genessia | Wherever you go, whatever you do

WHO: Orihime Inoue
WHAT: Fresh out of the hospital, Orihime stops by her apartment building to drop a letter off with Adam, then heads into Fayren for ADVENTUUUUUUUUUUURE
WHEN: October 14th, 2014 (backdated)
WHERE: Genessia / Fayren
NOTES: Slow on everything, so feel free to run into her in Fayren either previously or currently!

Orihime blinked, raising a hand halfway up to her face as she blinked in the bright sunlight. The constant aches and pains of her old injuries were no more, and she was deemed fit for release on the condition that she take it easy for a while. She could do that, she promised. It would give her an opportunity to take a fresh new look at the other cities, unmarred by violent hallucinations and free of distractions. With the turning of the leaves, the walking/strolling tour was sure to be beautiful.

She pulled her scarf around her throat, exhaling softly. It was starting to get cool, enough that she could see her breath turn to curls of white mist. There was no need for gloves quite yet; her fingers were bare, clutching to the folded letter she'd written two hours prior to her official release. She wasn't sure if Adam wasn't answering her calls because they were coming from a borrowed radio device that wasn't her own, or because he just didn't want to talk to her period. Either way, she couldn't get through, so she hoped he would read what she wrote and get in contact with her once she picked up a new radio.

As much as she missed Kodachi, Orihime had decided not to go home just yet. If she did, and Adam was still as furious at her as he'd seemed when they last parted, he would undoubtedly avoid his own apartment, and maybe even move out just to ensure they didn't cross paths. That was the last thing she wanted. She walked quietly down the hallway, tentatively reaching out with her reiatsu to see if he was home. He wasn't, and she heaved a sigh of relief. Orihime squatted on her heels, slid the folded letter under his door, and hastened away with a smile and a shaken breath.

* * * * *

Adam-san,

I'm sorry I made you angry. You're not wrong. I know he's done some terrible things. Maybe I thought I could influence him to change, maybe it was just the painkillers. Either way, it's not a good reason to start a relationship, just because I want someone to change. Who am I to think I would make a difference? It's a little egotistic, now that I consider it with a clear mind. I don't want to lose your friendship. It's more important to me than starting a new relationship, so I'll break it off if that's what you need. I hadn't thought my decision would upset you that much, but it just proves that I guess I don't know you as well as I wish I did. Can we fix that? Can we still be friends? Please call me when you get a chance. I should have a new radio with the same contact frequency by the time you read this. I hope you're okay.

Still Yours,
Inoue Orihime

P.S. I'm trying out the inn in Fayren since I haven't been there very much, so you don't have to worry about feeling awkward going back to your apartment!

* * * * *

Orihime had to admit that she was awestruck by the inn's first floor. The wooden boards beneath her feet were stained by a thousand drunken spills, pockmarked here and there by an occasional scuffle or bar brawl. The smell of a rich meat stew and freshly baked bread hung temptingly in the air, tempered by wood smoke emanating from the enormous crackling fireplace. At night, patrons would pull their chairs close to the fire to warm their joints, and exchange tales and gossip over mugs of frothy ale. She smiled, hitching the strap of her pack higher up onto her shoulder.

It was like something right out of a storybook! Maybe it was lacking in the modern conveniences she was accustomed to, like electricity and indoor plumbing but she had a feeling she was going to thoroughly enjoy this place.

"A room for one, please," she beamed at the innkeep, unfolding a few of the necessary red bills to pay for her stay. "I'll take a bowl of the mutton stew too. Thank you!"

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Ahaha silly Orihime; she thinks she could sneak into the apartment without the Black Rose noticing? She has another thing coming!

By some miracle she's managed to hold the fort, and while she didn't mind having the whole place to herself, it's also been rather.. Well. Boring. But long story short, it was a complete coincidence that she saw her roommate in the lobby, so quickly managed to hide! And once Orihime left again, that's when she started getting really annoyed.

This brings us to now, in the lobby, just moments after Orihime makes her reservation does she feel a strong, dark, aura of fury. Should she look over her shoulder, she may even see that red aura, with Kodachi, adorn in a white blouse and black skirt with a big smile and an anger vein buldging from her forehead. "Oh, just one? How very nice of you to plan another vacation all to yourself, Orihime-chan."

Orihime's face was blank. She was happy to see Kodachi again, of course, but there was no ignoring that suffocating cloud of raw fury. So while she wanted to beam and exclaim happily how glad she was to see her roommate all the way out here, she also didn't want to feed that rage. It seemed like she should be feeling guilty, but she wasn't sure what for. Not just yet. She'd thought Kodachi would be happy to have the apartment all to herself during those long months of Orihime's mental breakdown. It was definitely safer!

She blinked at Kodachi, trying to decide what to say, what to do, to disperse some of that fiery aura. There was a long stretch of awkward silence, before Orihime quietly peeled out a few more bills and slid them over the bar.

"Er...two rooms and two bowls of mutton stew?"

Orihime didn't believe this was truly the issue, but maybe Kodachi would think it was funny?

...Perhaps?

[fine. he would call her, but he still wasn't happy about it one bit.

he had talked it over with people, had some help, but he was still hurt and angry. could this ever be fixed? he didn't even know, but he first off needed to try and stop being so mad with her.

so he calls her, but even if she picks up he won't have much to say.]

