^{August 20 || Night}

Tent Location

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BED A : Miharu
BED B : x
BED C : x
BED D : Sara

^{Tent Description}

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From the outside, the Verdant Hollow tents remind of giant tree trunks, brown and green bark and covered in moss and ivy, with mushrooms around the base. They're hollowed out for you to step into a fairy grove, where ivy and flowering vines climb the walls and the scent of forest hangs in the air. There are rustling leaves above, filtering sunlight into dappled spots on the floor.

The beds look like they are growing right out of the ground. For some of them, twisting vines and branches form the bedframes, and small glowing mushrooms grow around them. Each of them is outfitted with bedding in different shades of green and brown, inviting you to snuggle in, and they're accompanied by low nightstands each with a lamp, spreading cozy light. Others are white and round and fluffy, reminiscent of a giant dandelion puff. They seem impossibly soft, like little pieces of a cloud.

The center of the tent is occupied by a quiet pond, with mossy cushions surrounding it, inviting the tent occupants to hang out and cool off by the smooth water. Around it are small patches of soil, encouraging occupants to plant their own flowers, mushrooms, or other plants. Each morning, groups of flowers bloom near the pond - a different variety each day. Fairy lights float around for illumination like fireflies.

^{Sara outfit description}

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Sara got used to the tent after several days of feeling like his nose itched every time he breathed.

Even if in the beginning was a little tough, it was worth it if it made Miharu the most at peace. The soothing pond noise accompanied with the tents almost ethereal scent of fresh forest after rain made it easy to forget theres friggin flowers everywhere. By the 20th August, it was basically a 2nd home. Minus the fact that he also shared the tent with his ex and a kouhai he wasn't on positive terms with. At least he was in a better place mentally than when he had to share a tent with Ginyami last time in France. Even if they haven't talked properly, Sara no longer felt like his mouth drying and stomatch turning whenever they were in the same space.

Today though, was an extra exhausting day. When every occupant in this particular tent signed up for a Quidditch match. Sara spent more than half of the day just healing from injuries. Thinking the whole day might be hard for everyone, Sara thought of inviting them for a game night. Good ole fashioned muggle Uno. Sara had already told Miharu beforehand days before. The other two, Sara relied on the fact that they would be here after dinner and he could offer to play with them if they seemed even a bit interested.

However... they never came. Katsuro, he wasn't too sure about his whereabouts. But at least he saw him in passing after the game. Ginyami though, was missing. Unnaturally. He didn't know whether he deliberately avoided Sara's gaze, or not. He didn't end up at the healing tent, so Sara expected to at least see him after Sara woke up. But there was nothing.

He tried not to linger on the unease swirling in his chest, making up all sorts of potential reasons Ginyami may not be here. But he'll be back. He had to be, right? At the moment, he merely focused teaching Miharu the basic rules of Uno cards.

Now, Sara was never an expert at this game. He wasn't competitive either. It was just a common muggle game that was so easy to understand that most kids pick it up naturally as they grow up. What he didn't understand was why it took Miharu only one lesson from a decent player like him to completely demolish him every round. He thought the first one was beginner luck. But with each round, Sara was starting to worry he was boring Miharu by being so predictable. He was filled with an undeniable joy of pride that she picked it up so fast. And he never missed a chance to remind her that after every loss. But at the same time.. just.. how???

Sara stared at the last Uno card Miharu placed in the pile with blinking eyes. Before letting out a small sound like it was almost a laugh, placing his cards on the table for her to see. His hand covered a part of his lips but it showed a smile that didn't suit his face. Happy. Happy, proud, in awe and in disbelief. Thats what he felt. " You're .. really good at this game Miharu. It's amazing. You've won 4 times already", he met her gaze with a tinge of amusement. " Do you find it fun so far?" He asked curiously, wanting to gouge our how Miharu was feeling. " We can stop to rest if that's what you want" . The last thing he wanted to do was pressure her to play a game she didn't want, after all.

His head turned towards the door as he heard a soft knock, tensing for a moment before getting out of his seat a bit too hastily. " I'll get it" he said softly before heading to the door and opening.

The guest would be able to see Sara open the door, opening his mouth to say something but seemed a little speechless at the sight of the guest.

@Ginyami Midorimori|| @Katsuro Souto || @Miharu Goto

"English | Japanese"

Midori looked up slowly but only briefly witnessed Sara's face before dropping her gaze back down to the ground and bowing in her sage green summer yukata.

"Good evening," she spoke softly in Japanese with a high, feminine voice as she bowed. "I'm so sorry to disturb you, but Midorimori-sama wanted me to come and introduce myself. I'm Midori Hikari," the young lady said, still keeping her gaze downcast. "Ginyami Midorimori is not doing well and had hoped I could replace him until he felt better. Are there any tasks or duties of his that you know of that I might be able to perform in his absence?""

