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[talkshitgetsis]

[Around Locke city it's probably normal to see people walking around the park with their dog in tow or playing a friendly and probably adorable game of fetch. Thus, Rei probably stands out a bit as she strolls leisurely through the park with a white rabbit on a harness. She gets to the less populated side of the park which only makes her stand out even more. The rabbit happily chews on grass intermittently as it leads Rei around to wherever it's little rabbit heart desires. Anyone who sees her around the public highschool from time to time will notice that she is much more lively around this rabbit than she ever acts at school. Not to say that she is some sort of animal whisperer because it's painfully obvious that this rabbit is the one running the show and not Rei. It'll start hopping as fast as it can in one direction and Rei will have to chase along to keep it from wiggling out of the harness or hurting itself. This happens over and over as the rabbit does as it likes and Rei is powerless against its iron will.

You'll probably find her occasionally talking to the rabbit, laughing at it, reprimanding it for getting too close to the street, or or once again being forced to run next to it. Really, you couldn't ask for a better conversation starter.]

Comments

[talkshitgetsis]

[Rei find the strangers stare and gives one right back. It's a look that loudly says "Haven't you ever seen a damn rabbit before?]

Yes?

[soulsborderline]

You have a rabbit on a leash.

[IQ tested between 140 and 150 here, guys.]

[talkshitgetsis]

[No shit.]

That I do. [That voice sounds familiar though...]

[soulsborderline]

...why?

[Asuka stands back and her expression becomes a little more thoughtful, herself. She wasn't a pro at recognizing voices, but there was this distinct level of annoying monotony that she remembered hearing before.]

[talkshitgetsis]

Because rabbits like being outside as much as any other animal.

[Points at her Rabbit, who is sitting and eating some grass.]

See.

[soulsborderline]

[Well, her questioning stare has turned to the rabit, at least.]

...

[It's hard to maintain annoyance when watching a bunny eat.]

Do I know you from somewhere, rabbit-girl?

[talkshitgetsis]

Don't call me that.

[Oh.

OHHHH. Rei has a look of realization, and then sighs heavily. Of course she'd run into her of all people from the network. God, just her luck.]

If you're who I think you are. . .

[soulsborderline]

[Yeah, that was enough variance in the irrationally irritating dull-surprise expression for Asuka to figure it out.]

Well, I don't think I got your name when you were discussing your tragic accident, and I doubt you want me to call you by number.

[talkshitgetsis]

Rei Ikari.

[Tilts her head. The tension is suddenly very thick.]

Is that satisfactory?

[soulsborderline]

You're just not a very friendly person, are you?

I think I'd rather know the rabbit's name.

[talkshitgetsis]

[asuka you bitch

Rei wrinkles her brow.]

Santa Claus.

I have no idea how this tag took me so long

[soulsborderline]

...










Santa Claus.

so much writing

[talkshitgetsis]

Santa Claus.

[soulsborderline]

You know what, I wish I hadn't asked.