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Blissful Ignorance I
Noble Bell College - Bell Tower Interior
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Whew... It's a tad chilly. And sunrise is growing later by the day. Mmhmhm... This is a fine season. It shortens the time l spend in the classroom forced to engage in idle chatter with those foolish students. Now to get my tasks done before everyone rises. I'd just as soon avoid being spotted by those irksome pests... |
Noble Bell College - Bell Tower, Top Floor
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*thumps* |
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Do you EVER stop?! Loathsome gargoyles... Enough with this childish bouncing around. Can't you comport yourselves with a bit of dignity? |
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*thumps happily* |
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Ugh. I'll tend to the rest of you next weekend. I always finish what I start. Do you understand? Then begone with you. I have important work to do. |
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They're finally gone... Troublesome bunch. It's bad enough that they run on magic. to say nothing of their raucous roughhousing. If they didn't guard the bell tower, I'd have ignored those lumps of rock altogether. |
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Wouldn't you agree, Bell of Solace? Mmhmhm, you're as splendid as ever today. How wonderful it would be if everyone were just like you. You ring when you should ring. and you stay silent when you should be silent. The epitome of proper, reliable behavior. |
| Ah, the sun's coming up. I should finish cleaning up in here before the bell-ringer arrives. |
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Let me hear your beautiful ringing once more today, Bell of Solace. |
Blissful Ignorance II
Noble Bell College - Courtyard
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It's finally time for lunch. At least here I won't have to listen to those repugnant mages chatting amongst themselves. I'll have a short break... |
SFX |
*rustle, rustle* |
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There you are, President! |
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Hm? |
Vice President |
I've been looking for you, President Rollo. I never knew you took your lunch here. |
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Ah... It's you. |
Vice President |
You have bread for lunch, huh? I didn't know, since I never see you in the cafeteria. |
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Yes, that's right. My lunch consists of two croissants, 16 grapes, and one cup of café au lait. Precisely that—no more and no less. It's my staple lunchtime meal, 365 days a year. |
Vice President |
Wait, year round? You eat the same meal every single day?! |
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By sticking to a prescribed routine, I never have to worry about needless temptation. It's quite refreshing, actually. You should try it. |
Vice President |
I don't think I could. I'd get sick of it in no time at all. |
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...A pity we can't see eye to eye on that matter. But enough about that. What did you need me for? |
Vice President |
Oh, right! A teacher wanted to talk with you. They wanted to see if you'd be okay with having your recent book report featured in a newspaper. |
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A newspaper? Is it the Shaftlands Times, the one I read every morning? |
Vice President |
Yes! I can't believe you're getting featured in such a major newspaper! I have to hand it to you, President Rollo. I also heard in class today that you were the only one to achieve a perfect score on our potionology exam. |
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Hmph. That's hardly worthy of note. |
Vice President |
Such modesty! And you nursed a tricky magical aquatic plant all the way to flowering. Even the teacher was amazed at that. I can't tell you how much I admire you. Not a single mage at this school comes close to matching your brilliance! |
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Do you think so?...How very ironic. |
Vice President |
Something wrong? |
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Don't worry about it. Regardless, thank you for finding me and letting me know. My apologies for the trouble. |
Vice President |
Oh, it's no trouble at all! Actually, since I'm here, would you mind if I had lunch with you? |
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I'm afraid I'm just about finished. I'd better visit the teacher. I'll be taking my leave. Perhaps another time. |
Vice President |
Oh, all right. I'll offer again later! |
Noble Bell College - Lecture Hall
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What blissful ignorance. He treats me In such a friendly way, with nary an inkling of the thoughts in my mind... But that's hardly worth dwelling on. Now then, to the faculty office. |
SFX |
*footsteps leaving* |
Blissful Ignorance III
Fleur City
SFX |
*shop bell chimes* |
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Good day. ...Yes, that's right. I'd like my usual stationery and envelope set, in plain white. Mmhmhm, I couldn't agree more. Others may consider them old-fashioned, but letters are a fine form of communication. They lack the convenience of phones or email, but by taking one's time composing a letter, one can avoid careless turns of phrase. |
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Oh? You have similar sets from other companies at cheaper prices? ...No, thank you. I'd prefer to stick with my usual. It wouldn't sit right with me to alter my letter-writing habits. One must show commitment in all that they do. |
SFX |
*coins exchanged* |
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...Yes, it's as you say. Thank you as always. Adieu for now. |
SFX |
*shop bell chimes* |
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What a fine shop tender. Not that I'd expect less from a resident of the city that the Righteous Judge loved. As a student of Noble Bell College, I must strive to emulate their example. |
SFX |
*crowds laughing and enjoying themselves* |
| This is a pleasant city to live in. The people are kind and the scenery is lovely. |
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Though it's a shame that this city's beautiful flowers are maintained by magical means... Wait... Flowers? Magic? Heh... Hmhmhm... Mmhmhmhm... |
Goat |
Bah, bah. |
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Hm? A goat? Why are you nuzzling me? Are you hungry? I'm afraid I have nothing I can offer you to snack on today. You'll have to find someone else to feed you— |
Goat |
Baaah! |
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*papers rustling* |
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What? Wait, are you trying to eat my stationery? The cheek... Well, I won't let you have it. It's my favorite. Besides, eating paper could make you sick. I advise you for your own good to let it go and— now see here! Cease this at once! |
Goat |
Baaah! |
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You deplorable goat. If you refuse to let go, I'm prepared to respond accordingly...! |
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Ah... No, I can't. There are people watching. Ifyou weren't so treasured by the community, I would have kicked you away in a heartbeat. Count yourself lucky, goat. |
Goat |
Bah! |
SFX |
*nom* |
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Stop chewing on my robes! Magnificent though Fleur City may be, it can be downright unsanitary at times... |
Noble Bell College - Student Council Room
SFX |
*scribble, scribble* |
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"As you can see from all I've written above, I fare as well as ever. I sincerely hope you fare just as well..." ...Is that too formal? No matter, I suppose. As long as I make it clear to my parents that I'm doing fine and not experiencing any trouble here. They do tend to worry... A great deal, actually... Ever since... |
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*fire crackling* |
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...... Fire... ...... ...I suppose I could add a bit more about my present circumstances. I doubt I'll sleep any better tonight than I usually do, so I might as well polish this letter until it's perfect. After all, I have no shortage of time... |
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