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[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?!--Written]

[alreadyknowsyou.livejournal.com]

Ah, r-r-really?! Th-That's such a-- Oh, th-this is on now, isn't it? U-Uhm, sorry.

[Just ignore that. Nodoka wasn't expecting that sort of offer and accidentally knocked the journal over.]

Are you sure? That's very kind of you to offer, but I would hate to be a burden on you and your home Nephry-san.

[Voice/Written]

[silversnowfall]

[Nodoka will be able to hear Nephry laughing very quietly. Why is it that the people here are so unaccustomed to others just being kind?]

Of course I'm sure.

[Written]

[alreadyknowsyou.livejournal.com]

[Oh dear, she's laughing. That's definitely laughing. Oooh...]

But won't it be a bother having someone else around? Perhaps I could help in some way to make it easier on you, if you're positive you don't mind.

[Written]

[silversnowfall]

[She's not laughing to be malicious! It's gentle laughing okay?]

If it would be a bother, I wouldn't have offered. Please, you would be very welcome.

[Written]

[alreadyknowsyou.livejournal.com]

[Still laughing. Still feels like knocking the journal over like that was silly. Sob.

A longer pause as Nodoka thinks it over.]

Thank you, I would love to join you Nephry-san. Though I must insist that I help out in some way, otherwise I'll feel guilty even if you don't mind.

[Written]

[silversnowfall]

I'm sure you'll be able to help us.

[Written]

[alreadyknowsyou.livejournal.com]

Great! I'm an alright cook and I can clean fairly well too, so please set me to work with whatever jobs you might have when the time comes.

[Hmm. If she's going to be spending Christmas with Nephry...] Excuse me for asking such an odd question, but do you have a favourite scent at all?

[Written]

[silversnowfall]

Scent? [If there is a way for handwriting to convey being perplexed...] Hm. I haven't really thought about it.

[Written]

[alreadyknowsyou.livejournal.com]

Well there's no need to give me an answer right away. Think about it and get back to me when you have time. Don't worry, it isn't anything strange! [Or at least Nodoka doesn't think it is. What she has in mind was fairly common in her world, but here things might be different.]