[hello. she can see that it's still a very traditional-looking Japanese-style home, but it's much brighter in here now. The weather outside is stormy, rain breaks the surface of the koi pond and wind runs through the branches of the sakura tree, but in a way where it's cozy inside here, where the air smells like a storm passing by. It's lit mostly by low candles and shadow lanterns, and shoji doors have closed off the main room, but a few of them are cracked open to show that there are rooms beyond just this one that are filled with actual things. The sword is still on the wall in here, restored to its place.
Steel is sitting at her low table - there's a kotatsu in the corner, but she's staying out of it for time being. she doesn't appear much different, but her hair where it sweeps around her ears normally is pulled tighter than usual. someone's iron strength of will maybe is keeping their form intact. mostly ... ? mystery. she is busying herself with that laptop, typing every few seconds and then making an ugh sound. ]
w5, MONDAY
Steel is sitting at her low table - there's a kotatsu in the corner, but she's staying out of it for time being. she doesn't appear much different, but her hair where it sweeps around her ears normally is pulled tighter than usual. someone's iron strength of will maybe is keeping their form intact. mostly ... ? mystery. she is busying herself with that laptop, typing every few seconds and then making an ugh sound. ]
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She raps her knuckles against the door.]
Steel. [Hello.] You're really having trouble with the computer, huh...?
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Right. Well... Did it come with a manual or anything, or was it just with your new stuff?
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[STEEL, YOUR NUTRITION?]
The kitchen is new for you?