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[Things sure are a lot mistier around here than she remembers... There are also a lot more bats and rats around, these certainly weren't here before. Then again, given the time of year, Fuuko is just happy that the moon isn't crashing into anything.

Having been returned from her kidnapping Fuuko first heads to the clinic to check on things there. At first she's surprised when she looks around and can't find herself, her body. The surprise gives way to happiness soon enough though, leading to Fuuko running as fast as her legs can carry her back home.

She's practically runs into the front door in her excitement and quickly heads to Nagisa's room. This is it, she can say hello to Nagisa not as the girl she met in Luceti, but as the best friend she had helping her through all the rough times back home. The only problem is Nagisa isn't here, or anywhere. Her room is completely bare save for a few gifts left behind on the bed, including letters addressed to her and Kotomi.

"It's been a pleasure getting to know you here in Luceti, Fuu-chan. I'm really, really happy that we ended up rooming together, because you ended up becoming one of my best friends here, as well as anywhere else! I'm sad that I won't be able to spend more time with you, but I'm sure we'll be able to see each other again in Hikarizaka. We do go to the same school, after all! Even if I may not remember you there, though, I'm positive that we'll become friends again."

... No, that won't happen. Back home was different. It was here in the village that Fuuko had the chance to do everything with Nagisa. That just isn't possible back home, no matter how much she might want it to be.

Fuuko ends up holding the letter tightly in her hands while she sits on Nagisa's bed, amongst all the different dangos and presents she left behind. She's not crying, it's hard not to, but she refuses to cry. Right now she only wants to be alone.]

[Later, when Fuuko feels as though she's up to it, she finds her journal and opens it up to speak.]

Nagisa Furukawa has gone back to Hikarizaka. [...] She left lots of wonderful things for her friends, so please come and collect them. Fuuko thinks that Nagisa-san would be very happy if all of the dangos she left went to good homes.

[And that's it. She leaves the journal open in case anyone wants to ask about Nagisa. Anyone that might decide to wait a moment before replying may be able to hear Fuuko whispering Nagisa's name to herself and sighing.]

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Fuuko?

[Now there's a voice he hasn't heard in a while, and...

Sigh. It's not exactly on the happiest of notes. Friends leaving is never fun. Then again, bringing it up might only make things worse. Ven wouldn't wanna make her sad... especially given that she probably is already.

Hm.]

D'you need some company?

... Fuuko doesn't know.

[Were it any other time then she would have jumped at the chance to spend time with Ven. Right now though she's taking a moment to think it over. It would probably help her feel better if she had someone here, rather than just sitting around and waiting for things to improve on their own.

Eventually Fuuko gives a more solid answer.]

Fuuko would really like it if you were here for a little while, Ven-san.

[He gives her time to answer. There's no point in pushing her, even if he would like to see her again.

But once she comes up with that concrete answer, he's... probably heading for the door. At least, there's a sound of a door creaking.]

Tell you what, Fuuko. If you're feeling down, I'll be there as long as you need me to be!

[But first... hmm. Gotta grab some of those cookies. That'll probably help.]

Thank you very much, you really are very kind and not weird at all.

[There's a tiny smile on her face now, barely even noticeable. But hearing Ven say that does make her feel better.]

Please try not to get lost in all the mist, it's very strange outside.

[She'll be waiting for Ven to come over and likely holding onto the star-shaped dango Nagisa left for her in the mean time.]

[...Oh, Fuuko. That gets a soft chuckle outta Ven.]

Thanks! I'd be kinda worried if I was weirding you out, y'know.

And don't worry about the mist! If I have to, I'll just use my magic to light the way.

[Really, it won't take long for him to arrive, especially given how many times he's dropped by in the past.]

Don't worry, Fuuko is positive that you are the least weird person here.

[It needed mentioning though, it's just how she is.]

Fuuko will see you soon.

That was a pretty Fuuko-like thing to say.

[...Heh. But, as always, the compliment's appreciated. Heck, he'll go ahead and pick up the pace.

Annnd... before long, she'll probably hear him knocking at the door. Just don't mind the bruises around his face. Someone's had a rough few days of fighting zombies.]

[By the time she hears the knock, Fuuko is ready and armed to come back with 'That was a very Ven-like think to say' or some variant thereof. She's soon opening the door, still clutching the star-shaped dango, ready to greet him... But those bruises.

She wants to ask what on earth happened to Ven and why he offered to spend time with her when he's in such a condition, but all she's doing right now is staring.]

[...Erp.

For a few moments, Ven stares right back at her, rubbing a hand against his neck. Then, taking a deep breath, he cracks a faint smile.]

Uh. Don't worry about me, Fuuko!

[Too late.]

Fuuko is sorry, but in a situation like this Fuuko can't help but worry. This isn't like telling someone they're not weird and saying not to worry, you're hurt!

[She steps back so Ven can come inside.]

Fuuko knows some first aid, so maybe Fuuko can help.

Aw, it's just a few bruises.

