[21][written/action]

[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]

Comments

[Action]

[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.]

[Action]

[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.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

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

[Action]

[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]

[Action]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

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

[They are such teases!~]

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

[Yes, yes you are. AHEM.]

Would either of you care for cream or sugar?

[Action]

[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...

[Action]

[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?]

[Action]

[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.]

[Action]

[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.

[Action]

[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.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

[He looks at Nephry, concerned.]

Are you sure you're all right?

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

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

...Perhaps I should go.

[Action]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Time to mop up that tea!]

No, no. I insist that you stay.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

And I insist as well.

[Action]

[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.

[Action]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to guide you back to your house later, or will you be spending the night here?

[Nephry's got the choice to stay in Jade's care, or Gelda's. Choose wisely, now.]

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

I can make up the spare bed if that will be necessary.

[And he's got his "no room for argument" tone going on here.]

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[sighs a little. It isn't looking like she really has a choice after all. So have a nod of assent. She will stay]

[Action]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Slumber partay!]

Excellent. I'll let Jade and Peony know where you are, before they start worrying.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

And I will prepare the spare bedroom.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[damn you both and your tea traps]

...I would appreciate it if you didn't mention to Jade or His Majesty why I am here.

[Action]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Of course. I'm sure we can come up with a plausible excuse.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

And now that you are staying, I can fix a proper meal. What would you like to eat?

[You don't get a choice, Nephry. You're eating dinner whether you like it or not.]