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[all_wound_up]

[Nano's been pretty quiet for the past week or so.  She's still been going to school every day and working at the inn, but she mostly keeps to herself, and has been going directly home afterward.  Those accustomed to seeing her out and about during the 13th Hour helping to fight demons will find her conspicuously absent.  So it's perhaps a relief to anyone who's been wondering or worrying about her that she's finally back on the network, doing her best not to look as sad as she feels.]

U-um... would anyone like to come over for dinner sometime?  Or... or maybe I could have another party or a sleepover at the inn?  Would anyone be interested in that?

[It's clear something else is up, but she's trying not to focus on that.]

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[hello_mgann]

I'd be up for any of that. After these last few weeks, it would be nice to relax.

[all_wound_up]

Is hot pot all right? I haven't been to the grocery store in a few days, I'm afraid...

[hello_mgann]

Anything you make will be fine. I could bring over some dessert if you'd like.

[all_wound_up]

Oh, that would be nice!

[hello_mgann]

Alright. Do you prefer chocolate or fruit flavor?

[all_wound_up]

Chocolate.

[Pretty decisive there.]

[hello_mgann]

OK, I'll make brownies then.

[all_wound_up]

Thanks, M'gann-san. I appreciate it.

[She'll most likely talk about what's bothering her once she gets there.]

[otakuro]

...Everything alright, Nano? You... sound like there's something on your mind.

[all_wound_up]

Actually... um... yes. There is.

[otakuro]

[Atsuro would normally be a bit more subtle, but then, it's not like they haven't talked about a million personal issues already.]

You want to talk about it or you just want me to bring some ice cream over?

[all_wound_up]

Can we do both?

[otakuro]

Sure.

Any special flavor you want? ...Sea salt?

[all_wound_up]

Sea salt sounds delicious.

[otakuro]

Sea salt coming right up.

...Might have to be popsicles though. I'm not sure if they actually do scoops of sea salt ice cream.

[And in due time, Atsuro will wander over to Nano's place with some popsicles.]

[all_wound_up]

[Nano opens up the door when she hears Atsuro outside, giving a small smile and a nod as she steps aside for him to come in.]

Thank you for coming, Atsuro-san.

[otakuro]

No problem.

You looked like you could use someone to talk to.

[Atsuro will step through and remove his shoes and pack. He indeed has some popsicles wrapped up in his hand.]

[all_wound_up]

Mmhmm... it's a little lonely around here today.

[Atsuro probably didn't know her that well, but Nano never made much of a secret of the fact that her friend Yukko lived here with her. It's probably not hard to guess what happened.]

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[cykedfists]

That sounds like fun.

[otakuro]

[He's seen her around before, of course. And now that Nano mentions it, it does seem as if there's a few things missing from the house.]

...Did your roommate end up bailing on you?

[Video]

[all_wound_up]

The parties at the inn have always been pretty fun... maybe this time I should invite the whole city again.

[all_wound_up]

[Nano nods sadly.]

Yukko-san... she isn't here anymore. The house is so quiet now.

[otakuro]

...She was a good friend from back home, right? My best friend ended up leaving too - seems like a long time ago now.

[A slight pause.]

Do you want someone to stay with you a while? ...Maybe while you look for a more permanent roommate?

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[cykedfists]

I still haven't really met many people, so it's a nice way to get to know people.

[all_wound_up]

Oh, no, you don't have to do that for me! I'll be all right!