Thirtieth Spool of Thread

[so_shik]

[Determined to return Minato's jacket that he let her borrow to get home, Shiki's out walking through town carrying the jacket. It's been cleaned and all, but she's got it folded up instead of wearing it.

What is she wearing? Her boots, her hat...and that's just about it. Shiki's decided that leading a fashion protest is in her best interests. People should recognize inner beauty before clothes after all.

For the love of everything, please stop her and make her put clothes on.]

Comments

[so_shik]

...wait, what?

[soundfrequency]

...what?

[Doesn't get why she's surprised.]

[so_shik]

...you're serious? You didn't have to, I was totally just kidding.

[soundfrequency]

I know, but I wanted to.

[so_shik]

...thanks. [No, she's not slightly embarrassed, shut up.]

[soundfrequency]

You don't have to thank me.

[so_shik]

I know, but I wanted to.

[soundfrequency]

[Squeezes her hand a bit. Fff, I think this is the first time he's been affectionate in a while, too.]

[so_shik]

[Yes. Yes it is, and she's kind of noticing that too, but she won't say it. She'll just squeeze his hand back and keep on walking.] I'll be caught up to you again.

[soundfrequency]

Do you feel older?

[so_shik]

I'm not sure. I've never really felt my age anyway. [Especially since she's got a full-time business, but she contradicts that by carrying a stuffed animal.]

[soundfrequency]

Me either, actually. I guess with so much that's went on...

[so_shik]

Plus there's that question of if we actually age here.

[soundfrequency]

Yeah I think Joshua said something on his journal about it.

[so_shik]

Ugh...I never listen to him anyway. He's annoying.

[soundfrequency]

...he can be.

[so_shik]

I don't really like him that much.

[soundfrequency]

A lot of people don't.

[so_shik]

He's obnoxious.

[soundfrequency]

...what has he said to you?

[so_shik]

I don't know, I can't remember everything off of the top of my head, but he's just...ugh.

[soundfrequency]

Y-yeah.

[Oh hey we should be home about now.]

[so_shik]

[Walking, walking...]

...hey. Have you seen Haruki lately?

[soundfrequency]

Not really. Why?

[so_shik]

I'm worried about him, that's all.

...you've heard, right?