PICNIC TIME!

[yulietorious]

It had been a while since Yulie had been able to properly spend time with her brother, and she was excited to finally get the chance, even if they weren't in exactly the best circumstances.

Despite being told about the City and how difficult it seemed to be to leave, she was going to make the best of it. So on a bright summer day, she decided to go with her brother to the park for a picnic.

She sat on the blanket that her brother had gotten, getting out the sandwiches and snacks she'd prepared that morning. The young paladienne was looking forward to spending a nice day with Kresnik.

Of course, she wouldn't object to others joining them if they happened to pass by.

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[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

He felt his appetite disappear as he stared at the sandwich in his hand. It seems that Shinju has become extremely uncomfortable around him.

...It doesn't matter, he has Yulie now...and he needs to find a way back. That's the most important objective he has...

"...." For once, his own words didn't make him feel focused again.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

After watching Shinju and Amaterasu walk away, she returned her eyes to her brother. She noticed he seemed a bit down and frowned worriedly, wondering if there was something between him and that young man that was making them act this way...

"Are you okay, Kresnik...?"

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

When Yulie spoke, Kresnik snapped out of his thoughts and looked at her. It took a moment for him to process what she asked, but he nodded. "...I'm alright, Yulie. Don't worry..." He started to take another bite out of his sandwich to show that her that he was okay.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

Yulie gave a quiet sigh. "Alright... if you say so," she replied quietly, still seeming worried, but deciding to move on. She continued eating her own sandwich as well, trying to think of another topic to continue the conversation with...

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

Kresnik didn't say anything for a while, he just continued to eat his sandwich as he stared at the other end of the park without focus.

"...." This picnic isn't turning out the way he wanted.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

Yulie wasn't about to let the day take a turn for the depressing, so she gave Kresnik a small smile before starting to speak again.

"Do you want to go get some cake after we're done here?"

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

Seeing Yulie's smile, he tried to return one of his own to her.

"If you want to, we will." It's very difficult for him to say 'no' to her.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

She was glad to see he was attempting to be positive as well, even if it was just for her.

"Okay," Yulie said with a nod before taking another sandwich out of the basket. "Would you like another?"

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I would like another." He responded before pulling out a bag of potato chips for them to eat. Opening the bag up, he placed it on the blanket before taking a chip to try out.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

"Here you go," she said, handing the sandwich to him and getting another for herself.

Though she wanted to continue the nice outing with her brother without any snags, her mind wandered to the subject of that Shinju person and why he seemed so upset.

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

"Thank you." He took the sandwich and quietly started to eat it.

After a few moments of silence, he glanced over at his sister with a somewhat worried expression. "...Is there something wrong, Yulie...?"

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome."

At his question, she looked up to him curiously for a moment before giving him a brief smile. "No, it's nothing. I'll tell you about it later." She reached over to grab a chip or two to go with her sandwich.

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

"...Alright." He responded quietly before continuing to eat his sandwich. He didn't want to ruin the picnic by questioning her too deeply...besides, Yulie said that she'll tell him later.

It's been too long since he was able to eat with her like this.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

Pausing for a few moments to eat in silence and enjoy the time with her brother, she started to wonder about the City. Sure, he'd told her about how it worked and that she should be careful, but...

"What else is there to do here?" she asked after finishing up her sandwich.

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

He enjoyed the silence with his sister, occasionally taking a few potato chips from the bag to eat.

When she suddenly asked him a question, Kresnik sat and chewed his sandwich before swallowing. "There is the..." ...What do people do around here? He's been so focused on returning home that he hasn't really engaged in any...activities.

After a moment, he finally answered. "...The library."

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

She'd figured, from the way he seemed in the time she'd been with him in the City so far. Still, it couldn't hurt to ask. And it was certainly a start.

"The library..." she repeated, looking curious. "How big is it?"

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

At least Yulie seemed somewhat interested in the library.

"The library is quite large. It's most likely the biggest one I have ever encountered so far."

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

"Really? We should visit it together sometime," she said with a smile.

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

"Alright, we will." He responded with a small nod. "...There might be some cookbooks in there that you can look at."

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

"Good idea," Yulie replied. "I have been wanting to look for a few new recipes."

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

"Is there anything in particular that you are thinking about?" Yulie was the cook in the family, he only knows how to make simple stuff to survive off of.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

She looked thoughtful, tilting her head slightly. "Not really... Just something I haven't done before."

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

"Alright, that's fine too. The markets will most likely have all the ingredients that you'll ever need..." He stretched lightly before lying down on the blanket.

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

Yulie watched her brother lie down and decided that was a good idea, lying down beside him and staring at the sky, content.

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

He closed his eyes and let out a small but content sigh.

"...I enjoyed having a picnic with you, Yulie."

[yulietorious.livejournal.com]

"Me too," she replied, closing her eyes after a moment as well.

[gene-driver.livejournal.com]

At times like these, even Kresnik could admit that the City was nice...