Someone finally tries to handle Imi's pron!trauma...

[justanimitator]

[Soooo, this one time, Imitator!Len actually did make it to the library [though he doesn't know who the 'librarian' is yet...] ...mostly because it was a combination of rainy and snowy out, and he didn't like what it did to his clothing or running back to the bus to change (again).

As he is standing by the shelves, trying to figure out how everything is sorted and what to look for, he notices a familiar face...]

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[justanimitator]

Thank you again...

[nodsnods]

Well, um, 'manners' is 'etiquette', right? Um... I keep being rude, so I should know manners. Miko-san-- the girl who couldn't find her, um, brother from the other day-- wants to learn too. So maybe we can um, read it together.

[very seriously] Tea is important!

[defender]

It's good to know you're making friends. [Turns a corner and gestures at the bookcase before her.] There. Etiquette.

I suppose, in certain circles. I didn't think you were involved with aristocracy.

[justanimitator]

I've been working on it... [takes a few books off the shelf that have helpful-looking titles]

Oh! Um, well, Rin did used to be a Princess! The one I meet for tea almost every day.

[defender]

Oh?

Is she a queen now, then?

[justanimitator]

Um... no? I don't think she's anything now.

[softly]

There was a revolution.

[defender]

...I see.

[Hastens her pace suddenly to the next set of books.] That happens. A wonder she escaped unscathed.

[justanimitator]

[almost trips a little as he tries to keep up]

It's not... a wonder. Her brother saved her.

[last said in an odd tone of voice, as he suddenly becomes very interested in the floor, apparently]

[defender]

Her brother.

[Whirls on another bookcase abruptly, studying the titles - full of pretentious literature - before continuing to walk.]

[justanimitator]

Y-- yeah. He was a... very good brother, I think...

[would normally jump at sudden movement like that, but he's lost in his thoughts]

[defender]

I'd imagine so.

Here we are. Tea. Take your pick.

[justanimitator]

[shakes himself out of it]

O-- Oh. These look good...!

[defender]

I take it with plenty of milk and sugar, myself.

[justanimitator]

[have a surprised smile]

Me too! Um... I like it very sweet. Honey and cinnamon sticks are good too...

[defender]

[Smirks, teasingly.]

Chubby bunny, aren't we?

[justanimitator]

[heeeeeeey-- He's not sure about the 'bunny' part, but he's getting the gist here]

Sweet things are good! Likes cakes, candies, pie, bread pudding, chocolate... and bananas!

I can't get 'chubby' either.

[defender]

[Undeterred.]

Chubby bunny.

[justanimitator]

[Moooouuuuuu!]

Even-- even if I am-- I still like them!

[he might be pouting a little]

[defender]

[SNICKERS.]

You really make this too easy, don't you?

[justanimitator]

...


[teased again? *slump*]

I'm... starting to think so.

[defender]

[Shoulder pat.]

It happens to everyone.

[justanimitator]

[no real reaction-- congrats, Miku, you are on Len's short list of people who don't startle him by touching him]

...Being um, teased?

[defender]

No real harm is meant by it.

[justanimitator]

That's what someone told me... that it's funny and not supposed to be mean. Um-- Miku-san was just laughing too. Never saw that before... it was nice.

So! Um! I'm going to try and learn what to do if there is 'teasing'. Like everyone else!

There isn't a book on it, is there?

[defender]

I don't think there is, Len, but your reaction to teasing is just fine the way it is.

[As in: MOST ENTERTAINING THING EVER.]

[justanimitator]

...it is?!

[SO USED]