[img]https://i.imgur.com/JDeYZyQ.png[/img] [hr] Bzzt. Kaori’s brow raised at the sound of her vibrating pocket, earning her curious glances from the squad, except for sweet, sweet Buddy, who was flying high on Thoughtless Airlines. She blinked. He hadn’t been expecting a message from anyone… Fishing the phone out of her pocket again, her confusion morphed into surprise. Isaiah Akana. [i]Already?[/i] She had expected a response, sure, but that quick? Pfft. Boy had it bad. She smirked at the thought before opening the thread, which quickly turned her smirk into a full blown smile. [hider=Thread between Isaiha and Kaori] [right]Kaori [color=FFEA00]I want youuu~~~[/color] Kaori [img]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjSIpgK7BKXSH4ug-Nznq37w-MY42-kWSwSA&usqp=CAU[/img] [color=FFEA00]~~~to come get your present[/color] [/right] Isaiha [color=6ecff6]I need you~~~~~~~~[/color] [/hider] She waited for the follow up, but when it didn’t come, she felt confused. He was just playing along, right? Like, he was going to send a punchline. Right? Surely he didn’t…that wasn’t…Warmth grew in her cheeks. What if he did? She gave him an opportunity and he took it. Her reaction garnered the attention of her crew, so Kaori spun around, hiding her face as she crouched down again, hugging her knees. What the actual fuck Kannyboy? What should she sa- Bzzt. Another message scrolled across the screen, followed by…by… [hider=Thread between Isaiha and Kaori] [right]Kaori [color=FFEA00]I want youuu~~~[/color] Kaori [img]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjSIpgK7BKXSH4ug-Nznq37w-MY42-kWSwSA&usqp=CAU[/img] [color=FFEA00]~~~to come get your present[/color] [/right] Isaiha [color=6ecff6]I need you~~~~~~~~[/color] Isaiha [color=6ecff6]~~~To tell me where we're meeting.[/color] [img]https://cdn.dribbble.com/users/2095576/screenshots/6185566/media/5cc18c120c271d01971f33a8b24cfa94.png?resize=400x300&vertical=center[/img] [/hider] … …… ………. Pfft. The bugs exchanged concerned looks. Boss took a defensive stance. Buddy stared off into the middle distance in blissful ignorance. PFFT. A menacing sound arose from the girl, sparking fear in the hearts of her subordinates. The bugs held each other in terror. Boss closed his eyes, steeling himself for his end. Buddy continued to stare off into the middle distance in blissful ignorance. The anticipation was overwhelming… But it settled into a laugh. A cackle, really. Kaori shook her head, shoulders bobbing with laughter. It continued for a few moments before she hung her head, pressing a fist against her temple. [color=FFEA00]“You dummy…”[/color] she muttered, looking off toward the window. [color=FFEA00]“You really had me going there for a sec.”[/color] It was deserved. She felt just a tinge embarrassed that she let herself get worked up like that, but it was whatever. Nobody was around to see that. Just her. And the crew but…heh. They’d take it to their graves. Or else~ Whatever. It was funny. He got her back. Well played. She was still going to slug him in the gut. Or finally get around to finding a stepladder. Jerk. As she was putting together a response and plotting retaliatory violence, a familiar voice startled her. She peeked over her shoulder just in time to see her favorite TA leaning against the door to the classroom. Ruh roh. Busted already. It was fine - it was okay. Ideally she’d have been in the classroom before he noticed her, but she could work with this. Sure. Just had to uh… Kaori pushed to her feet, taking a moment to compose herself again before spinning about face, one fist against her hip, the other near her face, finger extended. She flashed Jason a wide grin - her best salesperson grin - as she prepared to pitch. [color=FFEA00]“Heeey, c’mon, I’m not that devious.”[/color] she protested with a grin. [color=FFEA00]“I’m just here on official Laventon Institute Student Welcoming Committee business.”[/color] she explained, nodding. [color=FFEA00]“And as founder and chairwoman, it’s my solemn duty to make sure that all new students are given a proper warm L.I. welcome, y’know?”[/color] She glanced over at her sack of pokeballs. Uhh… [color=FFEA00]“The balls are just welcome gifts. A little treat.”[/color] she continued, searching his face for annnnny hint that he might actually be buying it. When she wasn’t convinced that he was convinced, she sighed, dropping the facade. [color=FFEA00]“Okay, just gimme like ten minutes at the end of class to give my pitch and I’ll make you two free balls of your choice every week for the rest of the semester. Deal?”[/color]