04 ❥

[requiems]

let's do a thing!
• comment with your character. pick a respondent. any situation, any time.
first meetings, fighting together, first dates, whatever.
identify your universe, though! (original, au, game canon...)
• let's do a psl.
• ???
• profit!!

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But...but the bed... orz

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[...Yeah, that's terrible. She could definitely use a helping hand...and since Yosuke doesn't come in until later, there might not be enough hands to cover multiple stalls if they went that way.

There's a bit of silence on the other end as he gets himself ready for an early morning outing before he responds.] I'll be there as soon as possible then.

[At least it was in familiar territory.]

the only solution is to bring the bed with you. or force her to stay in her own.

[falchions]

Thank you, Souji. I certainly appreciate it. I don't have much to offer, but we could go to Aiya afterwards, if you were interested.

[Or someplace else. She's open to options.]

Sob, and he can't do either. Welp. OTL

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Aiya's fine with me.

[Well, if she wanted more of that beef bowl, he wasn't about to argue. She definitely enjoyed their last trip over, so why not? He could introduce her to the other stall he sometimes went to another time, anyway.]

viiiictory

[falchions]

I'll pay for yours, as thanks. [She has enough. Especially since Inigo sent her some more in case she didn't, Inigo, what part of she wants to make her own way were you not listening to you could give that money to people who need it, baby brother stop.] I'll see you shortly, then? We're currently up in the food court of Junes, though we may have to move after a while. I'll let you know if we do.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Mm. I won't be long, hopefully. [He hangs up, silently thankful that the trip towards Junes never took longer than half an hour -- maybe even less, if he was fast enough. It was definitely in an unforgettable place, too; there was no mistaking the same food court he went to day after day during the investigation.

Barring any noticeable interruptions, like a change in plans, he does make it there eventually. It was definitely a lot emptier than it was when he usually went, but it carried a feeling of nostalgia regardless. Junes was more of a second home than Yasogami High, ironically -- though part of that probably had to do with the fact that Kashiwagi was still his homeroom teacher. With him and Yukiko being amongst the few third years of their cozy circle, they had to shoulder the brunt of her bickering; it was a migraine and a half.

He'd definitely have a lot to share today, too, seeing that yesterday's 'Kashiwagi Bitches' topic was regarding Lucina. But that was enough musing on his part. He needed to go to the food court.

Souji steps onto the familiar elevator and rides it there, going around in search of her stall.]

[falchions]

[Fortunately for him, the organisers have decided that for the morning, at least, they'll focus on the food court, which is where Lucina remains. Once Souji arrives, he'll find her setting up tables and basically being run off her feet to try to make sure that the stall was set up, the representatives of said charity (there were three of them) knew what they are doing. There's also the balloons to check, the badges and fliers and sign up sheets to locate, the organisers to run things by, confirming if the announcments have been sent down to the front desk, if they're taking up too much space...

She's basically run off her feet, but she seems to be in her element even if she is so busy, able to handle the pressure, for the time being, though she does stop and have to gain her bearings every few minutes, as there's a lot to take on for just one person. It's going to be exhausting, but it's the kind of work that she enjoys. Helping others.

One day she'll actually be able to help more than just handing out fliers, so she hopes.

Right at this moment, though, she's skimming a list of tasks that has been handed to her, by, as it happens, Junes' manager, so Yosuke's father, then, so she won't notice Souji until he announces himself.]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[It's a few moments more before he can see her clearly amidst all the balloons and what not. Ah, there she was -- and to think she was the only one pulling everything together...she wasn't exaggerating at all when she said she'd manage. He doesn't take long in trying to call out to her, regardless.]

Lucina-san!

[He makes his way over promptly, though definitely with more care than usual so as to not disturb the preparations.]

[falchions]

[Lucina looks up upon hearing her name - it's not an uncommon sound, there have been many people clamouring for her in the past half an hour - but she noteably brightens when it's not another request, but someone who's here to help, true to his word.

She exchanges a few words with the manager before she turns to face Souji, walking the few remaining steps.]

Thank you for coming, Souji.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

It's the least I could do for a friend. [Pushing his plans back was no big deal; there were better days for what he could have been doing, anyway.

He peeks around; it looked like they were still missing a few things...] So, where do we start?

[falchions]

[She nods, though she does seem to be happy at him mentioning them being friends. It was nice to have one here, too, after a period where she doubted she ever would. It was what she wanted; to make a friend. It was a start.

There's work to be done now though, so she glances around, before pointing towards where a group of organises are stood. There's a box by their feet.] Posters. Some were put up outside of Junes, but whilst we planned to do the rest today... it didn't quite happen.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Posters were one thing he could deal with. It was a little bit like setting up for the festival last October -- just on a bigger scale than average.

He goes off to bring them over and starts sorting through everything.]

I can take care of these right now...where do you need them?

[falchions]

[She pauses to consider that, her face thoughtful. "Everywhere" is a little too vague.] Outside the individual sections would be best. By the stairs, the elevator. Anywhere where they'll be seen.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Hmm. It shouldn't take as many if we can find good spots.

[As he gets up, though, he has two of them -- one of them for himself. The other, she can probably guess who it's for.] ...Though it wouldn't be as much fun if I did this by myself, now, would it?

[falchions]

[Lucina smiles a fraction at that. Surely everyone up here can survive with their tasks for the next five minutes, at least, even if part of her feels she needs to stay and encourage them directly.

