accidental video/open action

[hatesthefood]

The Koneko might be closed, but there's lights on in the workroom of the shop. Just off screen, a low voice hums off key, soft scraping noises and the low whine of a dog marring the offset tune. Off to the side of the table lay several colorful flowers; purple hyacinth and amaranth, plus a single red carnation tossed on top of the pile along with some assorted greenery. Every now and again, a hand moved into sight and deftly snatches up a stem here and there, shifting through the stems to find the right one.

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[bladed-siberian.livejournal.com]

It's okay. You know, I think I'll be alright on my own now. Thanks, Umi.

[He's still smiling, even if it's not exactly an honest one.]

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

[...She has way too much practice with those smiles, Ken. She appreciates the gesture, but... not you too. Way too many of the most important people in her life smile when they're hurting.

Still, give him time Aya said. So that's what she'll do. Ken is strong. And he's not alone: he'll always have her and Aya with him. So she'll prove she trusts him to deal by just letting him, now.]

...If you ever want to talk about anything, or just hang out... you know that already.

[bladed-siberian.livejournal.com]

I know where to find you.

[soulofocean.livejournal.com]

[Umi nods, getting up carefully so Bandit slips gently out of her lap. She pets her one last time before she heads for the door, just pausing once to smile back at Ken.]

See you tomorrow or something, big guy.

[Holding her breath, she walks out of the shop's workroom. It takes less effort than she thought it would.]