I'm not a kid! [Open]

Her head spun. The girl had to put her thoughts in order; firstly, she had been chasing a ball. Unfortunately, she had noticed far too late that it had rolled out into the busy street, on the other side. Second, because of that, she had unerringly ended up trying to cross said busy street without paying much attention, thus having a dangerous opportunity present itself. Third; she was in some person's arms, now utterly confused with what the heck just happened. If she concentrated, she could remember the sound of a blaring horn, telling her to get out of the way. She had froze there for a moment, her eyes widening; the truck's shade had turned her eyes an almost milky shade of yellow, due to the blue designs.

And then she was in the air. With the sound of a voice not far behind, as she twisted her head, trying to look at the person that picked her up. Well sorta; she was pretty small and light, and pulling her like that just.. made her fly off the ground. The girl was put down, and curving her face out of her red scarf showed her someone with red hair, like her. The girl shifted, knowing her knee-length brown skirt and long black socks, along with mid leg boots kept her lower body warm; but her fingers were a little cold, since she didn't bring gloves. Her red, bed-head looking hair with strange spikes shuffled as she tossed her head around, as if clearing her head.

''Ah.. ah.. OH!'' she said, as if suddenly realizing something. She would have clapped her hands together, but the male had a grip on her arms, before she sheepishly looked up at him. ''I'm sorry mister! I just wanted to get the ball for the kids. I think I went a bit funny in the head. I'm not used to being outside.'' she said cheerfully. She gave him a bit, large smile, totally unaware of the consequences; and why would she? Giant trucks hadn't existed in a small mountain village, or inside of her room; so the dangers of the road were some completely new material to the red-head. Blinking, she tilted her head at him, as he was pretty much way taller then her.

Aw, that meant she couldn't poke his nose. ''I'm really, really sorry mister, I didn't mean to worry you. Are you alright? Was I too heavy? I'd like to thank you for helping me and stuff!'' she said rather quickly together, her face now pulling into a worried frown. She was more worried about his condition then her own. The girl blinked, her green eyes staring at him, the yellow having leaked out once the truck had gone from her sight. Now it just held weird shades of red, hiding in the green because of all of the red she was seeing. She wondered if this male would be alright? If he was okay and not that mad at her.

She suddenly had a feeling she didn't want him to be mad at her. Though she knew would have to cross to get the ball of course, but maybe he could help her with that! This thought cheered her up, and she figured she would have to ask him that once her other questions were answered by him.

And then he let go of her arms. The girl tilted her head, and smiled more at him, curving her fingers together, and then blew some more of her breath into them. To warm them up again, of course, as they had gotten cold. She wasn't sure, but he was rubbing the back of his neck. She was half-tempted to ask him if his neck was itchy, but decided against it, as the male spoke to her. ''Oh. I should uh?'' she said quietly to him, as he had warned her. Warned her that not everyone was kind; which confused her a little bit actually. Her brows drew together, as she thought of it. Why wouldn't people be nice? That was something she couldn't even fathom.

She figured he wasn't mad; he wasn't yelling at her or something, and well, she got him to smile! The girl kept smiling at him, just as happy now; he really had a nice smile! She would have to tell him that, definitely. She tilted her head, and giggled, before looking around for the ball. ''Oh that's okay then! You do have a really nice voice and smile, I like them!'' she spoke to him enthusiastically, as her mind kind of forgot about the ball for a minute. She was pretty sure this guy wasn't a knife-sexual wielding psychopath. Pretty darn sure. Although her mind wouldn't really understand the feeling of relief that came over her, it was that source that spawned it to be fair.

''Ah! But I wanted to go with to learn how to cross!'' she managed to say to him as the male darted away. The girl gave a pout, puffing her cheeks, even as the ball flew over the area. But she saw it falling, and her small body moved, running towards it. Catching the ball, she hugged it, and then handed it to one of the kids, that had come to see if she was okay. As the child ran off, she would wait there, for that man to come back; she had to thank him for helping her out after all! She waited for him, and well, he came running back. The girl gave another bright smile towards him, as she softly rocked on her heels.

