ii.

[The month's terrible events may be over, people may be starting to feel like themselves again, sure - even the Trenchies- but that doesn't mean none of what happened the last few weeks is just...gone. No, it all happened, and some can bounce back better than others. Ochako needed to get away, out of the house because being cooped up there just lead to more bad thoughts. More guilt. The boardwalk and its festivities are a minor balm, and work as a distraction, but...Ochako still has some pretty dark rings around her eyes. She still looks deeply tired, or like she's been crying only very recently.

Usopp might actually catch the girl in the given koi fish cloak turn his way for a second, eyes red and lashes still damp. She tries to give a small smile, but it doesn't quite reach her eyes. She's trying, though...definitely trying to just. Keep marching on. It's just hard when you're still just a kid.]

Sorry...I'm not allowed to drink. I'm still too young. [But she wouldn't mind a story - one that could make her laugh is probably just what she needs.]