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Setting Up The Home [Open]

It had taken a meeting with Negi and handing over the keys, but Shiori had a place to herself. True it was the now defunct Atelier Elric, but she kept the name. One of the things she had learned when she had been sent off for school due to Fate’s insistence, was that she learned how to do the basics of magic.

As such, she put a sign up. “Now Re-opened, doing small scale transmutations and potions. Inquire within.”

Shiori hoped this would attract people who were coming near the circle of small shops, and she lit the burner that she had, and began to brew, getting lost in the motions.

With any luck, she wouldn’t have to worry too much about things as she turned on the music player which started in on a fairly nice song, and she began to hum along with it as she set to work, skirt swishing along as she fairly danced about.

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Shiori turned it over in her head, the question at mind as she sighed. "... because I put my trust in Negi-kun's plan, even if he doesn't remember me doing so. I saw how brave and determined he was, and I truly believe he can save our world. Even if it meant going against Fate-sama, I believe in Negi-kun."

Her cheeks flamed red as she ducked her head. "... He's too kind... even towards someone like myself, who deceived him for weeks on end."

She smiled. "Good. If you were masquerading as Asuna that long, then you know that Negi is a very special guy. He puts other people's needs before his own, and though I love him, that makes him a little stupid. People need to watch over someone like that, to be sure he doesn't break."

She laughed. "He would never look at you like that, and you shouldn't either, ok? Just...focus on finishing what Ed started: a lot of people are going to need what you have to offer. If you do the best that you can, you'll be doing a good thing for all of us."

"MMM!" exclaimed Shiori, nodding and smiling, even with tears at the edges of her eyes. People on the ship were too kind for her. It was making her feel slightly horrible that they trusted her so easily, even when she knew she could deceive anyone quickly and flawlessly.

And yet, it was nice to be trusted again. "Thank you, really. I just want to make good on what I promised Negi-kun."

Kaya, knowing it was a bit taboo and strange still reached over and gently brought the tear from her face, her fingers only a few inches away and bringing the water off her cheek. She felt bad now about thinking she was a bad person: she was actually the opposite, she reminded her a little of Zuko.

"I'm sure you will. If there's anything I can do to help you with the shop, please don't hesitate to ask. I know now Negi means a lot to you."

"I'll do that, thank you," said Shiori, blushing. She was so kind. Shiori hoped everyone else would be just as understanding as she had been. She didn't mind how Kaya brushed her tears away, it felt good to be honest.

Kaya was just happy to know there wasn't one more enemy that was going after Negi. She was still very much worried after that fight that he had with Kain, and she had hoped that he was going to be all right. Besides, Shiori didn't seem to have alterior motives so far.

"You know, even if I don't need anything, we could still have lunch together. I got some food from shore leave, and I'm going to try and make something good from that."

"Really? I got food and things as well there too... but having someone to eat with would be nice." Shiori rubbed her head, brushing her hair away from her elf-like ears. "I'm just glad you're so accepting of me. Most people who discover I imitated Hime-sama get mad."

"I'm not thrilled about that, don't get me wrong," Kaya said, "But I'm sure you had your reasons back then, and then changed when you saw what it could do to Negi. Not everyone can start on the right path, but once you actually see it before you and make the choice to change, that's what makes all the difference."

Being the cells after the Yeerk incident HAD been a bit of a wake up call.

Shiori nodded, grateful that at least it hadn't turned out poorly. "Thank you."

Trying to think of something better, she looked over at the portable tea set she had purchased. "Do you want some tea?"

"I would love some," Kaya answered, glad that the girl had offered. It had been awhile since she had tea, as most of it had been given to Daja to obtain her shield.

Shiori nodded, smiling a little as she went to start the kettle. "I'm looking into duplicating the leaves, make myself a little garden in the open space just in front of the shop. Grow some herbs, tea leaves, etcetera. I know a bit of botany magic as well, or at least how to raise plants quickly."

Kaya looked fairly excited at the idea. "That's great! I sort of wish I had the time to do that myself, but I usually need to start working on several things at a time. Plants would likely die in my care. I sort of wish we had an Earthbender here for that."

"Earthbender?" inquired Shiori as she set some tea leaves into a strainer and placed it into the pot to steep. "What's that might I ask?"

"Exactly what it sounds like, someone that can take earth and use it, make it move," Kaya said, "like how I'm a waterbender and can use just about anything with water in it. Of course, wed still need someone who knows abut plants, but the earthbender could probably help get the right conditions and everything. Not that I think the earthbender friend that I knew would be jumping for joy at that suggestion."

"Sounds like the geokinetics of our world," remarked Shiori as she continued to brew, checking the temperature of the water. "They're rare but they can move the earth without incanting anything."

Finding the temperature to be of her liking, Shiori poured two cups and offered one to Kaya. "Sugar and milk if you like it too."

"I've heard the abilities that we can do called other words before," she said, "Which is probably why you're able to do alchemy in the first place. I guess that's why people keeping calling what we do magic, because we don't touch the materials either."

Kaya made a face. "In tea? Why?"

"Mmhmm. Alchemy, like potion making is a basic thing of our world. Negi-kun can do it too, if he's studied that far into it."

She blushed a little as she sipped her tea. "Negi-kun likes sugar and milk in his tea."

"I think he might have, if the recent fight is any indication," Kaya said. "I'm surprised then that he didn't come here and try to open up the shop myself."

Kaya shook her head. "That's just weird. The whole point of tea is to enjoy the flavors and the infusions, not coat the taste with sweet things!"

"He wanted to, but when he and I spoke, I told him that I didn't want Negi-kun to stress himself running the store, so he left it in my hands. I suppose it's better than letting him fret about everything."

Shiori giggled as she sipped her tea, also unflavoured. "Negi-kun's still a kid. Although Fate-sama drinks coffee. And they have their spats over it."

Kaya nodded. "Well, I would imagine with Negi and all he has to learn, he has a lot on his plate. Besides, I think it might be a good idea for him to take a breather from responsibility now and then, just so he gets to act like a kid for a little while.

She shook her head. "Now sugar and milk in coffee I understand. That drink is just...ugh. It needs it."

"Considering Negi-kun rarely gets to, being a kid is a good idea for him to try and attempt being. He didn't have much of a childhood at any rate."

Shiori nodded at that. "I agree. Coffee needs sugar and milk."

"I know," Kaya said, remembering all too well the day that she saw what happened to him during the attack on his village. Now, more than ever, she wanted to go back to being around Negi, speaking iwt him and being his onee-san. She missed him terribly.
"When it gets down to it, neither of us did."

She made a face, thinking of coffee. "Why anyone would want to taste something so...BLEH is beyond me. I need flavor."

Shiori nodded, sipping her drink a little. "Did... he share his childhood with you?"

She chuckled. "Sometimes for some people it's good."

Kaya nodded. "We dreamscaped and saw each others childhoods, yes. He has so much that he has to deal with, I wouldn't want him to not have fun where he could find it."

She shrugged. "I guess if it keeps you up, its ok."

"Really?" Shiori pinked a little, rubbing her head. "To do that implies an incredible level of trust. Most mages find it almost taboo to do that unless you really believe it's worthwhile."

She nodded, sipping her tea.

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