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[ventoaureo]

"You've reached Giorno Giovanna. I apologize if I cannot get to you for some unforeseen reason, but duty does call. State your business, and if I deem it worthy, I might just reply."

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[ventoaureo]

[...he was actually expecting a little conversation on the way, but she's...extremely quiet. This must be really getting to her on all emotional levels. Tch, too bad he sucks at this sort of "romance" business, especially considering the stuff he's wrapped up in.]

...Asahi, seeing you like this is putting a damper on my mood. And I'm not saying that to be selfish; I'm saying that out of concern as a friend. What was he like, your boyfriend that is? How did you come to see him as such in the first place?

<small [Asking questions will help him get a better understanding of what is going on.]

[integrous]

[ Despite how bold she is usually, right now she's just ignoring facing him altogether. Her back is against the closed door, leaning against it, but she definitely isn't looking him in the face, instead looking off to the side.

After all, remembering Itsuki.. it hurts right now. She knows she will probably get over it later, but.. right now.. Normally talking about this would be embarassing, but she forces out the truth. ]

He was.. well, sort of weird, I guess. Not like most guys. He wasn't really rude or anything, but at the same time he was.. special. Like you couldn't fully understand him. [ ... ] But he was smart and always knew what to do and out of nowhere he could suddenly say.. really kind things. That's the kind of person he was.

[ventoaureo]

Hm, sounds to me as though I would've liked him if I met him. Shame that I couldn't, though, I'm sure I would have a lot to discuss with him. [If by goading him into joining your little group, then yes, that would probably count as discussing.]

...but you really did like him, didn't you? [A sigh escaped his lips. He really couldn't handle how...quiet she's being. Maybe this isn't the best line of questioning...what could he do? ...well, maybe that, but...]

...I've made up my mind. I'm staying the night in order to help calm your nerves. I can't stand seeing you like this, Asahi; someone like you deserves a helping hand right now.

[integrous]

[ She's almost about to snap with a "OF COURSE I DID LIKE HIM", but then instead she hears what he's saying at the end there, and for a moment she just blinks blankly, as if her brain short-circuited for a moment there. But then she finally manages to talk on. ]

Staying.. the.. --n.. no, you can't! [ She wildly shakes her head, at least more embarassed than sad thanks to the distraction. ] You're a guy!

[ventoaureo]

Does it really matter what gender I am? I thought I told you that I'm willing to be your best friend, and nothing more. But, do I need to repeat it for you, again?

[GIORNO THIS ISN'T THE TIME TO BE A JERK, you need to console Asahi!! ...but eventually, he comes to his senses, and shakes his head.]

...I'm sorry. I didn't quite mean it like that. But...I really want to be here for you in your darkest hours, understand? That's why...I'm staying.

[integrous]

[ At least she can't really explode like usually when she's feeling down like this, it's why she doesn't snap back. He's nice again in the last thing he says, either way, so she nods a little bit. ]

.. Well, it's not like I mind you staying for a bit.. After all, I.. [ ... ] I don't want to be alone right now.

[ventoaureo]

Then alone you won't be. After all, you've helped me out through some troubling times of my own. I feel as though I shouldn't let you down in this case, either.

[With that said, he began to fiddle with one of his ladybug broaches, unpinning it from his shirt, and pinning it to Asahi's shirt.]

...there. May luck be with you always.

[integrous]

[ There's a pause. Then she slowly stares down at the broach he pinned on her shirt. It's like she's dumbfounded just by something small like that, she's looking at it and carefully touching it now..

It's strange, but.. she's never gotten a present like this. And definitely nothing so.. almost feminine- or rather, cute in a way. She actually really likes that stuff but doesn't dare to admit it, so to think Giorno gave it to her regardless of her being such a tomboy..

She sniffs, and her eyes start to get watery. But she's smiling, not even saying a word just yet. ]

[ventoaureo]

[Well, at least she's smiling once more- he didn't really think the broach would do much, but...she seems to appreciate it. And that fills him up with a bit of...joy, would he call it? He's not so good with emotions.

Still, she's...happy. And that's all that matters. Well, hugging her would be good too, which he does do, ever so slowly though.]

...is this right? Is this what people do to calm the other down?

[integrous]

Y.. yeah. [ Another sniff, and even in the hug she reaches up to rub at her eyes, preventing the tears from really falling down by wiping them away already. It's silly either way, isn't it? To think that something this small could make her happy.. ]

Looks like you're better at this sort of thing than me after all.

[ventoaureo]

I'm merely only doing my best in order to keep those around me happy.

[He'll let out a little sigh before letting go of her, and tapping his foot on the ground. It seems she did appreciate what he had done, but he's too much of a pansy too show how much he appreciates that.]

So, I take it you're doing a little better, now.

[integrous]

Hmm. Thanks to you. [ But you're still staying over tonight, okay, Giorno. B| She isn't letting you go this easily now, she's afraid she'll suddenly feel bad again if she's left alone right now.. ]

.. Ah, you.. probably want this back later though, right? [ She means the broach. ] It's important to you, after all.

