Opinions without 3.1415 are just Onions (Week1 post trial)

[ghostricked]

After everything, the house seems almost too still and too mundane. At least as long as the doors to that room remain closed. One by one those covered in what was once their teammate are lead to the showers or change in silence. There is no warm meal waiting for them. No words of encouragement.

Life goes on, regardless.

Comments

[notbymyside]

[Well, his smile seems at least somewhat genuine?]

You remind me of one of my employees, you know. Someone who recently hired into my department.

[accessorytomurder]

...really? Me?

[notbymyside]

She's very earnest, like you are. Very kind too. She had trouble finding her footing at first, my department takes on a lot of tough cases. But she had the perseverance to stick around, and now she's a valuable member of my team.

I see that same perseverance in you.

[accessorytomurder]

...I'll do my best to live up to that, Ango-san.

[notbymyside]

I have faith in you, Yachi-san.

In the meantime, thank you for writing such concise notes. They will be helpful for later, when we have to file a report on this incident.

[accessorytomurder]

[Oh.]

...yes.

[Oh, this is like the crab dinner promise, isn't it?]

When the time comes, I'll be happy to lend them to you.

[notbymyside]

[It sure is. Friends think alike, after all.]

I appreciate it. We're going to be buried in paperwork when this is over, so anything to speed up the process is welcome.

[accessorytomurder]

...right.

[Her smile strengthens, a little.]

Hey, Ango-san? Can I ask a favor?

[notbymyside]

Of course, what is it?

[accessorytomurder]

Can I hug you?

[notbymyside]

...why in the world do you want to do that?

[He's just. So ?????? It's not a no but he looks confused.]

[accessorytomurder]

[He looks like he needs one.]

I... want one?

[notbymyside]

[...well actually that's probably the one thing she could say to get him to hug her, so.]

Well, if you would like one, then I won't be the person to deny you.

[accessorytomurder]

Thank you.

[She slips her arms around him, snug and soft.]

[notbymyside]

[Awwww, Yachi.

He's not much of a hugger but he will make an attempt. So arms around, gentle squeeze.]