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[heritrix]

Rin Tohsaka

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[imaginex]

[Believe her, she's sniffing for clues wherever she can find them, but Rin's response is respectable enough. Sakura gives a slow nod, turning back to the front. Crowded as it is in the mall, they'll be able to escape the oppressive holiday cheer in a few moments.]

It's true. I've been living off rice lately, since it doesn't have much taste to begin with.

[heritrix]

Is that so?

[This glance in Sakura's direction isn't as innocent as the last several have been, the appraising scan of a jeweler holding a diamond brought in by a competitor.]

Well, you've always been that type.

[imaginex]

... W-what's that supposed to mean?

[Nee-san she's giving you such a side-eye]

[heritrix]

It's a compliment. Don't be so fussy.

[Rin, honey, it would sound more like a compliment if you acted more... You know. Complimentary. It's not her fault some people lose weight in only the right places.

... +_+]

Mm, but some meals are starting to regain favor again, I've noticed... That's a good thing. If not, we'd have probably been as well off just getting a cup of coffee.

[imaginex]

[Excuse her, it's not her fault Rin sounds so mean sometimes. B| The pout takes its time disappearing for that, and then even longer at the mention of coffee.]

Yes, I suppose... [Said with the tone of someone who would prefer starvation over that. Coffee's so bitter.]

I know I should be grateful. This month cut down on my grocery bill.

[heritrix]

[Ah yes, the topic of expenses brings new thoughts to mind.]

Did you get a job in town?

[Looks like they're coming close to the mall exits up ahead. Rin wraps her coat a little tighter around herself, to brace for the winter chill.]

[imaginex]

-- Right, I didn't tell you yet!

[Sakura perks up immediately, her enthusiasm helping her to brace against the temperature plummet]

I work at the Leviathan's Claw! It's an occult shop owned by Jaeger-san!

[heritrix]

Occult, huh... [Sounding foggy, Rin taps a knuckle to her chin while, watching the sidewalk for ice.] That sounds like a specialty shop. Probably in Tisse?

[imaginex]

Mmhmm!

[A quick nod, seeing as Rin is correct]

It's not too far from where I live, so long as I catch the bus on time.

[heritrix]

[Ah, so she lives in Tisse. Rin's looked at apartments over there a few times, but couldn't find anything quite in her price range. Shame, too. She could save money on gas if she did...]

I think I've passed by it once or twice, though I can't remember exactly whereabouts. But there's a lot of good shopping areas over that way.

[imaginex]

It is. It's my favorite district besides the one with the park.

[With a smile, she snugs her chin and nose further into her scarf, trying to avoid some of the chill]

... Oh, I never asked -- where do you live, Nee-san?

[heritrix]

Mm, I'm in Apprassage.

[Her old address was in that district too, if Sakura recalls.]

[imaginex]

Oh... the University apartments?

[It's not even a question in Sakura's mind, just the one that makes the most sense. She's got friends in that area who attend school, after all.]

[heritrix]

No, I... I ended up leaving there.

[With a big shrug of her shoulders, Rin stops in the parking lot as if realizing they hadn't decided if they wanted to walk to this place, or carpool.]

Too many loud, annoying party guys. I got a new apartment a little further away, where it would be quieter.

[imaginex]

[Hahaha a car. Please. Sakura doesn't have the coin for that kind of luxury. But since they're here, Sakura glances around as if expecting a valet to roll up.]

That makes sense.

[Accepting that comment at face value]

Do you have a car? I just walk or take the bus everywhere.

[heritrix]

Oh yeah. Dad gave me some money for one as a going away present.

[Rin blinks as if she expected Sakura would know that, or maybe presumed it'd been the same for her. Then again, it seems she wasn't originally supposed to stay here, so. Turning, she makes to lead them to her car.]

[imaginex]

[Nope, no car money for her, for the exact reasons Rin suspects. And by the time Sakura had decided to stay in the city, she'd been adamant about refusing the help. No point in claiming her independence if she keeps running to mom and dad for help all the time.]

What kind did you get?

[heritrix]

A convertible! It's used, but super cute.

[And probably the most valuable thing she owns that she can't bring herself to trade in for the cash. It helps her too much with work... And there were stretches there where she more or less had to live in it. A delighted smile breaks out over Rin's face as she talks about it, though.]

[imaginex]

[But is it red, Nee-san? Is it red?

Seriously though, it's nice to see her sister openly happy about something. Sakura breaks into a smile of her own while mentally promising not to get crumbs or anything over the seats]

In that case, the shop is practically down the block. [Won't take more than a couple of minutes]

[heritrix]

[Yes, but she's had a weird urge to get it painted pink for some reason...]

Great. Do you need a ride home afterwards?

[imaginex]

Actually, to work, if you don't mind.

[She isn't scheduled.

But Rin doesn't need to see the kind of rundown apartment her sister is living in, either.]

[heritrix]

Wow, your shop keeps late hours.

[imaginex]

Well, it is an occult shop. [Giving a little wiggle of her fingers. OOOoooo spooky? Spoopy?]

And it's more inventory today. We get some new stock, and I have to check for what will likely sell the most.

[that part is true, actually! Just... this wouldn't actually be the time she'd do it.]

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[heritrix]

Yeah. Have fun with that. [Said with a smile and a bit of a shrug.] It sounds like a dream job for you.

[Sakura was always into weird, creepy things like that. Rin's tone isn't quite mocking, so much as amused acceptance. She got used to it ages ago.]

But sure, I can...

[heritrix]

[The humor falls both from Rin's voice and expression as they approach a parked red convertible... Which is sitting a little lopsided.]

Oh, you've got to be kidding me.

[Arms dropped back to her side, Rin hurries over to the vehicle, crouching down. Seeing it up close confirms what it looks, but doesn't really help her mood.]

Dammit—!

[Looks like we got a flat tire.]