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Tempt not too much the hatred of my spirit;
For I am sick when I do look on thee!
-Demetrius, A Midsummer Night's Dream


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You know how these nega creeps operate! If they had a single thought that didn't involve world domination, they'd probably explode!
Rei's right. You have to admit, there is a distinct pattern between our enemies.
Yeah, they all have personality complexes!
Usagi observed her friends, who were conversing vigorously. She said nothing and simply watched them with subdued blue eyes. It had been a long, lazy day. Lita stretched with a yawn, leaning back against the willow's tree trunk. The five friends were in their favorite hang out- the park. After the arcade was discovered by thousands of high school freshmen, the girls had decided that they needed some fresh air anyway. Curled up beneath a particularly shady willow tree, the girls talked and relaxed, enjoying the peace and quiet. All except one.
Laying on her back, Usagi stared up into the blue sky. The conversation she had been following took a turn for the worse; they dropped the subject of the super villains psyche, and instead delved into an equally heated debate about which was better: sex, or chocolate?
Chocolate has all the perks, and none of the bother!
Yeah, but chocolate melts everywhere!
And that's a bad thing!?
How would you know, Lita?

What about you, Usa-chan? Ami cut in smoothly.
Usagi felt something poke her head.
Usagi-chan? Wake up!
Sitting up, Usagi turned to look at her friends. She felt badly that she couldn't be more enthusiastic, but something was gnawing at her. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but it was there, like a caged animal. It paced and sometimes roared loudly, as if demanding her attention.
But what was it?
Earth to Usa! Lita said dryly, chewing on a blade of grass. Minako poked Usagi again, this time square on the nose.
Tell me when this gets annoying... She said somberly, concentrating hard. Usagi rolled away from her, grumpily.
Leave her alone, Ami reasoned, and Usagi smiled. She could always count on Amy.
Maybe she doesn't feel like talking about, well... She trailed off, noticing the silly grins on her friend's faces.
Ami finished with dignity, lifting her chin slightly.
Well, then let's talk about chocolate. After all, none of us have actually done the deed, right? Lita scanned the four girls. Rei looked down at her hands, Minako studied her fingernails, while Ami shook her head.
Why don't we go to the mall...? Minako suggested, her face brightening. Today, she had money to spend.
But it's such a gorgeous day! Lita exclaimed, throwing up her arms in a care free gesture.
Usa-chan can't spend it sulking inside a stuffy mall!
I'm not sulking! Usagi said crankily, curling herself into a tight ball.
We can stop by that new chocolate shop, Lita... Minako said temptingly.
Lita sat up, decidedly. Nodding to Minako, she advanced on the unsuspecting blonde. Grabbing her feet, Minako waiting for the signal from Lita before she lifted Usagi from the warm ground. With Lita at one end and Minako on other Usagi cried out in protest as they carried her from the park, Rei and Ami bringing up the rear.