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[exorcizing]

[Alice hadn't been in Balamb for too long, only long enough to gather her bearings and learn exactly what had occurred. She was given a dorm room, and a class list, and even a uniform--one, mind you, that she didn't much care for--then was sent on her way. She eventually found herself in the cafeteria, it was early morning so there weren't too

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[myhonor]

[Akihiko goes to the cafeteria every morning before his classes, half to fill his stomach and half to eavesdrop on the other cadets at Garden. When he passes Alice, he realizes this is a face he hasn't seen before.]

... You're new?

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[She glances up, a little startled that someone spoke to her, and gives solemn nod.]

I am. [she pauses, fingering the pages of her bible] Is it that obvious?

[myhonor]

Kinda. Haven't seen you around before, and I've been making a point of remembering faces.

I, uh, didn't want to put you on the spot or anything.

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Oh. [Her expression warms considerably, and she smiles softly.] That seems like a wonderful idea, remembering faces. Perhaps you'd like a name to go with this face?

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[ Alice takes a moment to pull her eyes away from her bible, even though she immediately recognized his presence the moment he stopped at her table. A strange feeling of relief and confusion washed over her, quickly followed by a quick blast of joy. It had been months for her. If only she knew how long it had been for him.

She looks up, pulling hands away from the bible and clasping them in front of her before smiling. He looked different, felt a little different, but he was Yuri. Even confused, she couldn't stop the smile on her face. She had missed him. ]

Hello, Yuri.

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Mm. [ She nods, her smile still strong despite feeling selfish for being happy he was here. It was something she couldn't help. ] Have you been here long?