Abominable Snowfire, Very Late Friday Night

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Naminé couldn't seem to sleep. So she walked outside to tend to the dying ashes of the fire, stirring it up again into a cozy blaze.

She stared into it, wondering again at her week and whether she believed the things her professor had told her. And Michelangelo.

It was a good night to stare into a fire and let your mind wander. She also wouldn't mind company, if anyone else was feeling restless tonight.



(so so so open)

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"Thanks," John smiled back. "Nope, but there's nothing to stop up from meeting now. I'm John." He reached out his hand to shake hers.

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"My name is Naminé," she said, clasping his hand with hers. "It's nice to meet you. Which cabin are you in, John?"

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"Naminé, it's my pleasure," he said, releasing her hand. "I live in Jackalope A. What brings you to your campfire so late?" Not that John was complaining as he was pleased there was someone around to talk to.

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"Thank you," she said. "I couldn't find sleep tonight. I'll perhaps go looking for it again in an hour or two. Are you having the same difficulty?"

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John shrugged, "I dunno. I woke up alone a little while ago and couldn't get back to sleep. I thought some night air could help."

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"You weren't expecting to be alone when you awoke?" Naminé flushed lightly. "My apologies, that sounds far more personal out loud than it did in my head, and you're excused from answering it. Night air is rather helpful in a number of situations. Such as clearing your head, or changing the subject away from a forward question."

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"Nah, it's alright. I went to sleep alone, but I was hoping to be with someone when I woke up. I've kinda gotten used to it, I guess," John hoped that wasn't a bad thing.

"The night air is much calmer than the sweltering heat of this afternoon. My cabin is kinda stuffy." John attempted to lighten the mood in case Naminé hadn't really wanted the answer to her original question.

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"Then I'm sorry that your companion didn't join you. Was there perhaps a misunderstanding?" She tilted her head lightly, thinking. "I'm not fond of the heat myself. I prefer the late evenings and early mornings. I've heard the temperature changes through the year, so I suppose we won't be suffering long."

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John considered that, Ronan had been in his alcove all day as far as he knew. John had gone to class in the morning and a movie in the evening before finally going to sleep. "No misunderstanding that I'm aware of, but I tend toward the oblivious end of the spectrum."

John smiled, "Summer's just beginning. It's going to get a lot hotter before it gets cooler. I hear the heat lasts through September in this part of the country."

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"I meant something more innocent. Perhaps your companion was expecting you to turn up in their bed instead, and both of you are confused tonight as a result." She frowned slightly at his news. "I suppose there's nothing for it, then. The heat, not your situation. Although I wonder if our dorms are perhaps cooler. Odd to settle in there and then immediately be rerouted here instead."

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John thought he really was oblivious. "You could be right. I'll ask'em about it later," he replied nodding to himself.

"I'm interested to find out when or if we go to the dorms. I didn't leave much of anything there during check in."

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"I hope your mystery is resolved that easily," Naminé nodded. "And I didn't leave anything at all. It seemed simpler to bring my sketchpad with me."

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"Are you an artist, then?" John asked.

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Naminé flushed again. "Yes and no. I enjoy drawing, and I like seeing what my sketches show me. I have no real skill for it, the way some do, but I'm fond of the results anyway. I suppose that's all that matters."

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"From what I know about art, it sure is."

John started to yawn, "Excuse me! I guess the sleep is trying to find me now. I'd probably head back to my cabin." John wondered if he'd find Ronan there.

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"I'm glad that it's keeping its appointment with one of us. If you'd care to send it around once you're done with it, it would be appreciated." She smiled, more seriously this time. "It was good to meet you, John. Perhaps we can chat again the next sleepless night."

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"It was a pleasure, Naminé. I will certainly send the sleep to you as soon as I'm done with it. Thanks for the advice!" John smiled and waved as he walked away from the campfire. He fully intended to fall asleep in Ronan's bed when he got back to the cabin.

[ooc: walk away butt shot!]

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Naminé smiled to herself watching him leave, glad that at least someone would get rest that night.



(And totally checked out the walkaway butt. ;) )