∞ 61: Expected and unexpected [written/voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

[written // 10% hackable]

His death was expected. I can't help but wonder if the environment quickened or slowed his death in any way; certainly the extraction method was different, but the deterioration afterward...

He will return. He was doubtful of it, but I'm sure he will return. How they stabilize his body without the Rune is another matter.



[voice]

Rune... Hn.

...I like how I find out my owl had owlets three weeks after the fact.

Comments

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[chikaidestroyer]

If you can think of any ways that may stimulate further memory, I believe you should explore them. But there really isn't much you can be doing that would help; your routine is mostly centered upon your teaching and research.

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[wise_maiden]

... I'll have to think of something. Though it would seem that under "ordinary" circumstances, I wouldn't have this much time on my hands.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert simply snorts in response. That's one way to put it.]

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[wise_maiden]

[She raises an eyebrow at that reaction.] ... Hm?

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[chikaidestroyer]

You make a habit to preoccupy yourself. Simply reacting to the irony of your observation.

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[wise_maiden]

I see. You did mention that I don't normally take walks. It's nice to be outside, though...

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[chikaidestroyer]

After waking up in an enclosed space with little memory at all, I suppose some form of claustrophobia isn't surprising.

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[wise_maiden]

Being outside is certainly preferable.

It's still a wonder to me how we managed to get out of there. I thought for sure I'd end up falling back down quite a few times...

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[chikaidestroyer]

The situation would have been worse if you hadn't rested at all.

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[wise_maiden]

I don't doubt that. That groggy feeling still took days before it faded away completely. Even so, it probably would not have gone well at all without your... encouragement.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I ... wouldn't really consider it encouragement. By my own admission, I could have been more patient with you.

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[wise_maiden]

Perhaps you could have been. But no one is perfect.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert makes a noncommittal sound in reply before segueing into another topic.]

You are fine physically, then? Perhaps you should start interacting with the other villagers again.

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[wise_maiden]

Physically? I believe so.

You think so?

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[chikaidestroyer]

If you wish to proactively help your memory, talking to others you usually speak with might help. Considering the nature of your memory loss ... it's possible it won't help, but it's something to try.

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[wise_maiden]

Hmm...

I suppose it couldn't really make things worse, in any case. I admit I'm a little nervous.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Nervous?

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[wise_maiden]

Considering Genis's reaction, and yours... I'm not entirely certain what I should expect from the others.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Explaining the situation would be the best way to present yourself. It would minimize the confusion, at least.

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[wise_maiden]

Would any of them have been aware of... the cause of the situation? I'm not certain how wise it would be to go to too much detail.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Not necessarily, no. It isn't something we discuss over the journals, and newcomers would not know about John in the tunnels.

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[wise_maiden]

Hmm... I see. I hope that they will not be too alarmed...

[She falls silent as she looks at him for a moment, before her eyes drift to lingering over his coat and scarf.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

Most of your acquaintances would have an idea of what may have happened. They shouldn't be alarmed.

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[wise_maiden]

[She raises her eyes back towards him]

Is that so? I'll keep that in mind.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert nods with a wry frown, looking off into the forest.]