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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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[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?

[integrous]

[ GIORNO, STOP SAYING ALL THESE EMBARASSING THINGS.. If it was a girl she could just shrug it off, but it's way weird when it's a guy!! And don't even get her started on what he says right after there-- ]

W-WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE SAYING, ARE YOU NUTS?!

[ Well, if everyone wasn't awake by now, they will be now. And her face is just about as red as her hair too. ]

T.. that'd be weird, super weird!

[ventoaureo]

[As if his ears weren't already blasted from that last yell, this one might have sealed the deal. Except not really, and he's still giving off that deadpan stare.]

...would it really? I don't see any fault in it. After all, I don't exactly want to leave you alone, in that sense.

[Giorno you're only complicating the matter more, what in the world are you doing!!]

...just sleep on the bed.

[integrous]

[ He's making this so difficult, yes! Isn't it weird?! But.. gah.. she at least realises he's too serious to think about this the way she is, not to mention he already has a girl he likes either way judging from that talk about the kiss they had so.. it should be fine. It's just as friends, right? Just as friends, sleeping together on the same bed, totally normal!!

Still, her face is pretty red as she walks over to the bed and flops down on the space that isn't occupied by him, her wild red hair sprawled out on the pillow. ]

.. T.. there. Does this make you happy? [ Gah, he's so close like this!! ]

[ventoaureo]

Well, I didn't want you to be uncomfortable on that couch- it doesn't seem like a proper place to sleep, after all. I guess you could say I'm a little relieved you managed to take my advice, after all.

[After a sigh, he'll shift his eyes over to her- is she still red after all of this? Sheesh, after a while, one would think that they'd be over this already...looks as though she hasn't- oh. Ohhhh. Now he gets it.]

...have you ever slept with another boy like this? [GIORNO NO.]

[integrous]

[ ... DON'T PUT THE FINGER ON THE SORE SPOT. ]

Shut up, moron!

[ Clearly agitated out of embarassment, yup, the answer to that is pretty obvious. She did sleep in the same bed as Lucas, but he's a moe, she doesn't count him.. ]

I-.. o.. of course I wouldn't, sleeping like this with a guy is just weird, okay?! [ .. A deep breath, but she rolls onto her side so she's looking at him, her face a near pout. ] .. But.. I trust you, Giorno, so as long as you don't tell anyone, it's fine.

[ Besides.. it's sort of nice either way, lying here like this. It's not like Giorno is annoying, after all, not in the way most of the guys back home and even here are. And with Itsuki gone.. she honestly feels almost a little vulnerable, a little more lonely in this place. So the company is a nice reminder that Itsuki being gone doesn't mean she's alone. Besides, Giorno's smart, and.. strong, too.. It makes her feel a little more comfortable and strangely safe.

She closes her eyes. Not since she's going to sleep already, but more since even though she wants to say the truth here, it's so embarassing that she can't face him as she says it. ]

So.. please don't leave me now.. [ Her voice is a little softer. At least compared to her usual yelling volume. ]

[ventoaureo]

[It's not like he knows any better on how to act in this situations! ...well, then again, all he knows is "look out for the gang members", so...

But still, when she says those words, his eyes widen a bit as he turned himself on his side to look at her. She...ugh, what in the world was he supposed to say to that? He would have expected Asahi to yell at him further, but...somehow, seeing her in this sort of light (or whatever it is they're under) makes him relax a bit. He can only stare at her for a while as she closes her eyes, saying those words. His hand soon found its way to her cheeks, as his voice came out a little lighter then usual as well.]

I won't leave you now, nor will I ever leave you alone when you're like this. I only want you to...feel safe.

[To think that he would utter those words, let alone to someone like Asahi...but he honestly does feel comfortable around her enough to actually say something like this. Even if he's always serious business most of the time.]

...so please, put your worries to rest, Asahi.

[integrous]

[ It's strange. With all her friends she's always been the one for the action, the one to help everyone out and watch over everyone. Not just back home, but here too. Even with Itsuki she felt like she had to make sure he'd be okay, but.. this is different. Maybe it's something about Giorno that virtually makes him a natural leader, but.. it makes her feel like for once she can take it a little bit more easily, that she can just be the one to be protected for once, that maybe this time she can be the one to be spoiled. ]

No, I've.. never felt safer than this. [ It's half-mumbled as she's lying there, faintly feeling his touch against her cheek. She's honest, so of course she's just being honest too now, but.. it's still a little difficult and scary. Like the moment she says those words they might be turned against her, the moment she shows the tiniest weakness.

She finally opens her eyes a little, having to blink a few times as she can already notice how it's getting a little darker in the room due to night falling outside. ]

When I first met you, I just thought you were rude. But.. I've understood by now. You're really just a super kind person.