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Who: Hajime and Ivanova
Where: Hajime's place
When: Sunday night
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Ivanova goes to talk to Hajime about the last event
The Story:
The last event had been disconcerting. She's grown to like Hajime since she got here, but with out the event, that overwhelming feeling was gone. It wasn't like it was impossible to think about. She liked him, and he wasn't hard on the eyes either.

It was Sirius's arrival more than anything that made her want to see him right now. This one was younger, and didn't remember her or Wonderland. Somehow, it was still him, with his face and mannerism; but at the same time it wasn't and never would be.

She reached his door and knocked, wondering if he would even be in.

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"And since when has death ever played by the rules?" He chuckles, his mood lightening at their conversation and Ivanova's expression.

But then it becomes a little more serious with his next question. "Have...you ever experienced a death here? You don't have to answer if it's too uncomfortable of a topic..."

"I've died twice here. A creature clawed out my throat, and a man here cut my throat once." Neither had been pleasant, but at least Clarence hadn't dragged it out, or eaten her soul for that matter.

Hajime's a little shocked to hear the news, and it's definitely showing. At first, he's not exactly sure of how he should respond.

But eventually he thinks of something. "And I hope the man who...did that to you is gone." And then he realizes how stupid that must have sounded.

She smiles a little sadly, "They are both still here. The hollow is the one to avoid, the other took me by surprise, otherwise he isn't really a fighter."

More than enough times to die, I think.

"The hollow? I don't think I've met him..." He rolls his chair forward so his knees are almost touching hers.

"And if you ever need any help, or have anything you want to talk about..." Well, he didn't feel that he needed to continue.

"He's the white one with golden eyes."

She looks up, then leans closer to his, placing her hands on his cheeks and smiling.

"It's been a long time since I was able to talk to another adult, you know?"

He nods, making note of this hollow's appearance.

And at that next action, he feels the color rising in his cheeks. This is different than how he felt during the event. But still nice.

"I'm glad I can be of any help. Since I arrived, I have noticed that there are not many of us here. Either that, or all of the adults keep to themselves."

She smiles and kisses his cheek before sitting back. No, this wasn't like the event, when she had felt like she loved him more than life. Right now, it felt like she could like him a great deal.

"Maybe a little of both. I wonder why there are so many teenagers."

All he can do is sit there, his cheeks becoming redder after the kiss.

His voice is quiet as he adds his own thoughts. "I would say we should speak with the Queen about it, but I'm not sure if she'll actually know anything."

"Not that she would answer us is she did."

"Have you ever tried speaking with her? Can't say I know of anyone who has, sadly." His expression once again drops.

"Occasionally, she speaks, and then we can respond. She often doesn't say much to us."

"Hmmm, maybe it will be possible during the next event." That composure is back.

"Honestly, I would rather not run into her. She seems temperamental, and it's never good when she shows up."

"That's also what I've heard. And yet the mirrors seem to be nothing but loyal to her." He only remembers this from the chess event when he spoke with a few mirror counterparts.

He reaches forward, placing a hand on one of hers. "Well, I guess we should focus on living in the here and now, right?"

"We can't really plan for anything else."

He nods, blank expression taking over. Honestly, Hajime was still so unsure of everything here. About the reality of it all.

But why dwell on something so...negative? He looks back to her, a small smile taking over. "And we have each other if anything does happen." Another chuckle. "I'm sorry if that sounded kind of...cliche."

She chuckles. "No, it's cute."

Her smile widens, "It is nice to have someone there. Call me crazy, but I like being romantic on occasion."

He can't help but blush once more. It's been a while since he's received such a compliment.

And then his smile mirrors hers at her words. "It is. And I'm not sure if I could ever be called a romantic, but...it's nice to know you don't mind it."

Hajime stows that little bit of information away for later. Yep.

"Well, in that case, just remember coffee and flowers." She laughs, since she really doesn't expect presents.

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