[She's thiiiiiiiiiiis close to petting a unicorn. But when her device starts beeping, the unicorn suddenly dances back with a startled snort, and darts off. Darn it! She sits back down in the same spot, and looks down at her device, thinking it's Kodachi.]

[It isn't Kodachi.]

[Her face lights up, and she responds enthusiastically. ...Even if he can't see it since he's got 'audio' on.]

Adam-san! You got my letter, I'm so relieved!

Oh Orihime wasn't wrong, she had a wonderful time and it was even better now that there weren't six billion pokemon flooding the place! Her furious gaze locks with Orihime's, hands clenched into fists at her sides and teeth grit so hard they might just breaks.

She was very upset.

'Er.. two rooms and two bowls of mutton stew?'

Kodachi attempts to pounce the redhead from behind at that point followed by a delighted squeal. Why she would even nuzzle the older girl's cheek if allowed, "OHHHH!" <3

"You shouldn't have, Orihime-chan, that is so thoughtful you precious little sweetheart! Look at you, you look so much better than the last time we have met! Have you been meditating?"

Yeah...

[he still wasn't very happy right now, he just.... couldn't bring himself to get into a good mood at all.]

I called you, so... go ahead, what do you want to say?

"Ow ow ow ow ow!" Orihime winced, feeling a hundred zings from healing injuries suddenly flare up. "I-I work out sometimes, ah ha ha...!"

What a sudden mood shift! Was that really all Kodachi wanted? To go on a vacation with her? She wasn't sure she'd ever truly understand her roommate, but she had to say that a happy Kodachi was far more preferable to an angry Kodachi.

She staggered back with her hand on her chest, wheezing a little, but smiling. At least she wouldn't have to vacation alone. "The thing in my head is gone too. I feel a lot better now."

Er...well, most of what I wanted to say was in the letter. I was kind of hoping I could hear your side now.

[Because she still doesn't understand how a half-hearted kiss would make him decide he no longer wanted her in his life, especially when he'd been so forgiving about being murdered by her powers.]

Hm....

[he still didn't know how he felt about everything. he went quiet for a while, contemplating the situation at hand.]

I was mad because I thought I could trust you and you would trust me enough to listen. That man is not someone like you should be with, not at all. But hearing that you two.... [kissed.] ...I just couldn't believe that.

I ran out because I was so angry, and I didn't want you to take on my temper entirely. I'm not good either, Orihime. I still will kill humans if it comes down to it, no exceptions.

[Her lips part, ready to disagree. Adam's a better person than he knows, and she doesn't think he'd murder anybody in cold blood. Not without a really good reason. But she doesn't. He needs to know that she accepts him as he is, not just as she thinks he is.]

Okay. You don't have to be perfect. I know what you've been through, so...I won't argue.

[She folds her arms on her knees, resting the radio against her upturned feet. He must still be angry. It took him a long time to show her his face without a mask. Now he's not showing her anything.]

But I'll always listen to you, ne? It's only hard when you don't say anything at all. I don't know what you're thinking. I'd prefer it if you yelled my head off, because then I'd know.

[Orihime sighs quietly, putting her head on her arms.]

You're one of my best friends, Adam-san. I don't know why you don't trust me...I guess because I'm human...but I do trust you. That won't change.

"Oh! Goodness gracious, my apologies! It is important that you stretch properly and cool down, dear, you must have a male trainer. Well I suppose I will have to teach you proper stretching later." Kodachi does look a touch guilty as she quickly releases the other.

The Black Rose raises her hand to her cheek in response to the tidbit of information, though, "Oh? Well I am quite glad to hear you are doing better!" She'd like to ask more about that, but.. Perhaps it'd be better to do so when they're alone.

Orihime nodded with a smile of relief. It had hurt, but she still appreciated the hug in all honesty. Her heart was heavy, so the spontaneous affection helped soothe her.

"Did you bring some clothes to change into?" Orihime asked. "I thought I could stay for a week or two." Depending on when Adam replied.

If he replied.

Her smile faltered slightly at the thought, but the bowls of stew were brought out just then with big slabs of hot, crusty bread. Her stomach snarled impatiently. "Let's eat, I'm starving!"

[he listened to her quietly... and he just didn't know where this anger was even coming from anymore. what was he feeling? what was going on? he didn't even know anymore- and he could feel himself shutting down again. the anger would indeed take over, and he would turn into a monster once more... he knew that would happen again.

he could never stop the beast that he was.]

...You're my best friend, too. [he finally admitted, feeling the lump in his throat, the clenching of his chest.]

But I know I.... with my temper, I would have hurt you then. I still don't want to hurt you- but I simply don't know what to do anymore. I can't be there for you, I can't be there for.... anyone, anymore.

Really...?

[His best friend? Her? It ignites a warmth inside of her, and her anxiety melts into a soft smile.]

You've already been there for me so much. I can't thank you enough for all you did! So don't feel obligated, ne?

[Because she really doesn't believe he'd hurt her, not on purpose. Maybe he thinks he would, but...no way. She can't think of him that way.]

Is there something else that's stressing you out, Adam-san? You can come over, if you like, Fayren is really beautiful.

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