Greenhouse | Post-Bingo Day #3

[assent]

[ The bingo has actually been incredibly exhausting on so many levels, but at least with how things have been when was growing up, it isn't as bad as it could have been. Some of the tasks were pretty fun, plus they gave as an "excuse" to let loose a bit. Maybe by the end of this she will actually be letting herself be herself instead of who she thinks she has to be.

"Fuck the rules" really needs to be something she hears more often.

Rather than aiming for the bingo prizes for just herself, however, she had a few people in mind and it just turns out that Allen was one of them. The Chinchillas probably had to dig around alternate universes to get hold of the items, but as she leans against the tree, there is a bottle of wine along with two glasses and a box of chocolates by her side. She left dinner early to get here earlier than she said she would just because it's a habit by this point. Having a rule in your country about being 13 minutes early to meetings or being punished does that to you.

Hopefully that dumb law gets eradicated one day.

As soon as he arrives though, she'll sit up a little, leaning to pat the space next to her. ]

Good day! I completed enough of the bingo squares to get something that I wished to share with you. Please, take a seat.

Comments

[lefthandpath]

I'm not really certain... I'd assume so.

[he plays with Tim's tail a bit to see if there's a reaction--there is, just a bit of a wing flap, barely anything. could have just been air? Allen seems a bit sheepish as he pats the fat, round body a bit.]

Ah, sorry, Tim. I just didn't like the idea of not having you with me.

[assent]

I think any friend would understand that. [ She pauses, her thumbs gently stroking over his sides, watching as Allen plays with Timcanpy's tail a little more quietly as well and then when he pets him as well. ]

Especially when you clearly care about him very much.

[lefthandpath]

He is a very good friend, after all.

[he paffs the fat a little more before turning to the bottle of wine.]

Ah, shall I open it, then? Or should I try the chocolates first?

[assent]

Mmm. [ She's careful as she adjusts her hold on him, using one hand now but only because she's holding him against her chest so she can pass over the wine. ]

If you would not mind? It would be best to sample both together, they are made to compliment each other, after all.

[lefthandpath]

[he takes the wine and works to get it open with his left hand.]

I really am impressed that they were able to get what you requested. Then again, I suppose it's to be expected since they managed to get us all here in the first place.

[assent]

I was not certain it would be possible either, but as you said... they were able to print us here and it is not as though the items are difficult to find once you are in Novoselic.

[ She waits for him to finish before handing over the two glasses as well, resting them on the floor between them. ]

[lefthandpath]

[he pours them a nice portion each before putting the bottle to the side, easily within reach if either of them would like refills.]

It's funny, but... I've travelled all around Europe and even Asia and I don't think I've ever heard of a kingdom called Novoselic. That's why I was so curious about it earlier.

[assent]

[ Might as well make the most of it. ]

It is rather small. My classmates had not heard of it either, though I am not certain as to why. Sadly, it is not always peaceful.

[lefthandpath]

No?

--ah, you don't have to talk about it if it's too difficult or troubling.

[he offers her the first chocolate, even]

[assent]

No... After everything you have told me it seems like very little, actually. It is just things I have noticed since leaving... though I had been kidnapped twice by insurgents and I am aware our military prescence is more than other countries, I had not realised other issues.

[ She takes a chocolate from the box, biting it carefully. ]

[lefthandpath]

It still sounds difficult to me. I wouldn't compare your situation to mine to begin with since... mine is a little. Extreme.

[to say the least.

he picks out a chocolate for himself to nom.]

[assent]

That is true. [ Her eyes drift to his face, before dipping to his mouth as he eats the chocolate—hopeful that he’ll like it. ] However people have been alarmed when I tell them elementary students learn how to operate a tank at school, or that terrorism is still quite common. It is a ...complicated situation.

[lefthandpath]

I'm not certain what a "tank" is, but... it does sound a bit uncommon even to me if it's something to do with warfare.

[he is doing his best not to shovel all the chocolates into his mouth right now because they are tasty and also his appetite though.]

But you were certainly right to say those chocolates from before didn't measure up to these, Miss Sonia.

[assent]

It is...similar to a car but with a canon attached to it, yes. However... it is better that everyone is prepared when things are insecure at the moment.

[ But she does brighten at the compliment about the chocolate. ]

I am glad you like them.

[lefthandpath]

A car is like a coach, isn't it?

[from what he's been told but now he's imagining a stagecoach with a canon and just...]

[assent]

In a way, yes. Though it is much sturdier. A tank is like a movable shield. It can take a lot of damage.

[ She reaches for the box of cocolates, only holds up one for him to take instead, as if encouraging him to carry on. ]

[lefthandpath]

[that is still giving him all the weirdest mental images but he's starting to figure it's something like Ark which he wouldn't be able to get unless he saw it first.

instead he just makes a soft kind of "ehhh..." sound of consideration while he leans over to nom the chocolate.]

So that's the kind of kingdom Miss Sonia is from...

[assent]

[ She makes a small pleased noise when he keeps eating, but other than that she isn't really bringing it to any attention. ]

It is... a difficult place at times. [ She looks sheepish. ] There have been attempts of coup d'etats, terrorism is still an issue...

[ ??? ok then ]

However, I do think things will work out eventually.

[lefthandpath]

It's always good to hope for the best, even when things are... not their best.

[assent]

...Is that how you get by?

[ The question comes out softly, and she even holds up another chocolate for him to take as a makeshift apology for asking about it. ]

[lefthandpath]

[his smile softens a bit at the more serious question.]

Mm... more or less. But also... even in spite of the terrible things that have happened, I've found... people tend to be far kinder than I'd use to give them credit for.

Knowing that also helps.

[and he's making a point to eat that chocolate and hold up one for her, as a way to say that it's fine.]

[assent]

[ She can't help but smile at that too, if only because despite everything what he's told her thus far, she's definitely glad that he's found people who will be there for him and who he can rely on. ]

Then I am grateful you have those people.

[ She's a lot more awkward in leaning to take the chocolate for herself though, her hand moving to tuck her hair behind her ear first with her eyes peering up at him at the same time. She bites her teeth into it gently, but even when trying to take it carefully her lips end up brushing against his fingers anyway. ]