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...Even knowing it is an experiment...doesn't seem to be changing my thoughts. How strange.

Though I am quite certain it could be much, much worse. After all, I...mm.

[you can find her, by the way, walking around outside after this post, with the occasional dreamy sigh. She has her journal and will answer voice replies, too - already affected, she's safe to talk to]

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I would prefer to meet somewhere...else. There's no need for me to interrupt the two of you, though.

If you aren't too worried about being overheard, we could always meet at Seventh Heaven and get a bite to eat while we're at it.

I'm sure...that many people know already.

[it's certain people in this house she doesn't want to overhear it]

Then, Seventh Heaven it is. When would you like to meet there?

Whenever you're not busy.

How about an hour from now?

That should be fine.

Then, I'll see you there.

[she will really be about ten minutes late. And Nephry is never late]

[How curious. Gelda was right on time and has already settled down at a table. Nephry may notice she looks a bit peaky, as if she hasn't been sleeping well. Whatever's the matter, it doesn't stop her from giving her former student a bright smile when she enters.]

[Nephry smiles back. The experiment may have given her mood a bit of a lift but it hasn't changed anything else]

I apologize for being late. ...Are you all right, Professor?

[Gelda merely gives a quick wave of her hand.]

Of course, of course. It's good to see you, Nephry. Have a seat.

[sits down across from Gelda and blushes again when she thinks about why she's even here]

[That certainly isn't going unnoticed. Though if anything, it brings a smile to Gelda's face.]

You look well.

Thank you. You look a little tired, are you sure things are all right?

Mm, I'm more than fine. [She pauses, glancing around the restaurant.] Should we order some drinks?

Yes, I think so.

[will order a coffee for herself]

[Coffee! Very daring. Gelda will just go with juice. She doesn't need to be up all night thanks to the caffeine.]

Now then. How has the experiment affected you, really?

...In a way you could say it almost hasn't, which is the troubling part.

Oh? [That's a curious comment, if not cryptic.]

You...were gone well before this really started happening. I think I'd forgotten that. But...well, it's His Majesty.

Is that so? I always did think you two would make a smart match.

[Even so, she's unsure what to think about this. Nephry is married and Peony is... well... Peony. Considering this is an experiment, the aftermath might not be too pretty.]

When we were younger...we were together.

[That's news to Gelda.] For how long?

Ah...until the Score forced us apart.

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