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[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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[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.]

[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.

[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.

[He looks at Nephry, concerned.]

Are you sure you're all right?

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

...Perhaps I should go.

[Time to mop up that tea!]

No, no. I insist that you stay.

And I insist as well.

[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.

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.]

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.]

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

[Slumber partay!]

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

And I will prepare the spare bedroom.

[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.

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

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.]

[but it's not like she's been not eating! It's lack of sleep and excessive worry that are her problems]

Oh...I'm not picky.

How about a nice stew?

[brb, sending a message to Jade and Peony through the journal, now. Carry on, you two.]

I believe I have some beef that I was planning to use for that very purpose tomorrow. I'll simply make it tonight instead and cook something else for tomorrow's dinner.

[sitting obediently. Professor Nebilim and Regal are pretty much in charge now]

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