{09th Clow Card; Video}

[keystaff]

[She's been busy. As always. Helping with rebuilding. But at the same time, she has also taken some time to relax in the aftermath. Resting where she can in knowing things usually get a little crazy with missions and all. It's never easy. Realizing some friends have gone, whether on other missions or that they've gone home again. But she tries to pick herself up each time she finds she can't find or get in touch with one. She misses so many that have come and gone by now, after being here since the beginning. Since the dragons, since Chantes. But it still hurts, even if it does get better.

Which is why she often tries to distract herself. This being one of many attempts.]

I almost forgot! I know we're getting ready for the next mission and finishing helping where we can with the rebuild here at Oska, but. Before we do go, I wanted to tell everyone about an idea I came up with earlier, with Sonia-san. Since I know some of us have been here....a while. And some of us are newer, to get to know each other, or to help each other in being homesick, I thought -- ah, we thought it might be neat if we made scrapbooks! To tell each other and share things about our homes. I know I miss mine, so. I thought it might be a neat idea, if anyone else wants to. We both found some supplies at least. I sort of made a start on mine already.

Um, I mean, I'm not sure how many people might be interested, but. I thought I'd say something in case others wanted to join in and make one of their own too. Like I said, we have supplies, some we got back at Woodhurst. I hadn't figured on where or when to meet yet, if people wanted to, at least in getting the supplies from one of us, but. I'm sure we can manage something. Especially if this is probably something better to wait to really start on till next time we get back to Oska. Um, just...let me know, okay?

Comments

[p66]

Oh... I see. That does sound fun. We could collect materials during our next mission and make them.

[ Does Oska have a scrapbooking shop, even? ]

[keystaff]

I think Sonia-san and I got enough while we were at Woodhurst. Plus whatever might be here too. I mean we can get more supplies if we need it, but. I think we have plenty for now. To at least get started. If you wanted to try as well, I mean! When we need more, you can come help me get some.

[The more interest, the better! However that saying goes.]

[p66]

{ 90's stuff is usually pretty tacky, though. ]

Sure, I'd love to try. I'm not too sure how to start, though... can you help me?

[keystaff]

Me? Um, I haven't really done this much before myself. But I could try.

[With the basics she has managed to figure, at least. The basic idea seems easy enough, at least. In decorating and gathering pictures or making them yourself.]

[p66]

Okay. Maybe we can make pressed flowers from the greenhouse? Stuff like that.

[ It sounds like detailed work. While it's not impossible, it's also something she doesn't do often if at all. ]

[keystaff]

Oh, pressed flowers! I hadn't thought of that. But it could be pretty! And work in reminding us from the missions we go to, or flowers from home if there are the same ones around.

[p66]

Yeah. We can take some from the greenhouses. Julius grows some too, I'm sure he'd give us a few.

[keystaff]

Oh! That's right. He did mention the idea of growing some when he asked what my favourite flowers were. I mean....besides the obvious of the cherry blossoms.

[What with her name being 'Sakura' and all. And the other obvious one of Nadeshiko for her mother.]

[p66]

I'll check in with him.

[ One more thing! ]

We picked up a bunny from the ruins some time back. Would you like to come see it soon?

[keystaff]

A rabbit? Ah! He hadn't mentioned that yet! But if it's okay, I'd love to come meet the bunny!

[Was that really a question? The answer seems obvious.]

[p66]

[ A cute bunny! ]

Their name is Shio. They were really injured and unwilling to see strangers, but I think it should be okay now. When's a good time for you?

[keystaff]

Shio! I'm glad they're okay now at least. But ah, whenever is fine? So far. I've been keeping myself occupied, more or less, but it isn't like there's school or anything to deal with, where I need to be there at particular times so.

[p66]

Okay! I'll ask Julius when's a good time.

[ Though... ]

What do you usually do with your free time now, Sakura-chan?

[keystaff]

Okay! But ah, not a lot really? I've been resting and helping with the rebuild, I guess. Mostly. Picking up a few supplies.

[Keeping herself occupied as usual, more or less. Somehow. Or, trying to.]

[p66]

Mm. Let me know if I can help!

[ Maybe she could also bring Sakura some books. They'd have some fun meeting up later, too. ]

[keystaff]

I will! I mean, I get the idea, but I haven't really done something like this before. So I might.

[There's been many firsts for her though, with ALASTAIR. Especially given her age.]