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[silversnowfall]

[weekends are as good a time as any for a not-quite jailbreak, are they not? But it isn't in Nephry's character or best interests to leave the clinic without permission...so she must have it. After all, she's almost halfway back to her own room, walking slowly and a little haltingly, but without stumbling. And she looks very determined, if  a little pale and tired.]

[[ooc: Please do walk by and stop for a chat!]]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gelda notices her exhaustion, of course.]

I'm fine, thank you. I believe a more pressing question, though, is how are you?

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[silversnowfall]

I'm...managing. [a half-smile, very similar to Jade's] Slowly.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Any change in your... condition?

[The tone of voice Gelda uses for that last word should be enough for Nephry to know what she's referring to.]

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[silversnowfall]

Unfortunately not.

[convenient bench or some such is way too convenient not to go and sit on]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gelda will just remain standing for now.]

I see. Then, perhaps the return to your house will solve the problem.

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[silversnowfall]

Suppose it doesn't?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

I could try to prescribe a special tea. It works somewhat like a sleeping drug, though the effects aren't quite as strong.

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[silversnowfall]

I'd rather not have to resort to that.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Understandable. However, it's the only alternative I could offer you.

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[silversnowfall]

I understand. ...I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Let's hope there's no need for any alternative measures.

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[silversnowfall]

...I should keep going. Sitting here doesn't let me rest any sooner.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Do you need any help getting to your house?

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[silversnowfall]

Well, I wouldn't mind the company. ...And there are some things I want to...ask you about.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Is that so? In that case, I'll gladly accompany you.

[She takes a step back and waits for Nephry to get back to her feet.]

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[silversnowfall]

[it takes her a few minutes, but she slowly gets to her feet, forcing herself not to wobble. The rest of this walk is going to take much more concentration]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Even with that extra day in the clinic, hm? Well, Gelda will be keeping a close eye on Nephry as she walks. The second it seems like she'll collapse, Gelda's going to be ready to catch her.]

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[silversnowfall]

[not sleeping much has really slowed her down. But she's not so worn that she's going to collapse]

...I think I'll wait until we get there to ask my questions, if that's all right with you.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

It certainly is.

[Slowness is no issue. Gelda has plenty of time.]

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[silversnowfall]

[after a while of silence]

Jade won't be pleased.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Oh?

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[silversnowfall]

About me leaving.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

He'll have to resign to the fact that we can't keep you in the clinic forever, just as I did.

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[silversnowfall]

I wouldn't have left if I didn't think I was well enough.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Of course.

[Well, actually, she doubts that. Nephry did try to leave four days ago, after all, when she certainly wasn't well enough.]