[It's a note that says 'Copy this note exactly and give it to 10 people or the dark toilet spirits will descend upon you and you will be cursed with bowel problems for a month!'
The handwriting is Eater's. The male one, specifically.]
You may be right. I've not seen them around before this month. But no doubt it will be an illuminating experience... especially for those who choose to ignore us.
[Natsuru had been so careful when she heard the debtors were collecting more fountain of youth water, or so she thought. But somehow, it happened again - a bottle of the water found its way to the agency, and then to her during a shoot. And under the heat of those lights, well... of course she drank it all, ending up just as tiny and young as last time.
And once again, Eve was in the position of being trusted to look after her the most, to the point of Natsuru even staying in her room more often than not. The difference now is, it's Eve and not the much more innocent Nightingale. And they've been dating, which changes the dynamic between them even more. Natsuru could swear Eve had been even more affectionate and doting than last time, both utterly spoiling her and relentlessly teasing her at the same time. A formula which is rewarded with Natsuru constantly getting the most adorably flustered Eve has ever seen her.
And this afternoon, while it's just the two of them in Eve's room, the currently much older woman suggests something that's once again perfectly reasonable, but kind of embarrassing.]
Eh? A bath...?
[Admittedly, Natsuru did get herself a little dirty outside, with some of the larger spirits not keeping an eye out for children. But it's still daylight - they could still end up going out someplace, and they haven't even had dinner yet! ... What she's failing to realize at the same time is that this is a perfect chance for Eve to help her get all properly clean and groomed for anything else they might do before the day's over.
That is, Natsuru hasn't even realized Eve's suggestion was for them to bathe together yet. With Natsuru being a child at the moment, it's considerably more of a platonic arrangement than it might have been before (or will be after). But it still has potential to add to the embarrassment meter considerably.]
I was thinking we could take one together. I haven't had the chance to take one, myself.
[ Has it really been that long since last this happened? Eve can't believe the time's passed so quickly. Honestly, she has Natsuru to thank for that. Being with her doesn't make this feel like indentured servitude. Actually, she's the most comfortable she's ever been anywhere, here, with her...
It kind of makes everything negative that's happened to Eve feel like nothing more than a bad dream. ]
Afterward, we should get dinner. I imagine we're both getting just as hungry.
[She can't help but blush and stammer again, thinking of taking a bath together with Eve. She's been caring for her so much like this. Not that that's a problem! The closeness always feels really nice and perfectly natural with her, even when it's just Eve looking out for and protecting her...
So she very quickly finds herself answering, before Eve can think she might not want to.]
Y-Yeah! That sounds nice...
[Both to taking a bath together and getting dinner afterward. But boy, is she still blushing super hard. She has no idea what taking a bath with Eve while she's like this will be like, but even she can guess it'll be equal parts cute and embarrassing. Her imagination runs with it, fleeting images passing through her mind of Eve picking her up, holding her close, washing her hair...
[ Don't think that Eve doesn't notice that, because she does. She's pretty attuned to Natsuru's everything, even when she's just like this. Maybe even more so, since she is so small. Maybe her magic is still accessible when she's this young, or maybe it's not, but that's not a chance Eve wants to take--especially with all the spirits around.
She chuckles lightly, ruffling Natsuru's hair. ]
You know, I wonder what you're thinking about. Is it really that embarrassing?
[The ruffling of her hair just makes her blush even more. This is exactly what's embarrassing her, Eve. She didn't sign up for her girlfriend relentlessly mothering her.
That said, it is Eve, so she doesn't mind. It's actually kinda nice. It just makes her blush a lot.]
I-It's nothing!
[Okay, even she knows she can't get away with that with Eve.]
Just... maybe a little more embarrassing than last time.
[Nightingale doted on her last time she was this small, too. But they weren't dating then.]
I-It's okay, though! I'm... really glad you're here. I wouldn't want to be alone like this.
