Chapter 4. There's some thing more
Utena examined Anthy as they talked. Her eye lashes were long, and her features very fine. She seemed to blink more than Utena remembered. The blink occurred mostly when she started a new thought. Anthy would wipe the long strand of hair that fell on hair face, when ever she looked down. Nervously, she would hold her hands as if not knowing what to do with them. Her voice sounded whimsical and excited. She was truly happy talking to Utena. She had grown a little, but not much. Every thing about her seemed more graceful and mature.
"So, every now and then I wish that I could summon Chu Chu", said Anthy. "However, that's not possible in this world". "He was really me though, wasn't he?" Faintly she said. Utena smiled.
'Chu Chu, he was very much you Anthy. I used to think Muffin reminded me of Chu Chu'. Replied Utena.
"Muffin?" Anthy asked.
'Yeah, he's my dog, a golden retriever. I love him'. Smiled Utena.
"Oh, that's nice", said Anthy. She looked mesmerized, as if Utena had revealed a secret to her. A secret that was only for her.
"So, can I come to your place?" Asked Anthy. Utena looked surprised by the question.
'You want to see where I live?' Said Utena.
"Yes, but I mostly want those cookies and tea you promised". Replied Anthy. Utena blushed because the memory seemed fresh to her. It was indeed a promise they made.
' Of course, but aren't you working?' Asked Utena.
"Oh, I'm done for today, would you mind waiting while I changed?" Asked Anthy. "I have to get my tools too".
'Sure'. Replied Utena. She followed Anthy not wanting to lose sight of her. Utena didn't want Anthy to know this, so she chatted a lot while closely shadowing her. Anthy changed into a blue dress with sandals, and a brown Prada pocket book. How Anthy could afford this, she had no idea. Utena motioned for Anthy to come with her as they entered the subway. They were heading uptown.
The subway was dirty and crowded. Walking through the tunnel felt like a sauna. The three train looked surprisingly clean today. Utena and Anthy sat near the end of the cart in a two seater. Utena pushed her leg closer to Anthy and felt happy to be with her. A tall lanky man entered the train and stood at the center of the cart.
"Excuse me Ladies and Gentleman, I'm just a guy down on his luck and I would like to sing for you." He said. One could tell people were becoming uneasy because they knew the money hat was coming out. The tall unkept man begin to sing part of an Aria which was quite beautiful. His voice was high and strange. It immediately caught the attention of every one. When he finished every one clapped and begin to fish for change.
"Hey boy" said a man. "You sing like some guy girl! Here you go dog." He slowly placed a ten dollar bill in the mans hat. The singer thanked him and meticulously went from person to person looking for money. Utena put a five dollar bill in the hat and Anthy clapped loudly.
'That was quite nice.' Said Anthy. The Lanky man looked blankly at Anthy when she only clapped. Anthy smiled softly. The train pulled into the next station and the man left. More people crowded into the train. As soon as the train pulled off a woman holding a can, yacked on and on about her circumstance and how she needed money for food. People gave reluctantly and Utena sighed as she dug deep. Anthy giggled quietly. This was going to be one of those rides where every other stop some one wanted money, Utena thought.