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[knowledgephilia]

[ There's a fluttering gollem behind bushy hair as Hermione makes her way through the thick brush of the forest before the black tower. There's a basket in her hands and a long black coat around her. If anyone ever bothered to make the assumption, she really did look like a witch.]

Now, if only I could find one of those beetle's- Ah!

[She placed

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[gpilot02]

Looks like he won't be the only one missin' it. When is it?

[knowledgephilia]

It is the nineteenth of this month. I would have enjoyed your company as well, Duo.

[gpilot02]

I don't like missin' b-days, but I gotta do what I gotta do. I'll brin' yah a present, whadaya want? And don't say a book.

[knowledgephilia]

[A laugh.]

You don't have to get me a gift, I wouldn't want to be a burden. What's so wrong with a book?

[gpilot02]

It's no prob. And yah have four libraries full of 'em, that's what. Ask for somethin' more original or I'll choose, and yah'll regret it.

[knowledgephilia]

Then go ahead and surprise me, isn't that what a gift is suppose to do after all?

[gpilot02]

Oh, yah'll be surprised, alright. Just be thankful there aren't dirty shops at this age, missy.

[knowledgephilia]

[And she stares at the screen for a few moments before red blossoms across her face and cheeks.]

Duo Maxwell, do I have to remind you yet again that I am a lady!? How can you say something like that! What...how could anyone find a gift in such a place...

[gpilot02]

[He'll be laughing his ass off over here.]

Man, that was good. Yer face just now... [Snickers a bit more before calming down.] Told yah, people regret it when they don't answer my questions. When I give surprises, I give 'em good.

[knowledgephilia]

[She's just all sorts of flustered and upset now.]

Now I'll be so nervous to open your present in public.

[gpilot02]

[And he'll go on laughing.]

Nah, don't worry. The guards check whatever we brin' in, so I can't go as crazy as I want. I just wanted to see yer face.

[knowledgephilia]

[Curse you duo. Her curiosity is killing her.]

Hypothetically, what exactly were you thinking of getting me. If it can't pass the guards then I assume it's dangerous. I-It's not a gun, is it?

[gpilot02]

[Snorts.] Yah woudn't know what to do with a gun, missy. I'll behave, I promise. Duo Maxwell never lies.

[knowledgephilia]

I sure hope so.

[Nevertheless, she's smiling.]

Thank you, Duo.

[gpilot02]

[Victory! He smiles back.] No prob, 'Mione, anytime.