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[herbarium]

I need help, with catching up, I mean. A lot of people on the network have been mentioning the elections. I haven’t been paying much attention to it all, though. I don’t like political stuff… [ she looks sheepish. ] …but who won? I think congratulations are in order, right?

Sorry, today I’m kind of slow. The New Years have been catching up to me.

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[02crusnikabel]

[Here's the former exboss who failed so hard at keeping his business and closed down his store, leaving Shiemi unemployed. But then again, a priest doesn't make a good business man.]

Hello Miss Shiemi, I hope all is well with you. I quite sorry that my business went bad last year, and I hope you're all right and doing well. If there is anything I can do for you, I will help you, on my honor. Hopefully, the new year will turn out better.

As for the elections, I wouldn't worry about it. People voted. It's a minor scuffle over the leadership in Everglade, but otherwise, there isn't much you can do.

[herbarium]

[ she doesn’t really care much about it; father nighroad tried his best and even gave shiemi a well paying job for all it’s worth. and if anything, she learned a few valuable things from the trade. her face brightens up at the sight of him. he would always be a very close friend. ]

Oh! I’m not worried about it at all, though I really hope things get better in Everglade. There always seems to be a problem over there… but I’m fine, really! Don’t say sorry, Nightroad-san. It’s okay.

[02crusnikabel]

You know, I'm quite optimistic for the New Year. I see it as a second chance for everyone to start over and try again and make a new life and goal for themselves.

And thank you for helping me for the past few months. It's fun cooking together in the kitchen and I learned some new recipes from you. Your cookies and sweets are pretty well-known to the residents, and they get sold out pretty fast.

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[sarcaskick]

The ice queen held on to Nova City. I don't think anyone's run against her the past few elections, anyway.

[herbarium]

Ice Queen? Oh, you mean the pretty white-haired lady I saw in the hologram! Good for her, she does look very efficient, and she must be if no one has won against her so far!

Erm, what’s her name again?

[herbarium]

R-really? People liked my food that much? I would have never known! Well, I really enjoyed making it for them. So I’m very thankful that they gave my food the time of day.

I love the New Years. It’s always a good time for self-growth. Lately I’ve been holed up at home, but I know that I need to stop being a hermit and get out more. I really missed talking to you guys.

[sarcaskick]

[ He has to bite his tongue. Turning over a new leaf is hard, okay. ]

I just think most people don't want to deal with the hassle. It's a rough gig.

... Weiss, by the way. That's her name.

[herbarium]

Weiss, huh? That’s a pretty name. Sounds like you know her personally! Lucky you, you must have some connections. Or, well, maybe you just know the right people to hang around.

[sarcaskick]

We're from the same world.

[ which he's taken steps towards destroying, but. new leaf!!!! ]

But I might be getting to know her better, soon. Deputy Guardian position is open, and I've always wanted to be a hero of justice.

[herbarium]

Oh really? At least you have someone to share that experience with…

[ shiemi really wished someone from her world would drift by sometimes. even if it was someone she didn’t exactly like… at least there would be a familiar face that she knew was around. ]

Hero of… justice? But best of luck with that! You always have my vote. I bet you’ll do great.

[sarcaskick]

Yeah, you know. Like in comic books.

[ ... comic books are a not-so-guilty pleasure of his. he likes the pictures!

still, it's... weird, having someone so audibly believe in him, but he has to remind himself that she has no idea who she's really talking to. a part of him wonders if he should tell her outright. can't move forward if you don't acknowledge what's behind you.

but he's not sure how far behind him it is, just yet, so. for now. she doesn't need to know. ]

I'll do my best not to screw it up too badly.

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[sizedoesntmatter]

You shouldn't say sorry for being slow. December always seems to be a time where a lot of busy end up being busy and such like to pay attention to certain things. I know I was.

[When not dealing with his own thoughts and thinking over certain things when alone.]

[herbarium]

Mistakes are meant to be made. You can always try again as long as you try hard enough. But I have faith in you. Even comic book heroes mess up!

[ a small smile, and a barely noticeable inclination off her head to the side. ]

What makes you think you’ll screw up?

[herbarium]

I missed the cool Christmas events…

[ shiemi felt bad about that. she really wanted to go; but she just couldn’t work up the courage of being around so many people this time. ]

But thank you, Yugi-kun. How have you been? I missed you.

[sizedoesntmatter]

I assume you mean the party, right?

[He looked to the side for a brief moment, scratching his chin with a free hand.]

I've been fine for the most part. Though recently someone resurfaced I wish never did and well... that situation has made me think a lot about me as a person.

[herbarium]

Yeah, I was really excited to go…

Someone you wish never resurfaced? Who’s that?

[ she’s undoubtedly curious, but she won’t push it. ]

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[black_black_heart]

You're that girl who wanted to talk to fairies a while back, aren't you?

Everglade's the one causing the fuss, which I hear is usually the case. In this instance, one person won and we all settled in a little, and then they re-counted the votes and someone else won instead.

And then the settling stopped, because the girl who won after the re-count made some 'ambitious'--

[Air-quotes provided by his gloved fingers.]

--statements in her speech leading up to the vote.

[Sure, he'd poked at Grell's statements at the time, but only in his special Tannusen way. Batting at a bit of string, more like. Now, the string has some measure of authority. Whelp.]

[herbarium]

From what I remember is that you said you were one! Nice to see you again!

Buuuut, so you’re saying one person won, but then after the votes were recounted, someone different won? Huh, why is there always some trouble in Everglade? I know it’s really creepy over there, but still.

[ a sigh. ]

I hope everything gets settled soon.

[black_black_heart]

That's basically the gist of it, yep.

So do I. I actually don't mind some of the residents there.

[herbarium]

So far everyone has been really nice to me! This is actually my first Christmas and New Years spent here away from home.

[ she has met some generally unsavory characters here, but overall they weren’t exactly rude to her either. her naïvety tends to make her ignore that anyway. ]

I’ve actually been thinking about a New Year’s resolution. I have a few on my list. How about you?

[black_black_heart]

[Tannusen laughs at that.]

I wouldn't even know where to start. What's this resolution of yours?

[rubyrosegrimm]

I feel bad for being slow myself.

[Actually Ruby is all over the place, exploring the cities as a newbie.]

[sizedoesntmatter]

Then maybe we could do something. Sure it wouldn't be the same, but even a small party might be fun.

[He paused for a moment, his reply to said person was in a way public. So it's not like he should really hide it.]

Have you ever heard of Battler?

[herbarium]

Get a job, move out of Amagi, maybe, and train more. Start singing again. Maybe open up a bakery. But there’s a lot of bakeries out there… I’ll be overlooked. [ another sigh. ] This year, I want to get a lot done, you know? I don’t want to be sitting at home, being a hermit.

Oh, and make more friends too!

[herbarium]

That would be cool! Especially if me and you are doing it together, ehe~

[ she tilts her head curiously. ]

No, I don’t think I was here when he was around yet. Why? Did he hurt you?