Market Center

Viola glanced towards Aimi, feeling her move closer to her. It didn't really bother her at all, actually she felt her heart leap somewhat, and she quickly scolded herself mentally for allowing herself to feel such a way. She watched as Aimi pointed, her eyes following the girl's finger before she looked back to Aimi herself and gave a slight smile, "Actually, I need to pick up some meat for Ariella...I know you don't really have to feed mechanical beings...but she is programmed to be a crocodile. She still likes it occasionally." She paused a moment and looked Aimi up and down before saying softly, "How about you go pick out some fruit while I got get the meat...Or if you'd like, you can come with me." She left the choice up to Aimi as she shifted Ariella around some more.

Aimi shifted, swallowing her objection that started to rise. Nodding, and looking around, she watched some of the people that glanced their way. Realizing that a nod didn't actually answer anything, Aimi looked to Viola and gave a small smile. "I'll get the fruit. Do you have anything specific that you would like?" Glancing around again, she started to play with a piece of her hair, not sure what else to do with her hands, having them feel awkward just sitting at her side. Taking a deep breath, she checked her back pack quick, making sure she actually had money to buy the fruit, and thankfully she did. Letting the bag fall to her side she looked to Viola and played with her hair again

Viola blinked slightly at Aimi's reaction. Why hadn't she noticed it before now? It was easy to tell that the girl was pretty uncomfortable. She almost thought about telling Aimi never mind, but then quickly corrected herself. It'd be good for both of them if she stood her ground on this. She gave a slight sigh before giving Aimi a small smile and saying softly, "Whatever you pick out will be good." After a moment, she moved one of the hands that was helping to keep Ariella up on her shoulders, reaching it out and gently placing it on top of Aimi's head. "I'll be right back...I promise nothing will happen to you...I'll protect you no matter what." She removed her hand and turned away from the girl, giving her a long glance before disappearing into the crowd, heading over to where she would find some raw meat.

Nodding, and about to move away, she looked back when Viola spoke again. Aimi's cheeks reddened when she realized that Viola had picked up on how uncomfortable she was here. She jumped a little when her hand was on top of her head, though she smiled after a moment when she heard what Viola had said. When she disappeared into the crowd of people Aimi touched the top of her head. Then she realized she was alone and she shook just slightly. Taking another deep breath, Aimi made her way to the fruit counter. Looking at the food made her feel better. Grabbing a basket, she put some strawberries in, along with peaches, cherries, apples, and watermelon.

Viola sighed slightly as she moved swiftly through the crowd, trying not to grow irritated with the other people around her. They were slowing her down, and she needed to get back to Aimi as soon as possible. She was carefully pushing her way through the people until she made it to the meat stand. She moved a hand and tucked it into her pocket, pulling out some cash. She said a few words to the man behind the stand and handed him the cash. A few moments later, she was handed a couple of steaks wrapped up in paper. She took them carefully, and made her way back through the crowd, her eyes immediately fixing on Aimi when the fruit stand came in sight. She got over there and said to the girl, "See? I told you I'd be right back."

Aimi was fixed on trying to pick good food, so when Viola came next to her and spoke, she couldn't help but jump turning towards her. Eyes wide, a scared yellow color mixed in with her natural purple eye color. When she realized it was Viola though, she sighed and smiled. "Thank you." She did feel a lot better now that she was by Viola. She knew what she was capable of, though she didn't wish that upon anyone here, she was glad that someone that could keep her safe. Looking down, she grabbed some grapes, both green and purple and smiled, now happy with the amount that she had. Pulling out her money, she handed it to the man then turned to Viola and smiled. "Do we have everything?"

Viola flinched slightly when Aimi jumped. She hadn't meant to cause that, and it made her feel a bit bad. "Uh...It's no problem." She glanced away slightly when Aimi thanked her, feeling almost like she might blush a bit. She looked back to Aimi, and watched as the girl grabbed the grapes. She nodded her head at Aimi's question, "Yeah, I think so." She placed the wrapped meat into her coat pocket and moved Ariella so that she hung over a single shoulder before lifting her other arm to gently put it around Aimi's shoulders, giving her a gentle squeeze for security. "You're gonna have to lead the way from here."

Nodding, Aimi smiled and blushed when Viola put her arm around her. It probably looked a bit strange to some of the people around, because Viola was a bit taller then Aimi, but she didn't mind. It made her feel better actually. Sighing softly, she nodded then pointed up the straight, a direction that was actually away from the crowd of people. "We can go down that street. It'll be easier then trying to cut through these people." Moving down the street, with Viola, and headed home.

Viola nodded "Alright then." She fell silent and followed after Aimi.

The market center where many come to find something to buy or gather, people were everywhere doing their own thing and buying stuff that they needed. A figure of a man was walking through the crowded streets and he seemed busy due to him being on the phone and talking to someone. Kyuzo was the lone figure walking by himself, and the person on the phone turned out to be his long time sensei when he was younger and the only person that he actually cared for and went to for advice. Their chat was simple for they spoke of the past and they spoke of what was happening now. It would seem his sensei had found another job being a teacher for some children while as Kyuzo was doing his normal thing of working in his bar. Kyuzo was looking through the shops trying to find something that he needed for his apartment was out of certain items and he needed stuff to eat and so on. His eyes were covered by sunglasses as he talked and in his other hand was he smoking which seemed to be his old fix sometime ago. "Well I'm glad your job is going well, Sensei." Kyuzo said this while standing infront of a shop and looking inside did he frown to himself before walking within the shop that sold the things he needed.

"Hai, Watashi dakede wa mada mētoru" Kyuzo said this with his eyes looking down to the ground. Sensei was concerned for Kyuzo which was why he brought up if Kyuzo was dating or seeing anyone and his response was a simple 'I'm still alone.' Many people seemed to leave Kyuzo to his self which he was use too. Sensei brought up Mori which made Kyuzo go silent for a moment before speaking "Mā, kare wa monogoto o yatte dete iru" as they continued to talk did Sensei become more worried for his long time friend and student. Kyuzo spoke of a lie or rather it wasn't completely a lie for he spoke of Mori being out and doing things. A simple silence was given to Kyuzo on Sensei's end and as the silence continued did Kyuzo place the cigarette back into his mouth and took a simple puff out of it.

(Kyuzo exits and moves on...)