Two Rose Petals Fall - [Action | Written]

[its_rose_damnit]

[It's close to noon in house one today, and Dist is taking note of the rather odd silence that's lingering through his new home. For the few days he's been living here, holing himself in his room for various reasons, Dist has had to adjust to the clamor and noise of footsteps passing by his door and Anise's familiar humming and singing. Today, however, those things were not present.

Curiously, he sets about to see why, and taps lightly on her door before pushing it open when she did not answer. She wasn't inside but her room was fairly messy. Messier than a normal child her age would keep it. Dist stands in the doorway for a moment longer, then sighs, rubs the space between his eyes, and shuts the door softly. He's still not sure how to feel about this place, and the things that go on. What was the purpose of the experimentation, anyway?

Whatever, it's not like he and the girl were on exceptional terms anyway. Dist has other, more pressing matters to attend to. He's been putting off seeing the Professor with his own eyes for long enough. Truth of the matter is, he was scared. Scared to meet with her, to go there and have it be a lie, or a dream, or...or somehow seeing that monstrous replica again. The mere thought of that made him shudder, but enough was enough. There was always the hope that, just maybe, she really was alive. Dist had to cling to that hope. He had to.

So, after retreating to his room once more, he opens his journal, sighs, and begins to write, very carefully.]

Professor,

Is it all right if I stop by? I would have come sooner, but I was distracted by certain things. I'm still coping with the knowledge of just what this place is, and everything else here. I hope you can understand. I'm wholly looking forward to seeing you again.


Dist the Ro - Saphir

[And because Dist doesn't understand how these journals work just yet, he leaves it open and goes to make himself a strong cup of coffee or tea or whatever. He just needed something to calm his nerves.]

Comments

[silversnowfall]

Of course. [she picks up the teapot to pour it for him, as soon as he holds out a cup] If you have the time, you're welcome to join me for lunch.

[its-rose-damnit.livejournal.com]

Thank you. [Dist blows on the steaming liquid to cool it before taking a testing sip from his cup. Mmm, good stuff - just what he needed.] Well, I promised the Professor I would visit her today, and I don't want to keep her waiting... Perhaps something quick? I hope you understand, Nephry.

[silversnowfall]

[in her eyes for a moment is the memory of Jade and Saphir's complete devotion to Professor Nebilim.]

Please, don't let me interfere with anything.

[its-rose-damnit.livejournal.com]

[And it's not yet completely gone from the man you're speaking to, Nephry. Dist watches her for a moment and feels a little guilty. He really did want to spend time with her for a little bit, but he's also been waiting decades to somehow see the Professor again. He couldn't pass up this opportunity, even if it was some kind of trick.]

...I shouldn't be too long. I'll surely return before dinner preparations are made.

[silversnowfall]

Take all the time that you need. [Her smile this time is understanding, even if subdued] I know you haven't seen her in years. It was the same way for the rest of us. [and, well, for you, before]

[its-rose-damnit.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Nephry. [There's an apologetic tone laced within, as he drinks his tea quickly, but not enough so to look rude or burn himself...too much. At the last words, Dist averts his gaze. He still doesn't know what to think about all this. So he just repeats what he said to Peony earlier.]

I still have doubts. I...have to be sure. [Dist downs the rest of his tea, because this conversation is making him feel extremely uncomfortable, and nods to her. He needs to get ready, or at least make sure the Professor responded.] Excuse me.

[silversnowfall]

Of course. She'll be glad to see you.

[Nephry will take her time with her tea and probably be scarce around the house when Dist comes back]