She hesitated, clasping her hands tightly in front of her. "I do intend to take Midorimori-sama's place on the Mahotokoro Quidditch team as first-string keeper during the upcoming official quidditch game if Midorimori-sama isn't feeling well enough to play by then, so please rest assured your team will still have a keeper. I will give my all to fulfill whatever role is given to me to the best of my abilities, so please rest assured in that regard."

Midori waited a bit longer until, without looking up again, she asked meekly, "You...wouldn't happen to be Kohana-sama, would you? Or are you, perhaps, Souto-sama?"

@Sara Kohana, @Miharu Goto, & @Katsuro Souto

OOC Note: Midori Hikari is Ginyami Midorimori presenting as female.

^{August 20 || Night}

Tent Location

Reducio

BED A : Miharu
BED B : x
BED C : x
BED D : Sara

^{Tent Description}

Reducio

From the outside, the Verdant Hollow tents remind of giant tree trunks, brown and green bark and covered in moss and ivy, with mushrooms around the base. They're hollowed out for you to step into a fairy grove, where ivy and flowering vines climb the walls and the scent of forest hangs in the air. There are rustling leaves above, filtering sunlight into dappled spots on the floor.

The beds look like they are growing right out of the ground. For some of them, twisting vines and branches form the bedframes, and small glowing mushrooms grow around them. Each of them is outfitted with bedding in different shades of green and brown, inviting you to snuggle in, and they're accompanied by low nightstands each with a lamp, spreading cozy light. Others are white and round and fluffy, reminiscent of a giant dandelion puff. They seem impossibly soft, like little pieces of a cloud.

The center of the tent is occupied by a quiet pond, with mossy cushions surrounding it, inviting the tent occupants to hang out and cool off by the smooth water. Around it are small patches of soil, encouraging occupants to plant their own flowers, mushrooms, or other plants. Each morning, groups of flowers bloom near the pond - a different variety each day. Fairy lights float around for illumination like fireflies.

^{Sara outfit description}

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"U-uh .. Good evening.." he bowed back for a moment in greeting. He had to fight back the urge to take a closer look at the stranger. For a brief second she seemed almost recognizable just enough to make his heart skip a beat. From what exactly, he wasn't sure. It wasn't long until his heart dropped to his stomach instead. " He's...not well?" He felt a familiar surge of panic similar to when he saw Yami get knocked off his broom. Just like that most of the sense of peace he felt while playing uno with miharu earlier dissapeared. He should've been fine. They had played quidditch for a while. And even then, Sara should know that getting off a broom wouldn't have neccessaly meant serious injuries? Did something happen while Sara was knocked out? Who knew about it? Was it somehow Sara's fault in a way?

It might've been evident that Sara's mind was elsewhere the second Midori dropped the news. He could vaguely hear her next explanation about the quidditch game. " I see..." he forced himself to say, his eyes unable to keep their gaze on her. " Replacement...". He knew he should've asked more about the replacement. Like how the school even allowed it. Or how the process was. And if Midori even knew how to play quidditch. But his mind wasn't the sharpest at the moment. " Is he okay?" He asked instead, " Did he.. get injured.. badly.. or .. suddenly sick...?" He grew less confident with each word he uttered. If this was months ago, he would've potentially felt somewhat of a relief knowing he didn't have to be in close proximity to Ginyami. But now it was different. " Duties..? Um.." he scratched the back of his neck his neck, nervous. Too unfocused to think of a right answer. " I'm .. not.. sure. Um.. yes I'm Kohana. T-theres no need to use sama with me.. . Souto kun is not here at the moment."

He tried to relax and take a deep breathe. Managing to meet her gaze again. " Do you uh... know ... you want to.. um.. play... Uno..tonight..?" he blurted out hesitantly, feeling an all too familiar urge to hide. " It's just..I was.. going to ask .. Midorimori.. but um... " he trailed off unsure what to say next.

@Ginyami Midorimori|| @Katsuro Souto || @Miharu Goto

"English | Japanese"

When Sara repeated the words that Ginyami wasn't well, Midori shook her head no, still staring at the ground. It wasn't too long after that Sara asked if he was okay and if he got injured badly or if he was suddenly sick. Midori took a deep breath.

"Midorimori-sama is...fine physically. He is unwell mentally. Though he wished for me to assure you that it's not your fault because he knew you were likely to worry about that. And...still worry even after I would try to assure you," she added with a tiny, sad smile. "Regardless, it is his wish that you would not waste your time unnecessarily worrying about him. He is certain he will recover eventually. It is simply difficult to say when."

