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[silversnowfall]

[first of all, there are several inconsequential doodles. This should be concerning because Nephry just doesn't doodle. Next there are several sentences that are so well crossed out they are unreadable. An ink spot where the pen rested too long on the page. A few more doodles.]

I...think I should go for a walk. I will take my journal with me just in case, however.

[and for those out and about, Nephry can be found standing on the bridge between houses 32 and 33 and Community Housing 5. It is quite the long walk, and it will continue in a short while if she's not interrupted. She will answer written or voiced messages too, of course. ...The doodling is kind of a giveaway that something is wrong here]

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[lezareno_prez]

[You two can chat for a moment while he goes to get tea and something to eat!]

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[silversnowfall]

[it was more of a chance and sort of suspicious invitation from Regal than a visit but...]

How are things at the school? [small talk, she can do]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She's already got her suspicions this visit was a plot from Regal to get Nephry, who's obviously not well, to the house. Which is why Gelda's more than happy to play along. The first thing is getting her to sit down, so she'll lead the way to a few chairs.]

They're fine. We've got quite a few new students this month.

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[silversnowfall]

I'm sure it gives them some sort of normalcy. For some, it might even be comforting.

[far too polite to sit until a seat was offered; now that it has been, she's not wasting any more time standing]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

That's true. And knowledge can be a great weapon, sometimes.

[Now, let's wait for Regal to bring out the refreshments.]

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[lezareno_prez]

[And here comes Regal bearing a tray with three cups of tea and some of those leftover cookies from the other day, as if on cue!]

Please, have as many cookies as you'd like. I'm afraid I went a bit overboard with my baking the other day.

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[silversnowfall]

Oh...thank you. [smiles and takes the tea. Tea is so relaxing. And the chance to just sit down and think about other things will make her feel better, too] ...I'm not sure it's possible to go overboard with excellent baking.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Of course it's not. I'm certain everyone in the village will line up for these kind of baked goods.

[She reaches for one of the cups as well. Ahhh... Tea.]

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[lezareno_prez]

You flatter me too much.

[He'll take his own cup before sitting down as well, glad to be away from the chill outside. He's used to the more temperate climate of Altamira, after all.]

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[silversnowfall]

[you mean the tropical paradise Altamira?]

[and after tasting a cookie, Nephry shakes her head] No, I don't think we do. [because they're just that good. ...Now don't drop your tea, you've only got it with the one hand]

[Action] ... What HMTL fail? *c-cough*

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Good thing Gelda and Nephry are from the snowy paradise of Keterburg. They don't mind the chill. She takes a sip from her tea, before giving Regal a smile.]

He's just too modest for his own good.

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[lezareno_prez]

Please, there's no need for such praise...

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[silversnowfall]

Professor, I think we're embarrassing him. Should we stop?

[just a little tea and a cookie and she looks much better. ...What did you put in this tea Regal]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Oh, and stop speaking the truth? If that's what you wish...

[They are such teases!~]

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[lezareno_prez]

[Yes, yes you are. AHEM.]

Would either of you care for cream or sugar?

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[silversnowfall]

Sugar, please.

[and she will hold the cup out for him and almost immediately fumble it, tea spilling over her hands and a little onto the floor. By the time she catches herself it's only half-full of tea and both hands still tremble slightly]

Oh! I'm sorry, I...

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Nephry!

[She immediately shoots up from her seat to cast healing magic on Nephry's hands. That tea was still a little hot. Apparently, Nephry has a thing for getting scorching liquids all over herself?]

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[lezareno_prez]

[Regal, meanwhile, will close his hands over Nephry's to keep her from spilling the rest of the tea all over. See, he knew she wasn't in good shape, and this is precisely why he brought her home.]

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[silversnowfall]

[the first time it was totally not her fault. She looks up at both of them, very apologetic]

I should have been more careful. I apologize.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gosh, Nephry shouldn't be giving them that look. The second time wasn't her fault either. Once she's made sure her hands aren't burnt, Gelda gets up from her chair.]

I'll go find a towel to clean this up.

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[lezareno_prez]

[He looks at Nephry, concerned.]

Are you sure you're all right?

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[silversnowfall]

I'm... [but Regal. She already told you no.]

...Perhaps I should go.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Time to mop up that tea!]

No, no. I insist that you stay.

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[lezareno_prez]

And I insist as well.

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[silversnowfall]

[there is the slightest sense of being trapped. Caught in her own lie, rather, although she hasn't been lying so much as...deceiving. Which is just as bad and she knows better]

...Then I can hardly refuse.