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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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[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

My decision should be fairly obvious, I'd assume. Though how about you, Nephry?

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

Professor... [aww. Poor Gelda]

...It may not matter. I'm not exactly in the best condition.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

If you truly wish to go home, I'm certain someone would be able to help you get to the portal. This opportunity may never come again.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

[you are the last person she expected to back up her decision]

I don't feel I have a choice. It's my responsibility. ...And though I have made friends here...the situation is impossible.

[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.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

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

[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.

[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.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

Does he have one to suggest, then?

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Knowing Jade's diligence, he's already working on one.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

...The fact is, he could stop me. And I have to go back.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

... Then, if he's that worried about you, perhaps he should accompany you through the portal.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

I haven't spoken with him about it...but I don't think he trusts it.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Perhaps there's a way for him to verify its safety. He is a prodigy, after all.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

Professor...

...he is, isn't he.

[Private]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Yes, he is.

But who knows? The portal may not even appear.

[Private]

[silversnowfall]

Of course.

[the tone of her half of the conversation has changed]

[Private] You are the fastest tagger ever

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

We'll see what happens on Friday. In the meantime, I suggest you bring this matter up with your housemates.