SHUT UP, THIS IS MY JAM.

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[rebreathe]

I guess? [Leave it to Dia to read Bashou on a dreary day where signs of natural vibrancy are few and lacking.] Dunno if we're too late or too early in the year for that one.

[The yawn she was restraining escapes, cutting off the "don't work yourself so hard," she was starting on.]

Odd... I don't often have the chance to veg, and when I do I'm already bored of it. [She's in no good position to ask Dia to rest. They're both really not meant for the staying idle business.] Let's go somewhere tomorrow.

[shinelikea]

[ She huffs, very pointedly, into her phone. ] He was the greatest poet of the Edo period. Could you at least attempt some respect?

[ She can't really get mad, though. Kanan's never been one for the classics, or, well, for most books on the whole. And the invitation that follows gives her spirits a much-needed boost. ]

I'd like that. Where do you want to go?

[rebreathe]

My attempt at respect is for literature class. [Any more goes above and beyond the call of duty.

A pause, while she considers.]

Skating? If you haven't already had your fill of it. [Does teaching Riko actually count? And Kanan is confident she'll match Dia's pace better, at least.] Or the batting center? Bowling?

[shinelikea]

I do recall you passed the last test by a five point margin. [ She tuts, but it's lighthearted. She'd already scolded Kanan once for it, and there's more current matters to discuss. Like their date tomorrow! Perking up in her seat, Dia stretches one arm overhead. She barely stops to think about it before answering: ]

In that case, why don't we see how much we can do in one day?

[rebreathe]

Ooh, an adventure. Sounds like fun!

Let's start early, then. What time is good? Or... [She's laughing, amused by the scene which came to mind. Much as Dia may pretend not to bother, if Ruby isn't around, she has less reason to wake early without a little sister to bug and leave behind in the morning.] Shall I go over to motivate you out of bed?

[shinelikea]

How rude! Why, I don't need you coming here--

[ Mmmffno, wait, she's turning down more time with Kanan... Times like this make Dia wish her defend-own-pride instinct wouldn't flare up quite so quickly. ]

... just... for that. I mean, it's a waste of a trip, so... [ Is she really gonna say it. Isn't this being awfully forward... well, half of it's already out her mouth, so there's little point to second-guessing herself now. ] We might as well spend the night together, right?

[ So very, very grateful there's no eye contact to be kept right now. ]

[rebreathe]

Eh?

[She doesn't mind, certainly, very much the opposite as a matter of fact. It isn't as if they don't see each other on the regular, but more frequently than not, especially over the holidays, it takes place when in a group. And she too would welcome any additional time spent with Dia alone. For a moment, she even was prepared to head for her room to pack, disregarding how settled she has become like this.]

Um...sure. How about your parents? Shouldn't we ask for permission?

[They probably will grant it, she just wants to avoid springing a sleepover on them out of the blue.]

[shinelikea]

[ Please don't sound so surprised, it's bad for her heart... Dia spends a solid second staring a hole into the tabletop until Kanan finally answers, then lets out a breath of relief. ]

Of course, I'll call and ask. [ Working late again... ] I'm sure they'll have no problem.

Or I could come over, if you'd prefer. [ Kanan sounds quite comfortable where she is, and she'd hate to badger her like this. Too much, at least. Dia can admit when she's being selfish. ]

[rebreathe]

No need. I suggested it first, it's fine. Go on and check, I'll prepare in the meantime. [Poking a foot out of the blankets while the drive to hasn't left her -- aehhh, cold...

She can do it! Eventually! Somehow!]

I'm moving. I'm totally moving.

[Five toes. ACCOMPLISHMENT.]

[shinelikea]

... [ A sigh. ] Don't push yourself too much.

I'll go call, so message me with your progress. [ Or lack thereof, if it comes to that... ] Hang in there.

[rebreathe]

Yes, yes, yes. [Normally this is where she gets "one 'yes' will suffice" as a retort, so she hangs up before it comes.

Tearing away from the kotatsu makes for a lengthy and ardous journey, though she does, as agreed, send a message about twenty minutes later. She presumes that is enough time for Dia to finish talking.]

Can I visit?

[shinelikea]

They said you're more than welcome, of course.

[ That, and 'You really do get lonely when Ruby isn't around, don't you, Dia?' Ugh, mom... but never mind that. ]

And by the way: one 'yes' would have sufficed, thank you.

[ Yes, she held onto that one for twenty minutes. The day anyone gets the last word over Dia will be when she's in the grave. ]

[rebreathe]

[A stream of various lineface bear stickers in response, because 1. why is Dia like this and 2. an afternoon's worth of "hey kanan-chan look at this!!!" took a toll on her texting manners.

Then.]

Important question

Do I bring my warm pajamas or my comfy pajamas?

[shinelikea]

[ She's earned those bears, and she will wear them with pride. While snorting to herself in a highly unladylike manner, because there's nobody to hear it, okay. ]

I'm honored you'd entrust me with such a grave responsibility.

Take the ones with the snails.

[rebreathe]

Why am I not surprised you'd choose those. (‘､3_ヽ)_

[But snail pajamas it is. Maybe she should think about finding a set for Dia if she likes them so much, their clothing sizes are similar anyway.]

Let me tell Grandpa and I'll be over soonish.

[shinelikea]

I have absolutely no idea what that face is meant to suggest.

But they're soft and you look cute in them.

[ And then! A spectacular event witnessed only five times a year at the absolute luckiest!!!

A sticker of a fluffy black cat with a little heart above its head. ]

Be careful on your way, Kanan-san. And don't keep me missing you too long.

[ Filed under: things Dia Kurosawa will only ever say over text, and then spend the following hour kicking herself internally for actually sending them. Aaaaaaaaaa stupid stupid. ]

[rebreathe]

You'll know these, I bet.

(*˘ ³(^•ω•^)

[Yes. Yes, she went there.

She's not so embarrassed as to regret the kaomoji, though.]

So you think I'm cute
So you do miss me ꉂꉂ(ˊᗜˋ)

[Filed under: things she will never let Dia forget writing.]

[shinelikea]

[ Yes, she knows those. And they make her heart flutter a bit, as if she didn't have enough to be embarrassed about -- but that's all quickly buried beneath how endlessly infuriating Kanan goes on to be about it. Ugh!! ]

So what if I do? Why are you acting like that's such a surprise???

[ Look what you did, you made her neglect proper punctuation!! ]

[rebreathe]

[ONLY ANOTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT.

A real accomplishment. To make Dia huff and puff is 80% of the fun, really.]

I will frame this chatlog and put it on my wall.

[More cuddly stickers come after. She made sure to use the animated ones.]

[shinelikea]

[ Can you feel Dia's glare through the phone? How about now? And now? Because it's intensifying threefold with every cute, cuddly sticker. Are those little baby pastel-colored birds? Unbelievable.

You think you're so adorable, don't you. ]

You are a MISCREANT and a MENACE.

Just get over here.

[ BEH. ]