Who: Aoba and Espejo Where: New York, through the door. What: Spending time together. When: Wednesday during the day. Rating: TBD. Open: Please ask first. Status: Ongoing.
When Espejo had heard about the door he wasn't sure about going through it at first. It would be Earth, but it would be different, wouldn't it? Just like the door he had been through before, it was Earth, sure. But not his Earth. Still, it would be worth exploring. He had spent some time trying to figure out who to ask along for the trip but really it was obvious. Aoba. It was funny. They had both sort of almost asked one another at the same time. It took a lot of the tension out of the room, and it didn't take long before they had planned out their trip. While they had a variety of options, they both decided New York was a good choice. Not only was it potentially more familiar territory for Espejo but it would be something new for Aoba. Maybe Espejo would be able to find some familiar sights he could show his new friend? That was what he hoped at least.
They travelled through the door on Tuesday and immediately made their way to the nearest bus station. They had to take a taxi since the mill house was so out of the way, which allowed Espie in turn to learn a little more about his blue haired friend. It was mostly his reaction to seeing the taxi cab. Espejo had guided him into the back of the cab and helped with his seat belt. Espejo was sure he could sense an anxious curiosity coming from him. Knowing how much travelling they needed to do that day in vehicles, Espie knew that the best thing he could do for him was make it all seem as normal and safe as possible. Thankfully the taxi ride wasn't too long and before they knew it, it was over and they were near the bus station.
Espejo had done his best to prepare Aoba for the trip, having given him the choice between a flight and the bus before hand, and letting him know roughly how long both would take. Since they were taking the longer route, Espejo made sure they were properly packed with everything they needed not just for the trip to New York but the bus journey. Snacks and sandwiches were bought at a nearby shop, along with bottles of juice and water. Espejo even made sure to buy a blanket in case it got cold at night, knowing they would probably sleep at least once before they arrived in New York.
The two sat next to each other on the 17 long hour bus ride. They ate together, kept each other entertained. Any time that Aoba looked a bit more afraid of things, Espejo offered him his hand. Offered to comfort him. Before they knew it, the sun had started to set outside. Espejo had found himself briefly lost looking at way the setting suns light played with the clouds. When he came out of his trance like state, he turned his head to find Aoba's head resting on his shoulder. He was fast asleep. Smiling softly, Espejo did his best not to wake him, pulling the little blanket up over both of them and settling in to sleep beside him. It was comforting and warm, safe.
The next morning, the bus pulled up to the station, and sleepily, Espejo and Aoba got off. Yawning, Espie adjusted his bag on his back before stretching both arms above his head.
"That wasn't so bad, was it?" he asked with a big smile.