344/Raspberries As A Vegetable

Raspberries As A Vegetable
Date of Scene:	28 August 2023
Location:	Text messaging
Synopsis:	Naru texts Kazuo about anti-monster running buddyhood. The conversation is of course utterly serious from there.
Cast of Characters:	Naru Osaka, Kazuo Saitou

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Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: When your summer job is done, are you interested in being my running buddy? I think you are up early enough not to completely balk at the times I tend to go running. (No obligation, I'll find someone else if you aren't interested.)

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
TXT Kazuo to Naru: I didn't know you went running. But considering how we met, I shouldn't be surprised. When are you thinking?

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: It was always a sometimes hobby, it felt like it was much much more relevant these days. I usually go at 'oh stupid early'. (ie I'm back and showered and dressed before Usagi is awake for class). After the last few runs, doing them solo is starting to feel like a poor life choice.

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: That doesn't sound too much earlier than I'm out already. How many things have tried to chew on you in the mornings this week?

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: This week? I'm getting pretty good at turning corners and then deciding on other routes VERY QUICKLY, so I havne't yet beeen chewed on in a morning run this week.

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: That sounds promising! I am curious about the number of things you've had to quickly avoid.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: Last week was a nibble and two dodges. This week is a couple of dodges so far. About every two or three days, I'd say.

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: That seems excessive. I wonder if we should try running parallel courses and seeing if I get as many or if the frequency is unique to you.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: Based on conversations with others.. it's me.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: I'm not sure what to do with that information, but at least I don't need to stress too much about others being in the same boat.

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: Definitely keeping company in the mornings, then. Who knows? Maybe they'll think I'm a ghost and keep away.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: I mean.. clearly I am capable of doing my morning runs by myself, but company would be welcome, so don't stress if you can't make it.

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: I appreciate the chance. Maybe it'll help me stay out of trouble a little more this term, who knows? Or at least provide a new kind of trouble.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: I'm sorry for the trouble I am going to get you in. :) At least it'll be new and interesting trouble?

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: If life has no trouble, one might as well be napping. Interesting is better.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: Excellent! Happy to be of service? BTW I've got a container of muffins to send home to your Mom (provided she likes banana muffins).

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: If she didn't before, she does now. Apparently putting bones back together makes you eat everything? I hadn't been aware.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: Totally does. Healing takes energy! S'why I eat more after I've been chewed on too. (Not that I eat much at the best of times, but I eat almost like a human when I'm healing.)

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: ... I ... am not going to ask about your roommate, then. No.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: Usagi is just special. :) (Gratned, much of RHA eats heartily, not like me.)

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: It's the nature of being most teenagers. You might start nibbling an extra protein bar or two a week, too, if we keep you busy enough.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: Are you saying that running, weapons practice, fight night and random draining might all require more protein than most teenaged vegetarians tend to eat? Crazy talk! (I try not to exist on iced coffee alone. At least soy milk has some protein)

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: I trust you try to get some orange juice in there. Scurvy is bad for muscle tone.

Kazuo texts: ... though maybe not as an additive to the coffee.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: I'm sure a shot of raspberry syrup in my latte covers all of my Vit C needs.

Kazuo Saitou has posed:
Kazuo texts: Excellent! Berries are healthy. They tell us so all the time.

Naru Osaka has posed:
TXT Naru to Kazuo: I mean, nothing about being a vegetarian is about eating vegetables or anything. Don't be silly!