[Still, he'll slip inside, rubbing at his cheek. He got a particularly nasty wound from an infected soldier there, but at least it's mostly healed. Ish.]

I'd try and heal it up some more with my magic, but, well...

[Sigh.]

I'm still kinda swamped from all the fighting.

[But he did have someone at least look at and sanitize the wounds. That's better than nothing, right?

Still, if Fuuko really wants to help, who's he to say no?]

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But you shouldn't have any bruises in the first place, this is very horrible!

[While she's trying to think of something that she can put on the bruises or give to Ven to maybe help heal them faster she hears him mention fighting.]

... What happened while Fuuko was gone?

[...Another sigh. Here he was trying to cheer her up, and now they're talking about depressing stuff. Guh.]

Got drafted again. Things got really outta hand, though, and I had to come back.

[He looks down, shoulders sagging.]

Some of 'em are still out there right now.

Fuuko had no idea there was a draft going on!

[She's about ready to go on about how awful it is that people have been dragged off to fight again, but seeing Ven look visibly down about it all makes her stop.]

... Fuuko is sorry, Ven-san. [...] Everyone else will come back safe, Fuuko is sure that everything will be okay.

[It might be depressing, but it's helping to keep her mind off of Nagisa just a little.]

...I hope you're right.

[...]

I mean, I know you're right, it's just--

[Gulp.]

There was this disease spreading out there, Fuuko. Once it hit, people started losing themselves. They... they started to act like zombies.

[It's ironic, given the time of year.]

You don't have the disease, do you? Fuuko wouldn't know what to do if you suddenly started acting like a zombie! [...] Fuuko is sure you don't have it, or you wouldn't be here with Fuuko now, but now Fuuko is very worried!

[Eep. Zombies. At least Nagisa was able to go home before she heard about anything like this happening.]

Fuuko doesn't know what to say when it comes to zombies, it's not something Fuuko has had to deal with before.

[He frantically shakes his head, forcing a smile.]

No, no! I'm okay. I mean, I'm still a bit sore, but there's no way I'm gonna start eating brains or anything.

[There. Hopefully that'll... kinda lighten the mood?]

You might have started to eat brains?! [Nope.] Fuuko wants you to know that in case you ever turn into a zombie that Fuuko's brains aren't very tasty!

[Eat Kotomi's, she smart, they probably taste good! ... Okay no, just don't eat any of her friend's brains. Or any brains. Ever.]

In the end though, worrying about you picking up a taste for brains isn't helping you with your bruises. Fuuko will think of something so please stay here!

[Aaand she's already running off towards the kitchen.]

Um...

[Wow, way to leave him speechless, Fuuko. Blinking, Ven stares in the kitchen's direction with his mouth slightly agape.

Okay, so maybe joking about brains wasn't such a good idea.]

[She won't be leaving Ven standing there for too long hopefully. She's having a little trouble remembering if you're meant to heat or freeze a bruise, but Fuuko eventually opts to go for some ice wrapped in a wash cloth. Freezing it is.

When she returns she holds the cloth wrapped ice in her hand so Ven can see it.]

Fuuko thinks this will help. While Fuuko doesn't know exactly what the ice will do, Fuuko knows it should help the bruise a little! Kotomi-chan would be able to explain it better.

[...Aw. Come to think of it, icing probably would help. So, after taking a brief look at the cloth, Ven gently takes it with his free hand, placing it to his cheek, while he uses his other hand to finally hand over that plate of star shaped cookies.]

Thanks, Fuuko. And it's okay! I think just having something cool will help at least a little bit.

But that's not really what matters, anyway-- I came all this way to cheer you up, so it wouldn't be fair for me to steal all the attention.

[Though she takes the plate and smiles when she notices the shape of the cookies, Fuuko looks back up at Ven and shakes her head.]

It isn't fair on you either Ven-san, coming over to see Fuuko when you have come back from a draft only recently. Thank you, Fuuko appreciates the effort you put into getting these cookies. Fuuko is very happy you came over now! [...] Not that Fuuko is happy just because you brought cookies, Fuuko is happy that you're here in the first place!

Aw, just 'cause I'm a little tired doesn't make it unfair! I'm always happy to spend time with you, and you know it.

[He grins.]

The cookies are just a little something extra.

[Now she can say it-]

That's something that Fuuko would expect Ven-san to say, it's very Ven-ish.

[Fuuko takes one of the cookies and nibbles off one of the corners.]

They're very good. When they're shaped like this Fuuko wouldn't expect them to taste like anything less than very good. [Nod.] You can have some too Ven-san.

Okay, you got me!

[He should've seen that coming a mile away. But, heh, he'll grab a cookie as well.]

But I'm glad you like 'em! And, heck, if you want, you can keep this batch. You know, to snack on from time to time. That way, even if I'm not around, you've got something to think about me!

['cause who knows when the next kidnapping or draft or whatever will roll around?

...yeah, he probably hasn't picked up on any implications of what he said. Derp.]

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