OPEN; SUB-STORY THREAD

[roombamastermind]

Who ⬤ Croix Meridies and you [OPEN]
What ⬤ Substory: Can't Download a Clue
When ⬤ September
Where ⬤ Executive's son's internet cafe
Content Warnings ⬤ Theft? Will Update as needed.


This was almost too easy.

Security at this cafe was, frankly, as embarrassing as its attendance. All Croix had to do was show up and claim to be from the "head office" and explain that someone had complained about one of the computers malfunctioning. She was here to provide "tech support", but she had to take it in to the "head office" to ensure it was working properly.

And so she was walking out of said place of business carrying a box with the computer tower, monitor, and all associated accessories in a box, and was being trusted to bring it back. This had gone off without a hitch, and Croix was practically almost home free.

It'd be a bad time for someone with reason to question her to immediately question her to walk in, wouldn't it?

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[roombamastermind]

[ Croix wasn't unobservant. She could tell this young woman was having trouble getting around. She felt bad about using her like this now, but they were already on the stairs. So she did her best to help guide Kaede, as well as telling her to take it slow.

They finally reached their destination, upon which Croix motioned to help her lower the box to the ground. ]

You did well. You deserve a reward for your trouble. Come inside?

[long_live_the_queen]

Huh?

[Kaede blinked, set off balance at the invitation. The stony, neutral mask her expression was in most of the time slipped a moment as she peered quizzically around the box. There wasn't any sarcasm or sharpness in her voice, either.]

Me? [???] Why?

[Kindness confuses the Kaede.]

[roombamastermind]

Because you came all this way and did a good job, that's why.

[ A bit brusque for a former teacher, but that's how Croix is. ]

I hope you like ramen.

[long_live_the_queen]

[Honestly, Kaede appreciated the bluntness. It left less room for doubts to wiggle in.

It still took her a moment of standing and blinking before the ache in her arms set in again and reminded her she hadn't moved yet.]

Uh. I...guess.

[Feral cat she might be, but she'd still accept little things given to her.]

[roombamastermind]

[ She led Kaede inside, in what was very much a Sutoku starter apartment. It was small, only had room for a futon, and the kitchen area was attached to ever where else. Nevertheless, she bade Kaede to go and sit. ]

I'll get the noodles started. Have a load off on my futon.