[65][written/action]

[silversnowfall]

[At last. Peaceful, mostly sunny. No sign of the moon, or masks, or costumes.

...And Nephry is moving through the plaza at the pace and with the general stiff gait of an old woman.

Fitting, she thinks.

Near the fountain she sits on a bench, opening the journal on her lap. She's never been one to make announcements too personal, or to call unnecessary attention to herself. A chill breeze lifts a few pages of the book, though, and she smiles, writing.]

Winter is coming. [a pause, and then] It's still strange to me, sometimes. Even after living here for a couple of years...I still expect the cold and snow to be a more permanent visitor.

Do you enjoy the snow? Or do you prefer warmer climates?

Comments

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

Oh...probably not too much longer. But when I return I...I will probably rest for a while.

[This is the one that makes smart health decisions.]

[Voice]

[distressedude]

Are you feeling any better today from yesterday?

[Yeah, there's no way she could have spent the whole day resting without him noticing. HE IS WORRIED ABOUT YOU MOMMY.]

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

A little, yes. Perhaps it was foolish of me, but I didn't want to spend this entire day inside.

[Voice]

[distressedude]

That's understandable. It is your birthday, after all.

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

I think I've had enough people asking after my well-being to realize I shouldn't be out and about for too much longer.

[Voice]

[distressedude]

Do you need any help getting back?

[Even if she says no, chances are high he may plan on "accidentally" crossing paths with her on his way out.]

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

I shouldn't. I'm moving quite slowly today. But I would appreciate the company if we do see each other.

[Voice]

[distressedude]

Well, I was planning on going out today [Since 5 minutes ago, shush.] so perhaps we will?

[He's totally grabbing his coat and everything.]

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

Then maybe we should look for winter things for you now.

[Voice]

[distressedude]

Are you sure, Nephry? I'd hate to over-exert yourself when you're already not feeling well... [That and shopping for coats on your birthday is, like, boring and stuff.]

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

[Spending time with Ion is not boring. And lying in bed is more boring.

But she is trying to not do the things that drive her crazy about Jade and Saphir and Ion and Anise and Tear and so.]

You're probably right.

[Voice]

[distressedude]

[As if he wouldn't spend time with her while she's resting at home, too... he smiles.]

Well, either way I should probably be leaving now... I suppose I'll see you in a short while, then?

[Voice]

[silversnowfall]

Yes, I suppose you will.

[ACTION!]

[distressedude]

[Aaaaaand he's off! But will he run into her in the plaza before or after he manages to get her a gift...? Or maybe she'll just happen to see him ducking out of the Flower Shop with a mysterious tightly-insulated gift bag. Nope, he's not obvious at all.]

[ACTION!]

[silversnowfall]

[She is on her way home by then, ever so slowly. A furtive Ion slinking out of the flower shop...hmm.

Oh well. Must be the Jade in her.]

Hello, Ion.

[ACTION!]

[distressedude]

Oh, hello Nephry! [PERFECT SHE DOESN'T SUSPECT A THING. It's not like there's a big sign that says "Flower Shop" above the door or anything.]

Were you just on your way back now?

[ACTION!]

[silversnowfall]

Yes, I...I was working on it.

[ACTION!]

[distressedude]

In that case, why don't we go together?

[As if there was any other option... he's already going to be walking alongside her, keeping up with her pace no matter how slow it might be.]

[ACTION!]

[silversnowfall]

[Because she has already spoken with Raine, it's not as alarmingly slow as it was. Just the sort of walk on uses if one wants to look at the scenery, too.]

You don't have any more errands to run?

[ACTION!]

[distressedude]

[Ion shakes his head.] No, it seems I was able to finish them right on time. I only had a few things to pick up.

[ACTION!]

[silversnowfall]

Were you going straight back home, then?

[ACTION!]

[distressedude]

Yes, that's right. Unless there was still something else you needed?

[ACTION!]

[silversnowfall]

No, I was on my way home as well.

[ACTION!]

[distressedude]

[Well, then off they go!]

Oh, did you get anything at the bakery? I know you mentioned you had been planning to go there as well...

[ACTION!]

[silversnowfall]

Ah...I have a feeling I won't need anything I might have brought. [Anise is a sneaky thing.] So I decided not to trouble Regal today.