~Ze Story~Thread 6~

Len: We will... I think. úwù I mean, you do have a point about remembering and everything... *Carefully hops out of bed*

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Gackpo: *Is heading to Gumi's house, remembering their discussion the previous night*

Rin: *Stands up* I mean... Hey! His music's not going anywhere! We're always gonna have that! ówò

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(In just a moment)

Gumi: *Heads out to the kitchen, followed by Ryuto* *Seems quite quiet* u.u
Ryuto: *Is staying loyally by his big sister's side* owo♪ What we eaaaating??
Gumi: *Responding quietly* Oh, uh... Probably nothing special. Just cereal... sorry. ú.ù
Ryuto: Ohhh. :o ... 'Sokay; I LIKE cereal! 8D

Len: Yeah... There's that. úwù; *Sighs a little* *Slowly strolls out to the kitchen*

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Gackpo: *Arrives at Gumi's door after a little while* *Knocks at it lightly*

Rin: *Quickly follows* Chin up, Lenny...! x3

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Gumi: *Pauses just as she's reaching for a box of cereal* o.o! Er, just a sec, Ryuto... *Quickly heads to the door and answers it* Hello...?

(In the kitchen)

Len: *Walks up to the counter* *Quickly takes a banana and sits down to eat it*

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Gackpo: Hello, Gumi. c; I hope I haven't come at a bad time...

Rin: *Does the same with an orange* ... I see we're going for the classics, eh? o3o *Sits*

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Gumi: *Staaaaares up at Gackpo* ... Gaku...! ;~; *Insta-huggle* No, it's perfect; you can come right in.

Len: *Starts nibbling on the banana* Yep... Nothing like the classics. -3-♪

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Gackpo: Ah... Good. ;3 Thank you, then. You may lead the way.

Rin: Woooord. ;D *Rips off an orange wedge and shoves it into her mouth*

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Gumi: OK... *Steps back* We were just about to get some cereal... ;u; ... *Scurries inside*

Len: x3 *Continues munching away on the banana* ... ... *Gradually starts to look worried about something*

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Gackpo: I see... x3 *Calmly follows Gumi inside*

Rin: o.o! ... 'Sup, Lenny? D:

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Ryuto: *Sees Gackpo* 8O ... GAAAAAAACK!! 8DDD *ZOOMS over and latches onto his leg with a hug*

Len: Hm...? *Turns to Rin* Oh... I just started wondering... Do you think Gumi's OK? ó.ò;

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Gackpo: o.o! *Glances down and sees Ryuto latched onto his leg with a hug* ... Hello there, Ryuto. x3 I haven't seen you in quite a while... Have you been well?

Rin: Aww! You're really worried about her, aren't you? DD: ... Anyway, I'm sure she's OKAY... But she's probably still sad. I mean, you heard her on the phone last night... Sheesh. She took the news really hard. Dx;

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Ryuto: Yah! I good! :D ... Gu not, though. She saaad. :c *Looks back at Gumi*
Gumi: ... *Feels bad for being unable to be her cheerful self for Ryuto's sake right now* *Sniff* ,ú.ù;

Len: Yeah... Dx; I hope she's starting to feel at least a little better, today...

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Gackpo: Hm... *Glances at Gumi for a moment* 3; ... *Looks at Ryuto again with a reassuring expression* Just give her some time, and support... She will start to cheer up at some point or another. c;

Rin: She probably is. She has to be! D: ... Hey, maybe we should visit today? That way, if she's still pretty sad, we can help cheer her up?

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Ryuto: Ohhhh... 'Kay. :3 I hope so. I miss happy, fun Gu... *Turns and runs back to Gumi* *Stares up at her with those huge eyes of his* ... o.o?
Gumi: *Appears to be zoning out, or perhaps even dozing off while standing up somehow* -.-;

Len: Sounds good to me. ówò I don't think she'd mind if we just popped in...

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Gackpo: o.o! ... Gumi...?

Rin: Yeah! I actually think she might appreciate it! :D So, think we should head there about now?

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Gumi: *Snrk* Wah! O__O; U-uhhh... Sorry. *Yawns quietly* <.>;
Ryuto: You tired...? o__o
Gumi: Maybe; I think I had a few bad dreams last night, actually. I woke up a few times. 3x;

Len: Yeah... Alright. ówò *Stands up, tossing the banana peel left from breakfast into a trash bin*

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Gackpo: Ah... 3; Well, in that case, perhaps it would be best to just take it easy, today.

Rin: WOO! Let's go spread the HAPPY! >w< *Zips out the door, right to her road roller*

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Gumi: Yeah, probably. ú.ù; I've gotta get ready for tomorrow's concert, though...!

Len: *Zips out right behind Rin, hopping into the road roller's passenger seat upon reaching it*

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Gackpo: Right... We must prepare for the concert, still. o.ò If you require my assistance with anything, please feel free to let me know.

Rin: *Nods to Len as he plops down beside her* ;3 *Starts pootling along to Gumi's place*

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Gumi: OK, thanks. úwù; Really, all I have to do is prepare to do one song, though. I have to plan my performance and costume and stuff. They're doing a "Night" marathon for the concert, so the song I'll be doing... is... *Trails off*

Len: *Quietly observes the scenery as they pootle along* owò

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Gackpo: Oh, yes... Well, I'm sure you'll do a fine job of it once the time comes. ;3

Gumi: I hope so... I feel like it's gotta be perfect. Absolutely perfect. Dx; I just hope I can put on a big enough show...! ... W-what do you think; is it totally impossible to include real fire somewhere on my costume...? Y'know... safely? o.ò;

Gackpo: Real fire? ... Hm... o__o I wouldn't think so, unfortunately... ... But there are many other ways you can make this a grand performance, I'm sure. c;

Gumi: Oh... OK. I kinda thought so. ;~; ... I'll have to make up for that with even more pyro on-stage. Do you think they'd listen to me if I told them I wanted an actual wall of fire to go up...?

Gackpo: Perhaps; if they could find a way for one to go up safely, that is... *Pauses, expression growing rather serious and concerned* ... I understand you wanting it to be spectacular, but remember not to overdo it to the point where it becomes dangerous. o__ò