Due to her morning classes, Rima had not come into the office during the 1st half of the day. Which meant she missed the arrival of their new team member.

When she came into the office, she found the new student intern, with stacks and stacks of paper sitting at the front desk.

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He’d been thinking of ways to ask for a long while, after all - they’d been getting along better hadn’t they? He’d gathered a few wildflowers, intent on actually asking this time.

@nighttero asked:

“who hurt you?

    “Alright, everyone,” The teacher called out as they sat down. “Find your partner for the report and decide what you’re doing.”

    Reports. Hiro didn’t like to do these sorts of projects, at least not alone. Their teacher had decided to have everyone pull names from a cup to decide who they’d be paired with. Hiro heard whispers of delight as friends paired with friends, and more displeased mumbling as some got people they never want to talk to. Hiro got... a stranger to him. You’d think that sitting next to one another would mean they’ve talked before.

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“I’ll make it home somehow.. I’m getting better at travelling through the darkness.. but… you’re right.. I should finish up here..” There’s a heavy sigh as he shakes his head, looking up into the sky. He says a little prayer before sighing a sound out and turning towards her. “Guess we should head back..?”