Lazy Days

[seiyayamada]

It had been a few days since Seiya had been released from the hospital. Sitting outside Yamada Mart, she flipped through the images Greg had shown her a week prior. Mirror Mirror, huh? If there had been doubts about the connections between the crime and the paranormal world, this erased them. Unfortunately, they couldn't just run to a police station and spill their story. As it was, Seiya doubted her friends would even believe her, had they not seen it with their own eyes. Normally on her break she would venture out for some air. Today, however, Seiya remained on the bench outside her father's store, wrapped up in the mystery surrounding her life. Setting the gruesome images aside, she propped her feet up on the empty side of the seat, watching people come and go. A lazy day indeed. (Let's say this is before the current Shadow Kota battle. c: )

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[seiyayamada]

(GOD I MIND. Jk c:)

Seiya's eyebrows raised as the door came into view. The Velvet key in her pocket tingled her side, causing her to stand. Stepping forward, she unlocked the door, easing it open.

"Hello? Igor-san? Arthur?"

[terminalshow]

Arthur was indeed in his usual spot! He stood next to the far-too-large couch that Igor was seated on, a massive book held loosely by one arm. “Welcome to the Velvet Room. Out of the hospital, I see?” He glanced to Igor, who nodded a small nod. “I would like to introduce you to the compendium.”

[seiyayamada]

Smiling, Seiya closed the door behind her, taking her usual seat at the table opposite the boys. "Yep! All better now." She flexed, as if this proved her good health.

"What's a compendium?"

[terminalshow]

"A compendium is a collection of concise, detailed information about a particular subject." He stared at her, dead pan, almost sounding as if he were quoting right out of the dictionary. "This.." He hefted the book, and then flipped it open. The pages rolled as if pushed by the wind. "Is a Persona Compendium. Any Persona that resides in your soul can be stored here, and re-summoned at any time if you so wish it."

"I recommend registering all of your Personae with us, as you receive them and as they grow."

Goodness gracious, the very ghost of a smile nagged at his lips. "I'm... Glad to see you out of the hospital."

[seiyayamada]

"Oh I see. Like a pokedex." Seiya held her hand out, a neat little card appearing in her fingertips. Hlin's picture was neatly centered on one side, much like the Queen of a deck. She handed it over, assuming it'd be fine to just register her now.

"I had a quick recovery, thanks to the medicine you gave me." Seiya gave him a thumbs up, grinning at the tiny little smile he shared.

[terminalshow]

"...Yes. Exactly. I'm glad you understand." Yes a... Pokedex. What was a Pokedex?! Arthur accepted the proffered card and examined it. He plucked up a dark blue feathered quill from the table, wrote something into the book, and then almost instantly Hlin's information appeared on the page! The card was then handed back over. "All of your current Personae are registered."

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"Thanks." The card dissipated as it reached her hand. She rested her chin in her palm, studying them for a moment. "Oh, you mentioned wanting to do something when I got better, right?"

[terminalshow]

“Please be sure to bring them to me before fusing. It would be most unfortunate not to register one, and then to lose it.” The Compendium was set down, and then he fetched another book – the twin to the Velvet Notebook Seiya had. Arthur skimmed it, and then nodded. Ooh, was that a sheepish expression? Seemed so!

“You’ve heard of ‘bowling’, correct?”

[seiyayamada]

Seiya nodded, "Roger that!" Watching him retrieve the notebook, she frowned. More mirror scavenger hunts? Seiya smiled when that theory was shoved out the window.

"Bowling? Totally!"

[terminalshow]

Yep, he definitely looked a bit sheepish about this line of conversation. Arthur glanced away, wrinkling his nose just slightly in a very minor expression of distaste. “Y-yes. Bowling. I would like to try. I’ve heard it’s… fun.” Take him on a date, Seiya!

[seiyayamada]

Watching his expression, she couldn't help but find him extremely adorable. Seiya hopped to her feet, beaming. "Yeah! It's totally fun, you'll love it!" Offering her hand to him, she waited patiently, "Let's go, I'll take you!"

[terminalshow]

He opened his mouth, and then closed it… And then opened it again! It seemed poor Arthur was at a loss for words as he stared at the girl’s outstretched hand. “.. Right.” A gloved hand clasped hers, and then they were off! He followed her right out of the Velvet Room, looking oddly apprehensive.

