They say lonely people will always find their way toward others. Drawn to that flame of connection that they can seem to maintain. A flame that always seems to go out and Naota had gotten tired of burning his hand rekindling that fire. Under that street light on that empty steel road. He stared down at the girl. His hand buried deep into his blue hoodie pocket. He shifted in his spot the light acting as a spotlight in their conversation. The base that he carried on his back slid off his shoulder. Peaking out from behind as if it too was trying to get a good look at this newcomer. A puff of steam came from his lips as he opened his mouth to speak.
『Who are you?』 He asked rather bluntly. He wasn't sure about the whole sticking together. He didn't really have the best track record with random encounters.
kabe always said she was overly friendly and didn't know a single thing about personal boundaries when it came to meeting strangers. but in her defense, kabe was also socially awkward ( as he self proclaimed ) and he missed most social cues due to over reading situations. but, he was getting better and returning to the music scene. besides, music always connected people together. even if they were polar opposites.
and while the blunt response caught her off guard for a moment, it didn't phase her as she clutched onto the straps of her guitar case. ❝ just a fellow musician. though... i didn't attract much of a crowd during my street performance. ❞ that and the police made sure she didn't overstay her welcome for forgetting the paperwork. ❝ was it the same for you? ❞