[Hisami had taken a walk that day - and yes, she was walking Themis the turkey. While it was nice to have company even after everyone else in the house had gone, she would really like human company. Company that didn't make gobbling noises or run around flapping its wings, that is. The turkey was on a leash like a dog and kept pulling her this way and that, but she managed to get home, unlock the door...
Themis enters the living room first so Squall might see and/or hear him. Surprise turkey. He'll let himself in, then let himself out the back just as quickly. That leaves Hisami letting herself in - and pausing to stare at Squall. Oh. New housemate?
Themis? [ at the sound of its name, the turkey gobbles from where it's hiding. ] It's alright. I'm... new here. According to the papers I woke up with, I'm your new... "brother".
[ there's a beat before he says, ] Squall Leonhart.
[ "-san"? what. she's a strange...young girl. in a strange young place. nnnnn. ]
There's no... um. Need for that. [ the bowing. it's strange, he's used to it from politicians and staff. ] Just... call me Squall. Is that alright with you, Miss Hishiishii?
Yes...Squall-san. [She can't quite drop the honorifics just yet. And her voice remains as soft and shy as ever.] And, you can call me Hisami, if you want...
[From the way her voice became fainter and sadder, and how her head dips even though the time for bowing respectfully has passed, it's clear that she still misses them.]
[ And they left a small girl and a...bird (turkey) by themselves. What the hell. ]
I'm sorry. [ he's unsure how to deal with this, unsure with dealing with people in general if we're being honest. but he'll try. he'll also try to be like an older brother. maybe. ] I'm... not the best person to befriend, but, I'll try.
[Hisami watches him, and remembers that he had been in the kitchen.]
There are snacks in the cupboard. I can cook and make tea. We get money, but if we want more, we have to get part-time jobs while we don't have "parents".
I'd like some snacks, please... [ but the money thing, however. since there aren't any assigned parents in their house... I'll have to take care of her and...the bird. ] And... what kind of jobs?
[Hisami brings out a jar of chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, granola bars, nuts...and she proceeds to open the refrigerator, looking inside for drinks or something else.]
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Themis enters the living room first so Squall might see and/or hear him. Surprise turkey. He'll let himself in, then let himself out the back just as quickly. That leaves Hisami letting herself in - and pausing to stare at Squall. Oh. New housemate?
SHY POWERS ACTIVATE!]
...Um, hello...
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Hello. [ this is awkward. ] Do you live here?
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Yes.
[Then she bows.]
I'm sorry about Themis-san. But he usually stays outside. [Only because Simon Blackquill's hawk used to be around these parts.]
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[ there's a beat before he says, ] Squall Leonhart.
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I'm Hisami Hishiishii. It's nice to meet you, Leonhart-san.
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There's no... um. Need for that. [ the bowing. it's strange, he's used to it from politicians and staff. ] Just... call me Squall. Is that alright with you, Miss Hishiishii?
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Yes...Squall-san. [She can't quite drop the honorifics just yet. And her voice remains as soft and shy as ever.] And, you can call me Hisami, if you want...
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[ He's awful with children. If he's already bad with everyone his age, he's even worse with kids younger than him. ]
So. Is it just us here?
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[From the way her voice became fainter and sadder, and how her head dips even though the time for bowing respectfully has passed, it's clear that she still misses them.]
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I'm sorry. [ he's unsure how to deal with this, unsure with dealing with people in general if we're being honest. but he'll try. he'll also try to be like an older brother. maybe. ] I'm... not the best person to befriend, but, I'll try.
[ ... ]
I'll try.
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It's okay. I didn't have a lot of friends before...but now I do, here.
[Even if she lost her best friend and her "family". Besides, Anita would be safer at home.]
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[ ...he doesn't know what to do next, but he'll just. look around. ]
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There are snacks in the cupboard. I can cook and make tea. We get money, but if we want more, we have to get part-time jobs while we don't have "parents".
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I'd like some snacks, please... [ but the money thing, however. since there aren't any assigned parents in their house... I'll have to take care of her and...the bird. ] And... what kind of jobs?
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[She enters the kitchen and begins opening up a cupboard.]
There are different kinds of jobs. You can work at a bakery or a restaurant, but since we're below 18, I think we can't work full-time.
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A bakery or a restaurant... Nah, either workplace doesn't fit him. ]
I don't think work in those places would suit me.
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[Hisami brings out a jar of chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, granola bars, nuts...and she proceeds to open the refrigerator, looking inside for drinks or something else.]
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...I'm a mercenary. [ Is this what you tell thirteen-year-old not!sisters, Squall? ]