Disclaimers: All characters belong to rightful owners.
Story concieved by Lee.


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"Well, it's not _really_ being used..." Sam objected quickly as he shook his head. "I mean, it's not like I didn't get anything out of it, anyway, and, besides, it's not like I entered it expecting a relationship or anything of that sort..."

"WUV, TWUUUUUUU WUUUV...." He intoned rather goofily as he made his thrid or fourth attempt to glomp on the poor Cajun. "Yup. That's us. The purest case of twu wuv in the whole damn city! Though, of course, I have to share his heart with sempai, but still... I couldn't ask for more!"

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Suppressing another long-suffering sigh, Lukas gave into the inevitable and let Sam glomp him. Best to just let him get it out of his system. However, he couldn't suppress the automatic snort of derision at Sam's statement, "True love? I always thought it was more a marriage of convenience..."

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"A-a... a marriage of convenience?!" Sam somehow or another managed to choke this out, though it was more through barely withheld laughter over the more standard tears. Wobbling away from Lukas, he tried to make his way over the Kisoku and, kneeling on the bench, he wrapped his arms around the poor sempai.

"Did you hear what he said to me, sempaaaiii?!" He whined as he nuzzled into Kisoku's hair. "How cruel! How cruuuueeel! He's broken my poor fragile heart!"

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"Tsk, tsk, pet, Nevan doesn't mind at all," Shittsui stroked his companion's side affectionately, "Do you?"

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Alexei set aside the pizza he was eating and glared at Shittsui, "You will leave the man alone and you will leave this place, or we will stab you with our fork?"

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Shittsui raised an eyebrow at the boy, "Oh, my. You certainly have violent friends, Dante."

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Arvel giggled at the antics of Sam and Lukas. "You're friends are wierd," He told Kisoku, "But you knew that already." Then Sam came over and wrapped his arms around Kisoku -- and thus Arvel, too -- and the redhead attempted to pry the blind boy gently away from him, "Hey, hey! I can only take one hottie at a time!" He protested.

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"Hai... Maybe... because, I-I-I try to make sure Mousy is happy..." It seemed to be long time since they were stnading there waiting for the play, but in truth Sasurai was glad that the play hadn't started... it gave more time for her to be with her new friend. The contenet feeling returned, covering whatever was left of the tense moment. Mousy squeaked softly enjoying the gentle fingers that were petting his fur. After all, unlike his old friend, he sure loved attention.

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"Oh, of course I wouldn't mind, Sophia." Nevan smiled kindly to the girl as she requested a moment of his time and he was just turning to join her when Sui stroked at his side. Stiffening a bit at this, he flushed rather deeply, but he still managed to maintain his smile as he shook his head.

"N-no, I... I don't mind." He shook his head to Sui's question, though, of course, he didn't really know what was being asked nor, exactly, what the plum-haired youth meant when he'd mentioned being played with. Still, he couldn't have any doubts over someone who'd been as nice to him as Mr. Barano had. Still, he found himself frowning as one boy threatened the elder and, frowning just slightly, he shook his head at Alexei.

"I... really don't think such violence is necessary..." He murmured quietly to the fork-weilding boy. "I'm... I'm sure there's another way..."

"Now, then..." All that said, the blond finally turned his attention to Sophia and, smiling apologetically, he tipped his head. "What is it you wanted to discuss?"

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"Nevan doesn't mind..." Mune snorted as he took in all of Nev's behavior and, shaking his head, he frowned to Sui. "It looks as if you could light his hair on fire and throw him into a pool of gas and he still wouldn't mind. Just after a momentary replacement for Lem, huh?"

"Actually, he's fairly reasonable for his threats." Smirking slightly, he tipped his head and, crossing his arms, he glanced over to Alexei. "Apparently, he just got finished with some other jackass, so I'm sure he's warmed up enough to stab you in a few fairly choice areas..."

