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[minaharker10_2]

*Mina hasn't been in the public rooms of the Mansion much lately - she's been barricading herself in her room studying about five different topics at once, and only emerging to go to the library - but the light is bad and she's been lonely, so here she is in the main room of the Mansion with ink stained fingers, sitting near a window and copying

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[pandora_antioch]

*Pandora walks down the stairs at sunset - she is on her way out, really, to the forge to see her beloved, or perhaps to the Talamasca headquarters. She will pause, however, upon seeing Mina Harker.*

Well, it's been a while since last we spoke. *It's very quietly said.*

T: And welcome back! We are gleeful.

[minaharker10_2]

*Mina looks up* Yes, it has. *noticing the sadness* Excuse my frankness, but are you all right?

[pandora_antioch]

*Oh, it really isn't sadness, she's never been happier than she is now, save perhaps for how her uneasy relationship with Marius has now progressed into full-blown hatred, despite her efforts.*

I am alright, truly. *She smiles a little more, reassuringly.* It is only by habit that my voice is low.

[minaharker10_2]

*a smile, comforting as she can make it* An understandable habit, I suppose.

[pandora_antioch]

It is, when those one usually speaks to have excellent hearing.

*She smiles, a bit more, secretively - she's beaming.* How have you beem, Mrs. Harker?

[minaharker10_2]

Oh, fine, though busy with rather antisocial pursuits, I'm afraid.

[pandora_antioch]

*She smiles wryly*

I can certainly relate to that. I hope they were worthwhile.

[minaharker10_2]

They have been, at least in my opinion. And they do not need to satisfy anyone else, I believe. Have you been involved in anything particularly noteworthy recently? Not that I mean to inquire too personally, of course.

[pandora_antioch]

*A smile, still secretive and beaming.*

I have been learning many things, about languages and the art of jewel design, mostly. *A step closer.* Might I take a seat?

*And if Mina is observant, she might notice that Pandora is wearing a ring of exquisite make, in a style that resembles nothing she has ever seen before.*

[minaharker10_2]

Of course. *yes, she does notice the ring, but does not comment on it* A rather eclectic array of topics, I must say.

[pandora_antioch]

I like to maintain diversified interests. *She smiles a bit more, and does sit.*

T: And also, if Maharet wants to say hello, Pandora has an open post on her journal.

[minaharker10_2]

It does tend to keep life interesting.

[pandora_antioch]

It most certainly does. Have you been at peace since we last spoke?

[minaharker10_2]

*Odd phrasing* I suppose so, though I admit to only infrequently being asked that particular question.

[pandora_antioch]

You expressed some concern in our last conversation, about one of my kin.

[minaharker10_2]

*she nods* I did, yes.