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[fortunefail]

[Private]

I know what's causing this strong attraction. I know it's just another experiment. At least I've gotten a valuable lesson out of it. I was foolish to think I could have a family with Martel, either here or back home. It wasn't meant to be. The girl I knew died a long time ago and no Summon Spirit can change that.

Even if it's just an experiment, I don't want this feeling to disappear when it's over. I hope it doesn't. I need to stay with someone who doesn't remind me of the past.

All I need to do is keep him away from Usagi. I don't want either of them to get hurt. In fact, I'll have to find a way to keep him safe from all of Usagi's friends after that warning she issued. The experiment might be clouding my sense of judgment, but I find it hard to believe he could truly harm someone.

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[Action]
[What is this? Yuan's wandering through the village in broad daylight? Seeming like he's actually enjoying the weather? Apparently, something's brightened his mood a bit. One might note, though, that he looks like he hasn't been sleeping well these past few nights. One might also note that he's carrying more groceries than should be necessary for one person. Stocking up for a winter that's already passed? Who knows?

Approach and find out, if you feel like it.]

Comments

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

[Still, it's enough of one for Regal to notice.]

... Yuan?

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[He stops walking, then turns to face Regal, that would-be-smile completely vanquished from his face.]

... Duke Bryant.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

You seem to be in an unusually good mood today.

[Action]

[fortunefail]

What's it to you?

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

Simple curiosity, that's all.

[Action]

[fortunefail]

Sorry to disappoint, but it's none of your business.

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

Very well, I won't press the matter.

[But considering the experiment that's going on... yeah, he has a pretty good idea.]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

That'd be appreciated.

[you're not finding out who it is, Regal. Never, if it's up to Yuan.]

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

[REGAL HAS HIS WAYS, YUAN.]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Like hiding in trees or sewers? Are you trying to defeat Yuan with a taste of his own medicine? ... Really, though, they're both creepy stalkers in the game.]

[Action]

[lezareno_prez]

[Precisely. They have both mastered the art of being ninjas.]