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[silversnowfall]

It seems there's been quite a lot to discuss this past week. ...I'm curious, especially about those who come from my world, but I won't force the issue if your decision is private.

...Though if you are going to answer, please speak. I don't have my glasses. [or the faculty to give written replies]

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[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[that wasn't too far off from what she expected. And it's...well, Professor Nebilim is in the same sort of situation while here. Nephry is very ordinary, but she happens to know a lot of extraordinary other people. It's not incomprehensible for her. Still, she looks surprised at first]

... [but with enough thought, she will have something better to say than 'I'm sorry']

I am impressed with your decision, then. ...I don't think I could make the same one.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

This house will feel emptier without you, Your Majesty.

[Action]

[emp3thy]

It's my responsibility to see it through.

[he's still smiling.]

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[well, if there's one thing she does know about it's forced responsibility]

...And you're at the point where it can't be changed?

[Action]

[emp3thy]

Yes.

[Action]

[enrappigtured.livejournal.com]

[Peony holds her hand tighter.]

...I'll miss you.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

I see.

...I wish it were different. [looks down for a second, then meets his eyes again] But I'd be no friend at all if I tried to change your mind.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[holds just as tight]

I'll...miss you too.

[Action]

[emp3thy]

[and he closes his eyes for a moment.] Thank you.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[there's a little bit of shock from her again when she realizes this is potentially his last day alive and he knows it]

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[After her talk with ANI's creator, Gelda's not quite so sure whether this letter is a trap or not. If Nephry wants to go home, this portal might be her best chance to do so.]

I don't believe responsibilities should affect your decision. Governors can be replaced. What matters most is your own happiness.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

[ouch, Professor]

I can't refuse a chance to escape.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She speaks only the truth, Nephry.]

If that's how you feel, I can't stop you from leaving.

[Action]

[emp3thy]

[That tension he'd been wanting to avoid has crept into the conversation, so he decides maybe it's time to end it.]

...I should get home. Good luck tomorrow.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

You should share that point of view with Jade and His Majesty, then.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

...Please, at least stay for tea.

[doing all she can to eliminate that tension. She doesn't like it either]

[Action]

[emp3thy]

[pause.] All right.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

They're insisting that you stay, then? Well, it's only natural that they don't want you taking any unnecessary risks.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

I haven't chosen to tell them I plan to go.

[Action]

[silversnowfall]

[now, how to actually obtain tea. Hmm.]

Unless there's something you really need to do? ...His Majesty told me you'd been here a few days ago.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

You don't think they deserve to say their farewells? If they stay behind, it may be a very long time before they see you again.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

His Majesty is leaving as well. ...And it will likely be a very long time before I see Jade anyway.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[A small silence.]

If Peony is taking the chance, he shouldn't be able to prevent you from doing the same. Jade, on the other hand, will likely step in to stop you. Possibly the both of you.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

Putting aside my feelings about my brother, even he couldn't want us to stay in a place like this.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Yet he may want to find a safer method to send you back home.