Jahoda: Aether, I need advice.
Aether:Walk with a limp if you think you’re being tailed. It’ll draw them out for a counter attack.
Jahoda:It’s actually about relationships…
Aether:I know. I just wanted to give survival advice for once… What‘a happening?
Jahoda:So like….is there a timeline for when someone should be saying “I love you?”
Aether:Are you stressing about saying it or stressing over when she’ll say it?
Jahoda:Why do I have to be stressed?
Aether:Your knees are shaking,
Jahoda:Can’t a girl be cold?
Aether:In Nod Krai? I don’t think so. You’ve all proven that’s not possible. Anyways, just tell Ineffa. She literally adores you.
Jahoda:What if it’s awkward?
Aether:That’s in your nature.
Jahoda:Someone is grumpy today.
Aether:You ignored my survival tip. Listen, you don’t have to make it a grand moment. Say it casually in a conversation then leave.
Ineffa:*stirs pot* Hmm, Jahoda? Could I trouble you to make a quick grocery run? It would appear Aino tried to make desserts in secret, using up the last of the eggs.
Jahoda:Uh? Oh, uh, sure. Eggs, right? Sounds easy enough.
Jahoda:I’ll be back in a jiffy. Umm…love ya.
She b-lines it towards the door faster than she ever has. Unfortunately for Jahoda, she didn’t count on a detachable hand firing across the room and dragging her back by the handkerchief.
Ineffa:*eyes flicker* I love you too!
Jahoda:Did you just record that!? *grabs face* Ineffa, delete!
Ineffa:I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Jahoda:Don’t give me that! I swear I’ll fight you right here and now! What’s the point of even saving it!? You’re gonna hear it a hundred more ti-
Jahoda:Well…a hundred might be a stretch. Maybe like a handful or something? Casual numbers. Like four.
Ineffa gently hugs Jahoda, feeling the girl slowly relax and hug her back.
Ineffa:I didn’t record anything. I didn’t want to forget the face you were making. It made me happy.
Jahoda:Yeah I don’t think that’s any less embarrassing. But…I guess it’s fine if you keep it.
Jahoda:Geez, you get so happy over the tiniest things. *hugs tighter* Though I guess I can’t judge.
Aino:Not to ruin a good memory but that pot is boiling over
Ineffa:*aggressively stirring*
Jahoda:When did you- don’t go sneaky around like that!
Aino:This is my house, treasure hoarder.
Jahoda:Everyone is so aggressive today.
