I had wondered how I'd get this back, but... it was on the table when I woke up.
[Silence reigns for a few moments. When Souji speaks up, however, he does so with a small smile. It's clearly a taut little thing, but it remains earnest, and the gratitude in it is genuine.]I would like to thank everyone who helped bring me back. Yosuke told me it
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Heh, I guess it's better than being prisoner of the Fae.
[So he says. While the idea of incarceration makes him vaguely ill -- and what a bright, cheery future he has to look forward to in Inaba -- Annowre...]
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[Far, far too well for his liking. He doesn't linger on that, regardless.]
I'd rather be here, with people.
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[There's a pause and then he bursts out laughing. It isn't his crazydachi laugh either; Souji'll recognize it from nights at the Dojima residence, sharing dinner and amiable conversation.]
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Actually, I think that was kind of the point.
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[Also she might be trying to hack that. Sob. :( ]
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[She would probably be able to, if she can hack Schnitzel's!]
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Were they beautiful?
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They were very beautiful.
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Mr. Seta, was it? It would seem that you are popular individual around these parts.
[It is her nonchalant attempt at a joke. But she doesn't look like she cares, one way or the other.]
Do you remember what happened to you during your absence?
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It's her voice that gives him a bit of pause - it sounds quite frighteningly similar to someone else he knew.
He smiles minutely, giving a small nod in greeting, but the smile switches to something neutral as he answers.]
Somewhat. In truth, the memory is quite hazy. I had no idea of how much time had passed, whether it was hours or days - even years.
I was treated very well. Actually, they treated me as if I was of considerable importance. I was given the best - near the best of everything that was offered... food, lodgings, clothes...
My intended place was at the Queen's side, to be one of her knights. That's the story of Tam Lin - but he was being set up as a sacrifice.
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A story? [Her expression doesn't change. Except for perhaps her lips, which frown slightly.] You believe that the fae intended to make you a sacrifice?
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[she may sound tough, but she's really just. so relieved he's back and ok.]
I'd hate to have to punt you.
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[ A poignant pause occurs, one that is checked with noticeable ease. ]
Actually, I would like to meet with you in person, if you don't mind. I'm sure you understand.
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Where and when would you like to meet?
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