[h2]Kubo Emi[/h2]

Emi shot Kaida a look that was equal parts disapproval and fluster. Those familiar with Emi could probably recognise she wanted to launch into her usual spiel about fooling around on the job, but the presence of an adorable kitty, and its' (equally adorable) owner was throwing her for a loop. It took a great deal of willpower for Emi to regain her composure, clearing ehr throat and hoping she wasn't blushing [i]too[/i] noticeably when she replied to Kaeru, "a-as you can see, I'm properly recording everything we... did..."

Her eyes happened to flicker towards Nyoko, who had not only planted herself onto the keyboard, but was practically offering her fluffy belly. The walls that Emi had constructed around her heart were quickly crumbling before such an onslalught of cute, the killjoy visibly trembling with effort to not surrender to Nyoko's charms. Was this a conspiracy or something?! Akira was already cute enough, then she'd met Shiro and had to deal with [i]that[/i] bundle of cute showing her lovely face from time to time, and now... gah, there was a reason Emi kept all her plush toys at home! This was far too distracting!

"...Could... could you ask your partner to..." Emi attempted to maintain a calm state of mind and ask Kaeru to move Nyoko away from her PC, but then seeing Akira lightly interact with Nyoko brought forth a fresh wave of cuteness appreciation... and a hint of jealousy within Emi, having to deal with the internal war of 'no time for play, only work', and 'oh god I need to pet her now'. This was manifested ainly with a strange, rarely-seen expression on Emi's face. One of pain, delight, heartbreak and joy.