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[theeyeoftruth]

[A long, golden braid is draped over Sheik's hands like a rope, bound at either end with string. He holds it up, and one may note that is hair now hangs shaggily around where the cowl hides his jaw.]

This should cover part of our payment, at least. I shall leave it in the mailbox.

...As for these eggs, well - I think I'll steer clear of mine for

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[notmycreampuffs]

You've got a new friend.

[And if it were anyone else, Saki would be delighting in it. But - ]

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[theeyeoftruth]

Oh? And who might that be?

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[notmycreampuffs]

Adachi.

I don't know, I think it's the egg. But he came up to me when I was eating - [aren't you so proud of her for leaving her croft?] - and started asking me where you were, and saying that you were in love and going to do, [brief pause, and the eyeroll is almost audible,] "Adult Things" tonight. I'm going to pretend that's tax collecting or something.

[And whatever mild, mild humour Saki might have gleaned from this is gone.]

Look, just watch out, alright? Past experience says he has a hard time taking no for an answer.

[He called me a slut, Sheik. :( ]

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[theeyeoftruth]

[Sheik looks to almost be wincing, as if he, too, is going to pretend that's tax collecting or something. But he listens to her speak before giving a little nod.]

It shouldn't last long. [In truth, he's not really too worried. This is more exasperating, but, more importantly:]

What about you, Saki? Are you alright?

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[notmycreampuffs]

Yeah, I - [this is a sigh] - okay, no, not really.

But we're both stuck here. I'm going to have to live with it. Compared to last time, this is just annoying. Step up, right?

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[theeyeoftruth]

Your optimism puts mine to shame, my lady. [He'd say more, something helpful, something comforting, but - he's rather at a loss.]

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[notmycreampuffs]

[That's plenty. Saki manages a smile,]

Hey, Happy... Eggday. Or whatever this is.

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[theeyeoftruth]

Something to do with fertility and new life and such, it seems. Though I'm surprised it didn't come at the equinox...

Regardless, the sentiment is mutual. [He cocks his head to one side.] Did you open your egg?

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[notmycreampuffs]

Yeah, I did. I don't think it did anything.

What about yours?

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[theeyeoftruth]

I wonder. Still, my own is doubtlessly hiding in some corner of my house. I haven't looked.

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[notmycreampuffs]

Oh, come on. That's not in the spirit of Eggday. [That its name now.] You should find it and see what happens.

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[theeyeoftruth]

[His lips quirk, but he shakes his head.] And end up randomly besotted with someone, or bursting into song with every second breath? Forgive me, but I think 'Eggday' is one festival I'll lie low throughout.

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[notmycreampuffs]

I haven't done either of those things.

[Then, thoughtfully,] I've never heard you sing. Are you any good?

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[theeyeoftruth]

[His smile, small though it is, turns a little nostalgic, a little wistful.] Apparently I'm decent. But I'd still rather not take my chances with whatever it is that decides how we're affected.

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[notmycreampuffs]

Yeah, that's probably smart, [even if her tone is a tad disappointed.]

Well, there are other ways to celebrate. The Inn's got this huge food spread if you get hungry. [Someone might be on her third dinner...]

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[theeyeoftruth]

That does sound tempting. [A thought occurs:] It's good to see you out again.