["Interesting" is one way to put it. She wonders if Troy's ever met any otaku back on Earth. She's also not so sure Chiba will want to be tracked down, since he seems to be enjoying his new life better than his old one. But as long as Troy's not going to kill him or anything, Haru doesn't have any qualms about tattling on him. Not after he treated her like crap last time.
(She also doesn't remember his real name. Whenever he's tried to tell her, she always plugs her ears. But that doesn't matter, either. Down by the arena, he's known as "Endless Crimson Rain." That should be enough to go on.)
In response to Troy standing up, Haru slides out of her own chair automatically. He won't have to endure any more bowing, though, from either her or Lupe-chan; just some slightly-awkward waving as he bids them goodbye.]
Oh, um... yeah, we're good. Thanks.
[So there he goes. Haru's left watching his manly backside retreat. She's been given a lot to think about, and the reminder of Shequraso, still hospitalized, makes the mood feel a little heavier. But before she can think too deeply about Chiba, or about the implications of someone from her world taking over (or before she can go back to eating her Pocky)... she realizes Lupe-chan must have a lot of questions. Turning to Lupe, she asks, "Wanna go upstairs?" and Lupe says "Alright," so then the two of them head up with some stolen candy.
They talk late into the night, Haru explaining as much about her home world as she can, though it's kinda difficult to explain modern-day Tokyo to someone who grew up in such a medieval setting. Still, she does her best. She even shares some stuff that she's never shared with anyone else before, like what happened in middle school, because she figures Lupe would understand. That part makes her a little nervous, but at the end of it all, when she has nothing left to get off her chest, she realizes how good it feels to be totally honest with someone. So, maybe it was for the best that Mr. Gold Shoulder Plates saw right through her.
While going to bed (and feeling kinda sick thanks to all the candy she just ate), Haru thinks some more about Troy. He's got a handsome face, a nice body, he brought her Pocky, and now she knows he's from the same world as her. Can he be trusted? How are things going to change with him in charge? She doesn't know the answers yet... but she wants to believe things will get better. At the very least, those guys who hurt Shequraso are gone, so hopefully things won't get worse.
The next morning, Haru's one of the first people up. Despite her stomachache, she managed to sleep pretty well. It probably helps that she wasn't drinking last night and didn't participate in any marathon orgies or anything. After fixing breakfast, washing some dishes, brushing her teeth and fixing her hair, she's out the door, wearing a cloak over her ruffled red dress.
Most of the others are still eating breakfast or getting washed up. Not everyone's visiting Shequraso—some of them weren't that close to her, or else they're simply too tired. Others might be too upset. But several other girls said they're going, and of course, so did Lupe-chan. The ones who aren't going pitched in to get a bouquet of flowers for her, which Haru's been entrusted with carrying. She leaves the door with the bundle held to her chest, hood pulled over her head.
Spotting Troy, she spends a moment eyeing him. No gold shoulder plates this time... he looks like a pretty normal guy. Though he also looks undeniably modern, compared to the other men in this world. Somehow she still feels a little awkward around him, but she raises her hand up to greet him nevertheless.]
[ Troy only slept for a bit, probably not even an hour. But it's good that he's superhuman and that amount is enough for him to at least be functional. Still, he yawns and feels sluggish for a superman. He's just glad that he doesn't look like shit when he waits for Haru to step out. When he hears her voice, he perks up and smiles, greeting her with an upward nod ]
Right back at you. You're looking great for someone who probably barely slept.
[ Well, Haru looks great in general, he admits. A car peeks out of the end of the road, just as he takes a glance around her. ]
No Lupe?
[ He asks, reaching out with his big arms to carry the bouquet himself. The other girls are accounted for and would probably go later with the madam, but since Haru and Lupe were spared from his unquenchable thirst last night, he just wondered about the other girl. Lupe is cute too, and he won't deny wanting to see more of her. Still, the vehicle arrives with no driver. It went at a relaxed pace, and the quiet streets made it easy for the autopilot feature to navigate the town just fine. The car stops, looking a little futuristic off-road vehicle with a lot of glass, and Troy nods toward it to invite Haru to get in, adding with a chuckle as the doors open ]
Would have loved to see her reaction to a car. Sure it's not the sexiest car, but still.
[Though if I look so great, why wasn't I invited to the orgy, huh? That's still what she's thinking in the back of her mind. Not that she was dying to participate, or anything... eating Pocky with Lupe-chan was actually more enjoyable than that probably would've been. (Although he did seem skilled.) But it's the principle of the thing!
Uh, but speaking of Lupe-chan...]
She said she'd be out in just a sec. But then the Madame asked her to help with something...
[Which kinda makes her wonder how long they should wait. Troy seems nice and all, but it's probably not a good idea to keep him waiting around too long, considering he's doing them a favor, and he's supposed to be their savior or whatever...
Her train of thought grinds to a halt when he reaches out for the bouquet. She hadn't expected him to offer to carry it for her...]
Erm... thanks.
