Rebel // 46 [Written]

[bullet_dance]

[She's better off just keeping to herself, but the question has been nagging her for some time now. Oh, and being upset. There's that, too. Rather than record anything, she's just going to settle for writing something down.]

How long does it usually take for the Malnosso to return someone? [Short, yet simple. She's just curious, guys. Honest

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[awakenedchaos]

[Oh, Noel. She knows why you're asking that.

...Give her a moment to set up a filter before responding.]

I really don't think there's a set amount of time, Noel. But... I know it can take almost an entire month. [It took 23 days one time, for example. ...Needless to say, that's not particularly reassuring for her right now.]

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[bullet_dance]

[She knows? Did this happen to her before personally, or maybe...?

Either way, that's not really good to hear.] A month? [...] That's a long time.

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[awakenedchaos]

Yeah. [It didn't happen to her, but... well, it's close enough.

She'll add something else after a brief pause.

... ] Don't worry. He'll definitely be back earlier than that. [Even if they have to find a way to personally drag him back for that to happen.]

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[bullet_dance]

[And for once--...]

I hope you're right.

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[vulcanblazer]

[Ah, man. He knows Noel well enough to know that she's bummed out about something. No doubt related to someone being taken. Have a reassuring voice come through the journal to you, Noel. The news he brings may not be good, but he's trying to sound as calming as he can.]

Well... it could be a couple of days... it could be a couple of months. Usually, it's two weeks? Mom was gone for about that long when she was taken...

You okay, Noel? Can I do anything for you?

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[bullet_dance]

[Switching to voice. \o\] I'm fine, Adell. You don't need to worry about me, but... they took your mother? That's horrible!

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[vulcanblazer]

Well, she's back now. But yeah, they did. I was pretty pissed about it too. But you probably knew that.

...Who got taken that's got you worried, anyway?

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[bullet_dance]

I can imagine... [Dude, she'd be pissed if something like that happened to her parents. Well. More like RAEG and DESPAIR, but anyway.

... ... ...] Ragna.

[1week_wizard]

Must this question really be asked so many times? And by someone who has been here long enough to know better, no doubt...

[bullet_dance]

What do you mean? I don't remember ever seeing this question before. [...] A-And besides that, this is something I'd like to know for myself.

[1week_wizard]

It's asked so often I can only assume you aren't paying attention.

[bullet_dance]

[... Sigh.] My apologies. I'll pay better attention next time, then.

[its_troublesome]

...Funny, I was wondering the same thing. [It's said somewhat dryly, but yes. Same thing's been bothering him.

Don't mind him, just stalking the responses to this particular question.]

[bullet_dance]

You were? [Go for it, person-she-does-not-know-but-is-welcome-to-stalk-answers.]

[its_troublesome]

Yeah. [He won't say much on the matter, but he'll go ahead and filter this anyways.] Someone I know has also gone missing.

Mind if I ask something?

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[bullet_dance]

[Hearing that makes her feel bad for the guy, but before she can say anything else...] Sure. What is it?

[count_gardios]

Actually, they've kept someone for as little as a few hours. I think it just depends on what they want to do.

[bullet_dance]

Really? [With that in mind, it could be any day now. Or hour. Or--whatever it is, she doesn't want to wait anymore.]

If only it were that quick.

[count_gardios]

Yeah...from what I hear, that's very uncommon. I'm sorry.

[bullet_dance]

Oh -- you don't have to apologize, sir. I'm... sure that in the end, things are going to be just fine.