Winter is here, weather you like it or not

[whatsamada]

🧙 WHO: Ken Amada and you!
⚔️️ WHAT: February catch all
🕒 WHEN: All of February
🗺️ WHERE: Here there and everywhere
⚠️ WARNINGS: None at the moment, I'll add more should they come up!

A. The Libryrinth (Closed to Harry)

[All things considered, Ken wasn't sure how well this quest will turn out for the both of them. However, after how well the last quest turned out, this one shouldn't be too difficult. It wasn't all that different from the last one they did. The only thing they needed to do was to look around for some symbols and report back, right?

With a sigh, Ken was hiding under a table in a library. As he looked at Harry and his familiar, Jack Frost, he wondered how much longer he had hide in the shadows.]

You doing okay, Harry-san? You don't see the librarian nearby, do you?

B. A Tall Order

[How did Ken end up in this mess? He didn't know but that didn't stop him from looking at the 3 foot elf before crossing his arms. This quest was simple enough but at the same time? It seemed a little too simple as he wondered if there was something he didn't quite understand.

As he looked back at the chair, he mumbled to himself.]

You know, you guys are making a big deal out of nothing. Why do you feel the need to prove yourself to the South Beach Elves?

[He said before said 3 foot elves started bickering at him.]

C. Hugs all around!

[Was it just Ken's imagination or did everyone seem to be a much happier mood lately? He wasn't sure but Ken was no different. As he was out and around with his dog, Koromaru, he decided to do a couple of things to keep this positive mood up. Ever since he got shot with a Cupid's arrow, he was feeling absolutely optimistic and feeling the need to make everyone around him just as equally happy.

Should you see him around, he might either try to tempt you with free food that he made (spoilers: It's fried rice that is just decent at best), going out for a run (and he might bump into you!), or see him randomly talking to Koromaru about why dogs are better than cats.

Pick your poison.]

D. Network

UN: Koromaru

Quick question, how do you handle being homesick? I've been here for almost 2 months and I am starting to miss a couple of my friends.

What do you do when that happens?

E. Wildcard

[Surprise me! If you want to do something, feel free to ping me at rosemotifs

Comments

[whatsamada]

[Then there was a long pause on his end. Huh, he wasn't expecting an answer like that.]

You really think so? I'm surprised you even said that.

[...]

No as in kind of being like a big brother? I do want to take care of a younger person but I never have before?

[Because he's use to being the youngest in his group of friends here! He didn't know how to be a big brother figure to someone, okay??]

[bakudan_bambino]

Why? I know how to be responsible!

[He's been taking care of himself long enough!]

Huh... In a way I have, but not directly. He had a father, and since I live alone and I have an older sister... I keep to myself.

[whatsamada]

No, I meant...

[He said before trailing off. He was talking more about himself but he'll just leave it as it is for now.]

No, nevermind. Anyway, any ideas of how? I must admit, I am use to being the youngest so I'm not sure how it's suppose to go?

[bakudan_bambino]

Meant what, huh?

[Ah he's so good at taking everything the wrong way.]

Of how to what, take care of someone younger than me? I don't like children, so I've never bothered to learn anything like that. If the young person isn't too much of a hassle, though, I'd probably be okay with them for a bit.

[He has no idea how responsible he really is. Gokudera would probably make an excellent caretaker despite his rough attitude.]

How young is this person you're helping look after?

[whatsamada]

[Does Ken want to say it? At first, he didn't say anything but he give a small sigh.]

I mean myself. [Although, he was wondering if Gokudera was going to leave at that as he was trying to shift the conversation.]

But she's 7 and she isn't too much trouble, it's mostly me having no idea how to talk to her. [Because he's the child here!]

It's more of how to help her get use to new her surroundings but also helping her become independent too.

[bakudan_bambino]

Does she have any adults she can look up to as Guardians?

[Gokudera wonders why Ken might be feeling pressured. Is it out of sympathy, since he also feels like he should embrace being a child?]

I'm not very good at talking to anyone, so you probably shouldn't take my advice. But... see what she likes, or just ask her questions. Sometimes it's easy to get people to open up if you let them talk about things they like. Like... favorite colors or animals?

As far as independence goes... maybe ask her for her help or opinions on something so she feels like whatever she says plays a contribution?

[whatsamada]

I suppose it would be Nero-san and probably a few others?

[Granted, he doesn't spend a lot of time with her so he has no idea who else she might look up to. With that, he gave a small shrug.]

I've been asking a lot of those things lately and I like to think it's working? Because I do want get to know her better as I don't want her to feel like she's alone here.

I think she is the youngest person I've seen so far here.

[bakudan_bambino]

Why not try talking to one of them? You shouldn't feel responsible for another child when you are one, even if you're older. It's important that you look out for her, as it does seem like you care, Ken.

[The only problem Gokudera sees is that maybe the other boy is viewing this like something it shouldn't be. It's an opportunity for friendship, not a burden of responsibility.]

Who are we talking about?

[He's met a few girls. Maybe he knows of her?]

[whatsamada]

[It wasn't only that, it was more about trying to figure out how to stay mature and responsible while he was still trying to be a kid at the same time. Transition from an adult to a child sure was difficult...]

Alice-san? The girl with blond hair and wears a black hairband? She also has a cat with her all the time too.

[He said hoping that Gokudera wouldn't notice his slight hesitation from his answer.]

[bakudan_bambino]

I haven't met her.

[He shakes his head and wonders if she's as concerned about Ken being responsible as he seems to be.]

But her well-being is not your responsibility. Instead, just focus on how you can be a good friend to her. Any more than that is unnecessary stress.

[whatsamada]

I suppose so...

[He trailed off before mumbling a little to himself.] I'm not really sure what else I can do to make herself feel more at ease here.

[Although, as he continued to mumble, he wondered if he was projecting a little of his own issues onto her.]

[bakudan_bambino]

Focus on yourself instead, Ken.

[No excuses.]