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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 26, 2011 22:56:37 GMT
Airi had perked her head up a little, and blushed, being happy for Mele but saying nothing to disrupt the moment.
"There was nothing to stop." Rio said, looking down a little..
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Post by Mele on Aug 26, 2011 22:57:25 GMT
"Thank you for saying that, Rio-kun," she said, smiling.
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Post by Rio on Aug 26, 2011 22:59:55 GMT
Rio just nodded for a brief moment before turning away, his muscled back rippling softly as he closed his eyes, resuming his balance. He didn't have any feelings for Mele beyond the role of her being his subordinate...right? But the little voice inside that he couldn't destroy said otherwise.
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Post by Mele on Aug 26, 2011 23:01:25 GMT
Mele looked to Airi. Maybe they could talk now. She got up and nodded to Airi.
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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 27, 2011 13:53:01 GMT
Airi nodded as well before getting gingerly to her feet and walking over to a comfortable looking rock beside the stream, away from the others.
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Post by Mele on Aug 27, 2011 13:54:26 GMT
"You wanted to talk about men?" Mele asked her, "Now's the time."
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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 27, 2011 13:58:20 GMT
Airi shuffled her feet quietly. "Yes I did..I guess I'm not sure where to start." she said, "But it is obvious you have more courage than I do."
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Post by Mele on Aug 27, 2011 14:01:25 GMT
"What part do you want advice on?" she asked Airi, "Talking to men? Telling your feelings? What?"
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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 27, 2011 14:06:41 GMT
"Well...I.." Airi took a moment to think about this, "Telling your feelings I guess. Is there any way for me not to be shy and to be more confident? I know other people are going to crush on me but how do I handle it?" she said, sighing softly as she put her head in her hands.
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Post by Mele on Aug 27, 2011 14:09:30 GMT
"If you truly care about someone, you may feel the confidence you want. Or you're going to feel shy, maybe scared. Maybe because you don't know if your feelings will be returned. All I can say you can do is to have absolute confidence in your feelings, and just say it. The sooner its said, the sooner you can either move on with your life, or move on with that person," Mele said softly, trying to keep a good tone of voice to try to be comforting. She was older, so she felt like she should try to speak as a nurturing figure, or the like, to Airi.
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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 27, 2011 14:13:17 GMT
"That's true...I suppose." Airi said, scooting a little closer to Mele on the rock. "And you were right...he does like me." she added, thinking about the advice given.
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Post by Mele on Aug 27, 2011 14:15:38 GMT
"What are you going to do about that?" Mele asked her.
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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 27, 2011 14:25:16 GMT
"There could be something there...but I think he'll be a close friend for now. I have only known him for a short amount of time...and committing myself to someone is not a decision I want to make lightly." Airi said, speaking logically even though she's had a difficult day.
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Post by Mele on Aug 27, 2011 14:26:11 GMT
"I understand," Mele said, "It isn't an easy decision for some. For myself...it was."
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Post by Sutou Airi on Aug 27, 2011 14:40:02 GMT
"How was it easy for you Mele-san?" Airi asked, looking up at her curiously. "I'm willing to listen."
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