[It shouldn't be a big deal. But she just gets flustered around people who do her favors. And with this guy in particular, it's like she's still not sure what to make of him. She wants to leave a good impression, since he's her ticket back to her world. Although... honestly, she's not completely sure how she feels about the idea of going back there. After everything that's happened, and after a whole year has passed, it's hard to believe she could just go back to her old life. She's not even sure that's possible for her. And it's that thought that kept her up late, intruding on her beauty sleep last night.
But for now she isn't boarding any spaceships or hopping to any new world(s). She's just going to see her friend. Her poor, overly-trusting friend.
And apparently she gets to make the trip in a big, flashy car.
The second the vehicle comes into view, Haru's eyes bulge outta their sockets. She's so deprived of technology here that she would've had that kind of reaction no matter what kind of car it was, honestly. But this car? This sleek car made of glass, which apparently has a self-driving feature?! This car completely knocks her socks off.]
Woah...
[When the doors open, she just stands there for a second. It's obvious what she's meant to do, but she can't stop staring! It takes some serious effort just to force herself to respond normally.]
Um—sexy or not, I think it looks cool. And where I come from, self-driving cars haven't really been invented yet, although there are plans for them. So that part's really cool.
[She sounds like an idiot. She can't just keep saying "cool" over and over again. But it's not like she knows anything about cars... That's more of a manly interest, isn't it?
Sorry, Lupe-chan. It looks like she will be going with the Madame. Because at this rate, Haru's gonna take off without her. She walks around to the passenger's seat, gearing up for the most exciting car ride of her life. Because it's not every day that you get chauffeured around by the handsome and mysterious savior of your whole world.]
You said cool twice. Now you got to say it a third time.
[ He points out to tease her a little, getting on the driver's seat and putting away the bouquet of flowers behind him. The seats even turn, apparently. There's no steering wheel, and the whole dashboard is a big display. Troy gestures for her to take a seat before the car doors close on their own. Troy commands the car's AI to take them to the hospital once they're both settled in, causing the vehicle to move slowly through the narrow streets ]
I can have someone pick up the others later, no problem.
[ He adds, letting Haru enjoy something she probably took for granted when she was in Japan. Once they leave the gates of the city, the car starts picking up speed - going zero to sixty in seconds. Troy sits up as a folded steering wheel pops from underneath the dashboard. He takes control of the vehicle and lowers the windows with a flick of a switch, and even the roof starts to retract, turning the car into a convertible. ]
Figured the fresh morning air is better than the AC. Anyway, been outside of the city much? Thought maybe you can take pictures of places you've seen now that you have a chauffer to drive you around. Don't you just feel fancy?
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["Interesting" is one way to put it. She wonders if Troy's ever met any otaku back on Earth. She's also not so sure Chiba will want to be tracked down, since he seems to be enjoying his new life better than his old one. But as long as Troy's not going to kill him or anything, Haru doesn't have any qualms about tattling on him. Not after he treated her like crap last time.
(She also doesn't remember his real name. Whenever he's tried to tell her, she always plugs her ears. But that doesn't matter, either. Down by the arena, he's known as "Endless Crimson Rain." That should be enough to go on.)
In response to Troy standing up, Haru slides out of her own chair automatically. He won't have to endure any more bowing, though, from either her or Lupe-chan; just some slightly-awkward waving as he bids them goodbye.]
Oh, um... yeah, we're good. Thanks.
[So there he goes. Haru's left watching his manly backside retreat. She's been given a lot to think about, and the reminder of Shequraso, still hospitalized, makes the mood feel a little heavier. But before she can think too deeply about Chiba, or about the implications of someone from her world taking over (or before she can go back to eating her Pocky)... she realizes Lupe-chan must have a lot of questions. Turning to Lupe, she asks, "Wanna go upstairs?" and Lupe says "Alright," so then the two of them head up with some stolen candy.
They talk late into the night, Haru explaining as much about her home world as she can, though it's kinda difficult to explain modern-day Tokyo to someone who grew up in such a medieval setting. Still, she does her best. She even shares some stuff that she's never shared with anyone else before, like what happened in middle school, because she figures Lupe would understand. That part makes her a little nervous, but at the end of it all, when she has nothing left to get off her chest, she realizes how good it feels to be totally honest with someone. So, maybe it was for the best that Mr. Gold Shoulder Plates saw right through her.
While going to bed (and feeling kinda sick thanks to all the candy she just ate), Haru thinks some more about Troy. He's got a handsome face, a nice body, he brought her Pocky, and now she knows he's from the same world as her. Can he be trusted? How are things going to change with him in charge? She doesn't know the answers yet... but she wants to believe things will get better. At the very least, those guys who hurt Shequraso are gone, so hopefully things won't get worse.
The next morning, Haru's one of the first people up. Despite her stomachache, she managed to sleep pretty well. It probably helps that she wasn't drinking last night and didn't participate in any marathon orgies or anything. After fixing breakfast, washing some dishes, brushing her teeth and fixing her hair, she's out the door, wearing a cloak over her ruffled red dress.
