>"So, it's no problem?"
>"That goes without saying. Still, I just needed to be sure, you know? I'd hate to get between you and someone important, you know?"
>"Oh, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!">"Now, if you'll excuse me...">Approach Ranka, assess what she's up to before greeting her, if possible.
>Continue approach.>"Hey there!"
>"That was a nice show you put on, there."
>"I was hoping to ask you some questions about your friend Honoka, if you have time?"
>"Tell me about her. I figured it'd be easier to get the story out of you."
>"I think you'd know her better than she knows herself, actually. But I admit I'm curious about the both of you."
>"Some might not be,">Grin.>"But we crows do have our moments. "
>"Because it's ours. Besides, I'm here, aren't I?"
>Heh, free spirit alright.>"It's my first time out in awhile. But that's just the pace I take. It's not stale air you see, just a calm breeze contend to blow when it feels like, wouldn't you agree?"
>"Go on?"
>"Please, elaborate on that. How do we push it aside?"
>Nod.>"Yeah. It's obviously an issue close to your heart, so I'm curious."
>"Why shouldn't I care? Even if I don't agree in the end, it's still nice to know. Did you think that we don't even listen to other people?"