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[ladytakamaki]

ann takamaki

deserves better

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[browbeater]

[poor Bolin. Mako leans forward, resting his elbow on the table as he gestures]

I don't know. I know I'd rather he do something practical, but he's a good showman. He makes me look bad with how good he is at inspiring people. So, I wouldn't be surprised if he goes into radio or acting, or something like that.

[he's a mother hen, but mostly... he really wants Bolin to do what will make him happy.]

[ladytakamaki]

Acting, huh?

[ ann sounds a little...uncomfortable when she says it, but quickly brushes it off. strange. ]

If he does, I can totally help him out. My mom's an actress so we actually have a lot of connections in the industry. And hey, if he's good at it? That's more than practical enough.

[browbeater]

[he catches that discomfort. It was, well, hard to miss.

He nods at her offer-- and then the waiter comes up, and asks him something. All he does is nod, and the guy writes something down.

To her, he asks in English, "Are you ready to order, miss...?"]

[ladytakamaki]

[ ann orders what's indicated as the most popular item on the menu. if it's popular then it should be good, right. the waiter fills up their waters and leaves immediately after.

she turns to look back at mako, taking a sip of her water. ]

Hey...can I ask you something? Have you gotten really...weird memories before from Retrospec?

[browbeater]

[yes, yes he has. He looks a little surprised, but it vanishes from his face really quickly.]

I've gotten a few, actually. And I'm definitely not the only one.

[well, he's gotten one violent one and a bunch of benign... but weird ones.]

Is everything alright?

[ladytakamaki]

Yeah. I figured...

[ she's definitely not alone in this boat but where does she begin to explain the memory she'd gotten? ]

Sort of. I mean...it's...more disturbing than anything, I think. I talked to a few people about it already, but I just... I can't get it out of my head.

[browbeater]

[a frown. does he dare push...?

well, she seems to be inviting him to, so...]

What happened?

[ladytakamaki]

...Well...

[ she sighs and starts to fiddle with the corner of her napkin. ]

I had a memory of a man who was a teacher at my school. He wanted...things from me. If you know what I mean.

[browbeater]

[oh...that's probably more disturbing, since it's close enough to real life that it could happen here.

He frowns, his hand closing into a fist for a moment, before relaxing.]

I'm sorry. [he can't say that those memories are fake anymore, after everything, but...] That's probably worse than most of my memories. At least I know those could never happen here.

[ladytakamaki]

He'd follow me around, call me on my phone, and I remember doing everything I could to stay away but...

[ boy, and not to mention the rumors that followed--though she doesn't remember that part yet, but man... ]

I know that he made school a living hell for me. I just...I don't know the details. Why would I remember something like that, though?

[browbeater]

... [he sighs.]

I don't know. But according to the Retrospec employees, those memories are true "somewhere." Why we're remembering, and why that particular somewhere... I don't know.

But it's not true here.

[ladytakamaki]

...Yeah. I sure hope not.

[ another sip of her water, and then: ]

I don't know why it's bothering me so much... It's not really a big deal, but maybe it's because school's starting up soon, and I feel like my guard's gonna be way higher than it needs to be.

[browbeater]

If you have a name, I can look into him for you. See if he's anywhere around here?

[a brief pause]

Do you think that'll help...?

[ladytakamaki]

Suguru Kamoshida.

[ she remembers it clearly. ]

I appreciate it. Thank you.

[browbeater]

No problem. I'll get back to you if I find anything, alright?

[he tries to smile reassuringly]

Don't worry about it for now.

[ladytakamaki]

Yeah. I...doubt he's here, but it doesn't hurt to check.

[ a small nod in return. ]

Good thing we're eating. Food's a really good way to get my mind off of things... [ speaking of which: ] I could really go for some dessert, too.

[browbeater]

There's a cafe near-by that's supposed to be really good at desserts. [he suggests helpfully, but admittedly... dessert is not his forte. At all.

Still, even better, the pho arrives. There are all the fixings for it, too.

Time to make a spicy pho!!!]

[ladytakamaki]

Yeah? Wanna grab some after?

[ look at how she's perking up mako. can you really say no to this face.

ann's gonna opt for pouring a lot of sauce into hers to make it on the sweeter side. and i mean a lot of sauce. ]

[browbeater]

[that face............]

Uh, sure.

[he doesn't like desserts that much, but sure. he can go for that.

Also she must really like sweets. Judging by her pho set up. Bone appetite?!]

[ladytakamaki]

Yay!

[ look at how happy she is. GOOD THING YOU DIDN'T SAY NO. ]

Do they have crepes there? Those are my favorite! Cake's really good, too!

[ this was a Mistake ]

[browbeater]

I think they're a cake shop.

[oh no. He didn't say no. But it's alright. He can join her for cake and get something different-- like tea. Or something like that.

But he is smart enough to not point out he's never tried crepes. So there is that.]

[ladytakamaki]

Perfect! I can't wait!

[ she's enjoying her pho, but dessert. dessert. ]

[browbeater]

[he, unfortunately, does not share her enthusiasm for dessert... But it's a nice distraction after the rest of the week.

He'll allow it.]

First, gotta get through actual dinner.

[ladytakamaki]

[ it's fine! as long as he accompanies her, she's happy. he makes for really good company, after all.

she's still hungrily eating away at her pho, and she stops to look up at him with a grin on her face. ]

Thanks for inviting me out, by the way. It's been a really tough week for the both of us, I think.

[browbeater]

Oh-- no problem. It beats trying to cook with one arm at home. And, honestly, I needed a little bit of a break from my team.

They're good people, for the most part. But...

[he's worried about his friends in group two, but he's not gonna say it out loud, so he shrugs lamely, hoping the trailing off will cover for him]