[ The truth is, Himeka hadn't meant to scare her, and Julie knows that. She knows that she's being really awful right now, and while that would not ordinarily bother her in the least, it is her party, and she shouldn't be like this.

But it also isn't her fault that she has developed a severe fear of fire and lightning. Especially lightning. And, although she didn't know it until right now, elements behaving independently. Anyone who'd been through what she had would be afraid too.

With another long drink, Julie stands and swipes the back of her arm across her mouth, inhaling deep as she tries to make her heart stop pounding. ]

I just -- no fire here, okay? Or lightning. No lightning ever. I just don't like 'em. It's... it's fine, it's not your fault. It's just dangerous.