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 Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:50 pm
No problem, I'll teach you how to read some. We can start with something small and then maybe move onto books for young adults? Greta smiled warmly and wrapped an arm around Haruna, lightly playing with her hair. Picture books should be small enough, maybe something like The Cat in the Hat? Ohhh! she exclaimed, snapping her fingers, a book appearing in front of them. We can do nursery rhymes. You'd be so cute to recite those. Greta smiled, opening the book and pointing at the first poem. Can you pronounce or read any of this? she asked, patting Haruna's head lovingly.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:38 pm
Haruna giggled softly, leaning towards Greta as she peered down at the book. Her mouth moved to try to make words, sounding out the letters as she thought they'd be. T...h...th...tha... she started, her mouth working faster. Tha Eetsee... she said, shaking her head. I can't... she pouted. She clung tightly to Greta before trying again, determined. Tha Eetsee Beetsee... Speedar...?
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:58 pm
Greta laughed softly at the girl's pronunciation. You're Japanese, right? Must be why you sound different saying those words. They're correct, nonetheless. I would say it, though, as 'the itsy bitsy spider'. She wrapped both arms around Haruna, lightly kissing her forehead. That was a really good start. Shall we go on? She pointed at the next line of the nursery rhyme and looked at the girl. Go on, hun, she said, nodding. And don't feel any pressure with pronunciation. I uh...lived with Japanese people for a really long time and your result was perfect for the accent. You can get this down in no time, she smiled.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:04 pm
Haruna nodded, looking to Greta, smiling as she looked into her bright green eyes. Your eyes remind me of my mommy's, she said, moving to snuggle against the girl. And I will try my hardest, she added. She looked back to the book, taking a deep breath as she concentrated. Ka-leem-bed... up... tha water spout... she said, taking a deep breath. I hate my accent, she grumbled, looking down with a pout. I hate being Japanese.
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:44 pm
I think your accent is cute, and you really shouldn't hate being what you are... Greta said in a low voice. It just wastes your time while you wish you were something you're not and can never be. You're doing a really good job though. She quickly hugged Haruna and kissed her forehead once again. Continue on...
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:48 pm
But it's so stupid! Haruna whimpered, looking back to the book with a glare. I wish I were pretty... A tan blonde girl with blue eyes and a nice figure, she mumbled, looking to Greta. I don't want to read anymore, but thank you... she said, throwing her arms around the girl and hugging her tightly. I can't do it...I'm stupid.
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:12 pm
Greta lightly gasped, wrapping her arms around Haruna in return. Nonsense, you're not stupid. And you are pretty, you're very beautiful. She moved a hand and lightly touched one of the girl's ears once more. And you're so soft... she continued. It would be a shame if you changed yourself.
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:06 pm
I am stupid, all my siblings tell me so, Haruna grumbled, looking down as tears trickled down her soft cheeks. I wish I were normal... she nuzzled Greta, sighing softly. You're the only one who would care if I changed.
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:42 am
Now, I doubt that. Siblings can be really bad sometimes, and although they act like they don't care, they would. I don't think they actually tell you you're stupid either. Greta held the girl closely, nuzzling back. You shouldn't want to change. You're a beautiful and great person. You're adorable and fluffy. She planted a kiss on the top of the girl's head. Haruna is nifty, she started before questioning whether or not they had actually introduced themselves to one another.
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:06 pm
Haruna sighed softly, looking to Greta. Greta is nice, she cooed, nuzzling the girl. My siblings tell me a lot of things... she said, her voice trailing off. I see you can read my mind, she said, looking to her. That, or you just know my name somehow... she giggled, hugging the girl tighter. I'm so happy I know someone kind of like me now!!
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:54 pm
I'm sorry, I wasn't reading your mind, really. I just...I guess I unconsciously dug around for your name. Greta looked at Haruna and nodded. Someone like you now, huh? She hugged the girl. Well, now that you don't want to read anymore... she looked around. What now, dear?
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:19 pm
Haruna smiled, bouncing in her seat as she looked back and forth. I don't know what now, what do you think? she said, smiling to Greta. She swayed slightly, moving her hands to play with the white-silver locks once more, pulling them down and watching them bounce back to their positions.
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:24 am
Well, we could sit here and you can play with my hair all night... she laughed softly. Or we can go get something to eat or drink? Greta looked at the girl and smiled. I'll take you anywhere, darling. She reached out and touched a hand to Haruna's cheek.
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:50 pm
Haruna smiled brightly, moving closer to Greta. I like playing with your hair, she said, pawing at her locks still. But I want to go somewhere else with you, she said, her eyes sparkling. Maybe we could go get some food, I'm hungry, she said, putting a hand to her own stomach.
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:53 pm
I'll take you out to dinner then, Greta smiled. And then from there we can decide where else you'd like to go. It does seem like it's getting kind of late though... she looked around at the seemingly empty library. Maybe after dinner I can just take and drop you off at home.
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