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Who: Senri and Aoi and whoever wants to encounter them
Where: Aoi's house and somewhere in the park respectively.
When: During the faerie event
Summary: Senri and Aoi have wound up switching places in their sleep. Leaving him to wake up in her nice comfy bed and her to enjoy some outdoor camping. Fun.
Warnings: None

[Due to some fairy mischief, Senri and Aoi have woken up in each other's beds. Well, that was the plan anyway. But Senri often camps out in the park, so he may have gotten the better end of this deal.]

{{OOC: We'll both be commenting to start with. Respond to whichever top level comment you like, Aoi or Senri.}}

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...I suppose you could say that. I fell asleep in my bed as usual, only to find myself here instead.

[And judging by her tone, she still has no idea why.]

[How does one end up somewhere else while sleeping? Noda gives an unsure look.]

...Does not that mean you have somehow been kidnapped from your dwellings?

It certainly seems that way.

[Which is upsetting for multiple reasons, frankly.]

For now all I can do is go back home and try to sort things out from there...

I will assist for escorting you back to your dwelling. I am not heartless to leave a woman to go home by herself without much means of protection.

[He may be a dick to Otonashi, but that's only because he's a guy ok.]

Ah... really?

[She... didn't actually expect him to offer to do that.]

You have assisted us in the first fight when monsters have ambushed. It is only natural to repay.

[Noda can see how surprised you are and that's making him feel awkward.]

Oh...

It isn't something you need to repay. I helped you because I wanted to.

[Patrols are just kind of what she does, after all.]

[Noda can't really respond to that as he just gives a sigh and scratches his head. He was never good at speaking with girls one-on-one, much less be sociable than just trying to kill his comrades.]

So be it. But I will still assist in taking you back to your residence.

[He then starts to lead the way, but he stops. There was the most important thing...]

...Which way is it to your place?

If you're certain...

[...Despite his actions, he is still one of Otonashi's friends, and she worries a little about that. But she can't exactly turn down such a kind offer, either...

...

Maybe if she bids her farewell at the gate?]

My home is in Libra.

[That would be a wise decision, Aoi. Not that Noda would know any better unless he somehow senses Otonashi at the premise when they arrive at Aoi's place.

For the moment though, Noda is acting like any normal person as he quietly starts making his way towards the direction of the Libra district after giving a nod in response.

Noda was never a social person, especially when it came to chattering with girls.]

Thank you for helping me like this.

[Even though Noda's caused some trouble in the past, it certainly won't stop her from being friendly towards him as they walk.]

Do you normally train here in the mornings?

No need. [For the appreciation, he forgets to add. Instead he moves onto the question.]

Not usually. I had only happened to have some time to train this early today. Normally I train during the day.

You're really dedicated to that, aren't you?

[It's an admirable trait as far as Aoi is concerned. Going out of his way to keep up on his technique even without anyone else to practice with...

Even Aoi couldn't exactly boast that.]

Being a combat member in the battlefront was how I proved myself useful, and I will continue to do so in this world. To do that, I must train.

[After all, Yuri was in this world now. He made a promise (to himself) that he would help her out in anyway he could.]

...I'm sure you're very reliable at that.

[He's clearly quite strong. Fighting on the front lines was definitely suited to him. She can't help but be slightly envious.]

[He gives a proud smile in response. Nothing beats a compliment!]

And I will continue to be as such.

[...]

By any chance... do you need a sparring partner?

[It may be nice to have a sparring partner, Noda noted quietly then, but that required talking to someone and having them spend time with him. He had passed on once, but that didn't mean he was comfortable to ask anyone.

He stays quiet for a bit, playing with the thought.]

That is a thought I have not considered. [Mainly because he would prefer to be out on his own rather than tag along with a group unless it was necessary to do so while on missions.]

In my world, my friends and I often sparred together to hone our technique. [...Or learn how technique wasn't the answer to everything, in Aoi's case.]

I don't really have any partners here, though. Maybe we could practice together every so often?

......You are offering to spar with me?

[Noda clearly looks surprised at all this. No one ever really offered to spar with him, although that was mainly because he never listened to or associated with others in the battlefront.]

Mm! I have a naginata, myself. I think those two weapons would be good to spar together with, don't you?

[Surprise turns into curiosity at the mentioning of her choice of weapon. Come to think of it, has he seen her fight with a weapon before? All this time, he thought she resorted to her strange powers as well as her Persona...]

I was not aware you are skilled with such weapon.

[Now the next question: was he willing to take up on it? He still had some tolerance towards interacting with other people due to his complexity of burdening anyone with his troubles...

It ends with Noda making an unsure face, scratching the back of his head.]

You said you normally train during the day, right? As long as it doesn't conflict with my classes, I should be able to drop by, no problem.

[He keeps quiet, looking over at Aoi for a while before looking off to the side and responding.]

I train alone. There is no need.

[He quickens his step, putting a little more distance between the two as he stuffs his hands into his pockets. He wasn't used to have people offer their time to him and he could only react by closing up, if given the choice. Of course, the After Life had forced him to become more social, but even with that old habits were hard to break.]

[...That was abrupt. She hurries to catch up, rather grateful that the pain in her back has died down by now.]

Ah, wait-!

[Did she say something wrong...? That conversation seemed to have been going well for once.]

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...How mysterious. I seem to have missed the notif for this, sorry!

it is okay!

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