But she was watching him running back; and suddenly it came to her. He wasn't ugly; actually he was kind of handsome. The girl blinked, and then she just fell off of her feet. That was the best way to explain it, as she was suddenly on her butt, when the male had arrived. The girl looked up at him, and then puffed her cheeks, as she remembered she was supposed to be pouting. It didn't last long before she started to giggle. ''I'm sorry, I was supposed to be mad at you for leaving me behind, but then you're handsome and I fell so now I can't stop giggling.'' she tried to explain in between giggles. Grinning up at him, she just got up, and dusted herself off; luckily, she had gone butt first.

So that was no injuries on her, and that was perfectly fine, as she smiled up at the male. He didn't seem used to people, but neither was she. But she thought his insides were just kind of pained.. and he was kind of like being a cat she saw once. She hoped that this time, she could pet the cat, and not have them run away. Her stomach decided just then to rumble very, very loudly, as the girl looked down. ''Oh.. hmm... I guess I'm hungry.'' she said, before she started counting on her fingers.. and found out it's been like, over 12 hours since she's last eaten! ''Well.. I guess I should eat something then uh! Since it's been twelve hours. Let's go find something! If you want. I have to thank you for helping me and stuff!'' she said.

She was quite intent on treating him to food, now that a solution to thank him presented itself! However, it would depend on the male, as she looked up at him with her giant green eyes, hoping that he would come along with her. She would really like if he did.. but she wouldn't tell him that, because she didn't want to pressure him. After all, she wanted him to choose, not force.. well at least not yet. After all, once Rosalind lost her patience, she got pretty pushy and did so very, very fast.

Uh? Why was he turning red a bit? That confused the girl. But he seemed to turn red again a bit later; she felt a bit sad that he had stopped smiling, because she really liked his smile. However, he ended up smiling some again, which made her more then happy! The girl felt like bouncing around, as she just tilted her head at him, before feeling another one of the multitude of smiles that just keep showing up. ''I'm sorry! It just happened. Usually I'm walking but it's okay. And I'm not that silly! .. Well I don't think.'' she said, her tone joyful, even though some of her words might seem hurt. In fact, she was just happy and content. Maybe he would be her friend? That would be amazing!

Although his smile left again, as he commented on her habits. ''I know, I know, I just keep forgetting all the time! I don't even know why, it's like I get uber distracted or something. And don't stop smiling I like your smiles very much!'' she said to him, adding on a small thought that kept haunting her. She really did want him to smile; because it made him look less.. well sad. Rosalind thought he was sad; maybe that's why he was a bit mean at the start. Because he was sad, and didn't know how to talk to people? Bah, maybe she was reading too much into this. That could be just it. But she kept that idea close inside of her chest.

''I mean, there's just so much stuff, and busy streets are way too new. I get scared a bit. I don't know why. But I get scared a bit.'' she said softly, a little bit to herself there, but then perked up, before her face looked confused. ''Cake shops? There's a shop that sells cake? That sounds majorly unhealthy.. now candy, on the other hand, that, that I would go for! But that's not healthy either, I can't eat just candy.'' she added, nodding her head. Indeed, she was a reasonable person, and did not just give into her food impulses. That's why her figure wasn't ruined because of her weird food habits. Which was a blessing perhaps.

''Maybe something light? Yeah that would be a better idea!'' she said, softly talking to herself, but also as if waiting for opinions. The girl started to look around, to see which way she should go, when she noted a sign. Her eyes lit up, as she took the male's hand in hers. His hand was much bigger, and her hand felt snug there, as she tugged. ''Come on! I just saw a good place!'' she said. She didn't want to lose him in this crowd, and she pulled at him, starting to walk in the direction she saw. Holding hands was a way to not get lost; that's what she was taught. She had no idea it could be weird or shocking, or just different.

