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]

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.

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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~"

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“Wonderful.” He took the ball, testing it's weight with a concentrated expression. “Fifteen pounds, seems to crafted from a heavy plastic. It would seem the best throw would be a forceful one, in order to knock all the pins down.” Awww yea, he was ready for this. Looking completely out of place he got all prepped to roll the ball down the lane...!

And then he put far too much into it. The bowling ball spun straight for the gutter, but the impact with the side of the lane caused it to lift and land right in the next lane! It knocked a strike for the people beside them. Poor Arthur was left squinting, his cheeks slowly reddening. “S..surely that is bonus points.”

[seiyayamada]

Seiya took her seat, admiring his dedication. As Arthur threw the ball, her eyes lit up, following it as it flew over to the couple's lane beside them, knocking down every single pin.

"[GOOOOOOOOOAL!]" She pumped her fists in the air, cheering. "10 bonus points!" Seiya patted his shoulder, "Good job!"

[terminalshow]

He blinked, the blush slowly vanishing. A vague smile spread across his lips again. Aha! So that was bonus points. “Wonderful. I believe it is your turn, turn.” Next turn he'd just have to see how many lanes he could skip. Surely a feat such as that would be worth many, many bonus points?

[terminalshow]

...Then* your turn then* not your turn, turn.))

[seiyayamada]

Nodding, she stood. Seiya took her ball, striding forward. She hadn't been to the lanes in a while, but she was confident in her abilities. Digging her feet in, she turned to Arthur, winking.

Sliding forward, she released the ball. With a satisfying clang, Seiya managed to leave only two pins standing. "AHA! YAY!"

[terminalshow]

He stared at her a little blankly with the wink and then absently adjusted his tie with a clear of his throat. R-right. “That is… A spare, I believe? If you manage to hit the last two pins.” This bowling thing was kind of fun, and he rewarded Seiya with a little golf clapping for her good bowl.

[seiyayamada]

Seiya smiled, nodding. "Yep, a spare!" Claiming her ball once more, she launched it, knocking only one of two. "Or not..." Oh well, she couldn't be perfect.

"Your turn! Let's try to keep it on the lane so I don't get discouraged with your mad skill bonus points." She patted his arm, taking a seat.

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“My turn, yes. I hope you’re ready to lose, Seiya.” Oh dear, was that some pre-game trashtalk!? It seemed a bit awkward coming out of his mouth, considering his bland face (his eyes were narrowed in slight concentration though). Arthur plucked up his ball and then tossed it! It roll, roll, rolled, and rolled right into the gutter. He missed all the pins.

“…”

[seiyayamada]

Raising both brows at the trashtalk, Seiya crossed her legs. "Go ahead then, super star."

As his ball went straight to the gutter, she stifled a snicker. Walking towards him, Seiya offered him a ball. "Here, I'll help you." She pulled him over until he was centered. Holding his arms, she positioned him as accurately as possible. "Try again!"

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“Ff..fnuh.” Where was his clever trash talk now?! Although she probably couldn’t see it, the corner of Arthur’s left eye twitched somewhat, and his cheeks reddened as Seiya positioned him correctly. “Yes. Yes. Thank you. I am certain I will get it this time.” He was always losing to his siblings – though losing to such a prestigious guest to the Velvet Room wouldn’t be so bad.

The completely out of place man cleared his throat again, and then rolled the ball…! It went smoothly down the middle, thunking into the pins – woohooo, only three left standing! “Aha!”

[seiyayamada]

"WOO!" Seiya cheered, pumping both fists in the air, "Good job! [You're the best around!]" She spun, doing a little happy dance. Seiya was extremely proud!

"Only three more! Go Arthur!"

[terminalshow]

Yea! Three more! He got this! He was certain his siblings weren’t as good at bowling as he was! Heh. He prepped himself and then let the ball roll! Bam! Two pins down. Arthur turned around and looked rather proud of himself. “This game is enjoyable.”