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Post by Neo Queen Serenity on Dec 19, 2008 1:32:37 GMT -5
Usagi sighed dejectedly. She should have known that would be Haruka's response... Not that she blamed her, even cracking a small smile at the flirtatious kiss to her ear. Yes, that was more the Haruka she remembered, than the one who had called her "your highness" today.
"You don't understand... It's never going to be a good day. It's the delegation today, some crisis tomorrow..." She would just have to get used to the fact that it wasn't a 9-5 job, that she would be woken up in the middle of the night because of some crisis situation on the other side of the world, that there would always be a pressing issue. Her stunt today was just the puny, futile flapping of a bird's wings against the gilded cage... Or, at least, she thought dramatically, that was how it felt.
Usagi's eyes widened as Haruka grabbed the communicator and took the blame. She was wise enough to hold her tongue until the device was shut off. "Haruka-chan, you didn't have to do that!" Usagi blurted out, amazed that her senshi would take on all the blame. She lapsed into stunned silence for a moment, and then yelped: "But I LOVE you for it!" Propelling herself forward, she ensnared all three senshi into a group hug. "You guys are the best friends anyone could ever have. I promise I'll return the favor some day..."
Smiling, she pulled away, blushing as Michiru demonstrated her... affection for her lover. Usagi noted how Michiru used her wiles while asking Haruka to do something for her... Maybe she should watch and learn, such tactics could come in handy for Mamo-chan in the future...
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Post by Hino Rei on Dec 19, 2008 19:52:47 GMT -5
**Minako's communicator finally stops going off*
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Post by Kaioh Michiru on Dec 20, 2008 14:04:14 GMT -5
Michiru may be skilled in the area of precognition, but one of the things she loved about Haruka was that the other woman could constantly surprise her. Between that breath stealing kiss and Usagi's affectionate hugging, her ideas were driven completely out of her head.
"I... you made me completely forget with that kiss Haruka," she laughed a little breathlessly. She would have maneuvered her arms to return the enthusiastic embrace but she couldn't, being trapped between Haruka, Usagi, and Minako. All she could was smile happily though.
Cracking one aqua colored eye open, she grinned at Minako. "Thank you, gallant Mina-chan for handling the luncheon dilemma so expertly. Shall we call ahead and abuse your good name to secure ourselves a wonderful table?"
"You know that Haruka would do anything to protect you Usagi-chan. We all would. It's our job, and our privilege, as your friends, to do so. You can return the favor by spending time with us and eating well. I'll even help Minako foot the bill."
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Post by Aino Minako on Dec 20, 2008 15:41:44 GMT -5
Minako noticed her purse had finally stopped buzzing. Reaching in, she pulled out her communicator. The caller ID gave reason for Minako to cringe. Rei was going to have her head when she finally arrived at the palace. Especially when Rei found out that Minako knew her communicator was going off. She bit her lip, wishing Ami or Makoto had called her, because both girls were ten times more forgiving than Rei. Shaking her head, she put the communicator back in her purse, plastered on a huge smile, and decided to forget about it for that afternoon.
Instead, she pulled out her cell phone. She often wondered why she and the others used the more antiquated communicator technology when they had cell phones now. Nostalgia maybe. She flipped the phone open, then pressed the button on her limo console to put her in touch with the driver. "Tarō, what restaurant have you selected? I would like to call ahead for reservations."
"I have already taken care of that, Ms. Aino," Tarō replied, his voice crystal clear through the high-tech speakers.
"Thank you," Minako replied. She flipped her phone closed and placed it back in her purse. "There is something to be said about quality help," she commented, more to herself. Then she turned back to the others. "Oh Michiru, there is no need. Let me treat this time. You can get the next time, I promise."
The car swung around a turn, then pulled up in front of the Kyubei Restaurant in the Ginza district, one of the most expensive sushi restaurants in the world. Minako couldn't imagine how costly a bill someone with Usagi's appetite could ring up, but she didn't worry much. Most of her meals didn't cost her a dime, why should she worry about one expensive one?
The restaurant's valet opened the door for the girls and helped each woman out of the car. They were led to the elevator, then escorted through the restaurant directly to their table, a beautiful table by the window with a decent view of the city. Minako slid into her seat, waiting for the others to join her before she opened the menu. "This place looks fabulous!" She'd have to complement Tarō later.
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Post by Ten'ou Haruka on Dec 22, 2008 20:18:49 GMT -5
(sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I haven't been able to think of anything for Ruka, its like she already left this thread lol)
Haruka pulled a seat out for Michiru and waited for her lover to seat herself gracefully, as she did everything with an unconscious amount of grace and poise. One of many things that kept the tall blonde senshi so thoroughly smitten with her. Once the turquoise haired woman was seated, she too sat down. Her eyes scanned the place and she sighed somewhat audibly.
