originally posted in:The New Dojo
[i]Sparrow nodded, looking up at the tiger woman with a dull expression.[/i]
“It’s the only way I get to eat in the morning. Or get anything really.”
[i]She pointed to the pictures, all of them maybe 3x3 inches in size. Each picture held a beautiful scene, like a blue flower in a big city, or a lonely cat in an alley way. Each one looked as though it were a painting, like a work of imagination and not just a frame in time.[/i]
“They’re all five dollars, if you want one.”
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[u]You don’t have a home or money?[/u] *She tilted her head at the girl, her expression softening.* [u]Sure, I guess I’ll buy one.[/u]
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“I’ve gotten used to not having a home, it’s been four years...so...” [i]The girl pushes some of the pictures forwards, so Sapphire can get a better look at them. There were three specifically, two of very interesting flowers, and one of a view of pretty much the entire city.[/i]
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*She dismissed the one of the city, since her Dojo apartment had essentially the same view. She picked up one of the flower pictures, eyeing it closely. Her daughter Mari would probably like it.* [u]Five dollars, huh?[/u] *She retrieved her wallet from her back pocket. Used to living on the streets or not, she wouldn’t feel right about giving only five dollars. She had a soft spot for those who didn’t have a home. Sapphire withdrew a hundred dollar bill and handed it to the girl.* [u]Keep the change.[/u]
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“Wha-...T-Thanks!” [i]She almost immediately jumps up and hugs Sapphire, obviously overjoyed by the generous donation.[/i]
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*Sapphire stiffened up with a surprised squawk. She didn’t hug or get hugged very often, especially not by strangers. Still, she gave the girl an awkward pat on the back.*
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[i]Just as quickly as she got up, she sat back down, putting the bill underneath the table with the rest of her things. [/i] “Sorry, miss. I just don’t really get this much money...ever. Even in a month...”
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[u]Oh, it’s alright. I try to help those who need it when I can. My name is Sapphire, by the way.[/u]