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[silverworld]

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[It's about time for Gelda to check up on Regal again. His recovery's a slow one, but there's definitely been improvement since he was returned last week. A bowl of homemade soup in both hands and her journal clamped underneath her arm, she'll be heading up the stairs. Sadly, recent events have left Gelda a bit more distraught than she'd like to admit. Before she fully realizes what's going on, the journal slips out from underneath her arm and hits the stairs with a bang, leaving her so startled that the soup bowl soon follows its example and bounces all the way down to the first floor. Much to Gelda's displeasure, the journal is ready to record this mishap.]


[Accidental voice]

Ack!

[Bang, bang, bang, smash.]

... Oh honestly.

Comments

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Ah ha, have I been saying that? That makes me sound a little arrogant.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

You think so? I believe everyone needs a listening ear at times. It's reassuring to know there's someone like that in the village.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

You're embarrassing me, Professor.

But, my ear's open if you'd like to use it.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Then, will you be at Good Spirits later?

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

I'll make it a point to be.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

I'll be there in a short while. I just need to check up on my housemate first. He was returned by the Malnosso recently and still hasn't fully recovered, you see.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

By all means, take your time.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Guy.


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[And true to her word, she'll arrive at Good Spirits roughly half an hour later. Knock knock?]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[Lol Nebilim why are you knocking, it's a business. Guy's behind the bar but he calls out,] Come in!

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She couldn't quite help herself, really. At Guy's response, though, she'll walk right in and approach the bar without hesitation.]

Good evening. [Because clearly, the entry was made after school hours and thus it's evening by now.]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[Oh, without a doubt.

Guy even dressed up in his snazzy Good Spirits costume for the occasion, bow tie and all.] Good evening. What can I get you?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[My, Guy, how handsome. You'd woo all the ladies if you weren't... you know, already taken.

Gelda takes a seat on one of the barstools, looking thoughtful for a moment.] It depends. What would you recommend?

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[He'll woo the ladies anyway because he's a player. Shhhh don't tell.]

For a classy lady such as yourself? Maybe some wine, or champagne. I have a few good vintages.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Then, how about a red wine? [Champagne is usually reserved for celebrations, after all, and there's very few reasons to celebrate.]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Coming right up. [Guy turns, passes a finger over several bottles before selecting one, uncorking it -tasting it to make sure the wine hasn't been corked- and pouring a glass for Gelda. He passes it over.]

The lady has fine tastes.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She chuckles at that, accepting the glass with an amused expression.] I'm sure plenty of your customers enjoy a glass of wine from time to time.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

You'd be surprised how few, Professor. [Guy leans back and offers her an easy grin.]

My ears are open.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Even for Gelda, it's hard to tell just what is bothering her, or where to even begin voicing her concerns. There's a lengthy pause and it's clear she's taking on a far more serious composure.]

... You were taken from roughly the same time as Jade, correct?

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

If my memory serves me right. We didn't end up discussing much though.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

He told me you and your friends managed to abolish the Score.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

...I wouldn't say it was just us, but we did play a major part in it.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Then, do you believe Auldrant's near future will be a peaceful one?

[She doesn't know what sort of a world Jade and Saphir have been returned to and it just bugs her. Especially because she has a suspicion Saphir's been up to no good back there and it may come back to haunt him. She knows about the replica and Hod, but nothing about God Generals or how "Dist the Reaper" was arrested.]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Oh, enough. People are too busy coping to start any wars. And there's a treaty in place, besides.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

The Score's absence may lead to internal strife. As I'd discovered when I first arrived here, it's a bit tough to decide what to do with oneself without such strong guidance.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but His Majesty has been handling it as well as can be expected. It's a little hectic, but I think people have finally gotten tired of the tension between Kimlasca and Malkuth...and since most of those wars were initiated per to the Score's instructions, well.