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Four Rose Petals Fall - [Voice | Action - Backdated to the 8th]

[The day finds Dist outside House One in the shade, back leaned up against one side of the house. He's without his usual collared coat, and the red undershirt he wore had its sleeves rolled up as well. Scattered around Dist's feet are about a dozen small, simple toys that he created. Much of them were just little wind-up dolls made to look like fonbots and even a cheagle or two. There were others, however, that were a little more detailed - much like a miniature model of his Kaiser Dist that actually flew for a few seconds when wound up and released, and an ornate music box that opened up like a blossoming flower, and played a gentle melody.

Dist had suddenly just gotten the urge to pick up loose metals and gears at the shops while out, and came back home to immediately start working. He had wanted to try and recreate his beautiful assault mechs or his flying chair, but that was out of the question with the lack of proper materials, and fonons, here in Luceti. Right now, he was finishing up a little wind-up rappig that walked and twitched its nose. Putting it amongst the others, Dist wipes his face with the back of his hand and picks up his journal.]

Ah, w-would anyone like a small, simple toy? I've had a sudden...urge to build things, and this is all I can manage with the limited technology available here. Obviously, a grown man like myself has no use for child's toys, so if you want one, speak up or arrive to House One immediately. I won't wait all day in this atrocious heat.

...I can custom make something if I think you deserve it as well. I'm not running a charity for unruly urchins!

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[Gelda's very interested to see how much Dist's improved, of course. Aside from that, she just wants something to display in the living room. A cute little souvenir, so to speak.]

Let's see... How about a Cheagle?

[A cheagle? He had a few little wind-ups of those already, but... No. They'd never do for the Professor. They were too simple. He'd make something much better. And he was already formulating just how to do so in his mind, what materials to use, how it'd move... The creative spark was bright indeed.]

I'll have it done as soon as possible. Would you like me to drop it off when it's finished, professor? Or would you like to pick it up?

Oh, I'm sure I have plenty of time to pay a visit to your house. It'll give me a chance to check up on Nephry and Peony as well.

[She's not entirely afraid to admit that she's bored. What with Regal at work in the bakery and no more school for the summer, she has a lot of free time on her hands.]

And I'm sure they'd all love to have you over as well, Professor. I should expect to see you very soon then.

[And he'll begin working on her gift as well, working quickly, but carefully. He didn't want to mess up something for the her just because he was rushing. Even so, with the wave of sudden creativity, he'd be able to get it done and pass any minor hurdles in its development easily. Whatever this was, he wasn't questioning it too much. It wasn't damaging, at least.]

[Later that day, Gelda will pay a visit to house #1. She's wearing a rimmed hat to protect herself from the sun, and a nice white dress. The temperature's still hot today, though it's starting to get a little muggy. Seems like there'll be rain soon enough. She gives a quick knock on the door, smiling pleasantly.]

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[At once, Dist is there to answer the door. He had been expecting her, after all. Looking Gelda over, the man tries not to stare. He hadn't ever seen his Professor in anything but thick winter wear. She really did look nice.

With a smile, Dist politely bows her in and stands aside.] Welcome, Professor. I've finished your gift recently, let me go fetch it.

[She's had time to adjust to weather from all sorts of seasons during her two year stay in Luceti, luckily. And while she's seen Dist in person quite a few times during those years, it's always a bit strange to meet him. She just can't shake the image of that young boy she taught in Keterburg.]

Take your time, Saphir. This is a visit, after all. [Even so, she steps inside, enjoying the cool shade of the house.]

[And Gelda would always be his precious teacher whom he respected and cherished dearly. Pausing from his excited burst of energy - he's still just so in awe that he's actually able to be with her again - Dist chuckles and slows his pace, for the the moment.]

Ah...m-my apologies, Professor. Please, don't think I-I want to get rid of you, I most certainly don't! Make yourself comfortable. [vhhchd awkwardness. Why is this so difficult?! Dist goes to retrieve her gift, though less quickly as before. When he returns, he has a cute, hand-made cheagle in one hand. It was metallic, yes, but looked spot-on to the monster it was based off of. He'd done enough experiments on the creatures to know their anatomy to a T.]

Here you are. I...I hope you like it.

