Sixth summoning [Voice] - Family Lost

[knew_anyway]

[The PCD turns on to silence at first, before Nathaniel speaks, his voice soft, calm.]

Jean Louis and Mireille have returned home. My condolences to anyone who were friends with them.

[A moment of silence.]I'd like to reassure everyone, however, that this will not impede any progress. We are more than capable of rising above such dark times,

Comments

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[knew_anyway]

Yes.

[Bluntly.]

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[knew_anyway]

You think I have friends?

[But his voice is edged.]

I wouldn't have expected you to think so highly of me.

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[knew_anyway]

Hn.

[Quiet.]

How many magicians have you known to make friends, Bartimaeus? It's all politics. Nothing more.

[But he's lying, and it's so painfully obvious. Just go with it, Bart. At least for now.]

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[knew_anyway]

What are you trying to say? That I'm not like them?

[Defensive, but it's a compliment and he knows it.]

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[knew_anyway]

I don't have time for friends right now.

[He sighs, defeated.]

...Mireille wanted me to be a mentor to her child.

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[knew_anyway]

It wasn't a very informed decision on her behalf.

[He huffs.]

I am not a suitable choice.

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[knew_anyway]

[He scoffs.]

Have your memories of me been erased, Bartimaeus?

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[knew_anyway]

I can't imagine one off of the top of my head.

[Huff.]

It's- ridiculous. I have no time to be a part of a child's life.