[Naoto had picked up her jacket and draped it over her crossed arms. With Kanji up, she walked along to the garden with him. Yes, he said they had equal ownership of the castle, but it was still technically whomever Beast was.]
[Out into the garden they stepped and Naoto felt a strange wash of relief. Flowers and plants of many species abound and all healthy, their scents carried on the wind. Unless they stepped beyond the gates, there really was little reason to wear winter clothes. Birds in the middle of migration or choosing to nest, fountains, trees, it all seemed to make her react. It was strange. She raised her hands, staring at her fingers, but then clenched them slowly.]
Hm... [Naoto wondered, but soon wandered forward to inspect the flowers closer.]
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[Out into the garden they stepped and Naoto felt a strange wash of relief. Flowers and plants of many species abound and all healthy, their scents carried on the wind. Unless they stepped beyond the gates, there really was little reason to wear winter clothes. Birds in the middle of migration or choosing to nest, fountains, trees, it all seemed to make her react. It was strange. She raised her hands, staring at her fingers, but then clenched them slowly.]
Hm... [Naoto wondered, but soon wandered forward to inspect the flowers closer.]