[Natsuru's blush is joined by a shy smile, as she steps in close to take Eve's hand. Since it's hardly the first time, it feels both strange and comfortingly familiar how tiny her hand is in Eve's now. She can handle the embarrassment though, because she'd rather spend time with Eve than anything else. Even when it's like this.
After taking her hand, Natsuru's smile grows a little brighter. She scoots in almost imperceptibly closer, and follows the currently-older woman's lead. Really, how could Eve be blamed for teasing and doting on her when she even acts tiny and adorable like this?]
[ It might be a little weird for your girlfriend to suddenly be tiny, but Eve's learned to go with the flow. Hard not to, when so many bizarre things happen in Koriko. It's just the way things are, she supposes, even if... maybe... things shouldn't be that way.
But Natsuru, even as small as she is right now, is as comforting as always. ]
[The question catches her off guard, since she was distracted by the thought of bathing together. And how that'll probably involve letting Eve care for her a lot more than usual, being so tiny and all...]
Ah... I've been wanting to try some udon, actually! It's been a while...
[Tomoko reminded her of that, how she doesn't actually have Japanese food nearly as often as she used to. There's just so many options in places like this and Holly Heights.]
Udon sounds delicious. Is there any shop in particular you're fond of?
[ It reminds her that she should probably expand her culinary horizons. Natsuru's helped her try all sorts of new things, but there's just so much here that it's hard to try it all. ]
First off, you should probably stop smoking. Second off, you're getting this letter because I went home. You have a nice club going, gorgeous girlfriend, and from what I gather you're a hell of a lot happier here than in your mysterious life outside of this place.
Thanks for not making me regret being open with you. I consider you a friend, even if I wasn't yours.
[There is a picture of a sparrow drawn on the page with the words "Keep that cage broken" written very delicately around it like a ribbon. Seems the bird has some significance.
There's a crystal heart necklace with the letter.]
You should propose to Naomi with that.
P.S. Make sure Naomi see that I burnt the store down, she might not believe me. P.P.S. Make sure Naomi tells the kid I tried to kill sorry. P.P.P.S. I would have jumped you if I could have ;D P.P.P.P.S. No that wasn't sexual harassment, I meant it. P.P.P.P.P.S. Last one. Have Naomi let you read the letter I wrote to her, it'll explain some things.
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The handwriting is Eater's. The male one, specifically.]
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Thank you for the warning. I can only hope the others will heed it.
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[Chain letters are hilarious.]
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[He can't keep holding back his snickers.]
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The patron saints of Koriko, truly.
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I've been meaning to for a while, actually. Not because of the chain letter, but because you've been doing so well.
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And once again, Eve was in the position of being trusted to look after her the most, to the point of Natsuru even staying in her room more often than not. The difference now is, it's Eve and not the much more innocent Nightingale. And they've been dating, which changes the dynamic between them even more. Natsuru could swear Eve had been even more affectionate and doting than last time, both utterly spoiling her and relentlessly teasing her at the same time. A formula which is rewarded with Natsuru constantly getting the most adorably flustered Eve has ever seen her.
And this afternoon, while it's just the two of them in Eve's room, the currently much older woman suggests something that's once again perfectly reasonable, but kind of embarrassing.]
Eh? A bath...?
[Admittedly, Natsuru did get herself a little dirty outside, with some of the larger spirits not keeping an eye out for children. But it's still daylight - they could still end up going out someplace, and they haven't even had dinner yet! ... What she's failing to realize at the same time is that this is a perfect chance for Eve to help her get all properly clean and groomed for anything else they might do before the day's over.
That is, Natsuru hasn't even realized Eve's suggestion was for them to bathe together yet. With Natsuru being a child at the moment, it's considerably more of a platonic arrangement than it might have been before (or will be after). But it still has potential to add to the embarrassment meter considerably.]
I... I guess I could take one, yeah...
