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here.]The landing was rough, but not as bad as it could have been. Pressing a hand against the ground to brace himself, Harvey straightened painfully and then searched around for his flashlight and pipe. The former was easier to fine, and once he'd collected that and turned it back on, he used it to run over the ground as he waited for the
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Sneaking around and climbing over walls like this reminded Anise of the time she and Ion left Daath in secret, just before their journey began. Only then, she had gentle, cooperative Ion by her side, and this time, she had... this guy. Aidou was definitely seeming less and less like a charming prince by the minute. Most men would be delighted to have someone like Anise along with them - or they'd act least act like they were.
Anise took a moment to step away and look back at the institute. This was the first time she'd ever seen the building from this angle, even if all she could make out was its massive, looming silhouette.
But once that sight was taken in, Anise brought herself back to the wall. If it could provide cover in the recreational field, it could probably do the same for them out here, at least until they reached the east end.
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"Huh? Didn't we just go over this?" Anise looked surprised at the question. After all the arguing they'd already done, he wanted to do more? Hoping it would get him to back off quickly, she tried to look hurt while she replied. "I want to spend more time with you. Is that bad ( ... )
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Hmph. Anise wasn't sure what he suspected her of, but it was pretty rude when he was acting so suspicious himself.
His non-answer to her own question got a pout from Anise. "No, I don't really." She wanted to know, which was a big part of why she was out here in the first place, and hopefully Aidou was going to start talking before they ran into something weird or dangerous.
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But that was without factoring her in. Unless he was carrying her on his back, he’d have to keep in mind that she would probably move at a slower pace… unless he really was going to leave her to get eaten by a bear. But that was… And she was in slippers, no less ( ... )
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