◎ Second Shot

[alwaysinmysight]

[The following is dictated as Maylene is outside for the morning, splitting firewood and enjoying the early-morning air-]I've noticed that there seem to be a lot of clubs dedicated to teaching students to defend themselves. Tell me, is there really a great need for such measures here these days? I would... very much rather not be caught unawares if

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[tearsthesky]

You must've missed the boggart attacks.

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[alwaysinmysight]

Oh-! Y-yes, I did-- I read about them in the paper, of course, but I hadn't thought they'd been as bad as to incite all of this...

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[tearsthesky]

Apparently, this sort of thing happens all the time. Good to be prepared, I reckon.

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[alwaysinmysight]

Really? How odd...!

[But she makes an agreeing noise, regardless.]

But yes, you have a point- better safe than sorry, right?

[no_souls_here]

There's always something unusual occurring here. Perhaps that is why they feel the need for a self defense club.

Considering the string of prior unfortunate events I can't help but wonder who they'll end up using these new skills on... This whole project could easily backfire.

[alwaysinmysight]

I see-- and oh! As always, you make an excelltent point, Young Master!

[Private]

Still... m-maybe it would do the Lady Elizabeth some good to attend some of these with me, perhaps?

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[no_souls_here]

That might not be a bad idea. Lizzie has had to be rescued several times already.

Very well then, proceed with your plans Maylene.

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[alwaysinmysight]

Then I shall see about getting her to attend with me.

Thank you, Young Master.

[timefordressup]

May~le~ne~! I have something for you~!

[alwaysinmysight]

Heehhhh?

[A slight gulp.]

S-something for me?

[timefordressup]

Oh yeah! A dress for you to be fitted in~!

[alwaysinmysight]

[If you could see it, this would be Maylene gaping like a fish. She gathers herself after a few moments though, and-]

A-a dress? Oh Lady Elizabeth, I couldn't possibly-!

[fiery_kitty]

There is always a need for one to learn how to fight and defend one another, whether simply for sports or against foes. You sound like you haven't had much experience in either.

[alwaysinmysight]

[She almost laughs- oh if only you knew- but instead clears her throat.]

Ah... That's hardly the point though, is it miss? It is not my safety, after all, that I'm worried about.

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[urpersonaldemon]

Is that so. Do enlighten me, Maylene. What sort of favor do you need?

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[alwaysinmysight]

M-mmhmm..!

[She sounds a bit more resolute than usual when she asks-]

I would like you to help me find someplace where I can set up my things-- preferably someplace high.

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[urpersonaldemon]

[ a Brief interlude. oho. Sebastian is smiling. ]

I would be more than happy to assist you, Maylene. Set the time, and I will be there.

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[alwaysinmysight]

It will have to be late- we can't hazard anyone asking questions...

[And her demeanor shifts back to normal almost instantly, knowing how it might sound.]

I-if that's alright with you, that is.