Hello! This is Otome Yanagiya-- we met when you first arrived, but then I realized I hadn't really talked to you since, so I thought I'd check up on you.
[ he recognizes that voice immediately; even if there's no video, he's obviously quite happy to hear a familiar voice. ]
I'm so sorry I never got to thank you for your help back then. It's no excuse, but I'm afraid I was a little overwhelmed then and wasn't thinking straight. But, um, I've been well. I -- guess I'm still adjusting to things here. But I think things have been going smoothly?
[ a shy laugh. ]
I've only been working at the library, while I get used to being around humans. But -- I hope to help at the hospital as well, soon.
Ah... has adjusting to humans been difficult? I do hospital work myself, so if you need a helping hand or a friendly smile, I'd be happy to help you get settled.
[ He did sort of seem to be the more subdued type... ]
[ there's a pause while he mulls over his thoughts. ]
Almost all humans at least know about us, about Rabbits and Jackalopes, where I'm from. So it wouldn't be a big shock to see me. But in a place like this, I'm a little worried that seeing me would be an unpleasant surprise for some people. And -- that might cause trouble at a hospital.
Ah, um, not that anyone's treated me poorly. Everyone's been very kind. But I suppose I can't help worrying a little.
It's true that there's no real way to know for certain that seeing you won't cause trouble.
... But then, there's no real way to know for certain that seeing you will cause trouble, either. From what I can tell from having met you once and speaking with you now, you seem to be a very gentle soul.
[ there's silence on his side of the line for a moment. for one, he's never sure how to respond to any kind comments directed at him. and for another ... she does have a point that he'll just have to steel himself and try mingling with the people here. ]
... that's true. Um, the bit about not knowing for certain, that is. Even if I fret over it, nothing will change unless I actually try.
[ a weak laugh. ]
I guess I don't have an excuse to avoid my responsibilities any more.
[ It may or may not be a peaceful day for Lop, but hopefully it is! Because that's... about to be ruined, most likely, by the appearance of a familiar face.
Who is actually just going to throw her arms around him and squeeze happily. ]
Hello, Lop!
[ Did she... finally cave in to her desire to touch his ears that she skipped past it entirely? ]
[ it's been ... an odd day. it feels like there's a lot going on outside, not that he's been directly involved with much of it, and lop's a little distracted trying to figure out exactly what's going on.
so the sudden hug comes as a bit of a surprise. ]
-- uwah! [ he buckles slightly before looking over and down at his attacker (?) ] Ah, good afternoon! Sorry, I, um. I guess you caught me a bit by surprise.
[ unsubtly, his gaze flickers nervously to the arms wrapped around his midriff, then back at her. ]
[ it's a bit of a strange segue. lop keeps his hand awkwardly on otome's shoulder as he tries to figure out what brought about this line of conversation. ]
Um. I -- suppose? Humans did still have pet rabbits -- the animals -- and the like where I'm from, too. But, well. It's not as if we're that similar to the animals, so. I think there's a bit of, um, a divide?
[ that actually takes him a full moment to even process, staring blankly at that beautiful smile beaming up at him. ]
Um. [ his ears immediately shift back and his gaze dips aside, flickering nervously to the floor before looking back. ] I, ah. Thank ... you? I can't say I've been told anything like that before. But cages are. Well. A little ...
[ A LITTLE SCARY, he wants to say, but surely this is just a badly told joke, so saying something that blatant would be hurtful?! ]
I. Um. Appreciate the thought. I guess it's very considerate. But I've also, ah ... heard it's bad to keep rabbits in cages. That they can get claustrophobic, if kept caged up ...
[ a very weak and forced laugh as he tries to subtly push at otome's shoulder to gently disengage from that hug. because oh my god. ]
[ It's probably a good thing that Lop's catching on. Because her grip? It's absolutely not budging, even if her smile is sliding away into a more displeased frown. ]
I'd let you out on occasion, you know. We could go for walks.
N-not at all! I enjoy every moment I get to spend with you! But ... um. Cages. Are a little drastic, don't you think?
[ ah. this is actually starting to feel a little scary?! lop winces as otome's arms cinch tighter around his midriff, giving a slight wheeze as he squeezes her shoulder. ]
-- um. I -- sorry, it's getting a little harder to breathe --
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voice;
Date: 2016-02-06 03:33 pm (UTC)Are you doing well?
voice;
Date: 2016-02-08 03:16 am (UTC)[ he recognizes that voice immediately; even if there's no video, he's obviously quite happy to hear a familiar voice. ]
I'm so sorry I never got to thank you for your help back then. It's no excuse, but I'm afraid I was a little overwhelmed then and wasn't thinking straight. But, um, I've been well. I -- guess I'm still adjusting to things here. But I think things have been going smoothly?
[ a shy laugh. ]
I've only been working at the library, while I get used to being around humans. But -- I hope to help at the hospital as well, soon.
voice;
Date: 2016-02-08 04:20 am (UTC)[ He did sort of seem to be the more subdued type... ]
voice; OH MY GOD I'M SO SORRY i never got the notif
Date: 2016-02-19 06:29 am (UTC)[ there's a pause while he mulls over his thoughts. ]
Almost all humans at least know about us, about Rabbits and Jackalopes, where I'm from. So it wouldn't be a big shock to see me. But in a place like this, I'm a little worried that seeing me would be an unpleasant surprise for some people. And -- that might cause trouble at a hospital.
