CXVI.

[dark_butler]

I’m going out to enjoy another extended night. The lanterns are quite striking and I have not had the opportunity to enjoy such a procession before.

Anyone who would care to join me, Pup will also be in attendance. He’s quite excited.

And what is this muttering I am hearing about the forest? Has this curse had some effect there?

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[therippling]

The forest...

[dark_butler]

Hello, Ophelia.

[therippling]

Why's everyone talking about my forest?

[dark_butler]

I was wondering much the same thing. Without the possessive pronoun.

[therippling]

... I wonder.

[dark_butler]

What do you wonder?

[therippling]

What could be in the forest...

[dark_butler]

I'm wondering much the same. People warning others away from the forest. Other hints of trouble.

Have you noticed anything?

[therippling]

No... I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary at all...

[dark_butler]

Hn. Well, it doesn't affect me directly, but I prefer to know of threats for the sake of those I consider mine.

If you hear of anything, would you tell me?

[therippling]

Oh... I guess...

Are you happy?

[dark_butler]

Thank you.

Am I happy? Hm. In general or about the festival or that you would tell me if you hear of anything?

[therippling]

Because he left...

[dark_butler]

"He" left... ? Noitora is gone?

[therippling]

He left...

[dark_butler]

Are you unhappy that he is gone?