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[gardenparty]

Who: The Garden and you!
Where: Everywhere!
When: June 27 - July 3
Rating: PG maybe
Summary: The Garden is making friends!
The Story:
There is a thread for each of the Garden NPCs, even those whose interactions can be hand-waved (just in case!). Their effects are also there, as a reminder.

Anyone can respond to any of the NPCs, even if you didn't sign up on the event announcement post. In the subject of the tag, indicate when during the event the interaction takes place, and where if possible. This will serve as a point of reference. Both prose and action-style tags are welcome!

If you want the interaction to go in a specific direction, you can always IM me at MadMadPhineas or PM this account!

Have fun! ♥

Comments

[eatsyourscience]

Souji looked up at Minato through his bangs, moving only his eyes. He let out a slow breath.

"You want me to have it?"

[jivitadana]

Minato thought about that for a second. He knew that it was asking too much of Souji, as much as Souji might have believed in the promise that he had kept. It was too much pressure. It was too much to have Souji always be the side of the coin flipped face up, even if it was true.

Minato could ask for it back any time. Souji would return it. But for now, he closed his hands around Souji's, just to let his friend wear it for just a little longer.

The ring might not return with Souji when they both went home. Nothing guaranteed that. But aside from all the reasons above, Minato could let Souji keep it for now. The ring was precious to Minato, and he wanted to let Souji know how precious he was to him too.

[eatsyourscience]

Souji nodded, clasping Minato's hands in turn.

"I'll hold onto it for you until the time comes for you to take it back."

[jivitadana]

"Thank you." Minato nodded and gently let go of Souji's hands. He brought his free hand up to his chest where he felt his Velvet Key on its string.

"I know you'll take good care of it."

[eatsyourscience]

Souji nodded and pulled his hands back toward himself, watching the way the beads caught the light from the windows.

[jivitadana]

Minato could think that it was a part of him that he was letting Souji hang onto, some part he was leaving with Souji for safekeeping.

"It's cute."

[eatsyourscience]

Souji nodded. "It should be, since a little girl made it."

[jivitadana]

"It's cute on you." Minato smiled.

[eatsyourscience]

Souji looked nonplussed, followed by a snort and a good-natured smile.

"If you say so."

[jivitadana]

"I do. I should know." Since Minato really wasn't afraid of things that were cute, such as stuffed animals, for one. His tone held a sort of "trust me" hint.

[eatsyourscience]

Souji nodded and drank the rest of his tea.

"I trust you, senpai."

[jivitadana]

As you should, said Minato's expression. Minato also finished his tea, glad that they had come to a mutual understanding.

"Thanks." For everything, for all the things Souji did for him.

[eatsyourscience]

"You too."

[jivitadana]

Minato gently shook his head, though he was still smiling. He didn't think he did as much for Souji as Souji had done for him. But that would be starting some sort of argument, so Minato didn't say anything about it.

Instead, he refilled their teacups in order for them to hang out a little bit longer, comfortable in each other's quiet company, despite whatever talking or chatter might've been happening around them.