The CE's [Travel]

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[/i] I only enjoyed in very limited measure; thus, rather than appear elated, I grimaced, but this expression quickly dropped when Isabella skipped up besides me. I smiled, but inwardly wondered if this was goodbye.

"I need to head to the store for now, we can meet up again soon I hope."

Yup.

It was stupid that I had to hide the pain in my expression, but I was rather adept at stupid things, and pulled it off pretty well. This did not, of course, mean I looked glad.

"Sure. I hope so, too." I answered affectionately. I felt nothing stopping me from lifting a hand and gently brushing a stray lock of hair away from her face. Seemingly in response, she blew an endearing little kiss my way, before winking and skipping off in her usual manner. I had to chuckle.

"Bye." I said after her, not even sure she was still within earshot. No matter. This done, I heaved a massive sigh, my hands finding the hip pockets in my giant black cloak.

'Hello, Takigakure no Sato.' I thought. 'We meet again.'

It took me a very long time to even move.[/ul][/div]

[Exit]