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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[terminalshow]

“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.”

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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!"

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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?

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

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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!"

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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.

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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.

“…”

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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!”

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"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!"

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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.”

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"Yaaaay!" She patted his back, watching the pins reset. At her turn, she knocked down all but one, gutter balling on the last. "Damn!" Oh well, at least they were enjoying themselves.

"This is really fun!"

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“Very!” Oh goodness, what was that? Enthusiasm in his voice? “Perhaps I shall ask my Master to install a bowling lane, heh. Would you like a refreshment? I believe these establishments have.. milk of the shaken variety.” Milk shakes. Doii.

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"I'd pay anything to see Igor bowl." She made a silly face, imitating the man. "That'd be really nice!" Seiya added at the mention of milk shakes.

Leading him to the concession stand, she scrunched her nose. "Do you call everyone 'Master' and 'Mistress'?"

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“No.” He responded with a shrug of his shoulders. “Just my Master. As he is... My Master.” How odd! With a completely straight face he stared the concession stand attendant down. “One shaken milk, please. Of the sweet variety.” And then Arthur plunked down his coin purse. “I believe this will be sufficient?”

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"I see!"

The man behind the counter looked like he was about to shit himself. "A-A...?"

"Two chocolate milkshakes." Seiya translated, resting against the counter. "You ever had one, Arthur?"

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“No. I assume you have?” His arms folded over his chest as they waited for their chocolate deliciousness to be ready. “I did not realize milk… shakes.” He had some trouble with that. “Came in chocolate.” Arthur did look preeetty pleased about that, though! Apparently, judging by his expression, chocolate was a new favorite of his. Thanks Seiya!

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"Tons of times. My dad used to take me out for milkshakes when I was a kid." Seiya snagged two straws, handing one to him.

"You really like chocolate, huh?" Smirking, she dipped her straw into her drink.

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“Oh yes. My Master refuses to install a vending machine of chocolate bars, however. It’s most unfortunate.” He cleared his throat slightly, looking more than a little sheepish about this admission of chocolate-love. No time for that, though, because milkshake! Arthur had himself a sip. “I have enjoyed today, I think I will make more requests like this in the future.”

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"I'll talk to him for you." She smiled, flopping in a seat. Sipping at her milkshake, she watched him curiously. "Yeah, it'll be great! I'll take you everywhere!"

Seiya thought for a moment, kicking her feet. "Yanno my dad owns a store that sells chocolate bars."

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“...Does he.” Arthur rather tentatively took a seat beside her. “Perhaps I'll make another request of you, if they're easy to come by.” Chocolate was just.. so smooth, so tasty! Curse this world! “Thank you for today, Seiya.” Sipsip.

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"You're welcome!" Seiya rested her chin in her palm, watching the other bowlers with mild disinterest. It was unfortunate that good times had to come to an end.

[terminalshow]

“I would..” He cleared his throat, and then downed his damn milkshake like it was the last drink on earth. “Be pleased if we could do it again, sometime. Your reward is at the Velvet Room, if you would accompany me.” Blank faced as ever, of course, save for the tiny bit of red to his cheeks!

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Seiya nudged his arm, smiling fondly at her friend. "Yeah, me too!"

Hopping up, she marveled as the Velvet Door appeared in the nearby wall. Approaching it, the door once again opened at just her glance. "C'mon, Arthur!" she pushed the door open, the music already thumping.