Running in the Forest (open)

[Astra Luxun]

Astra couldnt help but laugh as Ohkara started to freak out as she assumed she was to play matchmaker.

"Haha, No Ohkara, I meant travel together n stuff. For the romantic stuff, thats all up to my father to do. Hes not completely stupid, he just needs to learn. You know how his social skills are right?" She asked with a smile. She knew how her father was when he was younger, a naive bookworm that lacked social experiences.

"He will know about her passing soon enough. Judging by your reaction, the message stone hasnt arrived yet, so I wouldnt worry about it yet. If ya just act naturally, everything will be fine...Im hoping... Besides, If I am remembering it correctly, It will look like a stone egg with runes on it. I think you will be the one to find it, since the stone is set to appear where Ethar made landfall when he first arrived." She said, as she scratched her chin trying to think about it. The details were still very vauge, since she wasnt told that much about the minor events.

"Whiiiich, I can't remember really...Heh, Someplace named Metropolis I think?" She said, looking embarassed. "Sorry, I couldnt bring notes with me, incase they fell into the wrong hands..."

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Ohkara gave a sigh as she tried to gather herself once more. ”Fuckin’ eh…” she whimpered, shaking her head, ”It’s been a fucking day…” Her hands dropped to pull her knees to her chest, and she buried her face into them, letting out a disgruntled sigh. Astra was being straight forwards, but just thinking about all the provided information was the foundation of a strong headache.

Peaking over her knees, and through her fallen, forest-green bangs, Ohkara eyed the brunette, ”Why me, Astra?” she asked, her tone weak. ”Of all the people you could tell all this… Why? Why me?” Had the girl made the right choice in telling her all this? It sure didn’t feel that way…

”I already promised I’d help…” she said with a sniffle, nuzzling her face back into her knees, ”It’s not like I can take that back… But…” Dropping a hand, she gently brushed her fingers through the thick grass under her, ”Please… I don’t want to know anything else…” she pleaded, ”It’s too much… I can’t handle it…”

[Astra Luxun]

Astra kneeled down beside Ohkara and patted her gently on the head. "Im sorry about that. I shouldnt of told you all this so suddenly." She said as she wrapped her arms around the girl as she asked why Astra chose her to tell her all of this information.

"You're family. Now, and in the future. My father always trusted you with his life. He even does so now, although he may not admit it. He did tell me about that one time he saw you naked, and you tried to take his head off. Hahaha." She said as she giggled.

[Ohkara Minamaru]

The hug was one-sided as Ohkara mulled the girl’s words, keeping her face buried in her knees. Her apology brought a pang of guilt to the woman’s heart, she hadn’t intended on making her feel bad. Still, it was the truth. She was not equip to know what the future held; it was the way she’d always been. Knowing what the rollercoaster of life had in store might be an advantage to some, but to Ohkara it just drained out the fun of the ride, and that was something she honestly needed in her life- something that kept her going.

The girl’s next words, about a rather embarrassing event between her father and Ohkara brought a bright shade of pink to her whole, hidden face. She recalled the event very well, remembering the details of waking up in his home, naked, and with him beside her. Then, it was a very serious thing; she didn’t know him all that well, and it honestly scary, but now, looking back she could admit she’d overrated. It wasn’t like Ethar to pull something like that; it was against his character. Still, the face he’d openly told his daughter about such a thing was something that intrigued her.

”Thanks…” she said, peeking above her knees to glance at the woman. Her words were full of heart, and Ohkara knew it. ”Ethar and I have always had an interesting relationship… Back then, I didn’t know him like I do now…” Lowering her head once more, she let out a sigh, and rose a hand to her cheek, wiping off a few straggling tears, ”Sometimes I wonder how such a guy could even like someone like me…” she said, ”I mean… Like, like the way that he does…” she added, knowing very well that the Noran’s feelings for her were beyond that of friendship.

”I love him,” she continued, ”With all my heart, but not in the same way he feels about me…”

That much was made apparent during Ethan’s birthday party, when Ethar went berserk when he caught sight of Ohkara kissing the blue-haired boy. Luckily for everyone, the event had turned out well, and Ethan hadn’t caught on to the obvious jealousy that the Noran exhibited. Still, Ohkara felt bad for the whole thing… She felt as though she’d misled him. That she let him down.

”It’s hard…” she said, raising her hands to finally reciprocate in the hug Astra had offered, ”I hurt him more than I ever intended… And I know that’s something I’m going to continue to do… Sometimes I feel like he’d be better off without me… Like I’m holding him back…” she let out a sigh, shaking her head a bit, ”But I know that he is too thick headed to just let me go… Obviously from what you’ve told me: how involved I still am in the future… I can’t just leave him either…”

At this point, Ohkara was simply voicing her own thoughts. Although this was likely a bit much to confess, it felt good to finally get it all off her chest. She’d been bottling up these feelings for quite some time, and she knew that wasn’t a good thing, ”That’s why I have to help him. Its why I can’t let him down. He trusts in me so much. What kind of person would I be if I sat idly by while I knew he was in danger?”

