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Just wanted to plant an idea if you wanted a bit of fuel: Mahiru asking Yuno to come to her cell before everything goes down.

Edit: I forgot the ask didn't say it but this is part of Kyanako's incredible Order Of Attack AU!

Didn't mean for this to become a mini Mappi study but here we are ✨ Thank you for the request! I fully intended to write them hanging out, but it's more right before they hang out lol. Went a bit on-the-nose with foreshadowing, but isn't that the fun part? It has become Emotional Over Mahiru Hour...

I kept things vague, but TW for mentioning her boyfriend's state of potential self-harm

Mahiru tried not to act superstitious, she really did. As much as she loved the idea of little luck charms, or avoided easy signs of misfortune, it was easier to keep quiet about such ridiculous things.

Maybe catching a bride’s bouquet meant no guarantees; maybe there was no real harm in stepping underneath ladders, maybe a coin tossed into a fountain had no real magic to its wish. However, the one thing she knew for sure held power was a lucky presence. Being in the right place at the right time could alter everything. And today was the right time for something. There was this waiting in the air. The prison had been holding its breath. Mahiru knew it was time to release it all.

“You must be so lonely, why don’t you let big sis Mahiru keep you company?” She beamed at Amane.

She often recalled the good fortune that she and a certain young man had crossed paths on the university terrace. She used to laugh with him about the wonderful coincidence of bumping into each other outside of the bakery, then the convenience store. 

Though she’d never spoken about it to him, she was also grateful for many occasions where she walked in on him at the precise moment to talk him out of something reckless. She always told him that they’d do everything together. He didn’t need to be alone anymore. 

“I wish to be alone. I need peace of mind to think.” Amane turned away from the cell door.

It was a good thing, too. Mahiru’s smile wasn’t as convincing as she said, “o-oh. Of course.”

She made her way around the panopticon, hearing Fuuta pace his cell in anticipation. He must have felt it too, this holding of breath. 

Or perhaps not. He turned down her offer for a bit of company, including a few more colorful words than Amane had. Mahiru just apologized for bothering him and headed back to her cell. She wasn’t sure where Mikoto was at this hour, but she didn’t feel like smiling through a third rejection.

She shook her head back and forth. She wished the motion could rattle the voices inside, she wished she could shake them all away. With her arms secured in place she could no longer cover her ears. She used to hum to keep them at bay, but lately they’d been too loud to stifle. They just kept on talking.

Their words told her the two were right. Nobody needed her company. No – nobody wanted it. Being together hadn’t helped her boyfriend. In fact, being together had been the very thing that got him killed. No wonder Amane and Fuuta wanted to avoid her. 

So then, this was for the best. She would rather deal with the brief sting of refusal than stumble in one day to find them hurt… or worse. As much as she tried to avoid the superstition of it all, the voices reminded her that her very presence could mean life or death. 

“Mappi, are you alright?” Mahiru hadn’t realized a tear had slipped down her cheek until she hurried to swipe it away in front of Yuno. 

“Hah, I’m fine! Just fine.” It was impossible to fool her, Mahiru had learned, but that never stopped her from trying. 

At least she always spoke tactfully. “Rough morning?”

Mahiru shifted her arms in her uniform, making a small sound of agreement.

“Can I do anything to help? What if I stay with you for a bit? I can do your hair, and…”

The voices were right. Amane and Fuuta knew it, too. Presences did hold power, and Mahiru’s was cursed.

But she would sound foolish admitting such a fear to Yuno. She'd heard plenty from the voices about how stupid and airheaded she was, there was no use in getting the same lecture from someone as grounded as her.

Mahiru managed a weak protest, unable to explain her real reasoning. Yuno was insistent. She didn’t give much of a choice. Could she feel the strangeness of the prison, as well? 

At last, Mahiru allowed her shoulders to sag. Yuno was lucky. And kind. Having her nearby would do her good. Amane and Fuuta would be alright. Mahiru had tried spending more time with them after verdicts were announced. Now, she made a mental note to pull back. If her love couldn’t save anyone, at least she could spare them from her curse. They would be safe. 

“Yes. Please stay. The truth is... I don't want to be alone.”

[treason-and-plot]

REPLY POST

She was an absolute legend, I was devo when she died.

REPLIES TO CONNOR'S OFFER:

@streetlites

Oof 😅

@streetlites

But he did say he wasn't thinking about kissing her at the awards ceremony after he found she smoked so maybe he's trying to put his foot in the door? Because if his father is head of an accounting firm, there's probably some staff accountant that will gladly tutor him for brownie points. 😆

I think that could be very likely! He has also been sitting next to her in class recently so I wonder what his reasons are for that- physical or mental attraction, lol? I guess time will tell!

@dandylion240

Not what she was expecting....wonder how she's going to react to that.

One of the things I admire about Saffron is that she is pretty resilient- she always bounces back from things pretty quickly.

@wannabecatwriter

Tutoring means spending more time together, wink wink, nudge nudge.

@anamoon63

Maybe not exactly what she wanted to hear, but it's a start. Go for it, Saffron!

Yeah, exactly! Baby steps, lol!

@batsheba

Not what I hoped he would say. But who knows it may lead to other stuff...

And word may get to Liam they they are spending time together which would be excellent!

@windermeresimblr

It's good to have friends, Saffy!

And Lord knows Saffy needs friends!

@sweetnovember77

Perfect! If Saffron's body is charged with a prickle of superiority, then she should be flattered. Conner has validated her ability to influence someone.

She can't deny she enjoys the attention. Connor is a bit of an enigma and would be quite a catch!

@gifappels-stuff

🤣 Taking the wind right out of her sails... !! 👏👏 However I also get the idea Conner might be aware of her narcissism (is that the right term?) and toying with Saffron a bit?

That's a very intriguing idea! I don't know if he is the toying/ teasing type though...he seems a very serious young insect!

@kscriba

Honestly I would prefer to be called the smartest person in my class, embrace it Saffy

Yeah, I think a part of her would definitely be embracing it, once her embarrassment has receded!

@kscriba

oh and let's take a moment to appreciate Saffron's iconic shirt

@queeniecook

I love how she was so sure he was getting ready to admit a crush lmao

Lol! I do enjoy seeing my Sims with proverbial egg on their faces!

@ktarsims

Ahahahaha. Not the confession she wanted. He likes your brains, Saffy.

@whyhellosims

911 I would like to report a murder! Oh gosh, Saffy, what a change, a man who doesn't objectify you or fawn on you for the fortunate arrangement of your genes! He has no idea (or maybe he does, he doesn't strike me as an idiot boy) that he just gave her ego a major pile driver XD

LMBOOOO! Connor is definitely an enigma in more ways than one! A man who appreciates a woman for her brains...he's a keeper! ;=)

@muses-circle

Bahahahahahaha!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This moment is priceless.

@lilsisterg

🤭🙃

She had it coming, what can I say? ;=)

@zosa95

It's together time, sweetie. Run with it!

@simlicious

everyone knows that "tutoring" can be a lot of fun 😉 I think Connor really means tutoring when he says it, but he has hormones, too, so this could very well lead to slightly more carnal studies!

Yeah, I think he really means it too! But he has expressed an interest in kissing Saffy, even though it was vetoed by her smoking, so who really knows what may happen?

@thegingehinge yeah it sucks big hairy balls!

@streetlites I think you may be right! ;=)