paradisalogs | Yasashii nihon no joochan yo...

Who: Rise Kujikawa and OPEN
What: A possibly familiar little girl, barely old enough for grade school, is wandering around the castle unsupervised. What do?
When: Today!
Where: The castle grounds, lobby, Four Seasons beach, Music Room - any of Rise's favorite places!
Rating: PG-ish?

[Well, it's been a few days now. Rise hoped she'd only be this small for her birthday and the castle would give up on its latest little prank. But after a day or two of going back and forth between sticking close to a convenient friend (new or otherwise) or sulking alone somewhere, it's getting really boring not going out when she wants just because she's not as big as she should be. She's even been a fairy before, and that never stopped her!

... Though, at least she could fly then. Having to run around everywhere makes the castle somehow seem even bigger now, against all logic. And no matter where she goes, everything looks different.

Before she knows it, a quick trip outside of her own room has become a full-blown exploration of the entire castle. From the hallways, to the grounds, to some of her favorite rooms to visit. She's not exactly alone, but not everyone notices such a small child running around.

... Of course, someone probably will sooner or later.]

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Don't worry, we can do this again later. [Chie got down on the carriage, and waited for Rise. She took a deep breath in and smiled]

Ah, I can smell the cooking meat!

[Rise hops down from the carriage and shifts over until she's right next to Chie. Reaching out to take the other girl's hand is practically reflex now.

Curiously, Rise takes a dainty little sniff at the air...]

... That does smell really good!

[Oh man, she's even more hungry now! But she kinda hopes the meals here aren't too rich... she has to be careful about her diet!]

[Chie got them a seat at the inn's dining area. It was like stepping into a time machine or being in a Renaissance Festival. Not that any of them would be familiar to how that's like. But Chie seems pretty used to it, idly setting her bag on one table.

The barmaid welcomed them with a smile and to take their order. It was pretty much like a modern restaurant, only they didn't have menus. Chie's order was not surprising, but when the barmaid turned her attention to Rise, Chie was a little stuck. Right, what would Rise order in a place like this?]

Uhm, well they have roasted chicken... Do you want that?

[The lack of a menu is more than a bit off-putting, for a place Rise's never been before. Fortunately Chie seems to notice her looking a bit lost. And her suggestion doesn't sound bad...]

Uh... yeah, that sounds good!

[For a moment, she kind of... avoids making eye contact with the barmaid, looking a bit flustered. Which seems to happen a lot during this stupid loss...]

[Chie noticed that she's been avoiding eye contact with everyone lately. Is it because of her loss? She thought she might as well ask in case there's anything else...]

Are you okay, Rise-chan?

Yeah, I'm fine!

[She puts on a brave smile, but it's pretty obvious she's deflecting. She doesn't even try to keep up the act for long.]

I'm just... still not used to this, I guess.

[There's a way that people look and act around kids, and she's noticing it a lot more now than when she actually was one...]

[Nope, not buying it. You need more acting lessons]

Are you really? I guess I can't blame you...

[She's still about to go on a loss, so she doesn't know how one feels like just yet. But from the tone of her voice, it sounded like she's talking to the regular Rise again]

[Her acting is fine, you just know her too well!

Also now that there's no one close by, at least for a bit, she'll be a bit more frank about things.]

It's not so bad with my friends! [Chie implicitly included.] But it's not like I can just tell people I'm really seventeen.

[Technically, she still doesn't even feel like she really is seventeen, since this happened on her birthday...]

[Chie sighed and looked at Rise. She definitely could feel her frustration and wants to help in some way. But before her mouth could open, the food arrived!]

[Suddenly, Rise is all smiles, and politely thanks the barmaid. Who may or may not have commented on what a sweet little girl she is before she left... Rise honestly tried not to notice.

Her meal is also much smaller than Chie's, but let's be honest, that's just business as usual. Before starting to eat, she gives Chie a cheerful grin - a bit forced, but mostly genuine!]

Anyway, you were right! I'll be back to normal soon, so I probably shouldn't worry too much!

[Easier said than done, around people who don't know her. But she can probably manage it for a while!]

[Chie smiled, relieved]

Alright. Let's dig in!

[Rise's actually quite a bit more cheerful on their way out. The food was pretty good, and it was fun going out and spending some time here in town with Chie!

But now it's gotten a bit late, so they're taking the carriage back. Rise runs up to the carriage ahead of Chie, waiting for the temporarily bigger girl to help her up.]

I wanna be able to see this time!

[A ride through town isn't any fun if she can't look at the scenery!]

Alright. [Chie bends over with her hands on Rise's sides]

Ready? Three, two-- Hyah. [And she lifts Rise up inside the carriage and get herself inside as well. She sat down on the same side Rise was on.]

Hmm, I don't have anything else you could sit on. Do you want to sit on my lap?

Yasashii nihon no joochan yo...

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timeskip 2: the skippening!

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