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Mother nature was often fascinating in that one week there will be thick dark clouds looming over head threatening to burst at any moment then the next there are nights like this. A navy blue almost black curtain over head, lightning to an almost violet color on the horizon. As the sun continued its descent, the thin line of vibrant pink all but disappeared as the minutes passed.

A calm peace settled around Meridiana as she sat on a stone bench with a memorial plate in memory of someone who had recently passed away. Her long rosey-pink colored hair pooled on the ground behind her as she leaned back, head tilted up towards the star scattered sky as she absently twirled a tri-colored rose in one hand.

Times like this she wished that she could teleport like Zinkenite if only so she could escape the city lights and retreat to the lighthouse… her lighthouse on her grandfather's property; the place he would take he ras a child to tell stories and eat smores while listening to the sound of waves crash against the cliffs edge. But that ability was a privilege and had to be earned, something she had not done yet.

“Soon…” Meridiana whispered softly to herself, lifting the rose she brushed her red painted lips over the velvety petals, simply enjoying the subtle scent.

Twirling the rose between her finger and thumb, Meridiana hummed thoughtfully. “There was someone I had been hoping to run into but it seems they had other plans for the evening.” Unfortunately, she couldn’t simply call them and ask since they were on opposing factions. Still, she had hoped to run into that vibrantly dressed senshi again.

“I found this at the store earlier and thought it was beautiful and unique. Unfortunately, orange doesn’t really seem to suit me so I thought I’d find someone who might enjoy it more.” She smiled genuinely and with a tilt of her head Meridiana actually took in the woman's appearance, how she sat with one leg stretched out with an almost exhausted smile on her face. “You look like you’ve had a rough day. Feel like unloading your burdens on a stranger? I’ve been told I’m a good listener.”

I hope I can meet him again soon too. Meridiana smiled, appreciating the well wishes for what they were worth. It would have been easy to forget about the white moon senshi had she not of run into Whisler; a Transcended Knight that bore a striking resemblance to the only other person that had held her with any sort of tenderness.

Twirling the rose between her index finger and thumb she hummed thoughtfully. “It sounds like quite the rough day. Unfortunately, I’m no doctor but you may want to consider going to the hospital. “ In all honesty, she was quite surprised that her boss didn’t take her there themselves if only to avoid any potential legal action for making her work while injured.

“I wish there was something I could do to help with your ankle,” But as she was, Meridiana didn’t have the ability to teleport herself or anyone; not yet anyway. That and her communicator crystal was only useful for contacting other agents not the police to get an ambulance here for her.

She looked up then and watched the woman closely. Exhaustion just seemed to roll off her in waves and while Meri would have normally taken the opportunity to siphon a little bit of energy for her quota, she didn’t feel like it would be appropriate in this case. If only because doing so might leave her too weak and cause her to injure herself further.

“It’s not much, but-” The Senshi of the Succubus turned to offer her the rose. “Maybe this might help make your day end on a little bit of a higher note.”

“I don’t know if you believe in destiny, but given that is the name of the city we live in I can’t help but believe that the reason I got this was to give to you.” Something had pushed her to purchase it, not for herself, but for someone else. Although at the time neither name or a face came to mind which made her believe that it was because she simply hadn’t met them yet.

“The longer you’re here the more predictable it starts to become,” Especially with October and Halloween right around the corner, things were bound to get even more strange. “The oddities of this city start to feel somewhat normal after a few years.” Granted she only felt that way after she powered up and learned more of the war between the White Moon and the Dark Kingdom.

Meridiana broke off a large portion of the stem leaving only a few inches of length, just enough to put into a small vase or glass when she got home. For now, though, she reached out to comb her fingers through the woman's hair and move it to the side so she could tuck the rose behind her ear.

The corrupt smiled then leaned back, her deep blue eyes looked the woman over appraisingly. “You look beautiful,” she commented honestly. “If it isn’t too forward of me to ask, may I ask your name?”

Michelle, The corrupt’s head leaned to the side curiously. She smiled then as the woman reached up to gingerly touch the delicate flower petals.

“Your name is as beautiful as you are.” The compliment came as easy to her as did the simple act of breathing. Both second nature but that didn’t mean it was at all insincere. “It is nice to meet you Michelle. My name is Meri,” The name she offered was a bit of a half truth as her civilian name was under lock and key while powered and her senshi name was too much of a mouthful for anyone to remember. Meri, however, was close enough to Mary that it was hard to forget.

“I should probably get going though, it’s been a long day for us both it seems.” Meridiana rose to her feet and brushed the wrinkles out of the back of her dress. “Please be safe Michelle.” The nights were getting longer and there was no telling what monsters were lurking about as the seasons began to change. As she was, Meridiana was tame by comparison because she knew when not to take advantage of someone who was hurt; but there that simply didn't care.