Haruka was awoke by something poking her arm, causing her to groan and sit up.
"What time is it?" she yawned, only to see that the person who woke her was an rather timid Hotaru.
"Um...Not sure." Hotaru answered, earning a chuckle.
"Okay? Let me guess, breakfast is ready?" Haruka retorted, seeing the time.
"Uh-huh." the little girl responded, just as Haruka stood, putting one hand on her head as she walked past.
"Just let me grab my robe, okay squirt?"
Hotaru flinched at the light gesture, though haruka had just walked away, a small smile on her face as she grabbed her clothing and tied it over her shorts and tank top before kneeling in front of Hotaru and whispering
"How about I show you the world from my hight? Let you tower over the world for a while." she stated, earning a timid smile as she picked the little girl up, sitting her on her shoulders.
Michiru chuckled as she watched them come in, Hotaru giggling as Haruka circled around the kitchen before finally placing Hotaru down on a chair.
"Now little kitten, you try to eat a lot okay? Heavens knows you didn't eat a lot for dinner last night." she stated, playfully tousling her hair before sitting down at the table as well.
"You two seem to be getting along this morning."
Michiru stated as she and Setsuna put food on the table, noting how Hotaru still flinched slightly at the garnet eyed woman moving past her.
"We get along alright, don't we Hotaru?"
The little girl nodded, much to everyone's amusement.
"Sure you do...I'm sure that Hotaru still likes Michiru better." Setsuna teased, sitting down before whispering something to Hotaru who giggled.
"What did you put her up to?" Haruka asked, earning a chuckle.
"Nothing at all."
After breakfast Haruka was gathering the dishes when Hotaru suddenly spoke up.
"May I help?"
This caught the blonde off guard though the blonde just smiled.
"Sure squirt, you can help."
Michiru was in the living room when she heard the sound of glass breaking and a sharp yelp come from Haruka, prompting both her and Setsuna to rush into the kitchen, only to find Hotaru standing frozen to one spot, terrified while Haruka was limping over to a chair.
"What happened?" Setsuna asked, going over to get the broom while Michiru rushed to Haruka's side.
"Plate slipped." Haruka muttered before adding "Go get me the first aid kit, I can patch myself up."
"I'm sorry Tenou-San, I didn't mean…."
Hotaru began, only to be cut off by Haruka who retorted
"Tenou-san? Haruka is just fine ya know and I know you didn't mean to drop it kiddo, much less on my foot." Haruka laughed before adding
"We're not gonna get mad over a little accident."
"She's right Hotaru, No need to be so scared." Michiru assured, walking into the room holding a first aid kit.
"Haruka has managed to hurt herself worse while doing mundane tasks so this is nothing." Setsuna retorted earning a look from Haruka.
"Not helping Sets…..at all."
She retorted good naturedly
"Hey, I'm not the one who almost knocked themself off a ladder while changing a lightbulb in a chandelier." Setsuna teased helping the blonde treat the wounds.
Hotaru stayed just out of everyone's reach, watching with tearful eyes as blood was cleaned from the blond's skin.
"Hey, Kitten...Come here." Haruka called lightly watching as the child took a full step backward before slowly coming forward.
"Y...yes?"
She stammered, though Haruka only ruffled her hair.
"No one blames you Hotaru….Stop worrying okay? And what's with these tears, hmm? They don't suit a pretty girl like you."