2 Penguins | Action

[strawberrypenguin]

A) Tupelo Alley (Closed to Gou, Sousuke and Rei)

[With everything that happened in Fayren during the past week, Nagisa finally decided to actually go back to the apartment. With each step he started to wonder a few things. The words he heard, the fact that his friends might actually think that of him and the fact he's missed a weeks worth of training which he knew Gou at least would be mad at him. With that thought, his eyes were looking toward the floor as soon he found himself in front of the door to the apartment.

His eyes glanced over toward the other door, knowing that was where the others were. Should he knock or perhaps just use his key to go in? He didn't know which would be better so all he could find himself down was simply standing by the door and trying to figure it out.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[When not at the apartment now Nagisa could be found wondering around, fetching some food they needed or at the swimming pool doing laps or in Fayren at the sweet shop. Whatever he was doing he didn't seem like his chipper self. He seem more focused on the task he had at hand.]

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[overexertion]

[Sousuke was returning from shopping when he noticed Nagisa standing in front of the apartment door. It had been a while since he had seen the cheery guy - ever since halloween... and even now he didn't look like his normal self.]

Hazuki? Where have you been?

[strawberrypenguin]

[He turned his head slightly. It looked like one of them was at around, so giving a small smile he thought he might try and make things okay, somehow... Even if there wasn't really anything wrong.]

Ah, Sousuke-chan... I've just been working that's all.

[overexertion]

['Sousuke-chan'? Yeah, something was wrong. What, Sousuke didn't know... and while he could have left this conversation to Gou or Rei, he might as well try the thing called getting along with Nagisa.]

I see. I was thinking of making lunch... want to eat some? [The hallway wasn't a place for delicate conversations. Might as well offer food at the same time.] I'll be making too much anyway.

[strawberrypenguin]

[He nodded slightly, since he offered it would seem rude otherwise. Didn't want to seem rude.]

Sure, though if you know you're going to make too much... Why make too much? Sorry for asking.

[overexertion]

I need to use all of the fresh ingredients today and there was a sale.

[The main plan was to put the rest to the freezer, but there would still be enough after lunch for two. Sousuke opens the door as he talks and walks in, leaving the door open so Nagisa can follow.]

[strawberrypenguin]

[Nagisa followed quietly, closing the door after he walks through. After all it would be rude otherwise. Looking around, he slowly realized he hadn't been in this apartment before so while he was curious he knew he should ask to look around before he would do.]

I see. I guess you know how to use those to get the best flavour?

[overexertion]

[Nagisa not jumping at the opportunity to look around was one more sign that something wasn't right. Sousuke had expected him to just curiously check all the places.]

Kinda. I'm not the best chef, but I think I'm decent enough.

[Which is why he would offer to do the food in the maid cafe anyway. For now, he goes to the kitchen and starts preparing this meal.]

It's okay to relax and look around you know.

[strawberrypenguin]

I think I'm fine just sitting down for a moment or two.

[Snooping around would not be the best idea, even if deep down he kind of wanted to do it. For now however he went to find a place to sit down.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[skilledwithwords]

[Levy is walking home from the bookstore. Her job involves a lot of walking and lately she's been wishing she could teleport like David.

Her mind is stuck on the events of late and she can't shake the nervousness she feels just under her calm exterior. During her walk she spots Nagisa and a smile pulls over her lips. She hasn't seen him recently and she could really use a smile.

Nagisa always makes her smile.]

Hey. How have you been?

[As she steps closer she pauses, something seems off.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[strawberrypenguin]

[He could hear her voice and it was enough to snap him out of whatever thought he had going on. After all it would be rude and would make him a bad friend if he didn't at least respond when spoken to. People found that annoying after all.]

I've been... I would see fine if that week hadn't of happened, I guess. How about you.

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[skilledwithwords]

[Levy agrees with him though she isn't about to spill all her worries to her friend. It looks like he has enough to handle.]

Yeah? What happened? Are you okay?

[She pauses.]

I couldn't find you.

[No matter how hard she looked.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[strawberrypenguin]

[His frowned slightly, he figured he saw her and she didn't respond was the same as all the others he knew, even she had a few words if he could recall.]

I'm fine, just facing my fears I guess... People would say. Though I don't think i did that very well.

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[skilledwithwords]

[Levy blinks.]

What do you mean?

[She hadn't faced her own fears very well either.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[strawberrypenguin]

Well I guess I just accepted the fear as reality, to be honest I wouldn't be surprised.

[He really wouldn't but that was why he feared it.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[skilledwithwords]

[That sounds so sad.]

I'm sorry.

[She hadn't been able to be there for any of her friends.]

B) Around Genessia and Fayren

[strawberrypenguin]

Sorry for what?

[He didn't get it.]

A

[muscle_maniac]

[Gou has been worried sick about everyone, but Nagisa in particular. She was a little mad that he missed practice, but his safety was more important to her. She was about to leave to look for him again, but alas, there he was.]

Nagisa-kun...

[He... He was back? She couldn't help but to throw her arms around him into a tight embrace.]

Where have you been? I've been so worried about you?

[strawberrypenguin]

[He moved his head suddenly from the hug as he soon realized who it was. Giving off a small small for a moment, it didn't seem like himself and when he spoke it seemed more obvious.]

Ah, Kou-chan. I've been at work for the most part. I'm sorry that I worried you though.

1/2

[muscle_maniac]

You don't need to work constantly you know! We've been so worried about you and--

2/2

[muscle_maniac]

[Wait... Did he just call her "Kou-chan?" As much as she liked him calling her that instead of Gou, it was strange that he'd suddenly do it.... But she won't push it. She'll leave it for now and keep and eye on him.]

--And I'm just glad you're okay.

[strawberrypenguin]

Of course I'm okay.

[And he'll just smile, he didn't want to worry anyone after all.]

Well at least now things are dying down a bit, I can do everything I need to, so I plan on catching up on my swimming regime.

[muscle_maniac]

Of course but.. I'm more concerned with your well being than regime right now.

[strawberrypenguin]

My well being in fine though.

[muscle_maniac]

.... Nagisa-kun... [SIGH.] As long as you say so...

[But she's still keeping an eye on you.]

[strawberrypenguin]

I do say so, Kou-chan.

[What is so wrong with the way he was now? He thought she would have been happier to say the least.]