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[minaharker10_2]

*Mina hasn't been in the public rooms of the Mansion much lately - she's been barricading herself in her room studying about five different topics at once, and only emerging to go to the library - but the light is bad and she's been lonely, so here she is in the main room of the Mansion with ink stained fingers, sitting near a window and copying

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[pandora_antioch]

*Pandora walks down the stairs at sunset - she is on her way out, really, to the forge to see her beloved, or perhaps to the Talamasca headquarters. She will pause, however, upon seeing Mina Harker.*

Well, it's been a while since last we spoke. *It's very quietly said.*

T: And welcome back! We are gleeful.

[minaharker10_2]

*Mina looks up* Yes, it has. *noticing the sadness* Excuse my frankness, but are you all right?

[pandora_antioch]

*Oh, it really isn't sadness, she's never been happier than she is now, save perhaps for how her uneasy relationship with Marius has now progressed into full-blown hatred, despite her efforts.*

I am alright, truly. *She smiles a little more, reassuringly.* It is only by habit that my voice is low.

[minaharker10_2]

*a smile, comforting as she can make it* An understandable habit, I suppose.

[tomboy_22]

*Anita is around, looking outside, day-dreaming. She is worried about a few things, and tired, but not unhappy. She hasn't noticed Mina's presence yet.*

[minaharker10_2]

*And it takes a little while for Mina to notice her, but she does, eventually.* Miss Blake! It has been a while.

[tomboy_22]

*She looks up, and finds a smile.* Mrs. Harker. It has. How have you been?

[minaharker10_2]

Well, in my fashion. And you?

[crimson_sugar]

*Sophie and Sugar will come down in the afternoon. Sugar sits at the hearth, and Sophie at her feet - they are in conversation, so they don't really notice Mina immediately, but after a while, they do, and Sugar stands very politely.*

Mrs Harker?

*Sophie is in her skirts, a bit shy.*

[minaharker10_2]

*she looks up, with a moment of surprise and then a smile* Oh, hello. How nice to see you both.

[crimson_sugar]

And you as well. *Sugar dips a curtsey, in strict Victorian style. Mina might perhaps notice that her dress is less strict than usual, a bit more... modern. Sophie is also a bit more contemporary in her garb.* How do you do?

[minaharker10_2]

Oh, well enough, though if I forget social niceties, it's because I've been spending too much time with books. And you two?

[doctor_pascal]

*Pascal is usually working in the common room and making notes as well. At one point or another, his eyes might wander and come across Mrs. Harker, perhaps? And then, he will smile politely.*

[minaharker10_2]

*and that would be a polite smile back, which he may take as an invitation to instigate a conversation, if he chooses*

[doctor_pascal]

*He does - he could use a break in his studies of genetics and their impact on the transfer of magical talent from a parent to a child.*

Good day, Madame.

[minaharker10_2]

Good day to you as well, sir.

[fitzroyal]

Henry is just walking, after dark, and when he sees her he stops. Freezes, really, eyes flickering from hazel to black and back.

Great. Just when he was starting to get his life back. And amid everything that's happened lately...

[minaharker10_2]

*Mina looks up at the footsteps, and, after a brief moment, realizes who it is* Oh. Well. It has been a while. *the expression on her face may be a bit difficult to decipher*

[fitzroyal]

"It has." He keeps his voice neutral, deliberately.

T: Welcome back! Missed you. *tacklepounce* Anyone else you'd like?

[minaharker10_2]

*careful* How have you been?

[Typist: Thank you, missed you too! And I don't have a preference - anyone you like.]