∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]...Oh. Is that your

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[wise_maiden]

[Probably taking place after other conversations, but here's Raine finally getting inside the fort. She still seems weary, but at least she's walking.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert has already climbed down to join the others on the ground. He eyes Raine as she enters.] Welcome back, Professor.

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[wise_maiden]

It's been a while. [She's trying not to let on about what happened, but he should be used to the signs by now.]

Honestly, there are so many things to discuss, that I'm not certain where to start.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He's still watching her.] We will be able to talk about the details of the tunnel, desert, and ruins when we arrive back in the village.

Right now, I would like to know why you didn't notice the sinkhole as soon as it became apparent two weeks ago.

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[wise_maiden]

Very well, though there are a few things that--

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[wise_maiden]

...

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[wise_maiden]

I was... occupied by a few things. That's all.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Occupied. [He's giving you a hard stare now.]

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[wise_maiden]

... Yes, occupied.

Could we... perhaps take this upstairs?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Very well. ...I'm sure you need to sit down.

[Yes, he has noticed that you look tired. And he's pretty sure it's not just because of the journey back.]

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[wise_maiden]

...

[She gives him a nod, then moves to the stairs, slowly heading up.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert walks up the stairs after her, glancing back down at the other milling around and resting. They would move on once Yuan returned from exploring the barrier.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Eventually they reach the top, and she's wincing a little, as they finally reach the top floor, but remains silent for the moment, moving to take a seat.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert remains standing, his hands buried in his pockets. He patiently waits for Raine to explain herself.]

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[wise_maiden]

[She'd rather be standing, herself, though that's beside the point.]

Hm. Very well... I had heard rumors, of what was going on, though not the details. I had a... visitor, at the schoolhouse.

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[chikaidestroyer]

A visitor. [He has an idea who, but his words are meant to prod more information from Raine.]