- 77 [Written / action]

[fortunefail]

[Kratos]

You saw it as well, I assume? Either way, we need to decide our next step.

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[After the appearance of one of his 'old friends', Yuan has become extra cautious. He knows he can't avoid Mithos forever, but he sure as hell can try. At least until he's had a chance to discuss the matter with Kratos. That's why, as he makes his way through the village early in the morning, he may seem even more on edge than usual. Eyes shifting around suspiciously, occasionally throwing a glance over his shoulder, you know the drill.

Feel free to stop him anyway! He's headed for Kratos' house, but he'll stop by Raine's place while he's at it. This is partly to get her opinion on the situation and partly to see how she's doing.]

Comments

[consultmybooks]

[Giles spots Yuan on his way to the library that morning. And pauses]

Something wrong?

[fortunefail]

[Ah look, another familiar face. Though by now, Yuan is wondering just how conspicuous his behavior is, if so many people are picking up on it. He stops walking, trying to seem as nonchalant as possible.]

What makes you say that?

[consultmybooks]

I just got the sudden impression that you were expecting to be attacked by vampires.

[fortunefail]

Vampires? I haven't seen one of those in over a year.

[Sadly, he has had experiences with them here in Luceti. None of them were nice experiences.]

[consultmybooks]

Consider yourself lucky.

But my point still stands.

[fortunefail]

It's nothing you need to concern yourself with.

[consultmybooks]

[He shrugs] So, not vampires? Or the end of the world?

[fortunefail]

[Well, that brings a smile to Yuan's face. What a conclusion to make just from one person being edgy.]

I certainly hope not.

[consultmybooks]

Something you can handle?

[fortunefail]

If all goes well. At the moment, I'm still assessing the situation.

[consultmybooks]

Always a good place to start. If you have the time to do so, that is.

[fortunefail]

I doubt there's too much of a hurry. [Mithos still needs to get settled as well, after all.]

[consultmybooks]

Well, let me know if you need help. [He doesn't appear all that worried, though.]

[fortunefail]

As I said, it's nothing you need to concern yourself with. The chances are great it won't even affect you.

[consultmybooks]

It's a small village.

But you're probably right.

[fortunefail]

[He's quiet for a moment, before a small smile dawns on his face.] Even so, I appreciate the gesture.

[consultmybooks]

Not a problem. Best of luck with...whatever your problem is.

[fortunefail]

Thank you. If you ever need my help with something, just let me know.

[consultmybooks]

I'll remember that.

But it seems we're both good at taking care of ourselves.

[fortunefail]

Heh. It's a good trait to have, isn't it?

[consultmybooks]

Certainly served me well.

Hope you have a good day.

[fortunefail]

Same to you, Rupert.

[Yes, he calls people by their first names. Last names serve virtually no purpose in the Symphonia universe, unless you're Mithos.]