Uranus: Lillies and Pauses. (Haruka thread)

[Liddo-kun]

Haruka shifts her arms so that they enfold Viluy, almost protectively.

"This is better than all the trophies in all the world combined," she tells Viluy without hesitation, nuzzling against the top of her head as a contented smile makes its way onto her feature.

The second part of her statement though, coaxes an amused chuckle from Haruka.

If we race like this too often, I might get into the habit of losing....

Haruka grins at the thought.

[Anastasia]

Viluy murmurs a quiet agreement, the two of you sharing long moments in each other's arms. It's like being in a restful sea, just the two of you. So perfectly peaceful...

Until, from your arms, Viluy finally wiggles out. Hair hanging down her neck and shoulders thickly, she takes a moment to brush away a long lock from her eyes, a still slightly good smile on her face.

"So...Any plans for the day after this, Haruka," Viluy asks, enjoying the water. "I'd like to go shopping for a new winter coat - it look slike it's going to be a  rough winter already."

[Liddo-kun]

Haruka wears a dissapointed look at having to break the embrace, but then changes it to one of contemplation at Viluy's question.

"Hmm.  No, no plans in particular," she confirms with a nod.

None that I can recall off the top of my head anyway.

"And shopping... yeah, I suppose we can do that."

[Anastasia]

"Great," Viluy nods, going to the edge of the pool and lifting herself out. Her lithe, toned body causes the water to ripple as she does so, deftly getting out and standing. Dripping warm pool water, "Want to meet in the Witches office?" Viluy asks, "and I'm going to go get showered and dressed now."

Turning, I...why am I running away now? I should at least invite her in with me...it's not like it's a big deal for us to see each other like that...but...

Missed by Haruka is a faint coloring of Viluy's cheeks.

[Liddo-kun]

Haruka follows suit and hops out of the pool, but in doing so misses any of Viluy's visual reactions save for her words.

"Sure," Haruka replies absently, her attention momentarily drawn to playing with her slightly lengthening locks.  Spying the towel she'd set aside earlier, Haruka retrieves it and dries her damp hair.  Towel now wrapped around her shoulder she follows after Viluy to the lockers to get showered and dressed as well.

[Anastasia]

The trip to the locker rooms and cleaning goes without terrible incident. Viluy keeps a certain, respectful distance from you until the both are showered and clothed again. Going with a blue and white sweater with a long skirt of the same, she's easy on the eyes.

"I was thinking about that Tokyo Mall outside of Juuban," Viluy says as the two of you head out. "It's not too far a drive, and it's not that far from either of our houses in case the weather keeps getting worse."

[Liddo-kun]

Haruka secures the muffler around her neck and zips close her jacket before rubbing her cold hands together slightly.  Now that they aren't in the warm confines of the heated pool the slight chill nips away at her.

I could go for curling up under a warm blanket, personally....

"Is there something in particular at the Tokyo Mall?" Haruka asks, giving Viluy a curious look.  "I don't mind going, mind you, just wondering, is all."

[Anastasia]

"Well, for the reasons I gave, mainly, and that they're having an ice scupture display using refigerated cases." Viluy looks up at you, interested. "It seems like something nice to do considering the weather, and I do need a new winter jacket."

Or even a date...

[Liddo-kun]

"It's a date then," Haruka proclaims with a lopsided grin before pushing through the doors of Mugen and out into the crisp, open air.

The strength of that grin is strained and tested as a shiver kicks in as they make their way through the snow to her car.

When it's summer I wish it was cool like winter, when it's winter I wish it was as warm as summer....

The 'squish squish' of the snow crunching beneath their feet simply adds to Haruka's growing mental list of griping as the vehicle soon comes into sight.

Haruka blows some warmth into her cupped hands then looks towards Viluy.  "Are you feeling as cold as I am?" Haruka asks curiously, grabbing a hold of Viluy's hand for comparison.

Or so she told her grabby self anyway.

[Anastasia]

Viluy shivers as you walk out, her heavy shoes crunching the snow as well. It sounds like a snow cone being formed and moulded underneath her feet.

"It is," Viluy agrees, rubbing her shirted arms. Without a jacket at the moment, she's clearly quite cold. "Definitly want that jacket before the blizzard tomorrow."

Maybe I should ask Haruka to borrow her jacket, or her...ack!

Blinking as Haruka's hand takes her own, "Yeah," she nods simply, her cold fingers moving in your own.

[Liddo-kun]

Haruka cups Viluy's hands within her own and gives her an incredulous look.  "Wow.  You're colder than I am," she notes, now trying to rub some warmth into the girl's hands.

Giving Viluy a reassuring smile, she continues, "Don't worry, I'll get you warmed up soon."

I'll get the heater going in the car and give her the jacket to use, so hopefully it won't be too bad....

Haruka nods at coming to that decision as she fishes for her keys to get the car open.

[Anastasia]

"Thanks," Viluy murmurs, hopping into the car as soon as you open the door for it. Teeth chattering, she huddles against the leather seating, "Hurry up and turn on the heat," she protests.

Haruka could have kept me warm in that pool all afternoon, but...

Looking away for a moment, out at the snow, "It's really cold out here," she says, half heartidly.

[Liddo-kun]

"Yes, yes," Haruka placates, giving Viluy an amused smile as she turns on the engine.

Haruka gives Viluy her jacket to use as a make-shift blanket while waiting for the engine to warm enough for the heater to kick in.

"It is cold, but I bet once we get ourselves dressed for the weather, we'll enjoy this a lot more," Haruka replies with a grin.

After the requisite time passes, Haruka turns on the heater.  "Better?" she asks, turning to regard the bundled Viluy.

She looks so cute like that.

[Anastasia]

This jacket even smells like her...but I almost want to take it off because of that. Dammit, Viluy! Stop it! I love her, I can't run away like this, just because of this damn hesitation!

But...why am I having second thoughts, too? I just want to be with Haruka...

Staring out the window listlessly the entire time, it's like the outer life is sapped out of Viluy. "Some, thanks," she finally says, voice distant. Shifting a bit underneath your coat,  she continues to study the snowscape.

[Liddo-kun]

Haruka blinks at the strange downturn in mood and tone, turning to regard Viluy.  She notes her passenger's discomfort - unsure what exactly is bothering her, though she can take a probable guess....

Is this how it's always going to be?

Shifting gears then pulling out of Mugen, Haruka endures a slow stewing amid the uncomfortable silence.  How to manuver in such muddled relational waters was the foremost question in her mind, but alas, her vast knowledge base doesn't quite cover this sticky subject.

Relational difficulties from a personality conflict between your reincarnated lesbian lover in the body of a non-lesbian host just isn't something you find an answer for in a magazine....,  Haruka noted glumly.  Quickly!  Say something intelligent to break the ice, dangit!

"I hope the ice sculptures will be pretty," Haruka tells Viluy off-hand, splitting her attention between the road and her distressed companion.

Yaaaaaargh!  Shoot me!  That's the BEST I could come up with?!?