( divi ) You've put yourself in someone's hands

[balzams]

Characters: Latvia (balzams) & Shiro (pneumonia)
Date: 28^th September
Rating/Warnings: None
Summary: After several promises to buy her sweets, Latvia finally makes good on those promises.

[This really was the most non-nonsensical game he'd ever played. Happiness was something that couldn't be measured in points, nor was it a limited resource.

At least he hoped it wasn't...

Besides, wouldn't it make more sense to award points for making other people happy? If they really wanted to make everyone happy and solve their problems it seemed more productive and encouraging. Points or no points, Latvia wanted to make other people happy. Mostly because in turn that made him happy, but then it was just a win-win situation.

The weather was starting to get colder and he bundled up in a thick sweater. As Latvia waited by the door of the apartments he fidgeted with the phone he was issued. He hoped Shiro got his message. He was pretty sure she lived in the same building, he just wasn't exactly sure which room. In the end, this seemed much easier. In a way it was nice to look after someone rather than be looked after, even though it could be annoying at times. Besides, he didn't want to gain a reputation for making false promises]

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[pneumonia]

( when shiro got the message, she was full of mixed emotions. this person....she didn't like him too much. actually she was quite annoyed with him, but the promise of sweets made her think twice before telling him to sod off.

so after two hours of jumping about, torturing roommates, and deciding whether to go or not, she ends up running outside wearing nothing but her usual get up with the exception of a large red cape.

once she spotted lativa, shiro ran to him laughing and pounced on him, hugging him tightly. )

Hello~!!!

[balzams]

[The pouncing definitely surprised him be he exercised enough self-restraint not to throw her off. Instead he laughs along with her, trying to gently pry her off and give himself some space. Maybe he should scold her or at the very least explain that he doesn't like unprompted physical contact but this was meant to be a pleasant day out. If it persisted, he would say something]

H-hello, Shiro. I'm glad you got my message.

Is there anywhere in particular you want to go?

[pneumonia]

( and hearing this caused her to pull away and pout slightly. does she really want to go with him somewhere? she wishes grandpa was here to tell her what to do. )

Shiro doesn't know if she wants to go with you anywhere.

[balzams]

Oh, uh well...

[He's not sure he exactly understands, or if he even heard right at all. Was she angry with him? Latvia couldn't think of anything he'd done to upset her... or maybe that was it. Shiro seemed to greet him quite fondly though. Or maybe she meant she didn't want to go out anywhere today. He couldn't blame her, it was cold and she didn't exactly look like she was wearing suitable clothing for the weather]

If you tell me what you'd like I can get it for you and bring it back here. That way you don't have to stay out in the cold too long.

[pneumonia]

But it's not cold!

( she swings around, her cape swishing all over the place. shiro finally stops and then begins to walk (sloppy of course). )

Come on, Shiro wants ice cream and donuts and chips and yogurt.

[balzams]

[He wasn't sure how he felt about being suddenly ordered around but be began to walk by her side all the same]

Aah... Well I can't buy you everything. What do you want the most?

[pneumonia]

Hmm Shiro wants....pudding!!

( she jumps around as she says this. )

[balzams]

[He lets out a small chuckle at her reaction, pleased that she wasn't disappointed she couldn't have everything she wanted]

Okay, I'll get you pudding then!

What flavour do you want?

[pneumonia]

Caramel! Or vanilla. Whichever they have.

( bounce bounce, boobs bouncing and falls over. )

[balzams]

Alright then, I'll-

[Latvia is barely paying attention until he hears her fall over, at which point he offers his hands to help her up. It's tempting just to pull her to her feet but he always tries to follow his own rules when it comes to human contact. He speaks to her as if she were a child, saying pages about how he thinks of her without stating directly]

Shrio, you need to be careful. Are you alright?

[pneumonia]

( sadly for them both shiro is far from human at this point.

she sits on the ground and then gets up, ignoring his hand. she turns away and walks slowly. as she speaks her voice changes from the childish one she has to a more deeper and mature one. )

I'm fine.

( she walks along. )

[balzams]

[The change didn't go unnoticed and hesitantly he walks along side her. Maybe it's best not to read too much into it]

Ah, that's a releif...

[Latvia only mumbles it out as small talk, hoping that she might cheer up a little after pudding. He can see the store just ahead at the corner]

[pneumonia]

( she follows along, the red cape swaying in the wind. she notices the store and runs to it laughing. looks like shiro returned back to being shiro. )

Come on slow poke!

[balzams]

Coming!

[Even though she seems more like herself he doesn't feel any more at ease. Still, he runs up to her all the same]

[pneumonia]

( she runs into the store and looks around. shiro is very excited! )

Shiro wants all the pudding in the world!

[balzams]

You'll give yourself cavities...

[Said in a joking tone, it doesn't sound like he's scolding her. Walking into the shop it seems that Latvia is a little more relaxed now. What was it she wanted? Caramel or vanilla? They were pretty much spoiled for choice]

I'll buy you two if you don't eat them both at once.

[pneumonia]

Shiro won't. Shiro wants to save it for her friend Ganta when he comes!

( which he probably won't and it'll end up spoiling but whatever. )

[balzams]

Heh. Alright, which two do you want?

[pneumonia]

Vanilla and Caramel!

( she bounces around some more chanting this lovely mantra: )

V-V-V-A-N-I-L-L-L-L-A! C-C-C-A-R-A-M-E-L!

[balzams]

Vanilla and caramel it is!

[Her energy is somewhat infectious and even Latvia can't help but brighten his smile a little as he picks three puddings from the shelf, purchases them and hands her two]

Here, I hope you and Ganta like them.

[pneumonia]

Yay!

( she takes them and skips outside, parading the treats around. )

Come on~ Let's go outside!

[balzams]

I'm coming!

[He puts the third pudding inside his coat pocket and follows her outside. Besides the slight chill the weather isn't too bad. But really, this is nice. Why can't you gain points for making other people happy?]

So which one are you going to save for Ganta?

[pneumonia]

Caramel one!

( she bounces around a bit before she hugs him tightly. her way of saying thank you. )

[balzams]

[He lets out some kind of squeak as she hugs him, once again tensing and trying to carefully push her away to prevent the pudding in his pocket from getting crushed, as well as the terrible anxiety when it comes to unprompted human contact. Once there was enough distance he took a few steps back, fidgeting but still trying to smile]

I-I'm glad you're excited but... uh...

[Taking a few moments, Latvia tries to think of the best way to say it without sounding too harsh]

If you hug me without warning, it's a little surprising and it makes me uncomfortable... I don't mind, really. Just ask first in future. O-okay?

[pneumonia]

Oh okay.

( well in that case the logical side of her brain told her to never touch him again or even walk close to him. being this childish has it's downsides really.

she moves away from him, very far away and then skips forward. )

Shiro wants to go to the park!