[006] ☿ Icy Relief

[innerflow.livejournal.com]

[The video turns on to show an orderly table set up with several clear cups, plastic apparently, each filled with a different-colored syrupy slush.

It's a great treat for a swelteringly dry desert afternoon in Agrabah, and Mizuno Ami is offering. A cup of blue ice sits in front of her, almost a match to her hair. She seems contented today, from the calm smile on her face.]

Would anyone else like some? It keeps the heat away.

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[shiroi-petals.livejournal.com]

[At least he waited until she shut the communicator off before appearing behind her.]

Mercury.

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

[She freezes. Already, she knows that voice, and hearing it just behind her when she hadn't realized anyone was there is unsettling.

Hearing the voice call her that name, when she's here as Ami, makes her all but panic. Her first thought is to evade it, but the slight catch to her voice and color creeping into her cheeks gives it away as always.]

I'm Mizuno Ami.

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[shiroi-petals.livejournal.com]

You can call yourself that, Mercury. [There's a trace of annoyance there.] But you should learn to lie better and not blush so when you do it.

You're lucky I'm no enemy. [This time.]

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

[That makes her stubborn (a totally unfamiliar way for Kunzite to see Mercury, surely). She turns to face him, and defend herself.]

It isn't a lie. I live as Mizuno Ami. My life isn't only as a sailor senshi.

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[shiroi-petals.livejournal.com]

No, but it is still who you are.

[He likes this stubborn side. It's so unusual. And it's making him smirk.]

[amuletskeeper.livejournal.com]

...What is it? [Not that she's anywhere nearby, but the stuff looks interesting.]

[innerflow.livejournal.com]

It's shaved ice, with flavored syrup. This one is blueberry. There are strawberry, cherry, lemon, orange... many other flavors.

[amuletskeeper.livejournal.com]

...'shaved ice'? I...did not realize one would eat ice. It sounds interesting, there is nothing at all like that back home.

[innerflow.livejournal.com]

When it's crushed like this, it isn't too hard on the teeth. Though most people drink it as it melts instead of chewing any of it.

[amuletskeeper.livejournal.com]

It sounds...interesting. And, this ice...it tastes good?

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[soldierofthesky.livejournal.com]

[After her patrol, Haruka comes to enjoy some nice cool slushie.]

Yo. [She sits next to Amii and smiles a bit.] Putting your skills to good use, huh?

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

[Ami smiles and nudges over to make room for them both.]

The dry heat is so powerful here, I thought it might be useful. [She's not surprised Haruka guessed just where this ice came from.]

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[soldierofthesky.livejournal.com]

[She takes one of the cups.] In a place like this, I don't think anyone will feel otherwise.

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

I'd hoped to get a lot done today, but I think it will have to wait until the evening cools off.

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[soldierofthesky.livejournal.com]

[She drinks some of the slushie silently for a moment.]

Such as?

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[incompletemania.livejournal.com]

[His curiosity gets the better of him, despite being on a different world.]

What is it?

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

It's shaved ice, flavored with different syrups. [Despite their disagreements, she has a smile for him.] It's very refreshing on a hot, dry day.

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[incompletemania.livejournal.com]

Is that what you always eat?

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

I eat a lot of different foods. This is more like a treat or a snack.

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[incompletemania.livejournal.com]

A what?

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[faithfulthunder.livejournal.com]

Ami-chan!

What's all this?

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

[She smiles, apparently pleased with herself for at least this effort.]

We're in a desert. It's important to stay well-hydrated. I thought shaved ice would help.

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[faithfulthunder.livejournal.com]

It's pretty tasty!



Too cold, too cold!

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[innerflow.livejournal.com]

Go slowly! [Ami waves her hand as if to provide a breeze.] Your body has to get used to the sudden temperature difference!

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[faithfulthunder.livejournal.com]

Ow... But it's so good! It reminds me of summer back home.