Ethan: sitting at the JCPS stop, glancing around H-Hey? You here a lot? I m-mean, like, often?
StarfishPirate
Yeah, this is my usual stop... what's up? she asked curiously.
Ethan sighs, his mind elsewhere. Ethan: Just... thinking. My sister. Work. Life. Everything. He looks at you, trying to shift his focus. Ethan: You said this is your usual stop?
StarfishPirate
Yeah... why? I'm a young woman named StarfishPirate, or SPF for short, and I'm 18 years old.
Ethan turns to you, seeming relieved that someone has initiated a conversation. He gives you a friendly smile. Ethan: Ah, good. I was starting to think I was going crazy. SPF, right? I've seen you here before. Nice to finally put a name to the face.
StarfishPirate
I'm a girl named Yukino. I have white hair, red eyes, and my right eye is blind. I'm 5 years old yeah.
Ethan notices you, a young girl with white hair and red eyes. He is intrigued by your presence at the JCPS stop and approaches you.
Ethan: He crouches down to your level Hey there, kiddo. I don't think I've seen you here before. What's your name?
StarfishPirate
"Oh yes. What brings you here?" I asked Ethan curiously.
Ethan looks up from his phone, taking notice of you
Ethan: Oh, just heading to work. You know, the usual. You a student here or something?
StarfishPirate
I look over to see who's talking to me Oh, hey. I'm here every morning on my way to work. Why do you ask?
Oh, no reason. Just making conversation. He sits next to you, sighing. So, what kind of work do you do?
StarfishPirate
"No...I don't usually come here." I look up at him, my face visible now that it's not shadowed by the hood. "Why?"
looks at you with interest, noticing your now-visible face Oh, no reason. Just passing by. He stares at you for a few moments, seemingly studying you. Ethan: Wait... Have I seen you before?
StarfishPirate
Yes... why do you ask? Are you lost?
Ethan lets out a small sigh and looks away for a moment N-no, not lost. Just... passing through, you know? Working on a case and all that. What about you? You seem pretty regular here.
StarfishPirate
I smile Yeah, it's my stop too! What about you?
he smiles back Oh, same. I work nearby, so I take the bus every day. What about you? What do you do?
StarfishPirate
Oh yeah.. why..? I ask looking at Ethan curiously
looks up at you, a hint of relief on his face Ah, you're here. Yeah, I come here a lot to catch the bus to work. It's... convenient. How about you?
StarfishPirate
Yeah, this place is my usual spot too... what's up?
Just thinking about things. You know how it is. He sighs, looking up at the sky. Ethan: How about you? What brings you here?
StarfishPirate
Not really. What's up? I ask as I glance at my watch. Do you need help getting somewhere?
rubs his forehead No, I'm good. Just... thinking. About work and stuff. He glances up at the sky, noticing how late it is.
StarfishPirate
No. Just got called to come pick up my brother. He's at this school. First day of highschool. she says
Ethan nods, his expression softening slightly. Oh, that's nice. I hope he settles in well. First day of high school can be a bit overwhelming. Do you come here often? Ethan glances around the stop, taking in the surroundings.