saucey | 百十七

There's something the residents here should know, especially if you weren't here last year.

Last year, Adstringéndum experienced a two-and-a-half-month period of blizzards, and waist-high, if not more, snow levels. Naturally, it would make gathering supplies and doing other mundane tasks extremely difficult, if not outright dangerous.

People had made proper preparations. However, all winter shops and winter wear outright disappeared during this time. Everyone was missing some article of clothing from their wardrobe, leaving the residents with nothing but light autumn wear and summer clothing.

While it's doubtful the Animus or whoever did it will do it again this year, it would be best to prepare as if it were alongside with regular winter preparations. Find residence if you don't have one. Request help with repairs even if you're going to stay there temporarily. Hawke's offered to help with that here.

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On a completely different note, anyone have suggestions for Halloween?

[The following is added a few minutes later.]

Additionally, there are those within Adstringéndum that have the ability to manipulate the elements. Fire, ice, lightning, etc. If you need help during the winter to clear snow or whatever to make conditions more bearable, keep in mind you can call on these people too.

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[Except you, Hino. And Hinamori. And probably Sasuke. Although he's more likely to grunt.]

...That surprises me.

What surprises you? That I've never had your cooking?

...I couldn't keep track of what all I did during that week.

No kidding, Toushirou, how do you think we're friends?

You told me I was smart and clever and that nothing was impossible to someone like me. You're a charmer when you're under the influence of some yellow juice.

[These are all actually rather true observations. Just ones that he would never, ever make aloud or in such a flattering way.]

You were speaking to thin air.

...

[Well, she can't argue that.]

You went on a rainbow hunt.

...

That's what I thought.

At least I was aware they couldn't actually be caught.

[It sounds pathetic, even as he says it, but he has to say it.]

[Okay. Now she is laughing. Like, holding onto her sides laughing. She needed that, Hitsugaya, thank you kindly.]

[LAUGH IT UP, HINO.

Forget all about dinner dates and chipotle chicken.]

[OH COME ON.]

Don't get that look, Toushirou, do you listen to yourself sometimes? Aaah... at least I knew they weren't catch-able... Come on, that's funny.

I talked to an invisible bird all week, I looked just as ridiculous.

[Everyone tells him he needs to lighten up, he's too grumpy, he needs to have fun. It hasn't changed anything yet. But when even Sasuke has started doing it, it makes even Hitsugaya stop and think.

Logically, everyone was in an embarrassing position that week. But he still feels he shouldn't have been. Someone who can be so easily manipulated and turned into a joke isn't respectable and can't be looked to as a leader.

So have a bit of a twitch at that impression.]

[Oh, that lack of response. That's never a good sign. That means he's taken something personally. Tsk tsk. Sigh.]

Life sucks sometimes, Toushirou. You've got to find something to laugh at sometimes.

[She peers at the clock on her PCD.]

And you should start cooking that chicken if you want it done by a reasonable hour.

...Really.

[BRB, checking the time for himself.]

...Then I should get going.

[Not quite the worst end to a conversation ever, but close.]

[She is so going to tease him mercilessly about his utter fail in the realm of dating for the rest of her time here. It's just a fair warning.]

Good luck, Toushirou! Don't burn anything. And tell me if it comes out well. I might have to come over for dinner if I hear good reviews.

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