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[sticktokicks]

Of course we'd all get pulled back here at once. I don't have time for this. I got a good tip on where they're gonna be next, and Hogwarts is not the place!

It's nice to see Hayato again, though...I wasn't sure I was going to.

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[irisfragrance]

Keeping busy then are you Chie?

[sticktokicks]

Oh, you bet. As long as there's Muggles to save...

[irisfragrance]

I should have guessed you'd take such matters seriously. I'm certain many are grateful for your efforts.

[sticktokicks]

Well yeah. Even if I weren't muggleborn myself, it would be wrong...

Thanks! But most of the people I'm protecting don't have a clue.

[irisfragrance]

Every bit of help against these prejudices improves things I believe.

As you said you do it because it's the right thing, not for recognition.

[sticktokicks]

It does. The thing is I feel like I've been doing more to help since after I quit being an Auror...

[irisfragrance]

You quit? I had no idea.

[sticktokicks]

It was...too complicated. Corrupt. You can't tell who's really on your side or who's not, and so many people are too preoccupied with looking good instead of doing e right thing.

[irisfragrance]

Sadly such things are not uncommon. I admire your dedication to your convictions Chie.

[sticktokicks]

Thanks, Juliet.

[irisfragrance]

Anytime. I'll have to make an effort to visit when I have enough time to come back to the UK.

[sticktokicks]

If I ever manage to be home for more than a day at a time, that would be great.

[irisfragrance]

I'll have to see what I can do to get time off from meetings and such, and that the children are taken care of.

[sticktokicks]

Would it be easier if we went over there?

[irisfragrance]

No it's managable, don't worry. A few days away would probably do me good.

[sticktokicks]

Good! We'll be looking forward to it.