Mercury Blues(Ami thread)

[thepanda]

“Considering I just got back in yesterday, sure. Sadly, the apartment lacks basic sustenance so I need to go shopping but beyond that I’m ok. How about you? How have you been?” He moves more fully into the room, glancing around.

“Not too cold, I hope.”

[Anastasia]

Artemis doesn't quite hold in a scowl this time, but does manage a nod to Azurite. "Yeah, something like that," he says, not sounding overly thrilled. Catching Ami's eye, "Ami and I were just in the middle of something."

Take it Ami...take it...

Artemis looks rather insistant at that, pushing you every so slightly.

[Bean Bandit]

Ami blinks, glancing at Artemis in surprise. Well, it's true, but...Alright, I'll play along, but it's not like you to be this rude...Well, not intentionally, anyway.

She smiles apologetically at Azurite. "I've been fine." she nods. "I rather like winter weather. And...unfortunately, Artemis is right." She picks up her satchel, and bows a little, flushing at the awkward segue. "We have an errand to run at the moment...I'm sorry. Perhaps I'll see you again?" she offers as she prepares to leave.

[thepanda]

Somewhat surprised by the cat’s hostile reaction, Azurite frowns slightly as well.

First Tomoe-san and now this. What is it, Hate Azurite Day or something?    

“Yeah, I think I’d like that, Mizuno-san.” The frown suddenly vanishes, replaced once again by his normal smile. “In fact, I’m certain of it. Hm, tell you what. Since we’re both buzy today, maybe we could meet up tomorrow? You could help me get up to speed on some things that have happened while I was away. Does that sound ok?”

[Anastasia]

Artemis sighs, but sticks his nose into it anyway. "That's fine," he says, speaking up. "Ami and I really need to be going to Tokyo Mall, though."

So we can worry about a playboy after we deal wi---gah!

Artemis suddenly fumbles a bit, annoyed at himself and grumbling.

Way to go, Arty. Watch him try and make that some sort of date pickup now.

[Bean Bandit]

Ami blinks, taken aback slightly, but recalls the young man's manner the last time they met, and decides not to be as easily flustered, now that she's prepared.

"I do have some plans tomorrow," she begins cautiously, "But a small break couldn't hurt...Assuming the weather clears up."

[thepanda]

“Assuming the weather clears up,” he repeats.

Translation: no.

He nods to himself, beginning to withdraw from the room.

“Well, good luck in your endeavors Mizuno-san. Perhaps fortune will smile on me. Later, Artemis was it?”

[Bean Bandit]

Ami smiles and nods, flushing a little as she watches him withdraw, preparing to do the same herself.  He looks a little...no, that must be my imagination. Anyway, I could hardly make other plans, especially if Artemis is onto something.

"Goodbye, Azurite-san." she responds, giving him another, final concerned look. "Be careful out there."

[Anastasia]

OOC - Azurite to a new thread. Man...poor Azurite. -_-

IC:

As the male warlock leaves, Artemis shakes his head to dismiss that entire incident. "Later," he manages to him, waiting until he's out of the room to pick up with Ami.

"Ami-chan, is your computer finished yet?" he asks, still perched on your desk.

Maybe I was too hard on him...? Probably not. He wouldn't be anything but trouble for Ami, and I'm not going to let Ami get into any trouble. Ever.

[Bean Bandit]

Ami pulls out her computer again, and checks the scan to see if it's wrapped up, yet. "Artemis..." she murmurs softly as she works with on it, "I know you don't like him, but was that the best way to handle things?" she asks, a guilty expression on her face.

[Anastasia]

Artemis frowns a bit, but nods. "I...don't like him, Ami-chan," Artemis replies, slightly defensive. "And you don't need to get tangled up in someone like that right now."

If I'd done this with Minako...she'd...

Your computer has indeed finished, the results of the scan being displayed. There is only one match - a slight anomaly at the Tokyo Mall, the site of the battle with Celcia.

Looking at you honestly, "Don't worry about it, Ami," he says, nicely as he can manage. "What did your scan turn up?"

[Bean Bandit]

Ami nods to herself. We'll talk later, then. she resolves, and glances at the computer screen, frowning. "You were right." she reports thoughtfully. "Tokyo Mall shows an anamoly, right where we fought her..."

[Anastasia]

Artemis nods, speaking desciviely. "We should go check it out, Ami-chan. Before any chance of something bad happening there, if at all possible." That causes Artemis to smile, strangely. "It'll be nice to get the drop on the bad guys for once instead of the other way around."

[Bean Bandit]

Ami nods and smiles back at Artemis knowingly. "Definitely a nice thought." She agrees, closing up her computer, and picking up her satchel again.

"Let's go tell someone what we're going to do before we go, though." She suggests. "Best to have someone know where we are if something goes wrong."

[Anastasia]

Hopping onto your shoulders with feline grace and agility, "That's a good idea, Ami-chan. Who do you have in mind? I know Usagi and Rei had a date this afternoon, and I think Haruka already went home."