But equally as much, this would have needed her attention regardless of Souji being here.]

True enough. [She nods once.] We best be quick in case another problem arises, though.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Mm. [That was half the point of it, really. More hands, more work done, and all that. He does take a couple of glances to see if Yosuke's around, but no dice. Looks like he was going to come right as the heavier bulk of today's affairs settled in.

His poor Magician-bro was going to be dead on his feet.

Nevertheless, he heads off with her to put up more of the posters, leaving one between the elevators, by the entrance, and generally anywhere that wouldn't be intrusive, but stood out best. There were times where he lost his head of steam and he found himself trying to regain his bearings, but he definitely appreciated a poke in the right direction whenever she gave it out.

Eventually, he does peek over his shoulder at her as he puts up one more.]

Color me curious. What's this particular charity drive for?

[He could just take a look at the poster, but...an answer from her seemed more appropriate.]

[falchions]

[Lucina's pretty efficient at this, having done it many times before. Granted, Junes is a newer location, but the principle remains the same. When you're used to big spaces, it's all about finding the right spot for it to be noticed.

She herself is busy straightening a tacked up poster when he asks the question, and she answers as she finishes doing so.]

Water aid. It's something we take for granted, but in many countries, even something that seems so basic is hard to get. [She frowns.] Installing pumps for clean water makes a lot of difference.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[...Now that he looked at it, aside from the usual media hubub he'd been hearing bad things about what's happened in other places in the world over the news. It made his curiosity grow a little even as he smoothed out whatever wrinkles could be seen on the poster he'd just put up.]

Are there any particular countries you're doing this for? [He couldn't help but want to narrow it down. Though there were a lot in need, there were a few that he could think of off the top of his head that really stood out.]

[falchions]

I'd be happy if it could help all of those that needed it. [It was a wry smile, though, she knew that wasn't possible, not immediately, but a goal to be worked towards. Part of why she was here. To make a difference, to encourage participation in a community, to inspire. If she couldn't do that, then...

Well... she wasn't going to linger on that thought.]

But the drive for today is primarily for those in central Africa.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[He made a noise in acknowledgement. It was pretty bad over there, even now, and until recently there wasn't any sign of lasting improvement. Maybe she had a hand in things...?]

Every little bit goes a long way for them. [It was unvoiced, but he earnestly hoped this would be a success. If this didn't make enough, it would probably not help towards a noticeable change.

He took a glance at the poster for a couple of seconds before picking up one more to put up elsewhere.]

[falchions]

Even the smallest of donations can make a difference. [Maybe not even that. Just to make people aware. Just so they know, so they think about it, so one day, they might actually do it.

For now, this is what Lucina can do. If she wants to actually help them in person, then... here is where to start. Isn't it?

She continues around the rest of the floor, stopping intermitently. Junes is still empty and quiet, but it's probably not long until the doors will open, as the ambient background music has begun to play in the distance, and the half lit glow is long history, each room bathed with artificial light. She puts up one last poster by the stairwell, before she turns back to Souji.]

That's my last one.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[He only made a small noise in agreement. The thought was what really mattered, and if that somehow got others to push forward with their own donations, all the better. There probably would've been a lot of potential for this if they'd done it in the city, but he supposes there wasn't much else they could find.

Nevertheless, he continues combing the floor, placing what few posters he had left, and as the Junes jingle started playing, he hummed along. It'd been basically buried into his brain thanks to the trips took to the convenience store with Nanako, and "Every day's great at your Junes!" didn't help matters. Not that he honestly minded...how could he mind his little sister in any way?

As soon as he places his own final poster, he glances back.] And that's mine...we should go back. That took a little more than I expected.

[falchions]

[She can't say she's picked up the theme song bug, but it is certainly an ear worm, she can agree. Lucina notes Souji humming, but doesn't ask, though she does smile. She'll take it as a sign that he's okay with what he's doing. She knows she asked him along and he agreed, but still, there were other things to be doing on a Sunday, she wasn't that unaware of things. To rest, to work, to even just see friends due to a busy school life. What she was doing was important, but it didn't mean everything else automatically wasn't.

She wants a peaceful world, not a troubled one.

She nods.] Customers will probably start coming in soon. I need to double check if everything's been set up...

[She's already half way towards the elevator as she says it, lost in thought, before stopping. She's very used to being a lone ranger.] Let's go, then. Think you can handle some helium balloons?

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[He follows suit, busy with a few stray thoughts of his own, though he snaps out of it once he hears her addressing him again. And, of course, he smiled a little. After what they'd just covered, balloons were very, very light in comparison.] Balloons are fine. At least we won't be straining our feet any more than we already have.

[falchions]

Hopefully not. The rest of the day should be in the food court, and we might have some more help from the staff there... [Like Yosuke, though she doesn't know him by name. She's just seen him and several other students there from time to time, some of them, such as Yosuke's case, being in her class.

However, something does occur to her, and she winces.]

As long as the announcements were sent down to the desk. [Please say they have, organiser, going up and down the department store wasn't a bad thing, but it deterred from the point of things.]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Well, if the announcements weren't sent in then the employees that did come in (namely, his Magicianbro) would probably see the poster and get what was going on, but...it does leave him cringing himself. The rest of the staff would need word if they wanted any adequate help...]

Did you have someone bring them there?