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Fourteen Rose Petals Fall - [Accidental Voice]

[It was a crash of thunder and lightning that first woke him up. It was also that crash of thunder and lightning that told Saphir that he was definitely not where he should be. It never rained in Keterburg, just snowed almost constantly. He'd never really experienced anything like a lightning storm before either, so needless to say he's very terrified by the booming sounds above, and the streaks of lightning as they flash overhead. Each one makes him jump, and choke out a loud gasp and cry.

Not only that, but he's horribly dressed for this weather and shivering pretty badly. Was this some kind of prank or something?! Peony was always pulling pranks on him, and making Jade do it, too! Jade would never do anything like this if Peony didn't instigate it in the first place. He was Saphir's best friend, after all! But still, Jade and Peony couldn't have taken him to some place other than Keterburg or, at the very least, the harbor. There was just no way, and the Professor would never allow it. Something was clearly not right about the place he now found himself in...

Thankfully, though now soggy and rather wet, there was an odd book of sorts next to him when he woke up. It even had his name on it, though the language was strange...different from the usual fonic language he knew, and even ancient Ispanian that the Professor taught in some of her lessons. Still, the book was some kind of fontech device, and the young boy clung desperately to it, as if it were his only lifeline as he puttered through the village plaza, huddling in a nook between some of the shops. He curled up there, shivering, scared, and confused.]

J-Jade... [He sniffled, a whine quickly dissolving into quiet sobs.] P-Professor? Where...where are you?! I-I don't know where I am! Peony, i-if this is a joke, i-it's not funny! I-I'll tell the Professor, I'll--! J-Jade...uuh...

[OOC: So basically, Dist is his tiny, cute, and snuffly kid self. He's just nine years old, quite a crybaby, but pretty decent compared to his older self. He'll probably be small for at most two weeks, probably. All tags will be from

minifontaku, as well. |Db]

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Hey, I'm here. Are you okay?

[Squeaking when the door suddenly opened, Saphir curled up and scuttled back against the counter. When he heard the familiar voice, he calmed down a little bit, but he was still pretty fearful, and hesitant. It was also obvious he was crying recently, too - his face was pretty messy and his nose was running.

Sniffling, and wiping said runny nose, he nods slowly. He was fine, just cold and wet.]

My name is Winry.

[Again, Saphir hesitates, and keeps his position down on the ground, but after a few seconds of thought he deems Winry somewhat trustworthy. He doesn't exactly have anyone else he could turn to right now anyway, and she seemed to want to help. Plus, she said the Professor and Nephry were here. Maybe later he could find them.]

I-I'm...Saphir.

[The coat is taken, and he cuddles right up into it, thankful for the warmth it provides.]

A pleasure to meet you, Saphir.

Are you hungry? Do you want a pastry?

[Carefully, and almost afraid like he'll get bitten or something, Saphir takes Winry's hand and lets himself get tugged up. He looks around the shop, then back at Winry. That coat is hilariously large on him.]

...I don't have any gald.

That's okay, everything is free here.

I work right across the street, and live not too far from here. So if you want one take one.

[And that's when the door opens and Gelda enters the bakery. She won't speak up and interrupt the conversation going on; she'll politely wait for Saphir to notice her.]

[Saphir had been just about to look at the desserts more closely, and maybe pick out something, but it's kid of hard to notice the door open and wind rush in during a storm. He turns to see who it was, and his heart immediately soars as he runs to Gelda.]

Professor!

Miss Nebilim!

[Goodness, so much for a subtle entrance. She sinks to her knees, ready to welcome Saphir with open arms. It's been a few years since she last saw him like this, but she still remembers how to handle him vividly.]

Saphir.

[And those open arms are just what Saphir needs right now. He gives Gelda great, big hug - careful not to get her too wet. He had such a horrible time earlier, and this was exactly what he needed, familiarity and someone he could trust to look out for him.]

I'm so glad you're here, Professor! I-It was really bad outside, a-and I...! [Was so not afraid, what are you talking about.] Is Nephry at your house, too? Are we going back together?

[Gelda just holds him close, running a soothing hand over his wet hair. She doesn't mind that he's still soaked. They can both get changed, after all.]

Nephry is... not here right now. It's a bit of a long story, so I'll explain when we get home. [She looks up when she notices Winry is leaving. Not so fast, missy!]

Ah, Winry? Thank you for looking after him.

[Oh, that definitely feel very nice, and soothes the poor kid down even more. He was still so confused about everything. When he pulled back, and Gelda spoke, he nodded and turned to watch Winry leave, waving a bit hesitantly. She was still considered a 'stranger', but she did take care of him, and the Professor seemed really thankful, too.]

Um...th-thank you.

No, really. I'm glad to have helped.

Even so, I appreciate it.

[She smiles at Winry a bit longer before turning her attention back to Saphir.] Have you had anything to eat yet?

No, not yet. [And, now that he really had the time to realize, Saphir could feel how hungry he was. Something hot, most definitely. He didn't care what. Oh, and that actually reminded him...]

Oh! Professor! Another of your friends said we can have dinner at, uh...house, uh...one, I think! I talked to her on the fontech book! [But he forgot to ask her name, derp.]

[Gelda will let her go, still focussing on Saphir. House One- that had to be either Nephry or Tear.]

Is that so? Did you happen to see her face?

[Saphir watched Winry go for a second or two before his attention turned back to Gelda and he explained.]

She had long, brown hair and was really nice! A-And she had glasses, too. We talked about fontech and I said I was really good at it!

Ahhh. Well, what do you think? Are you up for having dinner at her house?

[Oh. Oh, my. This was quite the predicament. The lady he talked to was nice, and even included him to come to dinner, but Saphit still didn't know her very well. He shuffled awkwardly, then went with the best answer.]

I-If you want to, Professor...but I don't have anything to wear anymore.

Oh, we can fix that. There's a clothing store nearby and I'm sure they have all sorts of things for you to wear.

[She'll need to get him cleaned up first, too. A nice hot bath would be best.]

There is? [Well, where he was before did look like some huge town square. But what town were they in? What did that girl say before?]

But where are we, Professor? Does your friend live in this place? I-I think that other girl said the name of it, but I've never heard of it before! Uh...Lu...Lu-something.

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