I see. You can't blame me for being curious, it is that season, and when it does happen I know it can be an exciting if slightly confusing time. But no, your mother's right - it's a feeling you can't mistake in your chest. Something that's a delight and a little nervewracking all at once.
Well. Anya cares, therefore Anya notices. So she's keeping that in mind for future questioning.
Still, Anya giggles and shakes her head. She figures she's told other people so it's fine to tell Grell - ]
Ah, it does seem to be that season... I went on a date during Founder's Day because I was asked by someone, and he's a very sweet person, but I don't think I felt anything new. I would like to hope that one day I will... but until then, I'm okay waiting.
What was he like? Aside from sweet. Is he one of your friends?
[totally asking for innocent reasons and not reasons of interrogation (lies). she'll restrain herself, maybe. maybe. but she now gets her turn to be too curious about things.]
I think we're friends now, yes. [you weren't? before?] I met him when we were setting up for Founder's Day. He's very kind and - happy? [A little tilt of her head.] His energy is infectious, Auntie, I think you would like him.
He said that he'd just come back to the city after being out of it for a while... and he had a lot of dogs! [nodding along, like these are important details] Mm, it seems like he asks people on dates and things but... I think he's just looking for people to connect to.
[she's getting more and more suspicious the longer you talk, Anya, more and more ready to fight this stranger that she hasn't met. asking a whole bunch of people on dates? sounds strange to her. or desperate.]
It's not bad that you said yes, but also....I wonder why he'd ask for dates if it's friendship he's after. Be on your guard around him, dear, until you're certain that he's harmless. I'd like to meet him, if it was ever possible.
Dates are just times to hang out with someone one on one, right? [Again, Anya might be simplifying this more than a little bit.] I'm rather sure he's just a sweetheart, Auntie.
But if you'd like to meet him, I think I'd like that too.
[She's kind of a fan? But Anya likes a lot of people so this should be... fine.]
And yet if you run across someone that seems too strange, or gives you a bad feeling...oh, what am I worrying about, you're nearly grown and here I am fretting.
[it's hard not to, given Anya's personality and the quiet question of if she'll really know one day if someone isn't good to make friends with, but so far she seems to magnetize good people to her. people who will protect her. that's all an adopted aunt could want.]
Tell me about something else. Anything at all, so long as it's something that makes you smile.
[There's a little bit of a laugh and a nod.] I know, Auntie. Occhan warns me too. He's taught me self-defense and I promise I haven't forgotten.
[She'll take care of herself when need be! Though at the question, she's humming thoughtfully - it doesn't take her long to think of something though.]
Oh! Through that odd app... Even though I was warned and I'm still trying to be careful, I met someone very nice on it? The manager of the store Enchanted Blossoms... His name is Mikoto. He made me that beautiful flower crown, Auntie. For free! And he said if I wanted another, I could just ask.
Isn't that sweet?
[anya's pretty great at getting those good stories at least?]
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I see. You can't blame me for being curious, it is that season, and when it does happen I know it can be an exciting if slightly confusing time. But no, your mother's right - it's a feeling you can't mistake in your chest. Something that's a delight and a little nervewracking all at once.
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Well. Anya cares, therefore Anya notices. So she's keeping that in mind for future questioning.
Still, Anya giggles and shakes her head. She figures she's told other people so it's fine to tell Grell - ]
Ah, it does seem to be that season... I went on a date during Founder's Day because I was asked by someone, and he's a very sweet person, but I don't think I felt anything new. I would like to hope that one day I will... but until then, I'm okay waiting.
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[totally asking for innocent reasons and not reasons of interrogation (lies). she'll restrain herself, maybe. maybe. but she now gets her turn to be too curious about things.]
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He said that he'd just come back to the city after being out of it for a while... and he had a lot of dogs! [nodding along, like these are important details] Mm, it seems like he asks people on dates and things but... I think he's just looking for people to connect to.
[A glance up at Grell and a tilt of her head.]
So it's not bad that I said yes, right?
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It's not bad that you said yes, but also....I wonder why he'd ask for dates if it's friendship he's after. Be on your guard around him, dear, until you're certain that he's harmless. I'd like to meet him, if it was ever possible.
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But if you'd like to meet him, I think I'd like that too.
[She's kind of a fan? But Anya likes a lot of people so this should be... fine.]
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[and she can internally scream for longer but that doesn't matter when it comes to convincing Anya that her intentions are pure.]
Yet...you'd tell me if he didn't seem so nice, right?
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Anya blinks in response to that before giggling and reaching out to hold onto Grell's hand with her own.]
Of course, Auntie.
I'd never hide anything from you.
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I don't ask to know all your secrets, dear. I just can't help but want to know about all the excitement you get up to.
[which is her way of saying thank you.]
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My life isn't that exciting, Auntie.
After all, there isn't a marriage proposal in the works?
[ok now she's just teasing]
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[she is teasing, and Grell huffs a tiny bit for it.]
You still have all your freedom from things like work and too heavy of responsibilities. And it seems like all the time you're meeting new people.
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[A little hum, happy as can be. It's hard to imagine Anya ever not wanting to meet new people.]
I don't want to miss out on the opportunity to get to know anyone.
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[it's hard not to, given Anya's personality and the quiet question of if she'll really know one day if someone isn't good to make friends with, but so far she seems to magnetize good people to her. people who will protect her. that's all an adopted aunt could want.]
Tell me about something else. Anything at all, so long as it's something that makes you smile.
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[She'll take care of herself when need be! Though at the question, she's humming thoughtfully - it doesn't take her long to think of something though.]
Oh! Through that odd app... Even though I was warned and I'm still trying to be careful, I met someone very nice on it? The manager of the store Enchanted Blossoms... His name is Mikoto. He made me that beautiful flower crown, Auntie. For free! And he said if I wanted another, I could just ask.
Isn't that sweet?
[anya's pretty great at getting those good stories at least?]
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[and the flower crown had been beautiful. maybe there'll be someone to surprise with an arrangement soon.]
How have I been here this long and yet never paid a visit? Sometimes you remind me how much of this city I still have to explore and see.
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I'm surprised that I'd never met him before too.... But ah, it makes me glad! I'm happy to still have more people to meet every day.