[As Dist leaves the room for a moment, Gelda does make herself comfortable. It didn't go unnoticed that he's incredible flustered. She wishes she could do something to relieve the tension, but this is something he needs to work through himself. When he returns, she accepts the Cheagle with a grateful smile.]

Thank you, Saphir. It's very lifelike.

[Sadly, she's had experience with Cheagle experimenting as well. It's not a part of her life she's proud of, nor did she ever approve of these tests. Despite that they're considered holy creatures, the Order of Lorelei was very merciless towards them.]

[Dist beamed as her approval and praise, feeling a large swell of pride. Even more so than from anyone else who's appreciated his work thus far. pointing delicately at the little toy, he begins to explain what it does.]

There's a small switch upon its back that should make it move and blink. I wanted to include sound, but that was much more difficult. I-I'm glad you like it, Professor!

Ah...would you like anything to drink? I'm sure you must be dehydrated from this oppressive heat.

[Her curiosity piqued, she flips the switch on the Cheagle's back. Instantly, it starts to waggle, batting its large eyes at her. She chuckles softly, impressed and somewhat amused by this fine piece of work. And to think he wanted to include sound...]

A cup of tea would be just fine, thank you.

[As he gets up to produce what Gelda asked for, he smiles warmly at her chuckle. It was so strange to hear that sound again, after years. Strange and wonderful at the same time. If those Malnosso idiots had his appreciation for anything, it was reuniting him with his Professor.

The real one.

After a few minutes and the tinkling sound of glass being moved around, the older man returns with two glasses of cool iced tea. It was way too hout out for a heated beverage.]

I hope this will do. If you require anything else at all, please don't hesitate to ask. Now, if you don't mind my asking...how have you been, Professor?

[Dist, you made a wonderful assumption. Iced tea truly is better than normal tea at the moment and Gelda's glad he decided to go with that. She presses her hand against the glass, enjoying the cool feel against her fingers. Hm... Perhaps it's time to tell him about Regal today. If she waits too long, he may hold it against her and it's not really a secret.]

Oh, I've been just fine. Now that the school's on a break, I've had a lot more free time on my hands. Nothing I can't handle, of course. And my housemate's always willing to offer up new ideas as well. ...You've met him by now, haven't you?

[He takes a seat across from her, crossing his legs out of habit, and takes a long sip of his drink. Ah, refreshing. He blinks, however, then replays the words over in his head. Once, twice...three times, max. Wait just one minute.]

I--...may have spoken with him on several occasions. [If it was the same person he thinking of.] What is his name, Professor? [And why is he living with you?! He better not try anything funny or so help him--]

[The full extent of Dist's suspicion is wasted on Gelda, though she does notice he's not entirely comfortable with the matter. She takes a calm sip of her iced tea before responding.]

His name is Regal Bryant. He runs the bakery in town.

[Oh. Him. The one who was speaking with an awkward fondness about Gelda. And they were living together?! His fingers grasp the glass in his hands a little more firmly as Dist begins to piece together the information. He doesn't like what he comes up with at all.]

Yes...we have spoken once or twice. I was unaware he ran the bakery as well. [There's a definite sinister calm about his voice that Gelda may or may not notice.]

[She does notice his tone of voice for the most part, but there's no point in turning back now. In fact, it's all the more reason for Dist to know the truth before he finds out in a far less pleasant manner. It's only fair to handle the matter like this.]

Mm, he does. He's a very talented chef. [Regal may talk about Gelda with fondness, but she speaks of him in exactly the same way. And she smiles pleasantly while doing so.]

[Dist puts his glass down and pushes up his glasses, hiding behind them, or trying to. He doesn't like this, how she speaks and the tone she uses when speaking about someone he hadn't ~~approved of~~ met yet. But what can he do? Though she was and always would be his precious Professor Nebilim, Gelda was a grown woman.

And Dist cared about her more than anything else. With a frown, he crossed his arms and muttered quietly.]

...Indeed. I'm glad you've met someone like that, Professor.

[His tone was honest and sincere, but Dist was still wearing a bit of a pout. He still didn't like the thought of this much.]

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[Dist's still very protective of her, and Gelda can tell. Not just because of the pout, but all other small gestures that might go unnoticed to the untrained eye. She's somewhat flattered, though more than that she wants to convince him there's really no need to behave like this. She just wants those two to get along.]

If you'd like, we can have tea together some time. Just the three of us.

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