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[offallingsnow]

While I can't speak for other worlds, in Auldrant we celebrate the "new year" in the middle of winter, shortly after the longest night. It's a bit different from the way things work here...but regardless, I am curious as to how many other worlds share a similar tradition.

[filtered to the Auldrant folks with whom she has made conversation]

Would you

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[mykimlasca]

[ While Natalia is pleasant with her housemates and generally her sweet self, there are moments when she drifts off into thought. This is a Natalia at the end of the story and there are shadows to be noticed in her eyes even now. She is still keeping a slight distance.

Due to Captain Jack's influence, Natalia has a fondness for the bakery, and will be looking up to see Nephry and offer a warm smile. ]

Hello, Nephry. I got your message.

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[offallingsnow]

[And Nephry is far enough past the "end" of the story that she might be able to tell Natalia something good.]

Oh, hello. How are you, Natalia?

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[mykimlasca]

[Girl give it straight up. I can take it like a man. B) ]

I'm well enough things considered, thank you for asking. And yourself?

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[offallingsnow]

I'm all right. It seems we had the same idea, though. Will you be bringing something sweet home as well?

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[mykimlasca]

Yes, actually. I was hoping to contribute to this celebration you've mentioned. What can I do to help?

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[offallingsnow]

Well, I didn't mean for it to be today. [Perhaps she should have specified that. But their year wouldn't end for another few weeks or so.]

Right now I just hope...it isn't too strange of a request for everyone.

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[mykimlasca]

You shouldn't speak like that, Nephry. I'm sure everyone would appreciate the sentiment. How could we not..?

To spend time with one another here...it's a precious thing. [her lips curve a little sadly, as she turns towards the counters ]

Anyway, these cinnamon rolls are delicious. Have you had any?

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[offallingsnow]

[When you're considering putting Dist, Asch, Luke, Anise, and Jade all in the same room? Some might not appreciate it.]

I can't say that I have.

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[mykimlasca]

Then I'll treat you. [ and she starts placing an order ]

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[offallingsnow]

How kind of you. It's too bad it isn't warm enough to eat outside today.

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[mykimlasca]

I'd imagine so. But you're quite used this weather, are you not? [ she recieves two, and smiling, offers her one ]