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Hey, Kido! I have a room in the apartments, but I don't stay there all the time. I usually end up sleeping in this one building where I do my all my experiments, and other things.

It's not too far, but I can come bring you here, if you like, if you wanted to come, or I can meet you at your place, if that's what you wanted?

What's up?

[She starts to type out "I'll meet you at-" but that requires knowing where she ran off to now. Uh.

Kido scrubs at her red eyes. Right and Flora might not see her what the hell is with today.]

i'm outside the hold. should i go somewhere easy to find?

If you're not already by the entrance, just head there. I'll find you, no problem.

okay. i'll be waiting over there.

[She'll sit down next to the wall and try to make herself easier to see.]

Alright, I'll see you soon.

[The perks about being a fairy is that when she says soon, she means it. Flora transforms and teleports from her greenhouse just a little way's away from the Hold's entrance, just to minimize her chance of bumping into Exiles--it's just easier not to have to deal with any of that--but not thirty seconds have gone by before she's rounding a corner on her way to the entrance, wearing her hoodie and boots.

Flora knows she said around here, so where is--oh.

Oh, this isn't good.

When she sees her, flickering back into her line of sight, she makes sure she keeps her eyes firmly on her, as she walks up to where she's sitting, and kneels, right in front of her.]

Hey, Kido, I'm here.

[Her voice is gentle, but firm, as if by affirming her own existence, she does Kido's. There would be no need to announce her arrival like this otherwise, if there was no one there.

But there is.]

[She jumps a little, having been lost in her own thoughts, but some stupid part of her floods with relief. Someone found her again. So, she didn't disappear after all.

Kido realises a second later that she probably looks as bad as she feels and can hear it in Flora's voice. Still, she tries to smile like normal and shakily gets to her feet before giving a little wave.]

Hey. Uh, sorry if you had trouble finding me.

[She smiles lightly, still very much concerned, but Kido's here, the rest can come later. Flora rises to her feet, as well.]

It was no trouble at all, Kido.

[She can and does say that honestly.

And she's just going to give her a hug, now. She'll ask about the details soon enough, but she just doesn't want to hold this back, at least.]

[Oh. She's being hugged. This time, though, she's too drained after her fight - was it a fight? what was it? - to really play cool. Kido drops her head onto Flora's shoulder and hugs her back.]

...I'm really obvious right now huh?

Maybe just a little, but it will be okay. I promise.

[Flora doesn't like to get ahead of herself, nor does she make promises she can't keep, which is why she doesn't hesitate, here.

Whatever it is that's happened to her friend, she will be okay. It doesn't matter what she has to do to make it happen, she will be okay.]

[She nods. It doesn't feel like it right now but she can believe it.]

Urgh... You're getting rained on. [Kido lifts her head, trying not to seem shy.] Uhm, speaking of that though. Can you use your magic to get my hoodie from my room...? I don't want to go back but I need it.

[She sounds like a stupid kid, god.]

Cause, you know. It's cold and rainy so...

Yes, of course. I'll take care of it.

[Flora gently pulls away, and raises a finger. There's a flash of shimmering golden light across Kido, and she's suddenly wearing her hoodie. They're both also dry, with the rain narrowly, but completely missing them.]

That takes care of the rain, but I can better deal with the cold if we get out of here.

[Kido blinks, looking down at herself in confusion for a moment. But it's perfect. It's her hoodie after all. She tugs the hood up to hide in it better. Blindfold complete.]

Yeah, sorry. We can go to your place now. You don't mind me staying over right? [She rubs the back of her neck.] Maybe for a couple of days...

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Of course not, Kido. You can stay as long as you need. [Flora rests her hand on her shoulder for a moment as she says it.

She's avoiding home, though, that tells her something.]

But, alright, let's get going. Winx Believix!

[Flora glows golden for a moment, and once the light bursts away, she has her wings, and gone is her hoodie for a different outfit.]

Winx Zoomix!

[Her wings glow a bright green as they change. Where they were shaped like large exotic leaves they now before becoming slimmer. She holds her hand out for Kido to take.]

Ready?

Whoa! You're pretty, Flora.

[At least her magic is a nice distraction. It's so bright and wonderful. She takes Flora's hand, a little unsure what happens next but she doesn't mind whatever it is. They're going somewhere nice.]

I'm ready.

[Her wings perk up at the compliment, much like a dog's ears do when it's happy.]

Thanks, Kido, so are you.

[She says it too easily for it to be anything but the truth. She takes Kido's hand. There's a purple glow around them that lasts all of a moment, and they're suddenly not at the Hold, but somewhere else.]

We're here.

[With another glow, Flora's wings disappear and she's back to wearing what she was, before. "Here" is what seems to be the cross between a kitchen, café, and living room. There are a few sets of tables for two in the space, as well as a large one, but there are also couches and love seats against the wall, as well as a display case filled with teapots, cups, and plates. On the ceiling hang lamps shaped like flowers that are barely open. The walls are painted in a pale pink, and everything is very, very clean and neat. The result is a space that is catered to serve more than a handful of people, while still being very cozy, warm, and welcoming.

Oh, right, and there are a few plants. Here and there.

Anyone that truly knows her might realise that she's actually exercised a modicum of self-control, however. There are vases on all the tables, what seems to be rows and rows of flower and plant boxes against a wall, a large planter growing something that is just shy of brushing the ceiling....

