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[She brought her hands up to her lips, her action bringing what remained of the bouquet to her lips. She closed her eyes as tears fell and she turned to look at Haruka.]

I'm terrified, Haruka-san, that every loved one I have will slip through my grasp and I'll be here all alone. [She threw the last of the roses in the water to cover her eyes.]

I don't know if I can be that strong, I've already lost all of you once before I can't... I can't do that, not again.

But... I would like to enjoy the time we do have together. I want to stop crying.

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[ At the very sight of those tears Haruka instinctively wants to crush whatever force is behind all of this. Whatever decides who comes and who goes. Being temporarily seperated is something Haruka knows she and Michiru can handle if they really have to. Even if it sucks.

But Usagi isn't like that. Why would anyone do something that cruel to a girl with such a heart?

She reaches out, drawing the other girl protectively into her arms. ]

Then tell me if there's anything I can do to make you feel even a bit more reassured.

[ Even though full reassurance is impossible in this place, which is the most frustrating thing about it. ]

You know I'd do anything for you. [ And granted, though Haruka in particular has a big soft spot for the other girl, still-- ] All of us would.

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[Hugs are good, when you're someone like Usagi, hugs are everything. She is a person of hugs and kisses and constant company. She loves the hug and takes a deep breath, some of the tension in her shoulders leave, the tightness of her jaw eases. Plus, much like with Minako, she has a unique relationship with the unspoken leader of the outer senshi. She's shaking, but the trembles are becoming smaller.]

I just... just spend time with me when you can. So I have endless good memories to hold onto to outweigh the pain of losing you.

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[ Haruka knows that just one hug can't be enough, but even the slightest hint of some of the heavy weight leaving Usagi is already fine with her. Things probably won't get better today, anyway, when things are still so raw.

But they'll get better with time. ]

Of course. Let's do all sorts of fun things. [ She can use that distraction as well, even though Haruka is never the type to talk about her own weaknesses out loud. ] I'm sure there's still all sorts of fun things here you could show me.

[lightthedarkness]

[Well, they did say the best way to make yourself feel better when you're miserable is to do something nice for someone else... so...]

Um, have you been in any of the airships yet?

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Not yet. Things have been kind of busy between everything.. [ You know. Vines popping up everywhere and trying to take care of those. Helping people out with pumpkin-shaped creatures problems. ]

They sound fun though.

[lightthedarkness]

There's one that has a whole... dinner mystery event on it, I'm super bad at them but would you wanna go on it with me? I got it as a prize for a business card raffle at this cafe.

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[ There's hardly any hesitation. Haruka nods quickly, a small smile on her face. ]

Of course. Sounds great.

[ She squeezes Usagi a little. ]

We'll figure it out together.

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[She gives a small nod and another, small hug before pulling away. She let out a breath.]

I can do anything so long as it's with the ones I love.