this is a [test] of the emergency broadcast system

[titansno]

TEST DRIVE MEME

> 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.

Comments

[alilyinthemoonslight]

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...

[willchange]

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.

[alilyinthemoonslight]

[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.

[willchange]

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.

[alilyinthemoonslight]

[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?

[willchange]

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.

[alilyinthemoonslight]

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?

[willchange]

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...

[alilyinthemoonslight]

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.]

[willchange]

[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.

[alilyinthemoonslight]

[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.