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[It's not so much that Makie has a clean bill of health-- she needs to keep taking this medication for another four months or so, by the clinic's reports. But she hasn't had a coughing fit in weeks and feels pretty healthy, all things considered-- just a little drained, that's all. And now, she's passed the bar of her illness. She's no longer contagious.

Which means she can stop holing herself up in her room and start going forward with plans to actually, you know...

...live a little.

What a concept.

She still doesn't go out until the afternoon though, tracking down Saori (and other house members if they're around) to inform them of a decision she's made during her convalescence. And then likely packing what very few things she has, and putting haru-no-okina through some well-needed maintenance out on the sunny rooftop. But in the afternoon she goes to several places, shamisen in hand:

Seventh Heaven, to ask after her old job;

The tea house, because it's been a while;

The forge, to request a weapon;

The Welcome Centre, to find out what apartments are still free;

And finally, back to the battledome to investigate it more thoroughly. (She keeps an eye out for Konan on her travels, mindful of an offer made a long while ago. Just in case.) Once she knows sufficiently enough (or someone programs it for her), she steps into one of its rooms for the first time, shamisen neatly tucked to the side out of harm's way, and experiences it for herself. (The program name of the day: Shift Hunters. How fitting, that they're like giant wild dogs.)

...probably stays in there a little too long, though, since her stamina is kind of shredded right now.

Catch her at any of these places or anywhere in between.]

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Hm? Heh, well yeah! There's not really other ways to make friends now past getting to know each other, is there?

...you are a very strange man.

I can't promise to be good company, Mr Vash. I'm terrible at being sociable.

[Vash just laughs - loudly - at the strange comment.] Hahaha! Yeah! I get that a lot! And that's okay if you're terrible at being sociable! Just means you need a little more practice! You're good at eating sandwiches right? That's all you need to be good at for a picnic!

Not everyone needs to be sociable. [She may be more comfortable being in this place. Comfort and sociabiity are two different beasts.] I must confess I've had very little in the way of sandwiches, but they seem simple enough.

[Vash decides to ignore that first part. Just happy she's not saying no to coming out with him.]

They are! They're really great because of it! Really filling, but also super tasty and all at the same time being simple to make and eat! Ah, as long as you can eat bread!

[He can't. That's why he's just been making a whole bunch of different ones for her to try. He wasn't sure what she would like.]

I can eat bread.

[Yep, that's the entirety of her response.]

Perfect! Then you'll love these! It will be fun!

[...he's going to push this isn't he.]

We'll see.

Well, I'm looking forward to it at least! When do you think you'll be free?

I couldn't tell you that, Mr Vash. As I said, I'm still recovering.

Please give me time to put my life back into working order, at least.

Alright then! When you're feeling better just let me know then! If the weather turns cold we'll just have an inside picnic!

...quite. I appreciate the thought.

You're welcome!

[He finishes putting the sandwiches in the box with a happy nod.] Yup! This basket should be big enough!

You just let me know when you're feeling better! I'm ready now to put a picnic together whenever you're feeling up to it!

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You were practising?

Hehehe! Well, it's been a long time since I've been on a picnic! [Over a hundred years in fact.] Just wanted to make sure I'm going to get it right!

[...you are a very strange man.]

I suppose if it helps. Please excuse me.

[Movin' off to see Rin. You weirdo. :|]

I'll see you around later!