Most would think she really was a child, as she smiled and hummed gently, thinking of a song she used to sing as a child. It went something like.. darn it. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she was heading towards something interesting; a ramen stand. She kind of wanted some ramen right now, and that seemed like a good place! So the girl was going to bring them there.. barring any incidents of course. But she couldn't always control that, now could she?

He took to her suggestion wonderfully. They were small, but they held a sort of charm for Rosalind; she was happy actually. It seemed like he wasn't a bad man at all, as she grinned each time she saw his smile; a big, toothy grin. He seemed to be very indulgent towards her; not that Rosa would know as she gave a sheepish face. ''I know, I shouldn't go if I'm scared. But I can't use that as an excuse to stay home all the time either.'' she said. Yes, she understood things like that easy; she knew how to temper her own wants, desires and impulses very well. After all, there was a charm living with a grandmother for a long time. You learned how to be mature in some ways.

But then she realized she missed a word. ''Ah! People are busy, so I have to be alone. I dun wanna be a burden to them.'' she said. The words left hanging were to herself, in her own mind. 'And I don't want them to leave me because of that.' The thought sent a shiver in her body, and she warmed up her free hand. ''Oh it's fine, I won't force you to eat what you don't like!'' she said, grinning back. Yup, she thought the smile definitely suited him a lot more! The girl nodded to herself, as he had seemed to look around, but he let himself be dragged by her; for that, the girl was thankful.

To be fairly truthful, her hand was shaking a bit, as she was nervous. As they arrived at the stand, she felt her cheeks start to blush, as she slowly tried to order, stuttering a bit. ''I.. I would l-like two beef u-udon and a m-miso ramen..'' she muttered softly. Luckily for her, the ramen guy had heard her. Of course, she had said light, but there w2as something else ticking in her mind. From the touch of her hand on his, she could feel the callouses; working hard. And she could feel the muscles; the way his body trembled slightly as he moved, feeling the twitches and adjustments in his hands. She figured he was the type to eat heavy; he needed it.

So she ordered two beef udons, and knowing her appetite, would pick at some noodles, but slowly drift all the meat to him. The Miso would go down fast, but the udons, one for him, and maybe a third for her. She did hope he could eat it all though. Well if they couldn't, she could try to soldier in more. But maybe he'd have to carry her; she assumed he could, from when he had touched her earlier, and the force of his muscles. To be fair, Rosalind had a want to touch him, to learn more, but she was trying to not be that pushy; she was slightly aware of how pushy she could be, as she fussed in her pockets. She made sure her wallet was there, as she plopped over to a seat, struggling for a moment to get on the higher stool.

But she got it! And settling in her seat, she looked over her shoulder. ''Oh! My name is Rosalind Lichtenberg! What's yours?'' she finally asked. She felt stupid because it took her that long to ask; but he hadn't asked either.. so she assumed they had been both distracted. And her tummy growled again, as she made a face, but then giggled, knowing the food was on the way. This.. was kind of fun. She hoped that he would stick around with her a bit more! And maybe, just maybe... he would be her very first new friend?

She hoped that he would!

It seemed like he was mostly content with observing her, and keeping quiet for the most part; which Rosalind didn't mind, she could blabber for a party of people if needed! Though she was pretty sure that he almost laughed at her. For a second. But it blipped her mind, as she realized that he ordered sake. ''Ah! Yes Sake! That's a good idea!'' she said, patting her hands together with a happy smile. The owner looked at her a second, and before he even asked, the girl took out the card from her wallet, and put it where they would see it.. and maybe Ajax too. Of course, the comical widening and half-splutering face of the guy would probably look weird, as the girl got her card back, humming.

It said she was twenty-two; which was a good ten to thirteen years older then she looked. As the food was getting ready, he even replied to her introduction. ''I guess so! I didn't think I sounded that obvious or foreign.'' she said with a small laugh. Tilting her head, and even frowning, she couldn't pin it. ''Ah! I'm sorry you could find out my nationality so easy but I can't find yours.'' she said, her face turning a bit sad. She really had wanted to impress him, but it seemed that she had failed. The girl wiggled her feet for a moment, before shaking her head. No! It was okay! She had tried that's what counted right?

