Dine N' Catch-Up? (Rita/Kegare) [Toyko, Japan]

Kegare couldn't help but make a noise and give a wry look when the woman talked about 'Alliances'. The only thing worse than business was business and politics, al the same, she shook her head: amused at Rita's little joke and paid the bill. And of course, when Rita gave her that look, she promptly responded. "Oh don't give me that. All that talk about 'how the world works'?" She teased, getting that last little jibe in before falling silent.

At the very least, she enjoyed the confused look on Rita's face as she promptly began to walk out and the two began their little stroll around the area. It didn't take long for Kegare to steer them in the direction of the park. It was, naturally: a quiet walk. Their conversation put on hold in facor of just ....taking in their surroundings. The slow, steady transition of bustlign city to the more ....earthy natural surroundings of the park. The buildings gave way to the residential apartments. apartments gave way to houses, and then finally, they found themselves with barely ANY buildings around. The grass and the trees, and of course the path that was built for them to make their way through as the large open park gave way to trees. It didn't take long for Kegare to come to a stop, looking behind them and only barely able to see the busier part of town in the distance.

She glanced at Rita for a moment and smirked, popping an eyebrow up and gesturing around them, as if to say "Eh?". Quiet. A nice cool breeze. She vaguely wondered how often Rita got outside, let alone go somewhere as pedestrian as a park. She started walking again, but with a notable dip in pace. A leisurely stroll as she watched Rita for her reaction. She didn't particularly expect any stellar reaction. No, she was being a little cheeky. Implying that Rita being out and touching grass were a big deal by her brief little pantomime. As though some open grass and a few trees were a new experience for the woman.

Though to be fair, for all she knew it WAS a rare experience for her.

Kegare was pleased, even despite that adorable little smile on Rita's face and before long they soon found themselves sitting beneath a tree, watching as those last shimmering slivers of sunlight glowed over the horizon as darkness slowly swallowed it up. She was at the very least: glad that Rita was capable of settling. Some moments where they could simply exist beside one another. After all, Rita had drawn her into speaking a lot more than she usually was wont to. And as it grew darker, the soft sounds began to fill in around them. Crickets, a few animals that all but silently went about their slow descent into sleep, as the nocturnals began to stir and move about.

Naturally, it only lasted so long, and KEgare quirked a brow in Rita's direction as the woman seemed to finally break the silence. Clearly a bit ....entertained. She gave Rita a knowing smile and canted her head to the side. IN a playful little 'wouldn't you like to know' sort of expression. She HAD a reason, technically speaking. But she kept her mouth shut. Even with Rita breaking the silence, that didn't mean Kegare had to. All the same, she DID hop back up and lightly bump Rita with her hip, to try and get her up and following as KEgare would continue walking through the park.

Truth be told, she had fully intended on continuing to move, but had simply followed along as Rita decided to take a seat for a bit. It seemed their walk was far from over. Kegare HAD, after all, said they were walking to her hotel.

Kegare smirked, still amused to see Rita getting so fidgety and rolling her eyes just a little. They were finally making their way through the park to the other side of the city, and off in the distance a large Hotel could be seen. The glossy black surface glinting in the fading sunrise. "You really don't like not being able to talk huh?" She asked with a sly little smirk in Rita's direction. A little shake of her head as they approached.

And finally, they stood at the front door leading into the lobby, sighing lightly and giving Rita a smile. "Well I wish I could say that was nice and relaxing, but it doesn't seem like you were having very much fun. Still, this is where I'm staying. So thanks for coming with I guess. Sorry you didn't have quite as much fun." She hummed and ....honestly lamented. As nice ad Rita seemed, it really did seem like they were....not quite compatible. Some part of her DID want to help Rita get closer to others. But at every turn, it just seemed like she had no understanding of Rita as a person. She couldn't even understand how someone could get to where she was. Which ....was unfortunate. not only that but even just hanging out might be .... a challenge? Just one conversation had somewhat exhausted Kegare, and she couldn't help but feel like it might be a while before she went and hung out with the woman again. Even more?

Perhaps the most alarming thing was that Rita just ....worried her. Seeing just how business was .....the woman's entire life. Seemingly trickling into everything she was. IN truth: there might not even be any ROOM in Rita's life to be friends with someone like Kegare. If she couldn't even stand a bit of quiet time in the park?

Hm. Well she was probably overthinking it. All the same there was a wistful look as Kegare glanced at Rita and turned to face her. "But hey, hopefully the evening was at least a little fun. Hopefully we can meet up again sometime soon."