Yeah...this was nice but honestly she would rather be alone with Michiru. Lately she felt weird in the company of others. Perhaps it was spending so much time teaching, always being with children...which was another thing. She wanted Michiru to get pregnant after they were married...but how?
"Would anyone object to me treating? Its been so long and I havent been able to be with any of you in awhile. My job has taken a lot of my time." Her smile, while wide and generous, was sad, the emotion reflected in her eyes.
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Post by Kaioh Michiru on Dec 23, 2008 6:53:07 GMT -5
Michiru did seat herself with customary grace, her solemn aqua eyes following Haruka's every move as the taller woman folded her long body into a seated position. Something wasn't right, but all Michiru could do at the moment was slip her hand quietly into the blond's lap and thread their fingers together. That distant sadness made her heart want to crack in two.
Squeezing the hand in hers, Michiru flashed the look alike blond senshi another smile. Lifting her free hand, she held up two fingers. "That's twice offered now Mina-chan. Don't make me go for the third because then you can't refuse. Consider this," she searched for a decent title and lacking anyway went with simple heartfelt sentiment. "Consider this your Welcome Home Luncheon. We three just happened to capture you first, and it would be an honor to treat you. Isn't that right, Usagi?"
Pulling in the queen's agreement could only cinch the argument against Minako, and Michiru wasn't afraid to get her way. Especially not with something that would make everybody happy at least for a little while.
(do you guys want to wrap up this thread or carry it out for a few more posts? )
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Post by Neo Queen Serenity on Dec 23, 2008 13:05:11 GMT -5
Usagi was over the moon with happiness. It radiated off of her with waves. Tasting freedom for a few hours was dizzyingly intoxicating. All she could do was sit and laugh as they all quibbled over who would pay the bill and how much. It seemed so strange to her now; that once she would worry about things like money and expensive restaurants. Now that she was Queen she got the best of everything, no matter what the price; it seemed odd to her that her sailor senshi would worry about such a thing as well.
I do need to get out more; I have to remember what it was like to scrape together money to go play at Crown Arcade, or get groceries, like in college... Those abysmal days of living off of ramen packets! She needed to stay in touch with that hardship, in order to properly govern, to understand the needs of the people, some of them who couldn't go out to a place like Kyubei if they saved up for a year.
She followed Minako into the restaurant, not bothering to hide her identity now that everyone in the palace knew she had snuck out; there was no need to camouflage it here. As if Michiru, Haruka, and Minako alone wouldn't get enough attention as it was!
"Look at the water! What a view!" she gushed, having a hard time choosing which chair to sit in. Thankfully when everyone else too their seat the decision was made for her.
"That's right, Michiru, this is our treat to welcome you home, Minako-chan," Usagi nodded in agreement. "Let's stop worry about the bill and just eat and enjoy ourselves! Look what a lovely afternoon it is, and the sun in the water? I've only got you three with me for a very short amount of time; I'm not going to waste it talking about money," Usagi laughed, giving Haruka's shoulder a squeeze. Her sigh had not gone unnoticed.
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Post by Aino Minako on Dec 23, 2008 14:34:26 GMT -5
(ooc: If you guys want to wrap it up and assume small talk and enjoyment was had by all, I'm game)
Minako threw up her hands and shook her head. "Three against one? Fine. I give in this time. But next time I won't throw in the towel so easily!"
At that, the group ordered their food, enjoyed small talk and drinks and a bounty of expensive sushi. The lunch lingered on, with the group filling themselves to the brim with food and drink. When the bill came, Minako excused herself to the restroom in order to prevent any 'further discussion' on the matter.
And then it was time to return to the limo and their palace home. Minako leaned back in her seat, enjoying the feel of once again being with friends. She was eager and excited about being reunited with Makoto and Ami, and even though Rei scared the crap out of her sometimes, the blond still wanted to wrap her arms around the priestess and give her a huge hug as well. "I hope you had fun, Usagi-chan," Minako said softly, giving her Queen a smile.
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Post by Neo Queen Serenity on Dec 23, 2008 15:10:26 GMT -5
Usagi had no shame in ordering nearly everything on the menu, save for sake. Sashimi and nori salad and edamame and just about every roll they had. It seemed ages since she had had something to eat and with friends around, her appetite seemed to grow-- especially since she was always teased for it!
For awhile she was able to forget about palace duties and just relax with her friends. She was normal and happy, and the glow lasted all the way into the ride back to the palace as she put her head on Minako's shoulder. "I had more fun this afternoon than I've had in the past three weeks combined." She slowly dozed off until they reached the palace gates.
(I'll leave it to you other two to close the thread ^_^)
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