~ 27 [Action]

[silverworld]

[After a rude awakening in the barracks by Simon to discover the village is slowly patching itself up, Gelda's heading back to house #27 to check up on her housemates- Both the temporary ones and the usual. There's something strange going on today, that much is certain, but she can't quite put her finger on it just yet.

Of course, those who're familiar with Gelda will realize she looks a bit odd herself. She's wearing something similar to an army uniform and seems a bit more fit than usual. Feel free to run into her while she's heading home and ask her about this strange attire.

When she gets home, the first thing she'll do is check up on Nephry, Dist and Anise. If there is something strange going on, they may be affected as well.]


[[AU info here!]]

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[silversnowfall]

Did you decide, some time within the past twenty-four hours, to rejoin the Order?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Rejoin? I never left the Order.

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[silversnowfall]

So you were still a member when you came to Keterburg to teach? That isn't what the records reflect.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

... What are you saying? I never taught anyone in Keterburg.

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[silversnowfall]

Are you feeling well, Professor? You were our teacher until my brother received his scholarship.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

That can't be right. I didn't start teaching until Raine opened the school here in Luceti.

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[silversnowfall]

[there's that frown again. Nephry turns fully around and naturally stands at attention. ...In her pajamas.]

Are you feeling well, Professor?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Now that she's got a good look at Nephry, she notices the small physical differences.]

I'm fine. Though it seems there's something strange going on, today.

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[silversnowfall]

It does seem that way. May I inquire as to your current rank?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

I am a Locrian Colonel in the 4th Division forces. [She pauses for a moment, a mild frown on her face.] I assume you're in the military as well?

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[silversnowfall]

I would have little use for a uniform otherwise.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

What is your current rank?

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[silversnowfall]

[There's a lot of hesitation before she speaks]

Lieutenant colonel.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Why'd she hesitate? That's a great rank to have.]

Ah, I see. That's very impressive. You must be quite skilled.

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[silversnowfall]

[because Gelda's acting weird and revealing too much could end badly]

Thank you, but your praise is too high.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

... I wonder if this is an experiment, or perhaps a side-effect of the village's recovery.

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[silversnowfall]

It would explain your apparent altered memory.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

As it would for yours. [Because nobody says it's just Gelda's memories that are faulty, here.]

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[silversnowfall]

I'm not sure what you mean.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

I'm certain I never met you before I arrived in Luceti. I served the Order of Lorelei all my life, only visiting Keterburg on official business for the Oracle Knights.

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[silversnowfall]

...One of us, at the very least, is incorrect.

[But the frown and furrowed brow allow that it might well be Nephry who is wrong. She did still have a piece of the house give her a concussion, after all.]

Do you think that this long after my injury I could begin to suffer adverse effects?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

No, I don't think that's it. You aren't the first person I've spoken to today who's acted... odd.

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[silversnowfall]

What do you mean?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Guy, for example, seemed to suffer from amnesia or some form of it. He couldn't remember ever meeting me before. Something is affecting the village, though I can't quite find a clear connection between the incidents.

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[silversnowfall]

Have you spoken with Anise and Dist this morning?