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[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.]

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Hey, Dist.

Edited 2010-05-10 00:17 (UTC)

[Dist returns to his room and blinks when he sees the response. It wasn't Gelda, but...oh, what was her name now--Winry! Did she need something?]

Yes? Is something the matter?

You just made a public entry, signing it with your other name.

[Aw, shit. Dist knew he should have tinkered with this damn book first. He groans to himself and rubs his face. Even if it was just his first name. He wasn't comfortable with other people calling him by it. Other than those from his childhood.]

It's fine. [No, it's not. He's going to scribble it out in a second to the point of illegibility.] This was meant for Professor Nebilim, so it was easier to use my first name. She knows me by that name.

I just wanted to make sure you were aware. I know you're not particularly comfortable with that name.

Actually, there's a way to filter things like this in the journal. So next time you want to direct it to just one person no one else will see it.

Correct. You have my gratitude, Winry.

[A pause. He hadn't known of this, obviously. Amazing...these books were truly amazing. He wanted to know how they worked.] Is that so? That's extremely useful. Do you know how to do it? Could you tell me how? I'd really rather not make another, more serious mistake. You understand, I'm sure.

Of course I could. The best filter I could tell you how to make would only be so strong though. They're not my forte.

[Peony himself took a peek at Anise's room earlier, and is thinking about whether to announce her kidnapping to the public or not. Her friends deserve to know.]

You're visiting the Professor?

[Dist had been back in his room with his cup of tea when he heard Peony's voice, and blinked. ...That lazy idiot. They lived in the same house, couldn't they just talk face to f--...On second thought, no. Dist preferred it this way.

Quietly--] That was my intention, yes.

[Dist smirks, even if she can't see it. You seem to underestimate his skills. This guy thrives for challenges like that.]

Just teach me what you're capable of. I can figure the rest out myself, in no time at all.

[:| He's not laz- ...okay, he is.]

I'm sure you're excited to see her.

[He'll facepalm later. For now, there's a definite lack of Dist's usual excitement as he pauses before he talks.]

...I still have my doubts.

Don't worry. I've seen her several times since I was taken here. She's still as charming and kind a woman as we remember.

[Oh, it's a shame you can't see the teensy, tiny hint of a smile on his face, Peony. Dist is recalling a few fond memories.]

If Jade were here, it'd be perfect...

[He should have totally visited Dist, then!]

...Right. [Peony will never understand Dist's persistent views about Jade.]

[Dist hums and takes a mental note of them, reading over the information a good few times so it can stick. He'll try testing the filter in a little bit, since there's no need to do so now.]

Thank you again, my dear. You've been quite a help to me thus far. [It's kind of weird, actually, but he's not complaining if he gets things out of it.]

[Noon? Well, having noted Anise's disappearance already, Nephry will have taken it upon herself to make lunch, which includes tea. When Dist comes into the kitchen she turns to see who it is]

Oh, Saphir. [a tired smile] How are you?

[She's a bit amused by how formal this request is, but decides not to comment on it.]

That's perfectly all right, Saphir. If you'd like to stop by, I'll be waiting. I've already told you my house number, correct?

[But that would only beget a nasty frown. We don't want you mucking up his ~~lack of thus far~~ things! There's a long pause, as Dist contemplates just what to say next. He's never spoken openly to Peony, after all. Other than yelling. So have a blunt bit of bad news, in case you didn't know.]

The girl is gone.

[Dist notes her and nods politely. He can see just how exhausted she looks and he, too, looks less than chipper himself.]

Mm...well enough, I suppose. May I? [He gestures to the teapot, browsing through the cupboards for a cup.]

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.

[Dist pauses from his long sip of tea once words appear on his journal, staring at them in wonderment. It takes him a moment to really read them over - his interest has been piqued - but when he does, he grabs his pen hastily. It's still so odd to just think she really was here, and alive. After the whole events at Mt. Roneal, he had given up on ever seeing her again.]

I believe so, but could you please repeat? I seem to have forgotten. My apologies, Professor.

You're welcome.

[She knows about the events at Mt. Roneal; Jade informed her about these events a while ago and she even discussed them with Dist the last time he was here. Even so, Luceti is a very sporadic place and the Dist speaking to her right now might not even have passed that point in time yet. As such, she's smart enough not to bring up the topic of the replica until she's gotten a bit more 'reacquainted' with him.]

It's number twenty seven. Should I be expecting you soon?

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