(OPEN...ish.) Hana in japanese means Flower, so it just makes sense!

[burntviolet]

Who: Hanako (burntviolet) and ALL THE SIGYN MEMBERS, ALL OF THEM. Especially the ones she has good CR with!
What: Hanako has decided to actually practice her Growth powers, and for that, she needs something to train on. So she's going to use the House's yard area, at a time where a few people walk around- about the night time. Before that, maybe it's best to have a little exploration of the area! Whether you notice her from your rooms or just pass by, if you see her and try to talk to her, she'll be scared at first. But don't worry, that might dissipate soon if you show good intentions (and you don't ask about the scars).
When: Day 59, late evening.
Where: Sigyn's House, somewhere in the yard.
Rating: G, nothing bad should happen here. IT'S ALL ABOUT BONDING~

[After a long time of thinking and brooding, Hanako finally came to a decision. Staying holed in and doing nothing but think about the incidents of a few days ago would do nothing good to her, except feed on her depression. Not even the books that used so much to distract her were working now. Try as she might, she'd never forget of the past events... and she's tired of having her eyes prickle with tears everytime something reminds her of the trauma. Hisao only could do much to relieve her spirits, but he can't magically make her problems go away. That only depends on her, and frankly, she doesn't want anyone to feel sorry for her.

The idea is that she needs to engage in a new activity. Joining the Neighbors club would have been a good step, but it would take a while for her to get used to the idea of meeting that bunch of unsettling people in person. So, in the meantime, she must concentrate on something else entirely. Those semens Laura had sent her days earlier might come in handy.

When she's sure that all the housemates are away, she dons her hoodie outfit, grabs a small bag with the semens and a couple gardening books in it, and quietly sneaks out of her room and out of the hall. Good, the path's clear!

The rain of the past days has left a pleasant aroma and a fresh air overall. It helps her mood a bit, somewhat. For now she'll just walk around, through the spots where the moonlight and the lights from her house still illuminate the patches of grass and trees, while holding the bag protectively in her arms.

There's no way anyone would suddenly bump into her, right? ... Right?]

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[musketworks]

[ Mami is having a bit of trouble sleeping tonight-- though it's not like it's a new experience for her, but it seems tonight is a bit more difficult than usual in that regard. Having decided that staying inside her room isn't helping at all, and since she has the opportunity to in the first place- and this is the advantage of not living in an apartment of a busy, crowded city, as well as having the time to spare-- she decided to get a bit of fresh air. So, walking quietly and carefully in her nightgown, she didn't expect to stumble upon anyone, which is why she almost bumps into Hanako-- though thankfully, she notices her at the last moment and avoids the potential collision, politely stepping out of the way and adding a quiet apology as not to startle. ]

Ah, excuse me. [ She speaks in a whisper, so her voice is probably only vaguely recognizable-- and she naturally doesn't recognize Hanako herself yet. Also, though it is far too dark to see them clearly when they're also covered by her hair, Mami does notice the scars on the side of the girl's face, but her eyes only flick over to them for the briefest second. ]

[burntviolet]

[Hanako, on the other hand, makes a panicked squeak sound and and jumps back, startling so much that her bag slips from her arms and drops on the ground with a sound thud.

Mouth agape, she then takes another step back. The other immediate reaction is to cover the scarred side of her face with her hood, pulling the fabric down forcefully. However, in doing so, Mami might also have a glimpse of the marks on her right hand.]

A... ah... [Her only visable eye studies the person for a moment.

Oh... has she seen this girl before?]

I- I'm sorry...

[musketworks]

[ With an apologetic smile, Mami shakes her head. ] Not at all, it's alright. [ Of course, she can't help noticing the marks on her right hand too, not to mention the fact that she's covering a side of her face in the first place--but she keeps it to herself and acts normally. She moves to picks up Hanako's bag, and hands it over to its owner. ]

...Ah, pardon if this question too sudden, but your voice sounds familiar... have we spoken before?

[burntviolet]

[Some pause... Hanako then recognizes the voice a bit. What's her name again...?]

Uh... y-you're Tomoe Mami-san...?

[And then she remembers how this girl helped her find Hisao when she first was sent here. Her stance relaxes a bit, but she still keeps the hood down.]

[musketworks]

That's right. And you are... Ikezawa-san, right? [ she lets out a small laugh ] To think that we'd end up meeting each other again like this, in the middle of the night, of all ways! [ she also notices at this point again that yep, she confirmed it, the girl she spoke to was definitely older than her by a year or two... ]

[burntviolet]

[Her stance relaxes a little, though she still keeps wary because... well, anxiety.] I d-didn't expect it either...

[Pauses for a bit.] ... Ah, thank you f-for helping me find my f-friend. [That at least she needs she owes Mami for.]

[musketworks]

It's no problem at all. I'm happy to help. [ She says so cheerfully, though not overly so, noticing Hanako's wariness and she turns her eyes towards the garden, simply to observe it, with her hands clasped behind her back. ]

It's quite nice here during this time, isn't it? The pleasant air and the silence is very relaxing. [ At the back of her mind, she thinks of how it's been long since she's been able to think of being outside during the nighttime as such. ]

[burntviolet]

[Hanako's eyes wander over to the garden as well. She nods softly in agreement.]

It is... that's a-also why I came here at this t-time.

[musketworks]

Same here. [ Well, partly. She's not going to admit that she had trouble sleeping. ] I was taking a walk around here before I met up with Ikezawa-san.

[burntviolet]

Hm, I see... [A pause.] ... Well, I also wanted to practice my powers, t-too.

[musketworks]

Ikezawa-san's powers? [ She knows that Sigyn's members have healing and one other power, as all houses have two alternative powers-- but doesn't know what the other is, thus her question. ]

[burntviolet]

[She nods.] Yes... I have the Growth ability, i-it seems.

[musketworks]

So that is what the other power is? Come to think of it, it suits your first name.

[burntviolet]

[She blinks rapidly at that.] ... Why?

[musketworks]

Because it's Hanako Ikezawa, right?

[burntviolet]

[Hanako... Hana...

That's right. She fidgets a little at that.]

... That's true... I've never thought o-of that.

[musketworks]

[ She notices the fidgeting, but just giggles lightly. ] I think it's a cute coincidence! Though I heard something about how that the powers you're given are ones that suits your personality. But who knows.

[burntviolet]

Really...? [How does her personality fit Growth anyway, she wonders? It can't be just for the name, can it?] ... Perhaps that's it.

[musketworks]

It's just something I heard. I don't really think Healing fits me... but I like it well enough so I can hardly complain.

[burntviolet]

Hm, well... a-at least you have a useful power. [Not thinking that raising plants is that useful, even despite all Hisao told her to prove her wrong.]

[musketworks]

Ikezawa-san's is useful as well, even if it may not seem so. There isn't such a thing as a useless power. All that's necessary is finding the right way to use it. [ she also privately thinks to herself that she would much rather have her magical girl powers back, but while the powers she does have don't entirely make up for the loss of her previous ones... she does like being normal again. Sure, she already had healing abilities, and a lot of her very useful abilities are gone, but... now she has abilities that are all about directly helping people. ]

[burntviolet]

... But I c-can't imagine how it can be of help. [She sighs quietly.]

[musketworks]

You will find a way to put it to good use, I'm sure. It will come to you eventually.

[burntviolet]

...

Maybe... [There must be something useful about it, she tries to convince herself.]