At Home in the World, by glazzal (PG)

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Fandom: NOIR
Pairing: Mireille/Kirika
Author on LJ: glazzal
Author’s Website: FF.net profile
Why this must be read:

Mireille and Kirika, post-series. Having set aside Noir, the two of them try to figure out a life for themselves, and how best to relate to one another. Lovely language, and a mingled sense of both the bittersweet and the mundane realities of “normal” life.

"Mireiyu."

Mireille put the cup to her lips. "Hmm?"

"I really do like the park. But that is because you're there with me."

Mireille narrowed her eyes, but not before she could hide the surprise widening her pupils. "Well. I...."

She stood, turned. "I...."

"Let's go, Kirika."

They proceeded to the park in silence, passing the river on the way. Mireille glanced over. They kept pace comfortably with each other; they always did. If only everything else were this effortless.

She started. Her footsteps faltered. Kirika had approached in her distraction and slipped warm fingers into her palm.

At Home in the World