[ventoaureo]

...I'm glad that it came out to be that way. That I was able to help you out at least...but think nothing of it. [...oh, that's right, he did promise to stay the night, didn't he? Well, after a little awkward cough, he'll shake his head at her other statement.]

...Keep it. Think of it as...a part of me that'll be with you wherever you go. Plus...in Italy, ladybugs are often a symbol of "good luck", and I want you to feel that luck wherever you go.

[integrous]

[ A.. ah?! He's really letting her keep it?! She didn't expect him to say that, and at the realisation her cheeks become a bright red while she stares at him. ]

I-it's really okay?! You don't mind? And.. isn't something like that too girly for someone like me?

[ventoaureo]

[...did she just say "too girly"? At first, he was going to dismiss that, but it's evident in the way his eye twitches that...well, are you insinuating he's girly, Asahi!? He's covered in these ladybugs!!]

...Does it really matter if it's girly or not? I saw the happiness in your face when I gave it to you, so...I want you to keep it. After all...you should be happy always.

[integrous]

[ No, he's fabulous, not girly. There's a subtle difference.. ]

Of course it matters.. [ It's a little mumbled though, it's a complex she has that she doesn't really talk about. Which is why she tries to shake it off as she talks on. ]

But.. yeah, I'm happy with it. Even now Itsuki's gone.. I guess I still have to try to be happy, huh..?

[ventoaureo]

...why, though? I don't see a reason for you not to like things such as that. I'm sure there must be a reason... [Well, better to pry into it now then later. He'll just shrug it off in the meantime.]

...that's all you can do, really, and hope that he's doing his best wherever he went...after all, you're his girlfriend. And he would want you to be happy no matter what.

[integrous]

[ Happy, huh.. even without him here. Sure, she can believe that, but.. it's just weird, getting attached to something and then losing it. She hasn't been attached to enough things to experience loss that badly..

A sigh, and she takes off her jacket, throwing it over a chair. ]

You're taking the bed tonight since you're the guest. I can use the couch. [ At least that already sounds a little more like the usual Asahi. ]

[ventoaureo]

I refuse. [...Well that was sudden and to the point.]

I'll be the one to take the couch, after all, I wouldn't feel right in taking the bed of another. [Especially if it smells like a girl because he already has enough of that as it is.]

I won't take no for an answer, by the way.

[integrous]

... W.. what..?!

[ Sure, other people have been blunt with her before too - her friend Toru being a huge example - but it's never Giorno's more stubborn and determined kind of blunt like this. Somehow she feels she won't be able to convince him like he's saying..

.. But it's Asahi, so she still has to try. ]

You can't do that! That'd mean I'd let a guest sleep on the couch, that just isn't right! That thing's hard, you know!

[ventoaureo]

I've slept in worse conditions, before. [That whole train situation was...pretty odd, from what he hears.] So I don't mind sleeping on the couch.

And don't make me repeat myself on what I said before; I'm not going to sleep on that bed. After all, this is your quarters, and you have a right to sleep on there.

[He's going to solidify the deal just by laying down on the couch.]

...I honestly don't know why you're worried.

[integrous]

BECAUSE YOU'RE MY FRIEND, MORON!!

[ .. A deep breath. How Asahi manages to yell at that volume is anyone's guess, but she probably woke up the neighbours too at this rate.. ]

I.. I mean.. y-you're my friend, so I'd rather have you be comfortable than me, you know?! That's all there is to it!

[ventoaureo]

[...ok, well, that certainly was unexpected. After a moment of cringing from how loud that yell was, Giorno sat up and stared at her with his deadpan expression.]

...that's the answer I was looking for.

[And with that, he relocated himself to the bed, plopping himself on it.]

...you really are a good person, Asahi. I don't see how anyone can exactly dislike you.

[integrous]

[ .. Geez, is that the kind of stuff she needs to tell him just to make him listen? She looks a little flustered at his last remark, having to look away a moment before she can look to him and answer. ]

Don't say that, there's plenty of reasons to dislike me.. I mean, some people don't like overly honest people, and even aside from that I'm rude and not ladylike at all, everyone must think I'm not even like a girl. [ She'll only admit those doubts about herself out loud since it's him, either way. Asahi sits down on the couch instead this time, staring down at the ladybug broach and fiddling a little with it to distract herself. ] You're the one who's a good guy. You came all the way over here just for me..

[ventoaureo]

...that doesn't really matter at all. It's the person that you are that people are attracted to. After all, it's why I found you to be a good person; don't think that for one second all of those traits are ones to be hated by. It's something to admire, and it's something I can't seem to find in others. I guess that's why I was attracted to you in the first place as well. And...hm. I only did this because I didn't want to see you in pain.

[With a sigh, he noticed her fiddling with the broach, which caused him to raise an eyebrow. Ah...she really did like it...] ...how about we just both sleep in the bed, fair compromise?