Evening brush(Ami thread, wear angst boots)

[Bean Bandit]

Ami prided herself on logic and emotional restraint. Obviously, the latter had failed her before...her feeling for both Usagi and Makoto were proof enough of that.

But now, she was completely mystified as to why she suddenly felt like finding a dark corner and hugging her knees for awhile. Obviously, her hold on logic was non too firm either. What did this mean for her struggling to hold onto them?

Instead of slamming her door, she shut it calmly, and sat down on her bed, rubbing her shoulders as though she couldn't get warm.

Why? I...Am I so terrified of losing anyone that I can't let my friends have lives of their own? No...No. But Artemis- She hesitated, leaving unthought her nebulous, but undeniably strong feelings for her friend.  No...No. He's a close friend, and I'm stressed over the past few days...that's all. It must be. She nodded to herself, but even in her own mind, the voice sounded wishy-washy and uncertain...

[Anastasia]

Feeling chilly and alone, a single memory whispers in your mind. Being alone, cold and alone...shivering...

Your stomach knots to your worries, butterflies bursting and flying throughout your body. Why...?

OOC - Soul check.

[Anastasia]

* Hatbot --> "Mistress_Ami rolls 2d6 burning 20 EP and gets 7."

Despite feeling chilly and alone...

"Ami-chan," Artemis calls from behind the door, "Ami-chan, are you in there?"

[Bean Bandit]

Ami winces as she tries to hold back the sudden anxiety, sighing as Artemis' voice comes through. Not alone...I'm NOT.. "Uhm...I'm here!" she calls. What could he...oh. "I'll be out in a moment."

[Anastasia]

"Alright," he calls, leaving it at that.

And leaving you alone again, without a second word...

[Bean Bandit]

Ami sighs, getting up and moving over to the door, and gently resting her forehead against it. "I..." She sighs again, heavily, and opens the door, after waiting a moment. He's...Well, I guess so. I just have to let him live his life, though. I can't...I can't go around falling in love with all my friends. That doesn't happen.

So doing she heads out to find her mother...

[Anastasia]

IN the kitchen you find all three. Mom's just finished getting ready, sitting and sipping another cup of coffee as the two cat Mau wait.

"Ami-chan," Artemis smiles nicely enough, Luna next to him. You can almost guess what he's about to say next from your torn, shattered and confused heart...

[Bean Bandit]

Ami manages a smile back, but it feels hollow to here. Just...be brief. I can hide it until then. "Hi Luna." she greets softly.

Even your cat wishes you'd go away.

Out in the cold, again...

[Anastasia]

"Hello, Ami," Luna smiles back at you. "How are you feeling today?" So asking, Artemis nods. "Luna and I need to go do something...I'll catch up with you later, okay," he smiles nicely enough.

"Why don't we meet at the hospital?"

[Bean Bandit]

"Better, thank you." Ami tells Luna with a brittle smile, then nods weakly to Artemis. "Okay...Enjoy yourselves." she replies quietly.

[Anastasia]

Nodding, "Tell Natsume I said hi if I run late," he offers, as your mother rises. "Coming, Ami-chan," she asks, ready to go.

[Bean Bandit]

Ami nods to Artemis, not trusting herself to speak right now, vague anxiety making her sick to her stomach. Nodding to her mother as well, she makes a vague noise in the affirmative, preparing to leave...

[Anastasia]

As you do so, Artemis frowns, glancing at you. "Ami-chan," he interrupts, "Are you feeling well? You're pale." The other inhabitants of the room turn their attention to you, Sakura showing a slight bit of concern.

"Ami," she asks, question implied in her voice.

[Bean Bandit]

Oh god, why me?

"I-I'm fine." Ami replies to both of them, forcing a slightly plastic smile onto her face. "Really."

[Anastasia]

"If you say so..." Artemis frowns again but shrugs his kitty shoulders, letting the matter go. "See you there, Ami-chan."

"Hopef you feel better, Ami," Luna offers as well, a slip of concern for you in her voice.

Sakura heads out, expecting you to follow her out and to the car.