∞ 56: Campfire [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[A late day finishing up study along the barrier has led to the traveling trio of Albert, Raine, and Genis setting up camp very late in the day. The flickers of fire hovering around in the dark are not from torchlight, but Eferin's minor spirits providing the researchers with light to look around by.

Albert trudges by with a bundle of firewood, setting it next to the beginnings of a campfire. There's a lot to think about as they travel back.]

Comments

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[wise_maiden]

Why wouldn't I?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Because he's old enough to have an opinion.

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[wise_maiden]

He always has an opinion.

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[chikaidestroyer]

One that you don't override?

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[wise_maiden]

It depends on the situation.

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[chikaidestroyer]

This would be a situation where traveling with you would be preferable over him staying in the village.

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[wise_maiden]

... I am aware of that.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Good. [The campfire finally crackling and large enough to sustain itself, Albert dismisses the spirit that had been with him and settles near a few feet away from the fire.]

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[wise_maiden]

[She sighs a little, taking her own seat.]

Honestly, just... keep an open mind.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I don't need "arranged company." Or "routine schedules."

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[wise_maiden]

I was referring to the trip.

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[chikaidestroyer]

And I've already told you about that. I would rather not look foolish for trying to push myself through a desert with a neck wound.

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[wise_maiden]

We don't even know when this trip will take place.

If you insist; I suppose there's no changing your mind once it's set, anyway.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He crosses his arms, looking over his shoulder at Raine.] I would rather not see you go ... crazy again, either.

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[wise_maiden]

...

I beg your pardon?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Crazy, Professor.

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[wise_maiden]

Don't call it that!

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[chikaidestroyer]

It's much less specific than "mental disorder."

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[wise_maiden]

Don't call it that either!

Honestly, this why you should get out more. I find your lack of curiosity towards the mystery of what that ancient architecture to be quite despicable!

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[chikaidestroyer]

And I find your passion over "that ancient architecture" quite dangerous.

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[wise_maiden]

You're just being closeminded. There's nothing dangerous about having a healthy investment in scholarly curiosity!

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[chikaidestroyer]

[There's that look. Oh dear Runes.]

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[wise_maiden]

[It was pinged when she first started glaring, really.]

The only way you could fully appreciate the study is if you went yourself, after all. I'm more than certain we could give your neck the protection it needs, were you truly concerned with that.

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[chikaidestroyer]

The only thing I would appreciate while out there would be the usefulness of sedatives.

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[wise_maiden]

We could bring some along if you wished, if it would help ease your health worries.