hatesthefood | accidental video/open action

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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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... no. I'm glad to hear from you, actually.

You... you are?

[She sounds and looks a little skeptical... and a little hopeful.]

... yeah. I am. I've been worried about you.

I'm alright... [It's a lie, she's not alright, not when her nightmares are back with a vengeance and she doesn't have anyone to curl up against at night.]

I've been worried about you, too.

... I hope to God you're more alright than I am.

Why?

Things were... hard the last time we talked. [She's aware of the understatement.]

Yeah, things were a little... strained the last time we talked.

[Taking a drag on her cigarette, she pulls on of her knees up under her chin.]

I hurt you.

It's... okay. I know you're not comfortable trusting people.

No, it isn't. [She's reluctant to speak again.] You need... you deserve someone who can trust you completely.

I... care about you, I care a great deal... [Those tears are back.] But the last time I trusted someone completely... he wasn't who I thought he was. [She twitches.] And there was someone here, too.

... Garrett and Dorian, right?

... trust me, I understand. I've never had a relationship... work out.

Yes. Garrett and Dorian.

[She doesn't dare sound hopeful as she looks into the device at him.]

Then... what? Do you still... want me?

... Mara, I need to know how you see me. What you think of me.

[There's a long pause as she considers how to put this into words and when she does, she's uncharacteristically shy.]

I think you're the best thing that's happened to me in a very, very long time. And I'm... scared that I'm losing that.

I feel the same way.

[She reaches out and runs a finger alongside the screen, as if she wishes it were his face.]

Then what can we do? I can't... Ken, I don't know how to change what I'm afraid of, but if I could, I would.

... we'll take our time. Figure it out. Together.

... if that's what you want. Maybe all it needs is time.

[Smiling softly, she wipes away another tear.]

I do want. I want you very much. I miss you.

I've missed you too.

... so you think the flowers are alright?

I do, they're lovely.

...did you... perhaps want to come over tonight?

Good, since I was putting them together for you.

... I would really like that.

Ken... [She's speechless, congratulations. She's also blushing.]

I'll be up for awhile, come over whenever, then.

Gimmie a little while to finish it and I'll be by.

... do you think I could stay for a couple of days? I understand if you want space and everything. If you do, just tell me.

Alright.

[She's a little surprised, but she doesn't hesitate and she actually smiles again.]

No, I don't mind. I'd like it if you stayed, it gets lonely here.

I'll be there in a little while.

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