Just then the food arrived, and the girl let out a small squeak of excited happiness. She pushed one of the beef bowls towards the newly named Ajax, as she took the Miso bowl. Udon noodles were thicker, and she figured that he liked eating heavy food; plus there were nice portions of the beef, all nice and juicy.. or should be. With a rapid voracity, the girl downed the Miso Soup, in what many would think a record. But she had remembered her manners; slurping to show it was good, and not licking off the bowl like most would in the west. She had manners for the Japanese drilled into her by an instructor when she was told she would move; and of course, the girl took to the lessons like a fish.

It was like her knowledge was like her appetite; voracious. That's when she reached for the sake, pouring some for herself. Before probably the male would notice, or be able to stop her, the girl had drank her small cup. With a noise, she grinned, and let her body absorb the soup she had eating at high velocity. The girl then smiled at the male, as she reached for the sake again, intending another sip of it. Though she just about not reached the sake, since it had been moved by the shop owner accidentally. The girl blinked, and lightly puffed her cheeks, but then giggled. The Alcohol was warm. It was like tingling through her body, and she let out another soft sigh. And then her hungry eyes landed on the extra beef udon she had ordered, and she brought it to herself, picking at it; and then sneakily, started ferrying the meat pieces into Ajax's own bowl.

She tried to do this without him seeing that she was doing it, just because she didn't want him to feel weird about her little sneaky attempts.

Well unfortunately for Ajax, she completely missed his head-desk worthy surprise, and let out a soft hum. ''French and Greek? That sounds fun!'' she said with a bright smile. She thought about it and then it made a bit more sense to her then. She giggled again, and as time moved on, she could notice how happy was to have food. Though he noticed her flinching him meat. When he spoke, the girl looked up at him, a small mischievous smile on her lips. ''It's not that I don't like it; but I bet you love it~'' she said, her tone a little bit more.. well not childlike, but like she was pulling a trick or something. Not in a evil way; more like a child being sneaky and waiting for the reaction they had planned out in their head.

And then he stole from her very bowl! The girl's eyes popped open for a second, but thank goodness their chopsticks didn't cross. The girl looked at him for a second, her eyes narrowing, and her cheeks puffing slightly. But then she just broke in a smile. ''I'm fine! I can't eat too heavy or I'll get sick for some reasons. Probably because I forget to eat constantly.'' she said to herself, as she hummed, eating some of the udon; but after the second piece of beef, she felt her stomach churn. Her face frowned, and then noticing his empty bowl, rapidly switched them out. And now his bowl was seemingly full again, and hers empty. She couldn't help but giggle then.

This was a warmth she had missed from Germany. She had been raised in a small village, a backwater village in the mountain that had no roads, and next to no cars; so crossing a road never came to mind. And then when they moved to Japan.. she had not gone outside what so ever. It was understandable, if one knew her past; but most of it was buried to her own mind, and the rest was hidden by her father. The girl saw that Ajax's sake was in closer range then hers. With that sneaky smile on her lips, she flinched it, and poured herself another cup. She was doing a lot of snatching today.

She felt all giddy over it, as she drank it slowly, now with a bit more food in her stomach. Surprisingly, the girl had a taste for sake; it was one of the things that she had drank.. well being a NEET she needed something or the other as to why she never came out. She had used Sake as an excuse, to cover up the unease she felt within herself. Well that didn't really matter! Soon, both bowls would be empty, and well Rosalind kept nicking the Sake Ajax ordered, and her own was probably as a replacement for his. There was that and the green tea, but she hummed softly; it wasn't really effecting her per say, but it was making her a lot more relaxed then she normally would have been.

The girl loosened her scarf, and it brought back the hair just a bit, before she fixed the scarf and brought it back. But was that moment enough for one to see that something was on her nape? Perhaps he would see what it was.. perhaps not. Who knew? But a careless moment could lead to a lot, as many mangas were wont to do, and this very situation felt like a scene from a manga or three.