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[snowburned]

This might not be anyone's business, but I suppose I should say it for the sake of clearing up potential misunderstandings.

Contrary to former beliefs, Hakuteiken and I are not married. He's my brother-in-law. Please, no jokes.

That's all.

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[treeleopardess]

...well. This seems to be quite the week for awkward revelations.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's better to get them all out of the way at once?

[treeleopardess]

I suppose so. It's not the type of thing you'd want to drag out, after all.

How are you feeling?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Strangely relieved.

It's nothing against Hakuteiken. I think he was probably a good husband to my sister...whoever she was. But it wasn't me, and some part of me must have known that.

[treeleopardess]

I don't think it's strange at all. Now the two of you can start remembering the relationship you actually had instead of trying for one that never existed.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I hope so. I still don't have a lot of context for what I remembered, but I'll take it over no context and still not knowing the truth.

[treeleopardess]

Yeah. It's one more piece of yourself, after all.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

That's true. And I owe you one for this. I still wouldn't know if you hadn't found that crystal.

[treeleopardess]

Nah, you don't owe me anything. I'm glad I could help you both.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I at least owe you a drink the next time we go out.

[treeleopardess]

I won't say no to that.

[pinkhairedchild.livejournal.com]

So's you and he are related?

I'm confused!

Written very hurriedly

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Not by blood! I had a sister, apparently, and he was married to her. After she died, he took me in as his sister.

I wish I knew more about the context, but that was all the memory crystal showed.

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

Let me know if you need anything, okay?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I will.

Actually, there's something I wanted to ask you about--are you on duty? Is it okay if I stop by?

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

Sure, I'll be here all afternoon.

Quicklog go!

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

[She made her way to his designated guide position, hurrying so she didn't lose her nerve. Strange to be so nervous when she thought she knew what the answer should be, but he'd had time to rethink things. It wasn't a guaranteed thing.]

Hi.

YAY

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

[He looked up from the bundles he was counting, a nervous smile on his face. What did she want to talk about, anyway?]

Hey, Kazahana.

That icon XD It is so woobie

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

So it turns out I'm not married after all--well, you read. I think something in me knew, but I couldn't not try to live up to a promise I thought I'd made, you know? But it'll be a relief not to have to live up to something that didn't exist.

[She practically groaned, feeling like an idiot--did she really need to ramble so much?]

Don't you just want to squeeze him?

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

[He nodded.]

I understand, Kazahana. Hell, I think I'd have done the same, if I were in your position.

And cuddle him and smooch him and call him George

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I think it'll be better now. I still knew him before, so I want to know him now, just...just not like that.

[She could feel herself getting a little red. Best to just get this over with before she turned into a tomato.]

Anyway...I was wondering if, since, well, circumstances have changed...but since we were already planning on it...would you like to go to the ball as my actual date, no outside restrictions after all?

Why so cute, Kazahana?

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

Oh, r-right, the ball! I'd almost forgotten...

[It was half-true. There'd been a lot going on between the ants, the wilderness, Justice, moving back, the hatchings starting again...

This place was just one thing after another, wasn't it?

He nodded, feeling his neck and ears flush a bit pink. Well, it wasn't like she was doing much better, and somehow, he was sure he hadn't ever had much experience with this sort of thing.]

Oh, yeah! I mean...yeah, that would be nice.

[He let out a nervous chuckle. Christ, he was glad Edgeworth wasn't here to see this. He was sure the mockery would never end.]

Because ninety per cent of true love is acute, ear-burning embarrassment

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Well, I mean...if you wanted to keep it the way we were going to go I wouldn't be offended of course...but...

[It would be nice? Oh good. Phoenix was never mean, but she hadn't been able to help imagining some harsh rejection, even though he'd been the one to ask her out to begin with.]

Ah, good...I'm glad. I think a lot of us forgot about it, but it was really kind of Bubbles to do this.

Tell these two to stop being so damn cute.

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was.

[And there was a short pause before he spoke again, saying the words as soon as they came to him.]

Hey, you wouldn't mind going out sometime before the ball, would you? Maybe just for dinner or something?

I can't stop giggling long enough to do it

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind! That sounds fun. Dinner is good.

[She still felt like she sounded stupidly simple, but the grin she couldn't hold back helped that not matter.]

Spoiler: neither can I

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

Alright, so I'll see you...when? Maybe on Friday?

Little rays of fucking sunshine, they are

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I'm free on Friday.

I should probably go now, though...I'm going to be a few minutes late to Medical as it is.

they are. ;~; *pushes them together*

[misterbluesky.livejournal.com]

Oh, okay. I'll see you on Friday, then.

[He smiled, feeling heat in his neck again.]

omg let's make them kiss like Barbie and Ken dolls

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

[She hesitated for a moment, then darted forward to plant a quick kiss on his cheek before leaving.]

See you Friday.

[ihavetwodads.livejournal.com]

...Huh?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Long story if you haven't been here. Don't worry about it.

[ihavetwodads.livejournal.com]

Uh... okay.

Are you alright, though?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I'm fine, really. I just wanted to let people know what was happening so no rumors start.

[ihavetwodads.livejournal.com]

...Well, if you say so. I guess that means you regained some memories?

[lemonshine.livejournal.com]

No jokes! At least, I won't anyway. ^^

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I know it's an odd change.

[lemonshine.livejournal.com]

No prob! Well, at least you two can still have your relationship right? It's just more platonic now. :)

I'm happy for you, Kaz. :)

lol she is slightly weirded out by the wording but appreciates the sentiment?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

We'll figure things out, I hope.

^^

[lemonshine.livejournal.com]

You will. :)