{Book 009}

[raising_elfire]

*After some thought for like, all of two seconds*

We need to have a family day.

Comments

[dysprosodia]

Seriously?

[raising_elfire]

Yes?

[dysprosodia]

What's the point of something like that?

[raising_elfire]

What's the point? Why, to spend time with loved ones, of course. It may seem a simple, perhaps even silly notion, but truth of the matter is how rare such time can be had!

[dysprosodia]

You say that, but haven't you stopped to think about whether or not everyone's "loved ones" are here?

[raising_elfire]

I confess I was thinking aloud in regards to the two important people that I'm fortunate enough to have with me here. But that shouldn't stop anyone from being able to spend any such time with those they've come to be close with, even here in this home away from home.

[dysprosodia]

[Oh.] . . . That's ridiculous.

[raising_elfire]

Nonsense!

...aren't there any people around here that you've come to enjoy being in their company?

[dysprosodia]

No.

[raising_elfire]

*Feels terrible now*

What, really? Well that won't do at all..!

[dysprosodia]

So what if it doesn't? It's not any of your business.

[raising_elfire]

*Smiles* And neither was it yours at all before you interjected. Therefore you've officially made it your business and mine by obliging with my inquiries.

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[dysprosodia]

[NO.]

[dysprosodia]

. . . Fine. What are you going to do about it?

[raising_elfire]

Introductions!

Hello, my name is Pent. I don't believe we've properly met.

[dysprosodia]

We haven't, until now. I'm -- . . . I'm Rita.