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[the voice that comes over the journal is tiny, but sure of itself. ...Even if she's shivering. Why is she dressed in something without even sleeves when it's almost always too cold to even go without a jacket?]

I-I think...I'm lost.

[and then, more quietly, and sounding a great deal more vulnerable]

Did you get hurt too Miss Milly?

[[ooc: Yes. Oh yes. Back from mallynap and small for a short while. Replies will come from

alittlesilver until she grows up again.]]

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[how long has it been since it's been like this? Nephry's tiny arms hold on tight around Gelda's neck and shoulders, and she puts her head down]

[With that, Gelda will head towards house #27. Regal isn't home right now, but Satake should be there.]

[Nephry will actually be dozing off a little. She may not remember what the Malnosso had to do to get her to this size, but the physical stress is still there]

[Oh, that's fine. Depending on how conscious Nephry is, Gelda will either set her down on a kitchen chair or on her own bed after entering the house. There's no point in tucking her in if the strange house snaps her awake again.]

[she's awake as soon as they get in the door. This house is strange, and definitely doesn't belong to her Professor.]

Did you move houses?

In a way, yes. [She sets Nephry down on the kitchen chair, then. Looks like Satake is asleep elsewhere in the house. Oh lord, how is she going to explain this...?]

You see, this village is called Luceti. It's... quite a distance away from Keterburg, I'm afraid.

How far? When do we go back?

That will be a while longer, I'm afraid. Our way home is obstructed at the moment, but a friend of mine is kind enough to allow us to stay here for as long as we need.

[She is... making this up as she goes along. The truth is just so harsh and if all goes well, Nephry will return to her usual self in a week or so.]

Are we prissiners?

[That word is entirely Jade's fault.]

Not entirely. The people in charge of this area are doing whatever they can to get us home.

Oh. [swings her legs off the edge of the chair and holds her doll tighter]

What about Jade and Saphir and Peony?

They aren't here, I'm afraid. But don't worry, I've sent a message to inform Jade that you won't be home for a couple of days. We can return to them together.

[she nods and looks down at the floor. The boys are probably happier now, to play with just each other.]

[She gives Nephry's shoulder another comforting pat, before standing up straight again.] Now, how about I make you that hot cocoa?

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You don't have to, Professor.

Of course I do. I could use some cocoa myself as well, so it's no trouble at all.

Well...okay then.

[She'll get to work, then. Meanwhile, she tries to keep the conversation going.]

How is Miss Milly doing? Do you think she needs healing as well? [She means fixing, obviously, but you know how kids are.]

She's okay. She just misses everybody.

That's very understandable. It's a good thing she has you and myself to keep her company, isn't it?

Yes but she's worried that...that the boys will be mean to Saphir while she's gone.

[even though Saphir is kind of mean to her sometimes, trying to impress Jade]

[Awww, Nephry. Always the peacekeeper.] There are plenty more adults to look after Saphir. Though, I'm sure he'd be happy to know Miss Milly cares about him that much.

But adults are mean to him too!

Don't be silly. They just need to be a little strict with him from time to time.

[Nephry frowns and brings her legs up onto the chair with her to hug them. She's still cold, though the house is warm]

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