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[ Honestly, the food reminds her of the Old Country. And Old Country she's never seen. She breaks from that reverie. She's not ignorant enough to be unaware that he can't help but associate it with the anniversary for the last several years, but for her the small of the sort of heavy, dull food brings her back.

Even if Yorkshire pudding is awful for your health.

Probably why she doesn't make it much.

Either way, she sits opposite him, taking in the smell of it with closed eyes for a moment. ]

[ well...they eat relatively healthy. it's okay to get some off days, right? even though he still holds bitter memories of his birthday, he lets elda take her time. she's his mother, after all, and he's patient. generally.

but he also knows that she wanted to discuss some things with him, so he'll be the first one to bring it up, even if it removes her from her moment of longing for a bit: ]

I asked Makoto if their bookstore was hiring. He spoke to his dad, he asked me a few questions, and then they asked if I could start on Wednesday.

[ She hates that she has that weakness that she needs this for herself. And she hates that Silver caused this for them. She finishes her reverie, opening her eyes and brushing back her bangs a little. She tilts her head and: ]

Does the man know you're a fifteen year old student?

Of course he does. He knows me personally.

[ years of visiting the bookstore for japanese texts have gotten him more than familiar with the tachibanas. they treat him like one of their own, take him in after school before it's time for him to head home.

someday he'll have to introduce them to elda. ]

Is there a problem?

[ You shouldn't be growing up. I don't want to lose you. She knows both of those are irrational, and so she holds her tongue. She also holds back a simple why. Her son has always been responsible. He... it makes sense he would want spending money that he's earned. She ...

She holds all of that back, sort of moving the meat around her plate before answering, ]

Not as long as you maintain your studies and other commitments, no.

[ That came out harder than she intended. Ugh. ]

...

[ he knows you, mom. maybe not well enough to read her mind exactly, but he can certainly tell by the way she talks if there's an issue. and there's definitely something there.

he frowns. ]

That doesn't sound convincing to me.

[ She frowns, but then answers, ]

A mother is never prepared for their son growing up. Besides, it has been a hard two days.

[ . . . But she also wants to ask why he would feel he wants/needs a job but. No. No, it's fine. ]

It'll happen eventually.

[ not like he'd understand. he's never been a parent. ]

I'd also like to buy a new phone. See if that gets rid of the app.

You don't need to sound so mature.

[ Exhale. ]

But of course! I was thinking the same, we'll go and purchase a new set tomorrow.

[ she needs to start eating, she's still not even started really ]

[ mature, huh. guess he really is growing up. everyone says he talks like an old man, and perhaps he does, but...getting a job. it's the next big step, he supposes.

he gives elda another Look before he starts eating his own plate. silently. ]

[ You know, she ... wonders if he'll prompt more conversation or if it's to her. If it if to her it'll probably have to be about Retrospec and all that foolery. She hums a little bit, not sure if she's done with the job topic...

She bites into the potatoes, watching him as she goes. ]

[ it's going to have to be elda. toushiro knows something's up, whether it's the whole 'growing up too fast' thing or not, so he feels kind of. tense? and uncomfortable about bringing up anything else.

granted, if elda wants to talk, he'll oblige. but he's just not going to be the conversation starter. ]

[ You know what.

She's just going to go knee deep into another topic. ]

We've both been pulled into something dangerous, it seems. This Retrospec.

Silver, too.

[ just. thought he'd throw that out there. ]

We'll change my phone tomorrow. See if it works.

Yes. Silver too. For that matter, our neighbor, several of your school friends, Albert...

[ None of them matter as much as Silver or Toushiro, but if she spells it out like that maybe it feels less... less bad. She moves around her potatoes again. ]

Of course.

I... [ . . . Mmm ] I am thankful you needn't deal with my ignorance about this, though.

[ he's seen way too many of his classmates on that damn app. it's...kind of worrisome, admittedly. ]

What do you mean?

The first day, I spoke with some girl who is on the app, but her mother is not. And her mother thought that she was bing delusional when she tried to explain her difficulties.

[ And so she's alone.

She's infuriated her son is in on this, but if he must be, it's good that she is as well. ]

...Why wouldn't her mother be included, though?

[ strange. you'd think there'd be some sort of family ties to this sort of thing, but... he sighs in aggravation, like someone too old and worn for his age. ]

I'd like to say the selection process was random, but...how would that explain the both of us getting on the app? The chances of that happening are incredibly slim.

I've not thought that far ahead.

[ Exhale. ]

But it's true, that would be unlikely when there's only two hundred or so testers.

[ hitsugaya sighs.

he shouldn't be worried about this. he's only a teenager. but with them watching his every move...it's unnerving. he can't just pretend this doesn't exist.

it's clear he's disgruntled and sort of stressed out, now. ]

And Toushiro.

[ she means for this to reassuring, but the whole mood still isn't great. ]

Your mother will do everything in her power to protect you.

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...

[ ah. that's actually a really sweet thing for her to say. he's not surprised, though. she's overprotective in general. still... ]

Huh. That should be my line to you, mother.

[ Oh... cute... That said!! ]

You're still young, that's my jurisdiction!

[ But... still. ]

But I am flattering you're growing into such a worthwhile young man.

So? Age is just a number.

[ he truly does care about elda very much, though, and will protect her with his life if he has to. the woman who took him in and loved him when nobody else would--he owes her that much. ]

[ . . . ]

Don't you ever use that an excuse to bring up a date twice your age! I realize you've been influenced, but still!

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