She dipped her head in acknowledgement when Sara confirmed his name. "...You are important to Midorimori-sama, therefore you are also worthy of being called 'Kohana-sama' to me," Midori explained. She nodded again at the information that Katsuro Souto wasn't there, but seemed puzzled at the offer, finally raising her head to reveal a confused look.

"Oo-no?" she repeated, quickly dropping her gaze again to the ground once she accidentally met Sara's eyes. "I...do you...require him in order to play? I...can take his place if so..."

@Sara Kohana, @Miharu Goto, & @Katsuro Souto

OOC Note: Midori Hikari is Ginyami Midorimori presenting as female.

^{August 20 || Night}

Tent Location

Reducio

BED A : Miharu
BED B : x
BED C : x
BED D : Sara

^{Tent Description}

Reducio

From the outside, the Verdant Hollow tents remind of giant tree trunks, brown and green bark and covered in moss and ivy, with mushrooms around the base. They're hollowed out for you to step into a fairy grove, where ivy and flowering vines climb the walls and the scent of forest hangs in the air. There are rustling leaves above, filtering sunlight into dappled spots on the floor.

The beds look like they are growing right out of the ground. For some of them, twisting vines and branches form the bedframes, and small glowing mushrooms grow around them. Each of them is outfitted with bedding in different shades of green and brown, inviting you to snuggle in, and they're accompanied by low nightstands each with a lamp, spreading cozy light. Others are white and round and fluffy, reminiscent of a giant dandelion puff. They seem impossibly soft, like little pieces of a cloud.

The center of the tent is occupied by a quiet pond, with mossy cushions surrounding it, inviting the tent occupants to hang out and cool off by the smooth water. Around it are small patches of soil, encouraging occupants to plant their own flowers, mushrooms, or other plants. Each morning, groups of flowers bloom near the pond - a different variety each day. Fairy lights float around for illumination like fireflies.

^{Sara outfit description}

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Nothing she said really placed Sara at ease and it showed. "I- I'm sorry.." he found himself saying. " You're just.. relaying his message. It's just.. sudden' he finally said, managing to say 5% of what was actually going on through his mind. "Thats..." his voice grew even quieter as he said his next words " its not wasting time.. ". he tried to slow down the race of his heart and the tension he knew was as obvious to view as it felt. What was he doing correcting her as if this was her own words? He rubbed his arms, as if trying to warm himself from the chill of the night. Really, he was trying to shield himself from something.

H e felt a twist of guilt in his stomatch that he couldn't avoid as Midori mentioned about the honoficis and being important to Ginyami. Important for what exactly? The only adjectives running through his head now was negative leaning ones. How could he view this as something good when he was too busy wondering if he had any play in Ginyami's absence. Not to mention is was a striking reminder how they've grown this apart. He hadn't recalled even one second where Ginyami used -sama on him. He looked hesitant, as if wanting to ask - plead- the other to just call him Kohana at least. But froze in the end. This was ... a stranger. Even if there was some uncanny resemblance, she was different. "... if thats.. what you feel the most comfortable with.." Sara ended up saying, not meeting her gaze.

"uh .. well.... it's.. more fun with more people. And I.. well.. I wante- we .. wanted.. or was.. looking forward to .. Midorimori's presence in the game. B-but if youre .. tired from traveling and want to go back to your tent, please..take some rest. Don't let us stop you.Um.. are you.. too tired? " he asked, trying to look at the other more properly this time. Seeing if she had any signs of exhaustion.

@Ginyami Midorimori|

"English | Japanese"

Though she kept her gaze downcast for the most part, Midori could hear the unease and distress in Sara's voice as he responded. She didn't speak up again, though, however, until he mentioned something about 'if that was what she felt most comfortable with' regarding what she called him.

"That is the respect I believe you deserve," she explained quietly, "but...if it makes you uncomfortable...is there some other way you would prefer I address you instead?" Since neither of them seemed to want to look the other in the eye, no one made eye-contact. Midori continued to stare at the ground.

"If...you were looking forward to Midorimori-sama's presence in the game, then I'm not certain what my weariness has to do with that," Midori confessed to the earth. "I am not staying in a tent. I came to send a message and was going to find an assignment to a tent or otherwise return to the Midorimori Residence. However...if your game is more fun with more people...I could join for the sake of furthering your and others' enjoyment. Especially in place of Midorimori-sama."

Since she kept her head bowed and faced the ground, it was difficult to see any signs of exhaustion on her face or even just her face itself.

@Sara Kohana, @Miharu Goto, & @Katsuro Souto

OOC Note: Midori Hikari is Ginyami Midorimori presenting as female.