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[homo_exanimus]

Safehouses, immediately!

[There is screaming in the background.]

Yes, sir, I am well aware, but the building is made of wood and you must take cover in a safer location than-

[The feed cuts out for a few minutes, jarring a bit, then goes to video. Alexia is sopping wet, and the edges of her coat are smoking.]While I appreciate a warm fire in the

Comments

[Video]

[notamageiswear]

As much as I'd hate to lose the library again, Miss Tarabotti, I think there's a higher priority here. You need to get somewhere safe.

[All the restrained panic, right there in that little waver in his voice.]

[Video]

[homo_exanimus]

I am not foolish enough to put the library before lives, including my own.

However, it would be nice to ensure something of quality is left standing when this ends.

[Video]

[notamageiswear]

[He shakes his head.]

We can only hope it will be. Or that this place will be here at all.

Do you have a place to go? Do you need help?

[Video]

[homo_exanimus]

It will only end if it ends. For now, survival. With any quality we can manage.

I will be fine, dear.

[Chances are she won't, but no way is she going to worry him. Negi needs all his wits right now.]

[Video]

[notamageiswear]

[A heavy breath, and Negi rubs his forehead with the heel of his hand. He can't let things get to him. Later, after this is all over, if they're still there... but not now.]

... alright. Please stay safe. If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me.

[Video]

[homo_exanimus]

Protect the others, dear. Stay alive.

[She gives him a wry smile.]

[Video]

[notamageiswear]

I'll try. I'll certainly try.

[Video]

[homo_exanimus]

So shall I.