[ oh but lolis ]

[hasaringonit]

[ It took a lot of convincing, "no, I couldn't; it's too much of an imposition", and "you can and will and I insist", but there she is at the front door with nothing but a carpet bag and a fluffy coat. She still doesn't appear entirely convinced, and maybe as if she feels like she just wants to curl up in a tiny ball and disappear, but it goes without saying she eventually reaches for the doorbell ]

Comments

[hasaringonit]

Oh, I did not run it. I merely kept it neat and sometimes answered the phone.

[switchcraft]

It's still much more work than I've done.

[hasaringonit]

Tomoko-chan is still young. Still attending school. That is enough.

[switchcraft]

There are many others like me.

[hasaringonit]

Is that not all that could be asked of a young person?

[switchcraft]

Everyone is different

[hasaringonit]

Ah... I suppose so.

[switchcraft]

You know that.

[hasaringonit]

I have experience in being different.

[ but there is a short, thoughtful pause ]

As does Tomoko-chan.

[switchcraft]

Yes, very much so.

[if my mother just hissed "and anyway, she's normal" at my dad ... oops]

[hasaringonit]

[ Handholding because Tomoko-chan is my good lady friend who is completely normal and very lovely and kind ]

... She does not know.

[switchcraft]

You needn't say anything.

[hasaringonit]

They will notice.

[ That I never eat or drink anything and maybe even that I don't sleep :( ]

[switchcraft]

Eventually. Then you can say whatever you'd like.

[hasaringonit]

I do not wish to insult your mother.

[ I don't want it to see like i have a problem with her cooking or anything ]

[switchcraft]

Not an insult ...

[hasaringonit]

To refuse after such kindness has been granted ...

[switchcraft]

Rather, it would be worrying.

[hasaringonit]

Mm. I suppose so.

[switchcraft]

At least for today you won't have to concern yourself.

[hasaringonit]

I suppose not. But something will eventually need to be done.

[switchcraft]

For right now, the more appropriate worry is what you'll wear to meet the club members.

[hasaringonit]

Is it a difficult decision to make?

[switchcraft]

For some.

[hasaringonit]

[ holding her hands out to her sides and looking down at her dress ]

Is there something wrong with it?