<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Building Tensions</span></strong></div><hr/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/fgm5IMb.png)</div><strong>NAME:</strong>Mallory Minato<br/><strong>DAY:</strong>June 15th, 2021, 11:30AM<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Yuki Katsura Bridal Store (Outlet)<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong>Kevin, Leasick (m), Group (m)<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong>Being honest with each other<br/><strong>WEARING:</strong>Club Dress (https://i.imgur.com/ERzFVhw.jpg)<br/><hr/><br/>Their troubles, their misunderstanding, had been addressed, at least as for as she knew. Mallory gave a smile as Kevin spoke however, unaware of where he was going with his current train of thought. He was so genuine in his words, it was almost like seeing a different person for a moment. So quiet in saying things except when she was around, she knew how hard it was for Kevin to express how he felt.<br/><br/>Just like her Aunt, his parents had taught him that showing emotions made you look weak to others.<br/><br/>But, when Kevin showed his emotions, it only made Mallory more happy to see, to get to experience. Kevin was rough around the edges when it came to socializing, it has always been that way, yet she always hoped he could acclimate to it better. Working with SOPHE, spending time with Azmodiel, Toshiro, Lily, everyone; it all helped shape to be the person he was today.<br/><br/>Being more open about how he felt only made Mallory so proud of her friend, and him being worried of the consequences, of what people would think, never crossed her mind. Seeing him be so honest with himself was what truly showed progress, and honestly, it was one of the many things she loved about Kevin.<br/><br/>...wait, did she say love?<br/><br/>“Huh?”  Jumping back to her senses, her eyes turned from the bag Kevin was carrying to the man himself, and she couldn’t help but give a comforting look. Kevin never really liked to go out unless he absolutely needed to, but getting new clothes especially was hard for him. “Well, I think I may.”  A hint of a blush appeared along her cheeks from the previous compliment Kevin gave, and she couldn’t help but feel that same rapid beating of her heart; no, not now!<br/><br/>“Uh, you wait outside of the shop until I get changed, and we can head over to some places. It shouldn’t be that long.”  With a reassuring smile, though somewhat sheepishly in nature, she let Kevin walk out of the room to make his way out, before she to got ready to depart the store. Leasick had gone off on his own, and Mallory promised herself that after this mission she would talk to him, and set the record straight. He was still a valuable friend, someone she didn’t want to hurt; everything was just... crazy right now.<br/><br/>After finally changing out of the dress, and back into her more modest clothes, she made her way out (though not before having to thank the attendants for the help). Holding her bag in along her shoulder, Mallory glanced towards Kevin; he was still as tense as ever.<br/><br/>“I’ll try not to make the experience too unbearable.”  A small joke on her part, she gave a laugh as the two began their shopping trip, walking side by side. Glancing up at the ginger male, her brown eyes gave a curious glimmer.<br/><br/>“So, what did you and Toshiro do anyways? You guys must have talked about something while you were gone, considering you have something secret with you.”  She was still curious about what was in the bag, but she wouldn’t press too hard about it.