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Diasomnia Dorm - Lounge
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Goodness gracious. At last, we can put the whole Watchman attack behind us. |
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Agreed. The riding grounds are all restored, and the Equestrian Club is back up and running. Riddle's regained is his hair color as well. He showed up for our club meeting today. |
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This happy resolution is owed entirely to our liege, of course. THE WHOLE STUDENT BODY SHOULD PROSTRATE THEMSELVES BEFORE HIM IN GRATITUDE! |
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Sebek, indoor voice please. You're hurting Malleus's ears. |
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Malleus? |
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…Hm? Mm, yes. |
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What's the matter? You seem distracted. |
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WHAT?! Oh no, did you exhaust yourself sharing your magic with that commoner?! |
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Hmph. Do you truly think losing such a paltry amount of magic would drain me? |
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Er, no, I never meant... Please accept my apology for overstepping my bounds. |
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Then don't just stand there zoning out, Malleus. That's not how Briar Valley's heir should behave. |
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...I know. |
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Ping! |
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Hm? A message? Oh, it's from Gloomurai! |
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What a curious pseudonym. Is this person one of your old war buddies, Lilia? |
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He is, albeit from an online game. He hasn't logged on much as of late. I was afraid he might've had to quit due to trouble IRL, but it looks like he's back. Let's see here... "Would you like to run the new dungeon with me tonight?" Ooh, he's talking about that one extra-hard quest! I've been itching to try it. "Very well. I look forward to returning to the field of battle with you once more, Gloomurai." Signed... Muscle Red. |
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Ping! |
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Father, please try not to stay up TOO late. It's not healthy to forgo sleep. |
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Hah hah hah! I'm retired from the field. I hardly need to stay in peak condition all the time. Besides, you two will be there regardless. |
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No, your presence is still very much needed! You remain a role model for us! A shining example we strive to emulate! |
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That's nice of you to say, but I won't be in good health forever. I hope you'll both become independent soon and put my old heart at ease. |
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FLASHBACK START
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Come, let's make a wish— for all of us to be able to return to our normal lives. |
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All right, Lilia. |
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...... I've wished upon these stars many a time... but this may be my last. |
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...What? |
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Human lives are as ethereal as silk thread on a spinning wheel— and just as easily cut short. But their fragility can be a boon. Interweaving and layering those threads creates the strong, resilient tapestry of their history. Such is the creature called man— neighbor to we creatures of the night. |
FLASHBACK END
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As ethereal as silk thread on a spinning wheel, and just as easily cut short, hm... |
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Mm? Malleus, did you say something? |
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...No. Nothing at all. |
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