First Truth

[daughterofknox]

[Dlanor is standing by the phone, holding it in her hand almost absentmindedly. After a long pause, she starts to set it down, but brings it back up to her ear. Definitely a dial tone. So the wires haven't been cut. At least, not yet. She holds it away from her, but still close enough so everyone can pick up what she's saying

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Hi daughter!

[heartofheaven]

[Tifa is no longer confused by new people appearing in the house. She just gives the girl a tired smile.]

Hey.

[daughterofknox]

[Dlanor nods.]

...Hello. My name is Dlanor A. Knox.

[heartofheaven]

I'm Tifa. Nice to meet you, Dlanor.

...So, I guess this is your new house.

[daughterofknox]

Indeed. It is not what I am used to. It will take some time to get used to such a quiet environment.

What should I expect while I live here? Are there any rules I should follow?

[heartofheaven]

[Tifa frowns a bit at the odd emphasis of words, but shakes her head.]

Well, I don't have an official list. I'd just like us to get along as well as possible - makes it a lot easier to live together, you know?

[daughterofknox]

Understood. An excellent policy.

[heartofheaven]

Good.

You seem to be taking this well. Are you sure you're okay?

[daughterofknox]

Thank you for your concern, but I am fine. My line of work has put me in much stranger and dangerous situations than this.

...Furthermore, there is no need to be upset about it. Becoming emotional will not change the fact that I am here. I believe it is better to accept that I am here and actively work to get myself out than to stop thinking.

[heartofheaven]

...Right. Well, if you've got any questions, you can always ask me. I've been here for - well, longer than I'd wish.

[daughterofknox]

Thank you for the offer. I will keep it in mind.

[heartofheaven]

Okay.