✖ IC CONTACT #1

[silverking]

Well?

You're here because you have something to say, so... out with it.

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[priscilla]

Maybe. Or maybe they won't. There are things that have happened in my life that I wouldn't ever forgive either.

...anyway. Maybe I do need to be forgiven. I shouldn't have hidden so much for so long, but I just. Every time I tried to talk about it at all, I--

I miss Arthur. He was the person closest to me, other than-- ...he was my closest friend, but I think I'm running out of them, now. Friends, I mean. Even Senji is upset at me now, because of that... thing I asked you to do.

[silverking]

Are you able to meet me by the Door right now, Priscilla?

[priscilla]

...what?

[Wait, if she just says that, he's going to accuse her of not paying attention.]

Oh! I heard you. But... right now?

[silverking]

[ His chuckle is warm, soft even... ]

Yes, right now. I think that it would be good for you to get some fresh air... to go for a walk. They say it clears the mind, and it might help you put things into perspective.

[priscilla]

Well, I could. But... do you really think it's a good idea for us to be walking around together right now?

I don't mean that in a secretive way. Just that... everyone's so upset, and... you probably don't care about that very much.

[silverking]

A valid point.

So, what do you propose instead?

[priscilla]

Why don't I... come to you?

If you don't mind.

[silverking]

[ ... ]

If that's... what you think is best.

[ !!! ]

The door will be unlocked. You have permission to enter without knocking.

[priscilla]

All right.

[A small, shaky breath.]

I was thinking... I'd like to hear you talk for a while. Besides, winter is coming! Maybe you can... tell me about Alfons.

[silverking]

Mm... very well.

As I've told you before, I am an open book. Whatever you wish to know, you need only ask.

[ A strange night awaits them... and yet, there isn't a moment of it that Isley isn't looking forward to. ]