2059/A snake asking for help

A snake asking for help
Date of Scene:	23 October 2016
Location:	Mitakihara/Pikarigaoka - Botanical Gardens
Synopsis:	Nagina seeking help in self defense! Though perhaps with underlying emotions growing
Cast of Characters:	Nagina Hasane, Yuzuki Amemori

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Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane had requested in her note to meet Yuzuki at the botanical gardens, by this day, this hour. She had come about 15 minutes too early, on this somewhat cold, yet sunny autumn day which deterred many visitors from going to see the flowers, leaving the area empty for the most part. Especially on this time of day, dawning closer upon its closing time. She on one of the benches by the koi pond in her waiting, wearing a purple hoodie, some black winter stockings, a pair of slightly fluffy boots and a humble skirt, yet if Yuzu did not come early by at least 5 minutes, herself, the girl would wander onto the bridge, to the center of the pond to gaze down upon the waters, attempting to ease her nerves a touch whilst she waited.

Yuzuki Amemori has posed:
Yuzuki Amemori is still rather confused about the note, however she's curious enough that she's actually decided to make the meeting. She was asking for help after all! Yuzu herself is wearing a dark blue long coat that looks like it's almost more of a long hoodie. Beneath that, she's taken to wearing a plain black blouse and a knee-length skirt with rather warm looking stockings and shoes. She does have her headphones on, listening to something clearly, but she doesn't have her computer case with her. She's also a few minutes late, having gotten lost since she doesn't come to the gardens too often.

Spotting Nagina at the bridge, she waves to her and calls out, "Hasane!" before making her way over to ask at a far lower level, "What did you need help with?" Thinking it's something like monsters, music or homework!

Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane did not expect anything else from Yuzuki after her first encounter with the girl, concerning the headphones. A suspicion that was proven correct when she looked up upon hearing her name, giving a little wave and awaiting the other's arrival before saying with an expression of some nervousness, as if she still had not quite figured how to phrase things: "Heya, Yuzuki, I heard your name was?" Then giving the other a few moments to stand still, pulling out a little tin out of her hoodie's pockets, opening it to reveal some sweets. She took one, offering some ot the other, stalling for some preparation time.

"Listen, I.. Ahh.. I know what... Who you are.. You know.. The whole magic stuffs? I saw it at the gallery. And, well. I owe you one, true, but I was thinking.. Maybe I could owe you one more?" Gods, words can be hard when there is some inner turnmoil! "Going by the assumption you know what I am, myself... You might have seen I am not the best at fending for myself.. I don't like fighting, I just want to get things over with quick, but I see that is not always possible. Is there.. Is there any chance you.. Well.." A deep breath in.. Then out...

"Is there any chance you could teach me how to defend myself?"

This.. Was not /entirely/ what she seemed to want to ask, but it was definitely in the right direction, as well as a part of what she wanted, cheeks flustering with a hint of pink at having asked (part) of what she wanted to ask, having had to be a hint humble for doing so

Yuzuki Amemori has posed:
Yuzuki Amemori looks at Nagina and the greeting curiously. Headphones down around her neck, she leans against the railing and says, "Yuzuki Amemori, yes-" Then there's the mention that she was not quite as discrete as she had hoped at the gallery. There's a huff and she says, "None of that now please. Uuugh, you must have followed behind me and I missed it."

Checking around her, then over her shoulder she shrugs before continuing. "I could try to help you out? I cheat a bit though, it's all in my head." she taps the side of her head and says in an undertone, "My past self that is." It probably sounds a touch off.

The question gets a few more moments of consideration then she nods and says, "Sure though, happy to help out there. Could teach you some of the basic stuff I know for sure? I don't know how much else would be useable for you though."

The blushing is given a curious look, "Are you really that nervous about asking for help?" What, she doesn't expect anything else! She was a recluse for a long time!

Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane gave a little bow of her head to the introduction, though her head tilted a hint in confusion at the following bit "Followed? Ah! I might have followed you recently.. I didn't want to interrupt anything possibly important!" She spoke to her own defense. "And, don't worry, your secret is safe with me!"

The past self comment lacked a reaction of surprise from Nagina, after all, so much has happened recently.. How could she possibly be surprised anymore? She simply became numb to it at this point. "Well, you could show me how you fight? Hand to hand, I mean, since I don't really have any 'tools'... And could your 'past self' not come out and explain? Maybe.. Maybe even give some first hand examples? Sparring, I mean! If you promise not to just throw me through a wall..."

Another deep breath, she was easing up somewhat, though that just got wiped away by the curious look she was given, not allowing the shade to fade. "Huh...? .. ... .. I, ah.. I am not really used to socializing! Yeah, that's it.." Almost starting to wonder, herself, on just why she was so nervous around the other.

Yuzuki Amemori has posed:
Yuzuki Amemori shakes her head and says, "Nono, I meant at the gallery, I ducked out of the way because... it's awkward right?" She shrugs and points at the girl, "You were following me the other day though. Why didn't you just come over and say hi? The white haired guy fights, I think the other one at least knows how to protect herself. Could have asked them too."

She plants her hands on the railing and hops up to sit on it, leaning back and forth. "It's going to be a bit hard to get him out of my head Hasane-san, he shows up in dreams only and- before you ask yes I know it's a past incarnation thing and not a psychosis. I asked."

Looking to Nagina she slowly nods, "Yeah? There's a way to get over that! Show up to the next few shows. It's electronic music so there's no mosh pit and you're packed in with so many others! It's worse getting up on stage though. I wear a mask as part of my costume for the stage, but it helps."

Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane looked upon Yuzu with increasing confusion, only to repeat herself a touch with a "Because I did not want to interrupt any goings ons! And, well. You shielded me at the gallery." Being a touch more blunt, she pondered if the other would at least remember, turning around herself to lean on the railing opposing Mori's own. A few moments of (possibly, slightly) awkward silence later, she looked into the other's eyes, asking "... Is that what you asked him?" About the psychosis bit, refraining from snickering softly to herself.

"Huh.. So you're a musician? could you.. Could you show me around at any point, perhaps?" She asked, as to the invitation, adding. "I mean.. I wouldn't even know what to wear on such occasions, how to act.. I can't even dance..!" Listing issues she would have with actually coming to such an event, quickly changing the topic. "I-I mean, perhaps it's just better to train a bit? If.. You would have me, that is! I promise to be the best pupil possible!" Hands slightly awkwardly moving together, trailing a fingertip over that Ouroboros shaped 'bracelet', looking like it was made of quite the smooth scales.

Yuzuki Amemori has posed:
Yuzuki Amemori points at Nagina and says, "I remember that, I don't remember you seeing me change, that's what I meant." She then shakes her head and says, "Just come ask next time also, we were chatting and you made the white haired guy act weird." Beat, "Weirder." She leans back further on the railing, keeping her balance surprisingly well. "I asked him a few questions, but I did not confirm it through him, that would be silly. Asking a delusion to confirm itself." She kicks out and leans forward, "Apparently the dream of him smells of gunpowder and sake though, which makes me laugh."

There's a nod to the question about her hobby and job, "I am, I play the guitar, the bass poorly and I do electronic music most often. I'm trying to learn to play the drums, but I've got idiot hands about them sometimes." There's a soft snrk, then she continues, "You wear what's comfortable, no one else there can really dance, it's more flailing around from what I can see. I hung out near the stage most of the time myself, lately behind it." Pointing to her she asks, "Could probably drag you along as a stage hand if you want to work before a show. Fewer people then. More weirdos though since we all have our stage gimmicks."

Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane blinked a touch, as often as she was being pointed at! Simply saying "Well.. I put one and one together.. And I did catch the tail end of things!" She exclaimed, only to then listen on further. There was, for once, a hint of surprise as her psychosis question seemed to be taken seriously! Giving the slightest of pouts "That dream must smell bad..!" Not being one for such.. Strong.. Scents, 'twould seem.

She continued caressing her pet-snake-slash-bracelet, listening to the explanation about these musical event thingers. She was pointed at again! 'Twas making her a touch more fidgety, a hint more introverted, starting to speak more quietly. "I suppose I could live with that.. Easier to talk, I imagine? Maybe.. I could even help you out, in turn! Rather than just sinking deeper into debt."

Yuzuki Amemori has posed:
Yuzuki Amemori looks confused and asks, "Sinking further into debt? I do the shows for the back stage work, the networking and because it's a nice break from schoolwork even if sometimes untangling wires makes me want to scream!"

Hopping from the railing, she looks to the girl curiously and asks, "What can you do? Any experience working with sound systems, displays, anything like that? Otherwise they might have you carrying things around back stage if I can swing it."

There's also a curious look at the snake, "Still..." she pulls a piece of paper from her school satchel and writes her number out, then offers it to NAgina, "Here you go. Give me a call or send me a message so I've got the number?"

Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane 's socially awkward attempt at a jest did not seem to have faired so well! The little inquisition on her scales got her to ponder, though, how/what to say, taking a deep little breath before speaking "I am a quick learner? I.. Am really not that strong for carrying bigger things, though I am good with anything software related!"

Taking the paper, she snickered softly and pulled out her phone. After a few little taps, she pulled out a QR code, saying "Could just scan that with Line, for future reference~" Before tapping a few times more.. Surprisingly swift, at that! And soon Yuzu's ringtone was like to go off, unless a typo.. Write-o? Was made.

Looking around for a few seconds, after, she said "I need to go soon, though.. Could you tell me when you might have time? I'll send you my schedule, too, of course!" Sounding a hint more excited, now, somewhat like someone that got a date, almost! Even though she herself could not quite figure out why she was so excited about it all. Maybe it was just some princess/being saved syndrome kicking in, though that would be a touch late by now, noticing the look at Kuraken, asking "Is everything alright?"

Yuzuki Amemori has posed:
Yuzuki Amemori still looks vaguely confused, but that washes away quickly enough. She drums her fingers a few times and asks, "Anything wtih electronics, or just software?" Trying to think of where she would be able to go. Maybe they could use her with sound checks or something. Or just give her a backstage pass and make sure she doesn't break anything? That's a mean way of looking at it, but...

She sighs and slides from he railing to go back to leaning against it. Looking at the QR code, she says, "That always feels a touch impersonal." There's a beat, "And I never bothered installing the QR readers because they're kinda- what, unused?" She shrugs again.

Her ringtone, at least for unknown numbers seems to be a cover of Prowler. What, she got big into music on that kind of stuff! She takes her phone out and begins to play with it, setting a few things up as she goes. "A better question is probably when do you have time Hasane-san." She hesitates, "Text me any time though."

Nagina Hasane has posed:
Nagina Hasane stated rather matter-of-factly "Just software." Music.. Was not her fort?, her area of expertise, a scene she was accustomed to! Sure, she listened to it plenty, but she never went to a concert. She did not quite push the topic, though, as she glanced at the other at the mention of the QR code. "Ahh, but I find them more personal! Rather than passing a note or reading something somewhere, you gave to get closer~!" Giving a gentle, sweet smile, still somewhat riding the small wave of positivity that had started.

The girl did not recognize the song, in the slightest! Closest thing in her surroundings she grew up in to metal that she heard was Babymetal, offhandedly, once. And that was only recognized because it had metal in the name! Still, she listened curiously for a few seconds, then pondered "Hrmm.. How about next Thursday, if that's when you're available?" Making an attempt to sort things out, she added "Got any place you tend to practice? If not.. I think I could think of something!"