Episode 21: Rei's Week pt. 2

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Rei's Mini House
Rei wakes up stretching her arms.
She opens her communicator to read unread messages from the other scouts in the group chat.
"Guys, I just asked Hawk if we could hang out again. But he said we can't see each other this week."(Mina)
Rei had to blink her eyes and reread because she couldn't believe what it said.
She continues to read.
"Yea, Damian said that they all decided to make a rule this week to make it a week where we spend time with our dads and the other giants.."(Ami)
'Dads?!'(Rei thinks to herself)
"Ami, are you calling him a dad now?"(Lita)
"No, I'm not exaggerating. I'm copying what he literally said to me."(Ami)
Rei starts to text.
"They are referring to them as our dads now? That's so weird."(Rei)
"Whatever, it's just a title."(Ami)
"Ami, you got to be kidding. That's so weird."(Rei)
"Looks like I won't be seeing you guys for a while then. Next week I'm going to Kingdom Hearts"(Rei)
"At least you have time to rest."(Lita)
"But it's such a bummer. I was hoping to spend it with you guys."(Rei)
"It's ok. We'll go back to seeing each other often soon."(Lita)
"Well, Damian is calling me. I got to go"(Ami)
"Everyone, promise you'll all talk about how our days goes every night."(Lita)
"Promise"(Everyone sent in the group chat)
Lita became inactive.

"Rei, let's eat breakfast"(Henrique taps on her door)
Rei puts on a cute cow jumpsuit with a hoodie and heads out.

Henrique looks at Rei amused at her outfit of choice.
"Are you cold Rei?"(Henrique chuckles)
Rei just nods.
Henrique scoops up Rei and puts her on the kitchen table where warm vegetable soup is prepared.

Rei goes on with her normal routine eating.
Usually around now(9:00am) she would be brought to another scouts' house but obviously not today. On days where she doesn't get taken there it's usually an unexpected day.
"Today..."(Henrique says excitedly)
Rei looks up at him with curiosity.
"We will go to the mall and then the cafe. So after breakfast I'm going to take you to your room. You get ready."(Henrique)

By this time Rei had chosen an outfit and was ready. She wore a bright yellow sweatshirt and black fleece leggings.
"Rei, are you ready?"(Henrique)
Rei just came out.
"Ok, let's go."(Henrique scoops up Rei and puts her on his shoulder)

The Mall
After walking they arrive at the mall.
There was a new sailor size toys toy store built.
Henrique went inside.
Rei's eyes sparkled at all the plush toys that she'd ever want.
"Let's get you a new plush. When was the last time you got a new one?"(Henrique)
He puts Rei on the floor to let her explore. The shelves were all lifted 4 inches off the floor. Some sections were definitely out of reach for Rei.
But she was excited to see the new store regardless and she touched everything that she could reach.
"Rei, don't you want this Panda?"(Henrique knows Rei loves Pandas and he picked one out that was on the top shelf)
Rei was so happy. Henrique laid his hand on the floor showing her the Panda. Rei playfully ran over and picked up the Panda and hugged it.
Henrique smiled at her.
Overall Henrique and Rei had a normal day at the mall together. But Rei looked more giggly and happy. Maybe it's because she loves dolls? Henrique will have to keep being spending time with her to see.

They make it to the cafe.
They sat inside the cafe. Henrique got Rei her favorite drink, Lavender tea. He sat down at the table where he left Rei on. He got her a mini cake also.
"So Rei, how did you like today?"(Henrique)
"It was fine."(Rei)
"Rei,  I've been meaning to ask you, how do you feel about me? I mean don't get me wrong, I kind of know the answer. But it'd be nice to hear from you."(Henrique)
"You're just a caretaker. That's it."(Rei)
"But do you like me?"(Henrique)
"Yes."(Rei says like a robot)
"Rei, be honest."(Henrique)
"Why don't you be honest first? Do you like me?"(Rei says with a rougher tone)
"Rei, are you kidding me?"(Henrique)
Rei thinks about everything that Henrique has done for her.
"Do you like me?"(Henrique)
"I don't have any feelings towards you..."(Rei)
"So whenever you're near me like now, you don't feel anything? I mean what is the difference being with me versus being with say, Ami?"(Henrique)
"When I'm with the girls...I really feel like I can be myself. We all understand each other. They don't turn me down when I talk about my problems with them. Also they are just really fun to be around."(Rei)
"So are you the opposite of that when you're with me?"(Henrique)
"Yes, but...I do feel very protected with you. Now, when you're not in the apartment with me now, I do feel unsafe."(Rei)
Henrique smiles.
He's happy that he can provide her security. He's actually happy that she explained to him herself. It just feels better.
"Rei, from now on, if you ever speak to me, I won't turn you down. Come to think of it, we haven't really had a serious talk like this before, have we? I guess that means I have to initiate them because how could you feel like you could just go up to me and talk to me?"(Henrique)
Rei smiled.
"Would it be hard for you to consider me your dad?"(Henrique asks carefully)
"Huh?"(Rei looked at him confused)
Even though Ami explained it, it's still off putting.
"Tiana wants to wean off of calling ourselves 'caretakers'. She thought it had too much of a business vibe and made it feel like you guys couldn't talk to us. It pained us a lot. We had a whole meeting about it."(Henrique)
Rei was a bit surprised that they had a whole meeting because none of the scouts particularly liked their caretaker.
"I don't know. I don't think I can mentally do it now."(Rei)
"I understand. But I hope you can go towards it."(Henrique)
"mmm"(Rei)
"Because from now you'll be my daughter, my baby, my little firecracker..."(Henrique starts teasing her with a baby voice)
He tickles her chin while playfully being cute with her.
Although she felt awkward with all these names, Rei giggles.

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