dear_mun | been ages since I played this lady

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canon: rurouni kenshin

been ages since I played this lady

You forgot your medicines again? Really, what should I do with you? And you're so quick to tell people to be vigilant about these things . . .

Well, I won't nag you because it's not as though it was idiocy on your part. You're not a like a certain rooster head whose name I won't mention. Just remember to take your medicines next time.

In addition to that, it's certainly not helping that you're worrying about playing me once again. I haven't changed, and just because you have doesn't mean that there's writing on the wall as soon as you start putting down my thoughts on paper.

I'm going back to work. You should too - and take your medicines!

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I'm Megumi -

[Ghhhkkkk - !]

"Old lady"? . . . Let's not go there.

[She smiles but only as far as her point has being made.]

Oh, of course not. [the smile then becomes soft]

It is very nice to meet you, Miss Megumi.

[She's a very forgive and forget type of person.]

[Kids. Well, at least she wasn't bratty like Yahiko, or even Kaoru at times.]

Yes, likewise. So long as we understand each other.

[You're not too young, she's not too old, we have an agreement.]

[But with that bit of wryness done with, Megumi settled down and gave the girl a genuine smile.]

[Oh, you'd love her sister... except not really.]

[Though you do share the same allure of being cheeky and mysterious, so there's that at least.]

I don't see that as a problem, really.

So, I hope you don't mind me prying a bit further. Do you think your player has any intentions for you now that you are active, at least for the moment?

She says she just means for me to stretch my legs out a bit. She has no plans of sending me anywhere new, and I prefer it that way - I'm certainly busy enough with my medical practice where I am.

What about you? Did your mundane spirit you away somewhere?

Not yet, though I have heard some discussion as to where. The... journal? That I find myself in is newly made.

In fact, I didn't have any images up until a day ago.

I see. I hope your mundane sends you to a nice place, should that be the case. Of course, it would be preferable not to leave home at all.

Hmm... I think my home will be okay with me gone for a little bit. Though I do agree a nice place would be best.

There are some pretty awful places. Like deserts. Ooh, but not desserts. I really like those.

Deserts sound miserable. I wouldn't mind a dessert either, on the other hand. Again, we are in agreement.

[A laugh.]

What desserts are your favorite?

Apple pie is really good! I like fruit. Though I have heard a type of candy that's made out of a bean that I want to try? I've been told by my player that it's pretty good.

[Finger to cheek.]

What was it? Chalk o' late? Koko... hmm...

In Japan, we have a lot of sweets made from beans.

Ohagi is one of my favorite things to make, and it's made from sweet red bean paste and rice.

I've never heard of that sweet that you are talking about, though my mundane also tells me that it's delicious, and that I must discover it for myself.

It does sound weird, candy from beans? But I will try anything once!

It's not as strange a thought to me, perhaps because we already have bean-based desserts where I'm from.

Do you not have any?

I don't usually carry anything in my pockets. Usually I tag around a friend that carries everything for me. It's very convenient!

[Again, she's entirely too pleased at this.]

I meant - do you not have any bean-based desserts where you're from?

[She let out a laugh.]

However, it's certainly convenient to have someone carry your belongings. I have a medicine cabinet that a friend sometimes carries around for me.

Mmm... oh! No! Mostly we eat whatever father provides. My sister and I prepare it however we can. Though usually I'm the one that does most the cooking.

And my sister complains. A lot.

Still, we were always limited to whatever we had before. And while I won't say I'm a terrible cook, I'm nowhere near as imaginative as the other cooks I have had the pleasure of meeting.

Do you have any siblings?

You sound like you have a happy family.

[Ah, once again with the can of worms.]

I had two older brothers.

I'm not sure about happy. Sometimes I wish I got along better with my sister.

[Her first response after hearing that Tekami has brothers is to glow with smiles but then she had to use the word... "HAD."]

Are they... ...too?

[She couldn't bring herself to say it.]

Maybe fighting with her is just how you two get along.

[Like how she is with Kaoru. There's no doubt that Megumi cares for the other girl, despite how often they bicker.]

. . . Yes.

[As before, the revelation of loss weighs heavily. Except this time she just remains quiet. She tries to think what it would mean to be completely lost of family. To not have her sister or her father there at all.]

[She doesn't think she could bear it. She'd feel so... lonely.]

[What words can be used for that?]

Cherish your family and live your life in a way that would make them proud. You never know when they'll be gone, or when your time will be up.

[Yuelia smiles, though her eyes begin to mist terribly.]

Thank you. You are more kind than I deserve.

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