songerein | [07] move along, move along just to make it through

Who: Susato and anyone
Which: Open catch-all log for September + network option
Where: The Wild Harvest garden, but open to other locations.
What: Yujin Mikotoba has left Songerein.
Warnings: Will add if needed.

🌸 A. an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Sender: Susato Mikotoba
To: Everyone
Subject: Reverein's clinic

[ It's short, and to the point. Susato doesn't use the journal often to broadcast like this, but now that she is, she feels it prudent to be as direct as possible. ]

To whom it may concern: For the past couple weeks, the Reverein communal clinic has been without a proper doctor to run it. If you are in need of aid, please be patient, as the volunteers are doing the very best they can. If you have medical experience and would like to help, please let me know. Thank you. Regards, Susato Mikotoba

🌸 B. move along, move along, like i know you do.

[ Within the garden of the Wild Harvest, among the faint hissing of snakes and the lull of the waterfalls, Susato closes her journal and tucks away her pen. She takes a deep breath as she moves to stand from her favorite bench, and she walks with purpose into an area littered with stars that look like stepping stones upon the ground.

For a moment, she stops and simply stares. There it is. A blank star, waiting for a name. Perhaps it appeared some time ago. Perhaps she simply ignored it, but after digesting recent events, she has no time to wallow in the remaining stages of grief. He's not even dead, but she wonders if that doesn't make things worse.

Either way, she doesn't even need a pen. She slowly bends down, spending another moment feeling the rough surface of the starfish with her hand before she commits with her pointer finger.

The strokes appear in a glow, and the end result looks engraved. ]

御琴羽悠仁

🌸 C. wild card.

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[ For a moment, Susato is right back on the port of Dover. She'd told herself much the same thing then: that it wasn't goodbye, that she would see them again. The difference is though that she had gotten that closure, where as Songerein afforded her no such thing.

She sighs, lifting a hand to wipe away Gina's tears that are totally not there. ]

Well, in that case, that is quite enough of that.

[ Knowing her luck, her father would suddenly come back like nothing at happened, and find her a weeping mess. Gina mentioned getting herself across the sea though, which brings back more memories. ]

You've never been on a steamship before, have you?

[She timidly ducks her head a little after those alleged tears are wiped away. Why's Susato got to be so nice, huh?

At the same time, Gina feels glad that they're moving along. She can just hope that she helped Susato find some peace.]

Never once. Wot's it like to ride on 'em? I can't even begin to imagine bein' stuck on o' those for weeks on end. I'd lose me mind, I would.

[ She grins. Despite how horrified Gina seems to be, Susato actually looks back on the experience with a bit of nostalgia; but then again, perhaps she'd become used to it. She spent way too much time aboard one in that year of travel. ]

It is not so bad, actually. The rooms are comfortable enough, and the ships are spacious... provided you are not a stowaway resigned to hiding.

[ She is poking fun at Ryunosuke here, and yet...... she can see Gina doing much the same. She'd probably fit in a suitcase just as well. ]

[It seems overwhelming more than anything. But Susato paints a nice picture of them, at the very least. She chuckles at the little joke.]

I ain't lookin' to join 'Oddo in that department. [And she'd rather not think about anyone else in the suitcase club.] I'd rather get me way onto the ship straight! So ya got lots of space to work wiv, right? But then wot d'ya actually do wiv all the time?

[Now there's a key issue. It seemsks like weeks of boring!]

[ Man... Gina's about to think she's boring. She thinks back, closing her eyes a bit in a quiet sigh before answering honestly. ]

...The very first time, Naruhodo-san had a lot to catch up on before we docked in London. He had to prove he had what it takes to be a lawyer if he was to take Kazuma's place, so... we did a lot of studying.

The next time... Well.

[ The truth was, the second time was a haze. All she could worry about was her father and why he had fallen so ill. What a devilish ruse. ]

[She doesn't take Susato to be boring, but the ship sure is sounding like it. She listens to her, with a thoughtful frown. She's really sure why Susato went back to London, but it kinda felt like it was something personal. So she tries not to dwell on it.]

...Oh. So, loads o' readin' then. Guess it'd be a good chance for me to practice it more and do get some more learnin' in me. See, coves don't need no stinkin' classroom when they can just get 'emselves stuck in a boat for a few weeks! [She suggests that with a light smile.]

[ Susato is a little relieved that she doesn't have to clarify. She laughs, easily moving on when Gina does, amused by her quip. ]

Well... We don't need the steamship, or a classroom, really. [ Though she does wonder hwo Mei's efforts are going at setting up a school...? ] Are you still interested in practicing?

[Gina thinks she's better off without a classroom anyhow. She made it this far without one, she can keep on going!]

Yeah. [She nods.] I've been tryin' to pick things up 'ere an' there. Been practicing me readin' an' writin' too. ...I did just get a lot of it down before I ended up 'ere, so I didn't wanna make rubbish of it.

[ Susato brightens, seeming impressed by the progress Gina describes. As far as distractions go, it seems to be working pretty well. ]

I will help! We can write to each other in our journals every day.

And... maybe we can spend some time in the Tree of Stories together every week.

[She thinks that over for a moment, with a smile.]

Writin' to each other, eh? Even though we're right 'ere? [Although they haven't always been staying in the same house lately.] ...That could be nice.

The Tree o' Stories sounds nice too. So long as I don't get sucked into one of 'em again!

[ Yup, even though they're right there together in the same house! All in the name of practice. There is a determined, playful pump of her fists. ]

Well, if you do, I will be there to get you out. I promise!

[Gina grins.]

Oh Sooze! I know ya'd do anytin' to 'elp me out! I'd rather not 'ave to rely on ya savin' me skin again, but I appreciate that, I do! We'll just be careful with them books. An' I know I couldn't ask for better when it comes to studyin' partners!

[Susato is easily one of the smartest people she knows! And she definitely surpasses Sholmes in terms of being coherent at the same time!]

[ It's the one thing she feels confident in, and it never hurts to have that reassurance. She allows her words to sink in... It's been a while since she's had a true study partner. ]

Hehe. Well, I appreciate you saying so.

I should get back to work, but feel free to stay as long as you like. [ She is always welcome. ] Would you like something to eat while you are here?

[Now this business is coming to an end, and Gina feels like she's helped Susato to feel a little better. That, and hugging felt a lot nicer than Gina thought it would? Who knew being touchy-feely could feel nice? In any case, she smiles softly at her study buddy.]

I already ate, but I appreciate that. Thanks, Sooze. [She takes a moment to adjust her hat before she turns to depart.]

I'll see meself off now! But I'm lookin' forward to our studyin'. And if ya need anytin' else from me, just say the word!

[ Susato waves after her with quiet enthusiasm as Gina turns. ]

I will. We can start tonight. I'll write to you before I make my way home.

[ She then pauses, visibly pulling back with that hand as her eyes meet the back of Gina's head. ]

...Look after Mr Sholmes for me until then, will you?

Sounds right an' good to me!

[She grins. And at her last question, she faces Susato again and waggles her finger.]

Askin' a full-time job of me, eh? Good thing I'll up to it. Don't ya worry, I'll keep me minces right on 'im.

[Gina waves as she walks off.]

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