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[Private]

I know what's causing this strong attraction. I know it's just another experiment. At least I've gotten a valuable lesson out of it. I was foolish to think I could have a family with Martel, either here or back home. It wasn't meant to be. The girl I knew died a long time ago and no Summon Spirit can change that.

Even if it's just an experiment, I don't want this feeling to disappear when it's over. I hope it doesn't. I need to stay with someone who doesn't remind me of the past.

All I need to do is keep him away from Usagi. I don't want either of them to get hurt. In fact, I'll have to find a way to keep him safe from all of Usagi's friends after that warning she issued. The experiment might be clouding my sense of judgment, but I find it hard to believe he could truly harm someone.

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[Action]
[What is this? Yuan's wandering through the village in broad daylight? Seeming like he's actually enjoying the weather? Apparently, something's brightened his mood a bit. One might note, though, that he looks like he hasn't been sleeping well these past few nights. One might also note that he's carrying more groceries than should be necessary for one person. Stocking up for a winter that's already passed? Who knows?

Approach and find out, if you feel like it.]

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[Wow. Talk about a rarity. It's like seeing dodo bird, except less rare. She's decided that she's going to try and sneak up on you because, lulz, it's Yuan and a freakout face on him has got to be the coolest thing in the world, right?

Right.]

[Yuan is completely oblivious of her presence, considering his thoughts are stuck on a certain someone. He's also approaching his house now. Better hurry and catch him before he disappears inside and locks the door, Usagi.]

[That's not cool, Yuan. Usagi's going to pick up the pace, and ~~roughly~~ gently prod him in the back.]

Don't turn around, just empty your pockets.

Aaah!

[Congratulations, Usagi. He doesn't really get the whole "robbery" reference, but you've gotten him so shocked the grocery bags slip from his hands.]

[Of course, he's not completely thick. Which means he immediately whirls around to face Usagi, scowling at her.]

What the hell do you think you're doing?

[Oh shit. Scary face, Yuan. You need to lighten up. Didn't you just get laid?]

J-Just havin' a little fun! No need to get your panties in a knot.

[It could've been scarier, Usagi. Much scarier.]

If you call that fun, I'd hate to get on your bad side.

[She's going to pick up your grocery bags. At least we got the desired effect, even if the aftereffect wasn't nearly as cool.

Learn, Yuan. Learn.]

What's that supposed to mean?

[He's too old to learn.]

That you need to stop giving people heartattacks.

Did it scare you? I wish I could've seen your face. [Oh. She seems proud.]

[Yeah, he's just going to snatch those groceries back, now.]

You're lucky I realized it was you before I killed you.

[How rude.]

You're kidding, right?

Do I look like I'm kidding?

It's so hard to tell when you always look like that!

[Not. Amused.]

[We are. Can you tell from the way she has to bite her cheeks to keep from laughing.]

Ahem. You sure are buying a lot of food, Yuan.

... Isn't it more efficient to stock up for a week or two than to go to the store every single day?

[He's not quite meeting Usagi's eyes, there.]

Stocking up for a couple days, sure, but weeks? The food could spoil.

[Oh god. What is this logic coming from her mouth?]

[Ahhh! Yuan's one weakness!]

Yes, well... I'm sure I'll have eaten it before that happens.

You're gonna get a belly if you do that, though.

I doubt it.

[Hello awkward silence. Hn.]

I, uh, found those curtains. Just, you know, putting it out there.

[Oh. Right. Those.]

... I see. That's good to hear, I suppose.

[That's not the, uh, response we were hoping for. Where's your enthusiasm, man?]

Yeah! They're not even super bright or anything. No cows, either!

[The former leader of the Renegades does not get enthusiastic over curtains. Or... anything, for that matter.]

Excellent. Should I pick them up at your house?