Log; On-going

[naoto-two.livejournal.com]

When; Dec 27
Rating; G/PG/something
Characters; Naoto [naoto_two] & Nico Robin [blackhibiscus]
Summary; Because of the rather strained tensions between two parties and the worry it has caused, Naoto and Robin sit down at Café Juliet to sort it all out.
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Naoto had gotten used to the snow by now. She wasn't too fond of it, though; it was cold and wet and the glare on a sunny day was painful. At least the streets were relatively clean from constant use, the woman mused as she made her way to the City's most popular café.

She welcomed the warmth that greeted her upon stepping through the door. She scanned the crowds in search of her friend, and upon not finding her, claimed a seat at a table in the corner. It was private and provided a decent vantage point where she could see the passersby through the window and watch the main door at the same time. Naoto took off her gloves and waited. Robin should be arriving any minute now.

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[blackhibiscus.livejournal.com]

Robin raised her eyebrows and resisted a smile; it'd only do harm in this situation. If Naoto would've been someone else, she would've already burst out laughing. But she knew that her friend was serious, even though Robin thought she was having some very large delusions about her relationship.

"Right."

[naoto-two.livejournal.com]

Though she'd expected such a reply, that stung too.

Sighing, Naoto turned back to the window. "I know you won't believe me. Perhaps you never will."

[blackhibiscus.livejournal.com]

Of course Robin would never believe her. They were talking about the man who had done horrible things, after all. Such a sudden change of heart seemed too random for Robin to ever believe.

"You should know that I am trying to believe you, but it seems so ridiculous to me that I simply can't. Forgive me for that."

[naoto-two.livejournal.com]

"...I understand."

She supposed that there was no way to convince Robin no matter what she said, no matter how hard she tried. There would only be skepticism and disbelief, until the day came when Naoto would have to face against Lucci in order to protect her friend. She hoped that day would never come.

"You are half right, you know," Naoto said after a moment's thought. "He hasn't changed at all. He's done horrible things, will do horrible things. But people do change, even if it's just a little bit. And that change, while small, could still be significant."

[blackhibiscus.livejournal.com]

At least she finally starts to talk rationally, Robin thought. She smiled sadly and looked at Naoto, suddenly feeling very guilty. Wasn't she the one who was constantly bugging her about her situation? Still, she'd rather have an angry friend than a dead friend.

"To you maybe, because you will only be the one who will see that change. Me and my nakama on the other hand..."

[naoto-two.livejournal.com]

Naoto knew this. She'd known it the entire time, and even if she tried, she wouldn't be able to convince herself otherwise. That would be lying.

"I don't expect anyone else to see that change. But it's enough, I think, to secure your protection." She looked right at Robin, into her eyes. She was deathly serious. "And I will protect you."