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> The Park. Man, what a nice day out. Why not enjoy it? I'm sure -- shit, yep, there's some echo monsters.
> The Mall. Exactly what it says on the tin! Dodge the hordes of teenage mallrats or take part, whichever suits your tastes.
> Rainy Day. Agh, it's fucking awful out. And is it raining those vermilion things?? Now you've got an Echo to contend with on top of everything else. Find some shelter, quick!
> PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, HOW FUN
> The most horribly kitschy Arts and Crafts Fair you can imagine.
> Wild Card! Make up your own.

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[That poor floor. Those poor books. Really it was quite the sight, these girls sprawled on the floor, surrounded by an armada of books. It might be funny to some people. But not Cherry, who was very much not happy with this turn of events.]

O-Ow...

[Setting aside a book that had landed open on her face, she sat up and rubbed her head... before noticing Lily. She just about managed to suppress a panicked squeak from coming out.]

Oh no... I'm... I'm very sorry about that.

[Lily sat up, groaning and holding and rubbing her arm, having fallen on her side. She then adjusted her glasses, looking at the mayhem that had erupted around them.

It really was an awful lot of books.]

Oh, dear...

[She glanced at Cherry, and blinked a bit. She gave a long sigh, and started to reach for one of the books scattered about around them.]

Are you all right?

You should really have gotten someone to help you if you were trying to carry that much at once...

[The fall was pretty bad. She wasn't really hurt or anything, but it hadn't been a pleasant experience.

The aftermath was worse. She could have simply passed by this girl if she'd watched where she was going, maybe not gone around the corner so sharply. Now she had to talk to her. There was no way around it

Nervously, she began quickly collecting her books, eager to get this over with.]

I'm fine. And it's alright, I... should have just watched where I was going. I'll be more careful.

[Lily continued helping her pick up the books regardless, setting the ones she grabbed in a neat, separate little pile.]

Well, yes, but...

[She gave a light smile, and shook her head.]

I guess it doesn't matter, now. It's fine, really.

I can help you get them wherever you were going, if you'd like.

I am sorry, really.

Ah, um... [Oh crap, oh crap, not what she wanted. You can do this Cherry, just think of a reason why this wouldn't work.] I suppose... [THINK OF SOMETHING THINK OF SOMETHING] ...I don't see why not?

[...damn it.]

Good. We'll get you on your way, then.

[Lily stood up, comfortably holding her pile of books in a far more manageable manner than Cherry had been attempting. She then took a moment to actually peer at the books, and glanced back to the younger girl.]

You like to read, do you?

[Well, she couldn't deny that this was easier. So this shouldn't be too bad, really.]

A... little, I guess. [While Cherry was getting very skilled at not showing how nervous she was on her face, she did hold her stack of books closer to her. It was a nervous gesture she didn't really notice herself.] ...I like reading about all kinds of things. But plants especially.

Oh, that's kind of funny, actually. My mother was a botanist.

[She gives a small, wistful laugh.]

Even named my sister and I after flowers...

R-Really?

[That slips out a little more excitedly than she wanted it to. She can't help but blush a little, but she recovers quickly.]

My grandmother... she was a botanist as well, actually. So I've always loved flowers ever since I was little.

Um... what is your name, then? If it's okay to ask, I mean.

[She gave the other girl a small smile as she began walking.]

Lily. My sister is Jasmine, if you were curious.

[Lily tipped her head to one side, noting her reaction with a slight bit of amusement.]

So I guess that leaves me to ask what yours is.

Lily, huh... That actually means beauty and elegance in flower language. It's a very beautiful name. Jasmine as well, it's-

[Whoops don't mind Cherry, her inner geek is just showing. When she realizes, she trails off and looks a little embarrassed.]

They're very nice names, I mean.

[Smooth.]

My name is Cerise. But... Cherry is fine too. That's what everyone uses.

[Lily looked at her for a long moment. She recalled that definition, actually. She remembered her mother telling it to her when she was a little girl...

Giving a somewhat sad smile, she went on.]

That's a very nice name, as well. Both of them, I suppose I should say.

Is your family French?

Thank you.

[She does appreciate the words, but her answer comes out rather quietly. She's not so good with compliments, sadly. They made her feel awkward.]

Yes, that's right. My mother is French and my father is half-French... I was born in France, but we moved to America when I was really little, so I don't really remember anything.

It's a shame you don't, it seems like such a beautiful country. I've always wanted to go, myself.

[She paused, glancing around them. She realized she'd just been following Cherry and talking, not paying much mind to their direction.]

Where are we headed, anyhow?

Hm... I think so too. I've only really seen it in postcards.

[She paused as Lily did, shuffling on her feet awkwardly as she clung to her books.]

Just to my locker. It's not much farther. I have to put away some of these and then return the rest to the library. [Wait, did she phrase that weirdly? Oh god she hopes not.] I-I can handle that part on my own, obviously...

Well, really, if you need help getting anything else over there, don't hesitate to ask.

It should be an upperclassman's responsibility to help out, right?

[She said this knowing it doesn't always really work out that way, but one could say she's just a little idealistic.]

[OH LILY if only life was that simple. You idealist you.]

No, it's really fine. I mean, I wouldn't want to bother you and I can really handle it myself. I'm, um... used to it and all.

[Lily gave a slight shrug.]

It's really no problem. I'm pretty free for the moment.

[She then blinked a tad. She didn't really like the sound of that "used to it" part.]

...you know what, in fact, I will help you over there.

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