SOS(Vitalia)

She seemed satisfied by the fact that he had agreed to let her accompany him to his destination; it definitely took a weight off her shoulders knowing that Nozomi wasn't going to be alone should he fall along the way, which was...unlikely, but still a possibility nevertheless. You could never be too careful.

"I'll try my best," she laughed, falling into the step beside him and taking to match his pace, "Though does that mean that I'll also have to make a 'sacrifice' if I see a rock in your path?" Minori grinned, recalling the way he had described getting the rock out of the pathway. In all seriousness though, hopefully she didn't actually trip along the way. That would be...awkward, and a little ironic really.

Naaaaaaaaaaaah. Don't worry about it! Tripping isnt exactly one of those things that you do on purpose. Unless.... Well seriously I cant think of one haha. Said Nozomi laughing a bit at the girls proposition of making her own noble sacrifice for him. He was starting to like this persons company a bit.

You seem rather concerned at my condition. I'm amazed. Not many would fret over it. Then again. With how I Looked on the ground. Some people would have thought I was dieing nearly.

Minori sheepishly lifted a hand to rub at her neck. "You think? I would have thought that most people would be pretty worried. I mean, it did look like a pretty nasty fall." She did have to confess that she had the tendency of fretting more than what was necessary though--that was something she had never been able to suppress.

"But I'm glad that you're okay! Make sure to double-check your knee when you get to your friend's house to make sure that it's nothing more then a bruise. Otherwise...ice it, and stay of your feet for a while if you can." There was a pause, and then she quickly offered him a grin.

"Not to mom you or anything! Just saying!"

Yeah I guess thinking about it. It was a terrible fall. Said Nozomi actually thinking about it for once.

Yeah dont worry about it when I get over to her house I'm totally going to make sure its nothing more than a bruise. Said Nozomi as he felt his leg wobbling weird. It probably was nothing.

Well dont worry MOOOOOOM I'll make sure to keep it ok! Said Nozomi laughing a bit at his own remark as he limped with Minori.

"I'm glad you realize that now," she laughed, propping both hands up on her hips, "Though really, I'm glad that you're okay too. I hope your friend's house isn't too far from here." She knit her brows in worry, but then her expression became deadpan, the corners of her lips twitching as she struggled not to burst out into giggles.

"Look, son, I'm just worried about you," she teased, trying her best to keep a straight face and a curt tone of voice, "Who could blame a mom when her son goes tripping over rocks on the road, huh?"

Well it certainly is nice to see your rather caring.Said Nozomi in a rather happy tone. This was turning out pretty alright.

Yeah dont worry about it we're like two minutes from the place itself on the contrary.Said Nozomi as he continued to limp forward.

Haha. Keep this up. Someones going to overhear this and think we're actually related. I wouldnt blame any mom if their son was tripping over giant rocks in the middle of side walks.Said Nozomi as he laughed a bit.

"I like to think that caring about other people is only natural," she replied with a wry smile, lifting and dropping her shoulders in a weak shrug, "I'm not sure that anyone would just be able to walk past someone who is obviously hurt without doing something."

She nodded in relief when he revealed that they were close, only fold her arms over her chest at the words that followed. "Hey hey--what's what supposed to mean?" she laughed, elbowing him in the side, "Are you saying I look like I'm old enough to be your mom?"

Yeah I agree. I'm a pretty caring person to the people I know as well.Said Nozomi as he thought to himself. That was honestly something that stood out about him.

You'd be amazed.I've seen many aperson not care at all for a person in need or hurt.

Tch Your getting there!Kidding!Said Nozomi laughing a bit at the thought of Minori actually appearing like his mom.

Well thanks for helping me out Minori. I'll be going out now.Said Nozomi as he left torwards the door of his friend Akinas house.

Nozomi exit.

The thought of people ignoring those who needed help made the girl frown. She could understand being hesitant to step in for one reason or another, but blatantly turning a blind eye? Now that just didn't sit right with her.

Rather than let herself dwell on the negativity of these thoughts, Minori focused instead on their sillier topic, jutting out her bottom lip out in a mock-pout at his reply. Before she could respond with a comeback, however, they had already arrived at their destination.

"Ah--got it! It was nice to meet you, and be safe, y'hear?" She lifted a hand to wave, waiting until he had safely entered the house (you could never be too sure) before turning and heading back the path she had come from.

[Exit]