[seiyayamada]

As they emerged from the blue door, it seemed as if time was flowing normal again. People didn't really seem to pay much attention to them, so Seiya started by leading him down the sidewalk.

"Do you know what size shoe you wear? That's important." She swung their arms gently, syncing their steps.

[terminalshow]

He adjusted his hat, muttering a quiet, “Am I dressed appropriately for this?” as they started to walk. Arthur, oddly enough, didn’t seem to loathe the arm swinging. His arm was a little bit stiff, sure, but he wasn’t outright stopping her. “Twelve inches. That will do, yes?” It was a pretty nice day out, and he seemed to relax just a tad in the sunlight.

[seiyayamada]

Seiya looked up at him. It seemed about right, he was much taller than her after all. Guiding him through little spurts of students on their way home, she kept her grip on his hand tight enough to keep them from being separated. "[Good job]!"

Pausing at a crosswalk, she swayed a bit. "Is this your first time out here?" She had never really asked if there were visitors before her, and now she was definitely curious. Maybe there was a whole Velvet World she never knew existed.

[terminalshow]

“This is my first time in your world, yes.” He shrugged, trailing along behind her. “I’m quite interested in it. You’re the first customer I’ve ever assisted.” Aha, that implied that there were others, or had been, at some point or another! “Bowling. Is it hard? I did some reading. The object of the game is to roll the ball..”

[seiyayamada]

"How exciting!" Seiya squeezed his hand reassuringly, leading him across the street as the sign flashed 'walk.'

"So there were others, that's so cool. I hope I'm a good first!" Wait that came out weird. Her cheeks turn red, but she attempted to avoid it by further explaining bowling. "Y-Yep!! You roll the ball at these pins, and the goal is to knock them all down."

[terminalshow]

Despite his rather line-faced exterior and slightly uncaring, jerky attitude, it was pretty exciting! He was very interested in Seiya’s world, after all. One of his brows rose at the sudden blush on her face. “Your cheeks are red.” They were almost at the bowling alley. It would be a little hard to notice, but Arthur seemed to speed up his stride at the sight of it!

[seiyayamada]

"No they aren't." Seiya defied him, keeping up with his pace. "You're just not used to seeing me without a blue tint." She grinned, holding the door open for her companion.

[terminalshow]

“No, I am fairly certain you’re blushing…” He was successfully distracted, however, by them finally reaching the bowling alley. Arthur dipped his head in a slight incline to thank his companion for holding the door open, and then stepped inside. “So this is a bowling alley.” He seemed pretty impressed! It was just a regular old bowling alley, but it was so bright and colourful! “We must rent shoes, yes? I believe that costs yen.”

And with that he produced a very big bag of coinage, and thrust it toward Seiya. “My treat.”

[seiyayamada]

"Why would I be blushing?" Seiya slid the door shut behind them, heading to the counter before she was stopped, a large bag of yen shoved into her hands.

"WHOAH!" Her eyes widened, "O-Okay!!" Seiya stumbled towards the shoe guy, dumbfounded.

[terminalshow]

Arthur hovered behind her like an over-curious (and oversized) child. He was staring the shoe guy down as well, as if the man wouldn’t admit them both into the bowling place. “We’ll be playing versus, I imagine?”

[seiyayamada]

Seiya purchased their lane and shoes while the employee just stared stupidly up at Arthur. Was he foreign? Those clothes, that height Jesus lord.

At any rate, Seiya tugged Arthur's sleeve, leading him to lane 12. Offering him his shoes and coin purse, she smiled. "Yep! You versus me. Put these on."

[terminalshow]

“Yes. Right. They do return your shoes to you after? It's just a rental..” The pouch of coins was mysteriously tucked away as he sat down and got to removing his plain ol' dress shoes. The bowling shoes were slipped on and neatly tied, and then he nodded. “Please, do not go easy on me. I think you'll find I'm very good at... sports.” Now was that true, or a fabrication?!

[seiyayamada]

"Yep! Don't worry." She flashed a thumbs up, sitting down and pulling her shoes on. Seiya stood, stretching as if she was about to run a marathon.

Inputting their names into the little computer, she turned to him, holding out a ball. "You're first, Arthur~"