[ Sometime during the afternoon,
Prince Adell will grow tired of merely sitting in his quarters reading a book. He had already completed his morning exercises and sharpshooting practice, though regulars in the barracks will notice the prince is not as into it as his normal counterpart, so he could find very little else he desired to do at the
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Um...what...kind...of distraction did you have in mind? Is there anything in particular you wanted to do?
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Yes. I do believe a stroll will be sufficient enough distraction for now! Will you accompany me, Koakuma?
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She's about to head over and enjoy some quality time with her weapon, when she pauses, listening to Adell talk into his journal. That raises an eyebrow.]
What kind of distraction?
[And then she gets a better look at him, shoulders sagging.]
Oh, not you, too.
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...I can only assume that means you too remember me differently than who I actually am.
This is happening far too often.
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Right. Your clothing and eyes are different, at the very least. I'm sure you've heard that already. And I'm willing to bet you remember me differently, too.
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[What goes unsaid is that he also remembers Rydia is kind and optimistic and generally very pleasant to be around.]
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Wait.
Adell. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SHE SPOKE TO HIM?]
...Adell, is that you?
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There is great surprise in his voice. But for a noble, the loss of composure here is actually a sign of elation, though the tone likely does not reflect the degree. ...You have no idea how happy he is to hear your voice, Noel.]
N-Noel! Noel Vermillion! I... I was under the impression you had been sent back to your own world! You have returned?! My word, I was never informed!
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It's good to hear from you again, but...did you always talk like that?
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Yes, yes, I can assure you of that. I believe the Malnosso have been responsible for altering people's perceptions of others. I've been getting that question a fair amount.
[But switching gears, because he doesn't want to waste his breath explaining it again. Not when he's seeing someone he cares a lot about again after worrying that he never would see her again.]
Noel, are you perchance available at the moment? I would enjoy seeing you again in person.
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If I did, I would have made a suggestion. Have you any ideas, Stahn?
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Hmm... Well, we could always hit up the bar! They have really good chicken there!
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But either way... he'll answer after a light, frustrated sigh.]
I have no better suggestion. Very well. I shall meet you there.
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Yes? I beg your pardon?
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[... ...Give him one more moment to realize who you are. That horse will cross the finish line eventually.]
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