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[soreplaceable]

[After a certain incident resulted in Ion leaving House One for a week, it was finally fime for him to make his way back home. He'd spent more than enough time feeling guilty about what had happened, and for leaving in the first place. He couldn't just keep avoiding things forever, could he?]

[Of course, it'll take him a little while to actually get

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[fonon_professor]

[Ion isn't the only one who's wandering through the village. The weather's been steadily worsening and with the amount of snow that's falling today, Gelda's back in her element. Luceti truly does look nicer while covered under a clean white blanket.

When she spots Ion, she approaches him with a warm smile.]

Fon Master.

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[soreplaceable]

[Though Ion would agree that the village looks beautiful while covered in snow, he can't really say he's a fan of it. Even with all his layers on, he's still shivering just a bit. He reacts a little slowly to being called, but the cold is only partially to blame.]

Oh, hello Professor. [Smile.] Enjoying the weather?

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[fonon_professor]

Indeed I am. After such a long summer, I'm quite glad to see snow again.

[She's a bit less resilient towards the cold herself, after such a long time without it. That's why she's wearing an extra thick coat today.]

And yourself?

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[soreplaceable]

The weather is a bit too cold for my liking, but I thought I'd take a walk all the same. [He glances over towards the snowy landscape.]

Everything becomes so quiet when it snows... it's rather peaceful.

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[fonon_professor]

Yes, it is. I suppose that's part of the reason I enjoy it so much. [Luceti's snowy season is simply a comforting time for Gelda. The peace and beauty soothes her, in a way.]

So, have you been well, Fon Master?

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[soreplaceable]

[There's a notable pause between her question and his answer, but the smile on his face remains.]

...I've been better. To be honest, it's been a difficult week.

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[fonon_professor]

Oh, is that so? I'm sorry to hear that. ...Is it anything you'd like to talk about, or would you prefer it remains a private matter?

[She can be a very good listener and she wants to help Ion, but she can't expect him to share personal matters with her.]

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[soreplaceable]

Oh, I wouldn't want to trouble you... [Is what he'd like to say and have that be the end of it, since that seemed the most polite thing to do, but--]

But if you don't mind... perhaps you could give me some advice?

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[fonon_professor]

That's no trouble at all. Would you prefer to speak inside somewhere? [Where it's warm and more private.]

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[soreplaceable]

That would probably be for the best. I've already stayed out in the cold longer than I know I should...

[And if he catches a cold after all this, Nephry's gonna worry and Dist is gonna get all pissy about it...]

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[fonon_professor]

Then, how about we have a seat in the bakery?

[Gelda is a bit biased towards the bakery, yes. But she also knows there won't be many people in there at this time of day, if at all.]