4th Arrow // [Action//Written]

Oct 17, 2010 16:01

[Since staying in the house is awfully awkward at the moment, Natalia has wandered outside for a walk. With an umbrella in hand, she crosses the bridge over towards the center of town, her current destination being the library ( Read more... )

!worst tea conversation ever, !action, !written, !ic

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offallingsnow October 17 2010, 20:16:06 UTC
[Nephry is in the library already, getting a book or three to keep Anise more entertained while she's stuck in bed. She looks up when someone else comes in]

Oh, Natalia. It's good to see you.

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forkimlasca October 17 2010, 20:18:15 UTC
[Natalia hangs her coat on a hook by the door and looks over. She tries to smile, and gives her friend a nod.]

And you as well, Nephry. What are you doing out and about on such a day?

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offallingsnow October 17 2010, 20:29:58 UTC
Finding a few books for Anise to read.

...Forgive me if I'm intruding, but is everything all right?

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forkimlasca October 17 2010, 20:57:18 UTC
Is she still stuck inside?

[Darn your observance Nephry.] Y-Yes, everything is fine.

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offallingsnow October 17 2010, 21:05:25 UTC
Yes. The weather isn't cooperating even if she could go out.

[does not believe]

May I ask why you're here today?

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forkimlasca October 17 2010, 21:07:53 UTC
Poor girl, I should visit her.

I was just looking for something to read. I wanted to see what sorts of stories this place had to offer.

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offallingsnow October 17 2010, 21:09:25 UTC
I think she would like that.

I see. Don't let me disturb you, then.

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forkimlasca October 17 2010, 21:13:08 UTC
Is there... anything you would recommend?

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offallingsnow October 17 2010, 23:41:52 UTC
Well, what sort of books do you usually like?

[Natty you are doing a bad job of hiding that there is a problem]

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forkimlasca October 17 2010, 23:57:07 UTC
Anything... but I do love fairy tales.

[She knows. It's hard to act casual.]

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offallingsnow October 18 2010, 00:17:17 UTC
Hmm.

[that just so happens to be right near where she's standing. Nephry scans the titles, one finger touching a few spines before pulling down one specific one with an old-looking leather blinding and holding it out]

This one seems to have the most character, at least on the outside.

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forkimlasca October 18 2010, 01:15:04 UTC
[Natalia takes the book, smiling a bit.]

Thank you. [A pause.] Nephry...?

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offallingsnow October 18 2010, 01:27:55 UTC
Yes?

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forkimlasca October 18 2010, 01:34:44 UTC
[Natalia holds the book close to her chest, thinking for a minute before speaking again.]

You have... been here a while, yes?

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offallingsnow October 18 2010, 01:35:27 UTC
A year and a half now, give or take.

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forkimlasca October 18 2010, 01:39:51 UTC
Do you speak with everyone else from Auldrant frequently?

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