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"Well, Mousy certainly seems happy..." Lem giggled softly as he continued to stroke at the creature's fur. Despite the cool air, the crowds, Master Barano's unexpected visit, he was truly enjoying this and, even if he had felt brief albeit sharp jealousy at seeing the elder with someone else, all was forgotten in the cheer and comfort of the moment. "I'm sure that he really appreciates all you do for him..."

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"I'm sure he does to... because I appreciate all he does for me." Sasurai went to also stroke Mousy's soft fur, careful not to get in the way of her new friend's head or hair, "Chou kawaii... I think Moust finds your hair comfortable," No wonder too, since Lemy's curls were soft. Giggling, not only did she stroke Mousy's fur, but also played with one of her new friend's curls, unable to help herself. Lemy was like a puppy, with soft long hair that was only too tempting to touch.

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"He probably does..." Lem giggled softly as he rolled his eyes in a futile attempt to glance to the nesting mouse. Still, he found a soft blush infusing his cheeks at the feeling of Sasurai's gentle fingers in his hair yet he didn't even think of drawing attention to this, so, instead, he attempted a lame joke. "My hair's pretty much a rat's nest anyway, so..."

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"Iie... your hair is so soft, and the curls are so cute!" Sasurai squeaked on the last word, she couldn't really control that high pitch, "besides, Mousy is above a rat, he is just a good judge of hair worthy enough to rest on." She giggled lightly, enoying the light hearted time. Realizing, however, that she was _still_ playing with his curls, she pulled her hand away, not because she noticed he was blushing, 'cause really all that would do would be to add to Lemy's overall adorable look, but because she usually didn't touch a person's hair... or anything of a person, really.

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"Ah, that's true." Lem nodded to Sasurai's words about Mousy being above a rat, then, just slightly, he grinned. "In that case, I'm _honored_ that Mousy's chosen my hair for a nesting."

Still, he blinked as Sasurai drew away and, though he enjoyed the feeling of the girl's fingers in his hair, he made no protest to it. After all, he didn't want to do anything that'd make the other uncomfrotable in any sense.

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"Hai... just like I was honored to find Mousy in my home." The mousy girl nodded slightly to emphasized her words, "He's my good luck charm." She noticed the other's blink when she pulled her fingers from his hair and sighed, "Ano... I usually don't-don't... just touch... hair... gomen ne..." Though she knew by now she didn't need to make so many apologies, her habits were hard to break.

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Dante was a strange one... between his earlier tasteless jibe about an orgy and all the innuendo his words were drenched in now, he was being _ridiculously_ uncouth. It was the sort of language Sophia wouldn't have put up with at any other time, except that now she could see he was doing it in an effort to protect Mr. Alraune from the man she was nearly positive was one of the several main pimps in New Eden. So she shot Dante a quick glance that spoke quite clearly: I'll get him away if you deal with yours.

"Actually, Mr. Alraune," she continued, looking up at him, "it was something I really hoped we could discuss outside. It will only take a moment, but it's quite important..." Already, she was pulling on his arm a little, leading him out the door.

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"Aww, he's a rather sweet good luck charm!" Lem giggled as he again went back to petting at the cute little creature. "It seems like Mousy is really lucky for anyone who comes into contact with him, though. Me, included..."

"No! That... that's fine!" Seeing the embarassment, he shook his head and, smiling softly, he inclined this same. "I... I was just a little suprised. There's no need for apologies..."

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"Hai! He is sweet and kind... he is as lucky as you say..." Sasurai loved Lemy's giggle, since it brought a light feeling of joy in herself as well as adding to their afternoon.

"Ano... it-it-it's a habit... to-to apoligize..." Sasurai blushed slightly and making a faint smile, she looked down in thought,"I just can't help it sometimes..."

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"He must be lucky..." Lem smiled to both the girl and the mouse as he continued to pet, pat, and otherwise adore the small fuzzy creature. "Maybe it's because of him that I was able to meet you... and to have such a wonderful day..."

"Ah, I see." He nodded to Sasurai's explanation for her apologies and, smiling slightly, he tipped his head on side. "That's alright, then."

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