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[There's an unamused Storm sitting outside the bakery this morning, cigarette in hand. Things could be much worse, certainly, but this was awkward enough to cause annoyance over the situation. Still, Val has no intention of doing anything like hiding away the entire week (or however long it takes for this to go away), simply because that would be letting whichever power that finds it amusing win.]

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[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

... -?! [Had merely stopped by the bakery to see where Giotto had been but instead finds... well.. this]

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[idek either, man.]

...Revya.

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

[.. sob]

... Seems rare for the island to do something twice in a row.

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[S-sigh.]

Maybe someone's feeling particularly bored. [Or vindictive.]

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

[or both?]

Three guess who, I'd imagine. [Someone really needs a life]

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[That is also possible.]

And the first two don't count.

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

Pretty obvious, huh..

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Just a bit. [Buh, mermaids.] At least you got skipped over, though.

How have you been?

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

[s-sigh] Had better. [Things were actually going really good till the evil twin happened D|]

Though I must have some luck left if I haven't been effected by anything lately.

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Still salvageable, I hope. [There, there. >:]

The last one missed you too, then?

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

... Somehow.

And for now, maybe. It's all really confusing.

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Well, this place does seem to enjoy keeping people off-balance.

[onyxblade.livejournal.com]

Probably keeps them all entertained when it does.


[... sigh]... Have you seen Giotto lately? [sinceidfiguredhedbesomewherearoundhere]

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I don't doubt it.

Yes. [Thoughhe'sprobablyhavingslightShimon-relatedissues.] Looking for him?

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[. . . He really shouldn't have been surprised - especially given that he's been through the same thing before. . . But regardless, he is. It was quite unusual to see you like that. . .]

" . . Val. . .?"

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[Especially when you've managed to be unaffected, one would think.]

...This place decided my life wasn't exciting enough, Giotto. [Ttlynotpoutingalittle.]

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[He gave a very slight chuckle as he sat down next to you.]

". . At least you don't have future Famiglia cutting open your shirt. That's more than a little awkward when trying to adjust to a change like this. Even if only a temporary change. You'll be back to normal soon enough."

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[She's going to arch a brow at that first sentence, somewhat more at the fact you have to speak from experience than just the mentioned action itself.]

I'm afraid if anyone did such a thing, I'd have to punch them in the face, Famiglia or not. And just who's the one who thought that was a good idea?

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[He just waved a hand.]

". . It's not really important who did it. I more or less deserved what I got."

[He might have been flushing a little in embarassment now.]

" . . .I tried to ahh. . .'hide the evidence'. . .as you might put it. . .concerning the sudden change of gender."

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...I still wouldn't say that deserves such a response.

[But she'll just give you a shrug and drop the subject, since you're a little flustered there~]

I am curious as to why it's being selective, though.

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

" . . I can only assume it's to attempt to instigate some form of trouble."

[. . Why else be so selective about it? Given some of the situations here on the island, it wouldn't have surprised him.]

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[A sigh, at that.]

How wonderful it would be to be proven wrong for once...

[primo-giotto.livejournal.com]

[. . . When one has hyper intuition. You have no idea how true that statement really felt to him. Really.]

" . . It simply seems that everything that happens here is in order to instigate trouble."

[He sighed at well, before offering a very slight playful grin.]

". . . Though. I've got to say that you do make a very pretty woman, Val."

[Clearly he's joking around with you to make light of the situation. Besides, we all know Giotto is totally all about the mens.]

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Good to know it's not a complete loss, then.

[There's a little sarcasm there, but it's light. She's also going to arch a brow at you in what would be a serious look of doubt if it weren't for that half-smile tugging at the corner of her lips.]

I suspect, however, that you would say that to any of your Guardians in this situation.

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{Is it bad that he's kind of ...excited that you're female? They're much easier to get along with for him.}

Valente?

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[You can just enjoy the situation for him, then~]

Unfortunately.

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{Really rare big smile here.}

How are you?

{No he's not going to bother commenting.}

[falsotempesta]

[Probably works out better for you in the end.]

...Things could be worse, considering the track record of this place.

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

Ah..yes...

{He wants to ask to do your hair but he's afraid you'll find it annoying or too personal. =/

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[...The most tsun you would get for that is an odd look.]

You look like you're considering something, Ryu.

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{He'll be fidgeting slightly.}

Would it bother you, Val-san, if I played with your hair?

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[Annnd there's that aforementioned odd look, complete with headtilt.]

...Why? [Note: that is not a no. Simply wondering why you would want to.]

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

It's something I used to do....in my homeland. I helped the women where I lived with their hair.

{His face is turned towards you but he's not seeing the island at all. It's rare he speaks about where he came from.}

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[She's surprised at that, but it does settle things further.]

...If you like, then.

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{He'll disappear for a moment and return with a thick brush before sitting behind you and beginning to comb.}

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[You're going to spoil her. Not that she'll complain about this.]

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{He's glad to. He'd even do it when you're a man again if you mention it.}

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[She might just dare to, as it's oddly relaxing.]

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{He'll be brushing until he's sure each section of your hair has had a sufficient amount of strokes.}

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[Before long she'll be tilting her head back slightly, with a quiet, content hum for your efforts.]

[primos-ame.livejournal.com]

{He's very happy that he's made you happy, and made something good come of this awkward situation you've been forced into.}