See? Not so bad.

Overall, such a calm, but lively place seems to bee at odds with the largely impoverished desolation of Exsilium. Almost like it's not even a part of it.]

The bedroom and bathroom's upstairs. We can head there now, but I thought you might like something to drink and get settled in, first.

[It feels like stepping into somewhere far, far away. Right now that's exactly what she wants and it comforts her. It's a nice place to be and she can imagine it existing outside of everything. Kido relaxes a little and nods.]

Uhm, something warm would be nice.

[She still hasn't explained it. That isn't very fair. But what even just happened...?

Kido sits on one of the couches and looks up at some of the plants.]

...It must be really nice to live in here. It's like a dream compared to outside.

Is some kind of tea alright? Or did you prefer cocoa?

[Flora will ask in good time, she first wants to make sure Kido is nice and settled, as comfortable as she can be before she broaches what is most definitely and uncomfortable topic.]

Yeah. It's really more of a space that I started for my work, but sometimes, I open it up to anyone that needs a little something extra to eat or a space to relax in. It might not be much, but I think it can help a lot to look at colourful and pretty things, especially when there isn't much of either, here.

Cocoa sounds nice.

[She can't help smiling a little.] I can tell you put a lot into it. Next time we're on a mission, we can look for more things to bring back for you.

Sit tight, then. I'll make you some.

[Flora heads to her kitchen space and puts the kettle on before getting two mugs, and a few things from a cupboard and the fridge.]

That's a wonderful idea. It'll be nice to have, and it'll help make this more everyone's space, too.

['Everyone'.

Kido hesitates, her smile dropping. Kido takes a breath and makes herself nod. This is only temporary. Somehow... it'll be okay, right?]

Ah, yeah. I bet everyone will like a place to relax like this.

Yeah. But, for now, it'll just be for you and me, okay?

[Flora stops the water before it starts to boil, pours it in the mugs with cocoa, cream, cinnamon and splashes of vanilla added to them. But she's not quite finished, yet. She thinks Kido needs and might like a little something extra. By the time she's done, both their cups look like this. She sets the cups on a tray, as well as a teapot of more cocoa, and a plate of cookies shaped like adorable animals, as well as music notes and records. Tray in hand, she heads back for the living space, and sets it down on the coffee table before taking a seat on the couch next to Kido.]

Thank you for waiting.

Th-This... is so cute... [For a moment she forgets her sadness and her eyes light up.] Flora, you really are just like those pretty fairies I used to read about! Something this cute belongs in a fairytale picnic...

[It's kind of embarrassing to say but she doesn't bother covering it. She almost doesn't want to drink the kitty, so she spends a moment admiring him. Oh, no, the kitty even has a paw up. He's waving at her with his little paw ahhh-

Kido's blushing by the time she manages to take a drink. She makes sure to drink a good gulp so the kitty won't look too funny, just disappearing instead. Thank you, cocoa kitty.]

Ah it tastes really good too. Way better than most hot cocoa. Geez, you're going to be a good girlfriend someday.

Thank you, Kido! [Flora can't help but beam a bit, hearing that, between the compliment and seeing her just a bit happier. Flora takes her fingerless gloves off, and sets them aside. There is a black (no really it's totally black rn) tattoo on the back of her left hand.]

We'll have one, one day. Either here, or some place nicer. [Kido is just so adorable, sometimes. She normally wouldn't be so transparent about it, so Flora resists pointing it out. This time. It's already more than enough having her excitedly loving her drink.

It won't last, once they get to talking properly, so she'll let her have this.

Flora helps herself to the other cup of cocoa and takes a dainty sip. She's glad to have unwittingly timed it during that last comment, because she might have just come out and said the truth. Not that it's any big secret, but she doesn't want to be talking about herself when Kido needs her attention, right now. She sets the cup down on the saucer.]

I'll have to tell you something about that, later, but I'm really glad you like it, Kido.

[Kido is a little surprised to see a tattoo but that just makes Flora cooler. Only cool people get tattoos. Or dangerous people. Well, it overlapped a lot.

She listens, still drinking her cocoa. Maybe Flora figured out something... Ah, that'd be great for everyone, wouldn't it? But-

Between her thought and Flora's gentle way of turning the conversation, Kido remembers why she was stuck in the rain crying in the first place.]

Ah... Yeah, I want to hear about it later, okay? [She manages a smile for her before looking back down at her cup. She hasn't really gotten good at being open with people yet. The only people she ever cried to were family. But, if anyone can be called family, Flora can now. She's been looking out for them for a long time.

Taking a breath so she won't cry, she tries to explain but ends up blurting out something first.]

...Whatever I say, don't hate Kano, please. Don't dislike him. Ah it's not... like you would I guess. You know it, right? He's a really good person. He can't stand it when he hurts someone... that's how he really is.

It takes a lot for me to dislike someone, and he's my friend too, so he's got a pretty big cushion there.

[Flora gently, very gently, places a hand over Kido's, so as to not disturb her cup, and smiles kindly, her tone much the same.]

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SHE WILL AND MORE also ackshun

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p.s. YES OF COURSE IT IS

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I HOPE THIS TAG IS OKAY WITH TEH LOOKING PART

IT'S PERFECTLY FINE AHHH FLORAAAAAAAA