[Accidental Video]

[demiurgos_girl]

[It's one of the wall mounted terminals that catches Elaine resting against a door, knocking on it at the same time.]

Hotaru?

[Only after several seconds of tense silence does Elaine knock again, her eyes widening in surprise and worry.]

...Hotaru.

[This time her voice has a soft quality to it, not so much calling out, but as though she is trying her best to memorize the name by repeating it. Without further attempt at calling the other girl's attention, she opens the door.]

[It's not locked. The terminal's view is slightly obscured by Elaine, but the room is visible past her, and it looks perfect. Too perfect. The bed is made, pristine. The closet is spotless. Not a speck of dust litters the carpeted floor.]

[Elaine glances about before leaving the room, closing the door a little harder than she had meant to. She catches sight of the terminal across the hall, giving it a blank stare for a moment before sighing and switching it off.]

Comments

[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm fine.

...

Well, no, I'm not.

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you kinda don't look like it, honey... If you need someone to hang out with, you know where to find me, right?

[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

It's that bad? [She smiles.] The aliens are gone. Are the horses alright?

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[He smiles right back.]

Nah, but I, like... I'm not totally used to having more friends than just Liet and Hungary and my people, and I don't like seeing any of them sad. Y'know?

Anyway, the horses are fine! Anytime you wanted those riding lessons, they'll be up for it~

[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

How about right now? It'll take my mind off things, in any case.

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

For sure! Like, meet me at the tea room?

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[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

Sure.

[A few minutes later, she's knocking on the door. Didn't quite know what to wear, but she's definitely going with pants for now, instead of her usual skirts.]

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[Have a hug! Poland smiles at Elaine, leading her to the horses (who are already saddled, bridled, etc.)] Hey~

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[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

[Hugs back.] Mm, they look calm alright.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[He nods]

Yeah, they're totally good girls. [To the horses, petting one's muzzle] Aren't you?

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[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

Both girls, huh. Are they like the horses in your country? [She tries to pet one too.]

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[The horse lets her, very calmly, though she keeps her eye on Elaine.]

Yeah, like, pretty much. They're like the horses I get from the Near East--strong, fast, good-tempered. So, y'know, they're pretty easy to ride, 'cause they're easy to get along with.

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[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

Won't throw me off or anything? That's good.

...I think she likes me.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

Nah, not unless something like, majorly unexpected happens.

Yeah, Amalja's friendly. You're gonna be riding her, and I'll be on Liet's horse, 'cause she's got a little more of a temper, 'kays?

[Poland's horse nuzzles Elaine's hand a little]

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[demiurgos-girl.livejournal.com]

[That makes Elaine laugh, startled.] They're really sweet.

Okay. Amalja, then.