∞ 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.



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Rune... Hn.

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

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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.]

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[wise_maiden]

[She follows his gaze as well]

Ah... shall we take that walk, then?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Hm. Or course. [He nods again, gesturing for her to lead. This is her walk, after all.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Her eyes go to that scarf again, before she slowly nods and steps forward. It's not like she actually has a destination in mind, but perhaps they'll accidentally happen upon something interesting. For now she goes quiet, a little distracted again.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[They are walking for several minutes before Albert decides to speak again.]

You've been glancing at me.

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[wise_maiden]

Hm? Oh -- I'm sorry. I suppose I have been.

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[chikaidestroyer]

If you have a question, Professor, it would be best to ask it. Especially considering your current condition.

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[wise_maiden]

I will, once I am certain as to how to form it. I was trying to remember something; the thought is ... at the corner of my mind, but it's being illusive. Something about... your scarf.

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[chikaidestroyer]

My ... scarf. [He raises a brow, then brings a hand to touch his scarf. His hand rests against his neck as he looks at her.]

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[wise_maiden]

[His movement makes her blink suddenly, taking a step back.]

No -- perhaps not the scarf, but... something else. Your... neck?

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[chikaidestroyer]

...Hn. [He watches Raine step away, shaking his head once to himself.] What a thing to remember.

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[wise_maiden]

There was... a lot of blood. [Her gaze has lowered to his coat, as if seeing the splatters there]

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[chikaidestroyer]

There was. [He can do little else but confirm what Raine is remembering.] The wound took a long while to heal.

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[wise_maiden]

How... long ago? [She actually seems a little green about this revelation, particularly after an image of the wound flashes into her mind.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

Over three months ago. So I suppose that shows just how far back and detailed your memories can currently get. I wouldn't give it too much thought; it wasn't a pleasant memory for anyone involved.

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[wise_maiden]

[She closes her eyes for a moment, as she takes a breath to mentally push the disturbing image away for now.]

It was certainly the worst for you. Perhaps... a change of subject would be best. Though as to what...