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Chapter 15
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After the clean up, Nanako and Setsuna retired to the living room with a large bowl of popcorn to watch a movie.
“You know, I think I’m going to enroll in the local University, so I can get to know Uniko... I mean Usagi and the other girls in this life. I’d like to become acquaintances with them at the least, before I drop the bombshell on them.” She waited patiently for Setsuna to react to this, reading her face for any
signs of what she was thinking.
“Why?” was the only response given. Setsuna didn’t even avert her gaze from the TV as she said this. *Not a good sign* Nanako thought to herself.
“Well, I miss them. I miss being around them; I miss being around people in general. I think it would be good for me to get out there more, to make full use of my time while I’m here.” With a little shrug, she again waited for a response from the girl next to her.
“Are you sure that’s what you want?” She still didn’t show much interest in the subject, staring at the TV as it flashed before her.
“Yes. I’m sure that’s what I want. Don’t you teach, or help out there or something? You could tell me what classes they’re in, and what classes Nok... I mean Mamoru are in, so I can see them, and avoid him. Right?”
Finally, she looked at Nanako, and to her relief, smiled at her. “I think that’s a great plan. I’ll write down all the information for you tonight before I leave. When are you going to start?”
“Actually, I think I’ll stop by tomorrow and register. I shouldn’t have any problems, and if I do, I can always convince them that I’m right.”
A surprised look crossed Setsuna’s face. “You can do that, I mean, influence people’s thoughts as well as read their minds?”
“Only to a small degree. I can’t get anyone to do everything I want. Only if their will is weak, and their conviction not steel, can I get it to work at all. As long as I don’t encounter a bull-headed secretary or whatever, I should be fine.” She looked up a little sheepishly, realizing that this was something else she had never told Setsuna. *You think over the millennia I would have bared my soul to her by now. *
“Like I said before, you never cease to surprise me Nanako. I thought there wasn’t anything else you for you to tell me.” With eyebrow raised, it was she who now awaited a response.
“I’m sorry. I just hate talking about things like that. I don’t like to use any of the powers the crystal has given me.” Looking away, she really felt terrible now. She hadn’t really meant to keep things from Setsuna, but got in the habit of only answering
direct questions. If she wasn’t asked if she could do something, she never let on that she could. Using her powers only served as a reminder of all she had in the past, of all she lost. Besides, there wasn’t much need to use any of them while she stood at her post.
“It’s ok. I know, it’s just that I’d like to know what you are capable of doing. I’m sure you’ll provide me with many more surprises before this is all over.”
A warm caring smile touched Setsuna’s features. Looking at her, Nanako felt as though she was a small child, and Setsuna a kind mother. She had been playing the role ever since she had been healed
from the attack, and would probably continue to until everything settled down, and they returned to being equals, Guardians for all time. Nanako enjoyed it though, in many ways. It showed how close Setsuna and her had become, and how much she cared for her now.
“I promise, I’ll try to keep them to a minimal from now on. Ok?”
“Deal.”
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Setsuna had kept her word, and had written down all the information Nanako would need in the morning. Unable to sleep, she lies in bed and read it over once again.
“I wish I could see Nokaru tomorrow. I know I can’t though. It would ruin everything, not only for him, but perhaps the entire world. If I don’t help the Senshi, this planet won’t stand a chance against the coming danger.” Turning, she placed the piece of paper on the night stand, and turned off the lamp. “I just wish that knowing that would make it easier for me, or at least make me feel better about what I’m doing, and what I have to do” she thought aloud, as she tried to get comfortable once again. *I hope everything works out. I don’t want to hurt anyone. I know it will hurt Usagi in the beginning though. I just hope that it won’t have a lasting effect on anyone. I wish things could be simpler. * Sighing, she
pulled the blankets up around her shoulders, and closed her eyes, hoping sleep would come and stop the thoughts that whirled through her mind.
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