♪ eleventh hymn. [Action/Voice]

[seleniahymn]

[The journal had laid open in her lap for quite a while as Tear tried to put her thoughts together, as she had for the past several days when she tried to figure out the best way to go about this. It was only just now that he decided to go through with it, rather than attempting to orchestrate a formal apology; it wouldn't seem genuine if she did

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[soreplaceable]

[ohai Tear. Someone else will be spending the latter part of the day in the library, though he doesn't seem too interested in any of the books there.]

[Nope, instead he's going to be sitting at a desk with a book down on the table in front of him... and sleeping. At least, it looks like that's what's he's doing. He's still holding onto the book, but his eyes are closed and he seems to be leaning forward... If Tear watches long enough, eventually he'll face-plant into the book and surprise himself awake.]

[Oh, and he still has the cat ears and tail from his mallynap effect. And yes, he's still turning into a kitten whenever someone says his name. Sob.]

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[seleniahymn]

[At least Tear isn't in the habit of calling Ion by name, even after having believed him to be her younger brother at least twice now. Realizing his situation when she looks toward him, she quietly makes her way over and places a hand on his head gently after he faceplants, smiling softly.]

Fon Master...

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[soreplaceable]

[Perhaps when this silly mallynap effect wears off, he might consider asking her about that... but for now, he just smiles, trying his best not to look as tired as he feels.]

[This would probably be more effective if she hadn't just seen him faceplant into the book he was reading, but hey, can't blame the kid for trying.]

Oh, hello Tear. I'm sorry, I must have dozed off for a moment...

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[seleniahymn]

Perhaps you should go back home and rest, then. It would be unfortunate if you were to fall asleep where no one would be around to wake you. [Even if she finds it cute in it's own way.]

[pigtailed_loli]

[This is the first time Anise had gone to the library. She's busy looking up recipes, oooing and awwing over all the different foods she found. Being in Luceti had opened up a whole lot of possibilities for her. Before, she never had the money or the time to try her hand at many different dishes. But now, she could take whatever she liked from the shops.]

[Her hunt for the best carrot cake recipe is interrupted by the sight of a familiar head of brown hair. Anise puts the book down and waves to Tear.]

Hey, Tear! [She calls in a voice a bit louder than was appropriate for a library.]

[seleniahymn]

[The unexpected call makes her freeze, whipping around with a slightly exasperated sigh. Honestly Anise, people expect quiet while in the library. Placing the book he had been reviewing on a nearby table Tear places a finger to her lips, motioning for silence as she makes her way over to the younger girl.]

What is it, Anise?

[pigtailed_loli]

[Always so serious, Tear! But Anise speaks more quietly this time, although her grin remains as wide as ever.]

Oh, nothing special, heheh! We just haven't been talking that much lately. How are you? Are you completely back to normal now?

[seleniahymn]

Yes, you mean you haven't noticed? [While she had been fairly quiet the past week, she would like to think that she acted more like the person she really is, rather than the one she believed she was.]

I should be asking how you are, it was beyond rude for me to not know who you were when you arrived here.

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[de_bel_survivor]

[Ah, she's back to normal.] It's no problem, Tear.

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[seleniahymn]

[Her eyes widen in surprise, but a smile replaces the otherwise serious expression on her face when she sees Kouki through the camera display. She was genuinely happy to hear from him so soon already.]

I'm glad... How have you been, Kouki?

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[de_bel_survivor]

I've been doing fine. [Which is true enough. But he's glad to see her okay.] What about you?

[Voice]

[seleniahymn]

Better then before, I've adjusted back into daily life for the most part.

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[offallingsnow]

[If she made that apologetic announcement at home? Nephry is coming to talk to her before she leaves.]

Tear?

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[seleniahymn]

[Tear had just been closing her journal so she could get ready to go meet Van in the plaza, setting it aside on her bed when she hears Nephry call her name. She hadn't had a chance to talk to her her properly yet, which gave her a soft sense of shame.]

What is it?

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[offallingsnow]

[it's a bit forward, but Nephry comes over and puts a hand on Tear's shoulder with a smile]

It's never a burden to help those you care about when they need you.

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[seleniahymn]

[Tear nearly jumps in surprised, giving Nephry a questionable look. Even when they all believed they were a family, Tear didn't recall the other woman being so forward toward her in displays of affection.]

Nephry...