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[firebornfidelis]

Again?

[Huge brown eyes fill the screen. The little girl is examining the Forge much too closely, although she does know this time that the video is on. It's rather dark around her, but the Forge casts enough light to show some clothing hanging behind her and Hayate sitting beside her. She seems to have taken the dog and hidden herself away in the

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[thenobledie]

You may return soon.

[ vagueness. it is coming for you, riza. ]

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[firebornfidelis]

[She blinks. A pretty grown up lady is talking to her, this does not happen.]

Um. You mean I'll go home soon?

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[thenobledie]

Perhaps. Certainly, a part of you will.

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[firebornfidelis]

Um. I'm sorry, but... what does that mean?

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[thenobledie]

You will understand in time, little one.

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[firebornfidelis]

Oh. Um. Okay.

Um. Could I ask you a question?

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[thenobledie]

What is it?

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[firebornfidelis]

Um. Somebody takes care of this dog, right? When I'm not here, somebody feeds him and everything, don't they? I mean, do you know? If they do?

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[thenobledie]

[ d'aw. ]

She cares for him very well, yes.

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[firebornfidelis]

Really?

[ And at that, the serious, quiet little girl smiles. ]

I'm glad. He's a really good dog. It would be sad if nobody took care of him.

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[thenobledie]

I'm certain he is in good hands, while she is away.

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[firebornfidelis]

You think so? I'm trying to do a good job, but I never had a dog before.

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[thenobledie]

What counts most is that you care and that you try your best to.

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[firebornfidelis]

I guess so. Sometimes that's all you can do.

[Her expression becomes a little heavy, as she is well acquainted with the idea of futility even at this age.]

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[thenobledie]

[ no child should have to be. ]

It still has meaning, though. Remember that.

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[firebornfidelis]

[She nods slowly.]

Yeah, I know. And sometimes he listens to me.