mun is slowly collecting the manga now

[beatmeinstead]

[So unimpressed :|]

Yet again, you jump the gun.

You have much more before you can "pin" me down, though that is a turn of phrase that I dislike.

Continue on, and when I appear, you may speak to me again. Only then.

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[buntails]

A date with Haruka-san? [Her face brightens instantly. What jealous boyfriend?]

[beatmeinstead]

[That's not exactly what she was expecting, but hell, she'll roll with it. It's too good to pass up, no matter how she slices it. Her hand pulls her princess' body a bit closer to hers as she pulls a pair of sunglasses out and puts them on.

Mamoru would be jealous as hell of how well she can pull that gesture off.]

Yes, a date with me. I'll get you the biggest sundae you can eat, with whipped cream and hot fudge and a dozen cherries. Whatever you want.

[buntails]

Sounds delicious! [And it's a good thing Haruka is so fast, because Usagi is not going to be slowed down for anything as she charges ahead.]

[beatmeinstead]

[Oh lawd. It's no problem keeping up with her, certainly not. Maybe she'll see if Usagi would be interested in trying to jog with her on the weekends. No dairy in the morning, though.]

Didn't know you got so excited over ice cream!

[buntails]

[She'd only match Haruka if there was cake at the end of it.

Then again, that might be worth trying to get her into shape.]

Don't you like it, too? Everyone does!

[beatmeinstead]

Oh yes, certain kinds.

[And she'll catch her around the waist to pull her in towards the door as she opens it, gesturing.]

Ladies first.

[buntails]

Haruka-san, you're such a gentleman! [Usagi scoots inside.]

[beatmeinstead]

[Good thing Michiru's not here, she wouldn't get a warm shoulder for a week!]

It's just manners, Usagi-chan. I'm sure Mamoru does the same for you.

[buntails]

Of course. Because Mamo-chan is a great gentleman, too.

[beatmeinstead]

Is he the best gentlemen?

[THAT FACE IS SO INNOCENT]

[buntails]

Mhmm. He's always polite and courteous. [You know, when he's not irritated over her being half an hour late...]

[beatmeinstead]

[Then she'll only keep her fifteen minutes later, ohohoho~]

I can see that.

[buntails]

He's smart, and hard-working, and he has a lot of good qualities.

[beatmeinstead]

[Blalalalah blah...though she can't really judge considering she'd gush about Michiru if she was inclined to.]

Mmhmm...qualities a king should have.

[buntails]

[You guys always did respect him as king before coming to accept her as princess and queen.]

You know him well by now, huh?

[beatmeinstead]

[She was still a bit of a crybaby, so they could just blame it on that...]

The king? Not personally, actually. I'm your protector, not his. The only among us who had that much interaction was Setsuna, in her former life.

[buntails]

[Yes, well, she's working on that! Really!]

Mmm... But you know, you're also our friend.

[beatmeinstead]

[It's endearing. Sometimes.]

I'm well aware of that, yes.

[GDIT MUST BE ALL STOIC STOP THIS]

[buntails]

[No way! She'll be tugging Haruka along to idol concerts next.]

It'd be nice if we could see each other more.

[beatmeinstead]

[Nope. No. Never.

Unless Minako was singing or something, otherwise lolno.]

Well, we all have different tasks to do. The five of you and Artemis and Luna are meant to stay close, I imagine.

[buntails]

But you were lonely before, weren't you? We want you to be a part of us, do things with us, and not be lonely anymore.

[beatmeinstead]

Senshi should never be lonely. We're all a part of a greater group, and with each other even if we're entire galaxies apart. I do not need to be with each member in order to feel their presence.

[buntails]

I remember you once telling me about the loneliness of space.

[beatmeinstead]

[Quietly, eyes shifting to look straight into the future queen's as she rests her chin in her hand.]

That was before I met you. Things are different now.

[buntails]

Are you happier? [Her eyes soften. She's wanted nothing more than their happiness, wherever it might lie. But she especially wants it to lie together with her and everyone.]