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[ Has it really been that long since last this happened? Eve can't believe the time's passed so quickly. Honestly, she has Natsuru to thank for that. Being with her doesn't make this feel like indentured servitude. Actually, she's the most comfortable she's ever been anywhere, here, with her...
It kind of makes everything negative that's happened to Eve feel like nothing more than a bad dream. ]
Afterward, we should get dinner. I imagine we're both getting just as hungry.
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[She can't help but blush and stammer again, thinking of taking a bath together with Eve. She's been caring for her so much like this. Not that that's a problem! The closeness always feels really nice and perfectly natural with her, even when it's just Eve looking out for and protecting her...
So she very quickly finds herself answering, before Eve can think she might not want to.]
Y-Yeah! That sounds nice...
[Both to taking a bath together and getting dinner afterward. But boy, is she still blushing super hard. She has no idea what taking a bath with Eve while she's like this will be like, but even she can guess it'll be equal parts cute and embarrassing. Her imagination runs with it, fleeting images passing through her mind of Eve picking her up, holding her close, washing her hair...
Yep, she sure is blushing a lot.]
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She chuckles lightly, ruffling Natsuru's hair. ]
You know, I wonder what you're thinking about. Is it really that embarrassing?
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That said, it is Eve, so she doesn't mind. It's actually kinda nice. It just makes her blush a lot.]
I-It's nothing!
[Okay, even she knows she can't get away with that with Eve.]
Just... maybe a little more embarrassing than last time.
[Nightingale doted on her last time she was this small, too. But they weren't dating then.]
I-It's okay, though! I'm... really glad you're here. I wouldn't want to be alone like this.
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I promise I won't embarrass you too much.
[ ... Which may or may not be the truth, because teasing Natsuru in the way she does is one of Eve's favorite things. ]
Shall we be on our way?
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After taking her hand, Natsuru's smile grows a little brighter. She scoots in almost imperceptibly closer, and follows the currently-older woman's lead. Really, how could Eve be blamed for teasing and doting on her when she even acts tiny and adorable like this?]
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But Natsuru, even as small as she is right now, is as comforting as always. ]
What are you in the mood for?
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[The question catches her off guard, since she was distracted by the thought of bathing together. And how that'll probably involve letting Eve care for her a lot more than usual, being so tiny and all...]
Ah... I've been wanting to try some udon, actually! It's been a while...
[Tomoko reminded her of that, how she doesn't actually have Japanese food nearly as often as she used to. There's just so many options in places like this and Holly Heights.]
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[ It reminds her that she should probably expand her culinary horizons. Natsuru's helped her try all sorts of new things, but there's just so much here that it's hard to try it all. ]
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Or there's another place nearby that just serves udon and soba. They're a little more expensive, though.
[Congratulations, Eve, you've managed to distract her from being embarrassed for a moment.]
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[ Because she'll totally spring for the extra expenses for Natsuru. ]
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[She can do that! ... She thinks. Everything looks different from way down here. But she'll have Eve with her, so it'll work out.]
August 26th
First off, you should probably stop smoking. Second off, you're getting this letter because I went home. You have a nice club going, gorgeous girlfriend, and from what I gather you're a hell of a lot happier here than in your mysterious life outside of this place.
Thanks for not making me regret being open with you. I consider you a friend, even if I wasn't yours.
[There is a picture of a sparrow drawn on the page with the words "Keep that cage broken" written very delicately around it like a ribbon. Seems the bird has some significance.
There's a crystal heart necklace with the letter.]
You should propose to Naomi with that.
P.S. Make sure Naomi see that I burnt the store down, she might not believe me.
P.P.S. Make sure Naomi tells the kid I tried to kill sorry.
P.P.P.S. I would have jumped you if I could have ;D
P.P.P.P.S. No that wasn't sexual harassment, I meant it.
P.P.P.P.P.S. Last one. Have Naomi let you read the letter I wrote to her, it'll explain some things.