[Astra Luxun]

"Heh yeah, hes told me about a few of your adventures together. I gotta say, Im a bit jealous that you got to know him pretty good." Astra said, still hugging Ohkara as she spoke. She then spoke about how much she loved Ethar, obviously, Astra knew that it was that she loved him as family would, or else the future for Astra would of been quite different.

"And he trusts you with his life....and mine to. Its why he trusted you to train me behind my mothers back." She started to say, before it looked like she was lost in thought "Though, there was that one time his trust was shaken a bit when you walked in on him having a shower under his waterfall... He didnt tell me when that happened, but ho boy, he said he was so embarassed, he was so red for three days straight! OF course, we all had a good laugh about it then. Hahaha." She added as she laughed a bit.

Letting off a loud burp from all the burgers she ate recently, She giggled 'Ok, Im hungry again... haha, Just joking. Excuse my manners." as she then looked up into the sky for a few moments.

"You know... In my time line, you told me that when you went to Nor with my father for the first time, you kinda panicked. Heh, too many good looking guys."

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Astra did her best to lighten the mood, but Ohkara was in far too serious a state of mind for it to affect her. Releasing the girl, Ohkara slowly picked herself off the ground, brushing off her pants with her hands. She wondered why she’d have to train Astra behind Celeh’s back, as she had felt she was fairly close to the woman, but she didn’t dare question it out loud. There was already too much to think about.

The mention of seeing Ethar naked made the woman shrug, she wasn’t exactly interested in that either, ”Knowing Ethar, he invited me over and knew far well that I would walk in on him…” she said, feigning a joking tone. It hadn’t happened yet, so that was something a topic she too wanted to avoid.

”Too many good looking guys?” she asked with a risen brow. It sounded ridiculous. Sure, eye-candy was a good thing, but she wasn’t that wrapped up in looks. At least, she didn’t think that she was. Letting out a small laugh, she gave a shrug, ”Well, I guess anything is possible…”

Turning her gaze to the sky as well, she crossed her hands at her chest and took a deep breath, ”Please, don’t take this personally, but I could really use a nap…” she told the other woman, ”Will you be okay here, or do you need me to drop you off somewhere?” it was pretty obvious that her brain had taken in more than it could absorb for the day, and Ohkara was ready for it to end.

[Astra Luxun]

"Maybe. He still has feelings for ya. Even after 40 ish years, There are times I heard him mumble stuff about ya in his sleep." She said, as Ohkara mentioned having a nap and asked her if she was going to be ok there.

"Hmm, Yeah, Ill be alright. Ill probably head back into town in a bit to design that burger for the menu. Ill see about buying a small Condo afterwards, so you can visit me whenever you want. Will you be alright as well?" She asked as she looked back to Ohkara. Alot had indeed happened that day, and Ohkara wasnt the only one waiting for it to end.

Astra had been awake for almost 24 hours already, though to her, it didnt feel as long. Time travel was so screwy, and you think Jet Lag was bad...

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Ohkara gave the girl her signature, bright smile, and a nod to her question, ”Oh course!~” she cooed. She was much better at faking feelings than anyone could ever know, and though there was uncertainty, it didn’t show in the slightest.

Quickly wrapping her arms around the girl, Ohkara gave her one last hug, ”Take care, hun. I’ll be sure to visit soon.” she told her, then stepped back, kicking off the ground and into the air, taking flight and turning towards Metropolis Island. Giving the woman a wave over her shoulder, she smiled once more, ”Try to keep yourself out of trouble. And don’t be afraid to call if you need me!” she told her, and then darted off.

Inside Astra’s pocket, she’d find Ohkara’s cell phone number, which she placed there when they hugged. Now, Astra would have no issues getting ahold of Ohkara if she ever needed. Likely, the two would see each other again soon, but for now, Ohkara wanted to concentrate on the now. She had plenty of things she needed to sort in her head.

(Exit Ohkara. PL, please. Weights (At reduced rate) in effect.)

[Astra Luxun]

Astra gave her 'Aunt' one last hug as well before she took off into the air. As she was told to try to stay out of trouble, she giggled "I AM trouble. Heh, atleast, not yet anyways." She said as she waved goodbye to Ohkara.

She then felt something out of sorts in her tight jeans ,and reached in. Feeling the paper in her pocket, she took it out and saw that Ohkara had slipped her her phone number. "Well, thats one way of technically getting into my pants. Well played Auntie Ohkara... Well played..." She said, as she sighed and started to walk off back into the city.

(Exit. requesting Zenie)

[Ethan Snow]

Power Level increase of 26,540 awarded to Ohkara.

10,969Z awarded to Astra.

Enjoy, and keep that girl's pervy hands away. XD