Ah, um, not that anyone's treated me poorly. Everyone's been very kind. But I suppose I can't help worrying a little.
voice; IT'S OKAY I BACKTAG FOREVER
Date: 2016-02-19 06:34 am (UTC)... But then, there's no real way to know for certain that seeing you will cause trouble, either. From what I can tell from having met you once and speaking with you now, you seem to be a very gentle soul.
voice;
Date: 2016-02-21 03:33 am (UTC)... that's true. Um, the bit about not knowing for certain, that is. Even if I fret over it, nothing will change unless I actually try.
[ a weak laugh. ]
I guess I don't have an excuse to avoid my responsibilities any more.
voice;
Date: 2016-02-21 03:55 am (UTC)[ She may not be a very big and bulky woman, but Otome can be fierce. ]
voice;
Date: 2016-02-25 04:43 am (UTC)[ but saying that by itself is awfully rude, isn't it. he's quick to add: ]
But -- thank you very much, I appreciate the thought. I hope I won't have to, but I'll keep it in mind.
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Date: 2016-04-20 03:10 am (UTC)Who is actually just going to throw her arms around him and squeeze happily. ]
Hello, Lop!
[ Did she... finally cave in to her desire to touch his ears that she skipped past it entirely? ]
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Date: 2016-04-21 12:20 am (UTC)so the sudden hug comes as a bit of a surprise. ]
-- uwah! [ he buckles slightly before looking over and down at his attacker (?) ] Ah, good afternoon! Sorry, I, um. I guess you caught me a bit by surprise.
[ unsubtly, his gaze flickers nervously to the arms wrapped around his midriff, then back at her. ]
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Date: 2016-04-21 12:36 am (UTC)[ Because he's such a delicate creature, isn't he? It'd be a shame if he broke.
Sorry, Lop, those arms aren't going anywhere. ]
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Date: 2016-04-22 02:00 pm (UTC)[ his ears flick forward as he puts on a bright smile. ]
It's always a pleasure seeing you!
[ and he hugs her back as best as he can from his current position, squeezing her shoulder with his good arm.
weird though, how he can feel the fine hairs of his ears standing on end for some reason. why does he feel strangely nervous ... ]
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Date: 2016-04-22 02:17 pm (UTC)Only better. ]
You know, I always thought it was funny... Where I'm from, rabbits are considered pets.
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Date: 2016-04-23 01:51 am (UTC)[ it's a bit of a strange segue. lop keeps his hand awkwardly on otome's shoulder as he tries to figure out what brought about this line of conversation. ]
Um. I -- suppose? Humans did still have pet rabbits -- the animals -- and the like where I'm from, too. But, well. It's not as if we're that similar to the animals, so. I think there's a bit of, um, a divide?
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Date: 2016-04-23 02:00 am (UTC)I think you're just as cute as they are, though. And I think you'd look adorable in a cage, as my very own.
[ Otome?! ]
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Date: 2016-04-23 04:31 am (UTC)Um. [ his ears immediately shift back and his gaze dips aside, flickering nervously to the floor before looking back. ] I, ah. Thank ... you? I can't say I've been told anything like that before. But cages are. Well. A little ...
[ A LITTLE SCARY, he wants to say, but surely this is just a badly told joke, so saying something that blatant would be hurtful?! ]
me every time I tag this: I'M SO SORRY I'M SO SORRY
Date: 2016-04-23 04:37 am (UTC)She has to have you. ]
It's all right. I'm sure we could find you a nice, roomy one, with comfy blankets and clean water and you'd never be lonely, because you'd have me!
[ Run. ]
HAHAHHAHA shhs shhs shhshhhhhhh you're perfect
Date: 2016-04-25 12:46 pm (UTC)oh, she ... she might not be joking.
she might actually be serious. ]
I. Um. Appreciate the thought. I guess it's very considerate. But I've also, ah ... heard it's bad to keep rabbits in cages. That they can get claustrophobic, if kept caged up ...
[ a very weak and forced laugh as he tries to subtly push at otome's shoulder to gently disengage from that hug. because oh my god. ]
LIES HERE
Date: 2016-04-25 12:55 pm (UTC)I'd let you out on occasion, you know. We could go for walks.
Are you saying you don't want to be with me?
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Date: 2016-04-30 06:03 am (UTC)[ ah. this is actually starting to feel a little scary?! lop winces as otome's arms cinch tighter around his midriff, giving a slight wheeze as he squeezes her shoulder. ]
-- um. I -- sorry, it's getting a little harder to breathe --
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Date: 2016-04-30 01:36 pm (UTC)It's all right, it'll be better soon. If breathing is such an issue, there's a very good way to make it stop.
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Date: 2016-04-30 01:38 pm (UTC)But how well do your ears pick up things, Lop? Because faintly, but getting louder, there are heavy footfalls of someone running in their direction. ]