𝑑𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑏

but she feels relief when the doctor goes over the injuries and it's clear it's nothing serious, muttering a thank you to him when he walks away. "i hope you're more careful from now on." her voice is scolding, but she knows that's easier said than done around here. fighting the little blush that she knows is rising in her cheeks, she keeps her hand there a little longer, rosy-brown gaze fluttering to it and how careful she thinks he's holding it. in this moment she doesn't understand how anyone would ever be scared of this person and looks back with a smile, soft and sweet. "mhm, i'm glad i could help, sylus."

❛❛  are you talking about yourself ?  ❜❜   a knowing look as he returns to his spot of leaning against the stone wall.   ❛❛  i guess you got it in the end, huh.  ❜❜   probably not exactly the process she had in mind though. maybe that's why she wants to take new photos        ▬▬        an activity she would've done with her old classmates. he tilts his head slightly, cheek pressing against his knuckles. she must've been popular in school. nice personality, cute looks ... even in town he can tell she's made friends with the locals. everyone seems to adore her. surprise flickers over his features upon hearing that her age is close to his own.   ❛❛  so you're a december baby. do you remember when you first arrived here ?  ❜❜   his thoughts return to the guild hall and the tablet - like device he'd been handed upon arrival. at the time he'd been too overwhelmed by everything to really look at it, but there must be a calendar app on it or something, right ? his flame of hope is snuffed out when she says there's none. damn. even though the world seems very different from their own earth there are some familiar things at least. electricity, technology, mail ... still, her promise is appreciated and he reaches over to pat her head.   ❛❛  thanks. i owe you. it definitely feels hot enough to be summer ... speaking of momo, where is your little friend ?  ❜❜

◜　 ♡ ॱ𓏽 she chuckles, fingers brushing the pink tie. "i certainly am one of them. though i feel a little too old to wear these now. just on occasion for photos." but nikki thinks if they were not used in school, this outfit combination would look good for daily wear. nodding, she ponders his question with thought, trying to recall just how long it'd been ... "on earth it was may, and my friends and i were getting excited about our graduation trip. i've tried counting the days in my head since i arrived but i think i've skipped a few already." perhaps she should make her own calendar. returning her gaze to him, nikki realizes she still doesn't know much about this boy who suddenly appeared in miraland, and moves to stand by his side, titling her head up at him. "when is your birthday, do-hyun ? oh wait ... can i guess ?" with a hum and tap of her finger against her chin, nikki wraps her mind around the zodiac signs and what might fit him based on what she's learned so far. "maybe ... march ?" pisces seem calm and collected, an impression she got from him. the pat on the head spills a quiet giggle, makes her feel much younger now in comparison. "now i feel like momo. heh, he's playing with nonoy by the great wishtree."

heheh nikki ver.

"What   are   you   doing   to   me?"

she smiles at the girl's enthusiasm and gently holds her hands. "why don't we go to ray and wing's and you tell me everything i've missed ? i'm a little hungry."

No, he chooses instead to sit there and just. Stare.

"i guess you're one of the models. or headliner of the show." she just states, colder than her usual sugared voice. carrying the clothes meant for him, she leaves them on the hanger behind him, keeping herself as professional as she can muster with a vague scan of his figure to make sure all the sizes are correct. "well, mister ... ( you still haven't introduced yourself ) please change into these after your hair and makeup. if something is off about the size i will fix it." with a heavy sigh, nikki turns to tend to yet another model with a little too much irritation clinging to her breath. why, she's never .... anyway, she has a job to make and outfits to fix and create.

back on earth. it's such a foreign sounding sentiment, fingers idly twisting the stem of a weather orchid he'd plucked earlier in the day. a few seconds later and his gaze has drifted from the petals of the flower and over to her.   ❛❛  it suits you.  ❜❜   the smile he gives is small, but convincing enough to hide the anxiety he feels over their situation. despite how calm she seems he still remains unsure. how long has she been here ? is she still trying to get back home or has she given up and accepted the new life she's living now ? is there a time limit on their attempts ? too many questions. it makes his head hurt.   ❛❛  yeah. i think they were dark blue.  ❜❜   he can't really remember now though        ▬▬        too much time has passed. nostalgic. her choice of word has him scoffing quietly as he leans over to place the flower behind her ear. he'd be fine not reliving that period of his life, but he also knows he can't be too selfish. if she's been alone this whole time it makes sense she might miss parts of her own past too. there's no way to even look at old pictures or anything.   ❛❛  i'm 24.  ❜❜   or something like that, anyway.   ❛❛  does time pass differently here ? am i older or something ?  ❜❜

◜　 ♡ ॱ𓏽 she gives the school uniform outfit one last twirl, looking down at herself with a smile. "thank you. it's been years since i've worn something like this." at least when it was demanded of them, she's worn it to a theme park maybe once ever since graduating. "dark blue, then it's the same as mine. i guess it's the standard, though i think some girls would've been happier with a pink version." her voice is cheerier than usual ( which says a lot considering how soft and bright it naturally is ), stood still as he tucks the flower behind her ear and she lifts a hand to brush her fingers against it. this is probably terrifying for him since he hasn't been here long so nikki's trying not to look too happy ... "mhm ! you're a little older than me then. i'll be 22 at the end of the year .... whenever that is. it's true that time passes a little differently here, i've tried to keep track of the months but there's no calendar so it's tricky. but i believe it's summer right now." she pauses as she stares up at him in thought, a smile lifting gently upon her glossed lips. "don't worry, do-hyun. i'll make sure to find a way to get you home. in the meantime, momo and i will protect you."