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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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You...You do know me. [He's going to sincerely regret this--] I-It's Saphir, Nephry. I'm Saphir. I-I just...grew up a bit. This place is much like the old stories the Professor used to tell us, do you remember? With magic and the like.

[He took a deep breath, then turned a little, flapping one of his wings.] See? You have them as well. ...A-Are you afraid?

You...grew up? By magic?

[can artes do that? ...Well, if they can make a whole new something out of nothing, maybe they can.

Nephry takes a bold step closer, setting Milly down so she can reach over and pull off Dist's glasses. She looks at the lenses in her hand, then at his face. His eyes in particular.

After a minute or two of serious, heavy silence, she smiles]

You are Saphir!

[Dist doesn't say anything while Nephry does her own little thing to be sure of his identity. He does stare, though, into her eyes curiously once his glasses are taken away. The two lock gazes for what seems like forever, and Dist barely makes a movement or sound, holding his breath as well. His eyes may be a bit more of a deep red-purple than the violent hue of his youth, but they were the same.

He sighs once he sees that smile though. That smile he hasn't seen on Nephry is such a very, very long time. He returns it with a smile of his own, giving a quiet laugh.]

Th-That's right! I just look a bit different, Nephry, but I'm still your...friend, r-right? [Ugh, he hated that word, but he had to use it here.] You'll let me take you home with me so I can make sure you're all right, won't you? You'll be safe, I promise.

[And he finally pats her hair, feeling he could without spooking her.]

What kind of magic makes you grow up?

[When he pats her hair, she smiles again, holding out his glasses]

It wouldn't be magic if I knew, now would it?

[He smiles in return, taking his glasses with a soft 'thank you' and putting them back on. He holds out his arms in a silent question of if he could pick her up. He'll even wrap his coat around her to keep her warm once they begin walking back home.]

Jade does magic and he knows. ...Is he still mean even though you're big?

[she carefully puts one arm around his neck. After all, the other aches.]

[Dist picked up Nephry, giving her an affectionate hug and curling his coat around her much smaller frame as carefully as he could. He didn't want to injure her any further. Her question makes him chuckle as he exits the bakery, heading home with his tiny friend.]

Haha, only a little! And mostly just towards myself. [He doesn't seem too bothered by it, though.]

He shouldn't be mean to you. That's bad.

It's all right, I've grown used to it over time. You needn't worry yourself over such things, my dear. [Aaaand he'll divert the subject back onto her as he walks briskly back home with the little girl in his arms.] Are you cold?

Only a little bit.

[He held Nephry a little closer, careful not to hurt her injured arm, and tucked her head right under his chin, walking quickly towards House 1. They were about half way there by now, considering Dist is tall and his pace was faster than normal.]

We should arrive soon enough. When we get home, I can make you something warm to drink and you can get some rest. Is that all right?

But I don't think I'm very tired.

[Now, Dist doesn't know kids very well, not at all, but he does know when to be firm about some things. He rubs Nephry's back as they walk, trying to get her warmed up as well and give her a calming gesture to focus on.]

You should try regardless. After you've warmed up, of course. I'll make us a fire when we get home, and perhaps I can find a good book for us to share, if you don't want to rest. [H-Hopefully Anise or someone else had a children's book. He sure didn't.]

Oh, I love to read!

[Oh, that makes him grin.] Do you? Then I'll be sure to find us a good book to read together!

[Nephry sighs a little and lets her head rest against Dist's shoulder.]

[Dist blinks, looking almost startled for a moment before ducking his head a little. Hopefully his glasses hid the soft pink tint to his cheeks. Bah, he knew she was tired! Some cocoa, a story, and then right to bed with you once they get home, Nephry!

And it shouldn't be too much longer. Ten minutes, give or take a few. Carefully, the older man unlocks and opens the door, striding inside with his tiny charge.]

Here we are.

This isn't Saphir's house.

[...Damn. You really are Jade's sister, aren't you? Dist's smile vanished and he went to the couch with the small child, setting her down there. Should he tell her? Would she even understand? He didn't want her to be scared or cry.]

I...I live here now. With some other people, which I'm very sure will adore you, Nephry.

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