last of her tears (for now, the last) with the heel of her hand as she tilts her head to the kitchen.]
Now, teach me how to finish off the tea. You have to steep it, right? Do they have different times too?
NOT U WANNA FIX HIM STOP HES JUST PERFECT AS IS!
[ her hands leave from his, and he stands up properly as well. the scarf that he wears is managed, fixing it back in place as he listens to her spirits get a little higher. that's fine, she's getting better, little by little, that is also part of his job as a doctor— patients who need guidance, just a bit of encouragement. ]
Are there not many people here who engage in the medical field?
[ not that he's complaining, but considering this place has so many deaths, you'd think more people would take time to learn the practice. it'd give them more insight or examining the body, understanding why they died one way, and not the other.
as they walk towards the kitchen, and the kettle is still cat-calling, midori brings kaede along so she can see the head flapping about from the heat. ]
All done.
[ he reaches over, cutting off the stove, and if she wants, she can quickly obtain two cups if she feels the need. ]
imma take his nuts
[yashiro... komaeda... hiyo-- soukun... tsukimi? anyway. a good number, with this hiyori (green) rounding them out.
kaede'll obtain two cups though, the more control she has on her own the better she'll feel after all the discussion on drugs and poisons.]
Akari-sensei doesn't mind having helpers, I think. There's a student that stays with her pretty often, so he might know a thing or two too -- Kaneko-kun. He has such a cute name for someone who doesn't look very friendly.
[and amami seemed fond of him too. like with ranger.]
...too late [maybe]
[ don't tell him about how no one had a forensic on maya, that may just make him go crazy.
...
he grabs a cloth, picking up the handle of the tea so that it doesn't burn his hands. ]
I've seen him around. The one that's too busy counting sheep to make conversation?
[ doing memory shit must make him sleepy, so we have to respect the hustle. ]
NOT MAYBE
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