Most of the others are still eating breakfast or getting washed up. Not everyone's visiting Shequraso—some of them weren't that close to her, or else they're simply too tired. Others might be too upset. But several other girls said they're going, and of course, so did Lupe-chan. The ones who aren't going pitched in to get a bouquet of flowers for her, which Haru's been entrusted with carrying. She leaves the door with the bundle held to her chest, hood pulled over her head.
Spotting Troy, she spends a moment eyeing him. No gold shoulder plates this time... he looks like a pretty normal guy. Though he also looks undeniably modern, compared to the other men in this world. Somehow she still feels a little awkward around him, but she raises her hand up to greet him nevertheless.]
Good morning~
Still alive.
Right back at you. You're looking great for someone who probably barely slept.
[ Well, Haru looks great in general, he admits. A car peeks out of the end of the road, just as he takes a glance around her. ]
No Lupe?
[ He asks, reaching out with his big arms to carry the bouquet himself. The other girls are accounted for and would probably go later with the madam, but since Haru and Lupe were spared from his unquenchable thirst last night, he just wondered about the other girl. Lupe is cute too, and he won't deny wanting to see more of her. Still, the vehicle arrives with no driver. It went at a relaxed pace, and the quiet streets made it easy for the autopilot feature to navigate the town just fine. The car stops, looking a little futuristic off-road vehicle with a lot of glass, and Troy nods toward it to invite Haru to get in, adding with a chuckle as the doors open ]
Would have loved to see her reaction to a car. Sure it's not the sexiest car, but still.
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[Though if I look so great, why wasn't I invited to the orgy, huh? That's still what she's thinking in the back of her mind. Not that she was dying to participate, or anything... eating Pocky with Lupe-chan was actually more enjoyable than that probably would've been. (Although he did seem skilled.) But it's the principle of the thing!
Uh, but speaking of Lupe-chan...]
She said she'd be out in just a sec. But then the Madame asked her to help with something...
[Which kinda makes her wonder how long they should wait. Troy seems nice and all, but it's probably not a good idea to keep him waiting around too long, considering he's doing them a favor, and he's supposed to be their savior or whatever...
Her train of thought grinds to a halt when he reaches out for the bouquet. She hadn't expected him to offer to carry it for her...]
Erm... thanks.
[It shouldn't be a big deal. But she just gets flustered around people who do her favors. And with this guy in particular, it's like she's still not sure what to make of him. She wants to leave a good impression, since he's her ticket back to her world. Although... honestly, she's not completely sure how she feels about the idea of going back there. After everything that's happened, and after a whole year has passed, it's hard to believe she could just go back to her old life. She's not even sure that's possible for her. And it's that thought that kept her up late, intruding on her beauty sleep last night.
But for now she isn't boarding any spaceships or hopping to any new world(s). She's just going to see her friend. Her poor, overly-trusting friend.
And apparently she gets to make the trip in a big, flashy car.
The second the vehicle comes into view, Haru's eyes bulge outta their sockets. She's so deprived of technology here that she would've had that kind of reaction no matter what kind of car it was, honestly. But this car? This sleek car made of glass, which apparently has a self-driving feature?! This car completely knocks her socks off.]
Woah...
[When the doors open, she just stands there for a second. It's obvious what she's meant to do, but she can't stop staring! It takes some serious effort just to force herself to respond normally.]
Um—sexy or not, I think it looks cool. And where I come from, self-driving cars haven't really been invented yet, although there are plans for them. So that part's really cool.
[She sounds like an idiot. She can't just keep saying "cool" over and over again. But it's not like she knows anything about cars... That's more of a manly interest, isn't it?
Sorry, Lupe-chan. It looks like she will be going with the Madame. Because at this rate, Haru's gonna take off without her. She walks around to the passenger's seat, gearing up for the most exciting car ride of her life. Because it's not every day that you get chauffeured around by the handsome and mysterious savior of your whole world.]
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[ He points out to tease her a little, getting on the driver's seat and putting away the bouquet of flowers behind him. The seats even turn, apparently. There's no steering wheel, and the whole dashboard is a big display. Troy gestures for her to take a seat before the car doors close on their own. Troy commands the car's AI to take them to the hospital once they're both settled in, causing the vehicle to move slowly through the narrow streets ]
I can have someone pick up the others later, no problem.
[ He adds, letting Haru enjoy something she probably took for granted when she was in Japan. Once they leave the gates of the city, the car starts picking up speed - going zero to sixty in seconds. Troy sits up as a folded steering wheel pops from underneath the dashboard. He takes control of the vehicle and lowers the windows with a flick of a switch, and even the roof starts to retract, turning the car into a convertible. ]
Figured the fresh morning air is better than the AC. Anyway, been outside of the city much? Thought maybe you can take pictures of places you've seen now that you have a chauffer to drive you around. Don't you just feel fancy?