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[daughterofthemark]

Hello! You have reached Arianna Wakasa of Caledonia. It seems I am unable to answer you at this time, for which I must sincerely apologize. If you would leave a message, however, I will contact you at the earliest opportu--BEEEEP

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[nojohnyouare]

[A pause.]

I know you all said it wasn't my fault. And sometimes it even feels like that. But... If I hadn't died. The second time, with all of you. None of that would have happened.

I don't want to fail you all like that again.

[daughterofthemark]

[maaaaaaaai]

I know mere words will not be enough to erase this feeling, no more than they were for me, but they are all I can offer you.

You did not fail me, or any of us.

[nojohnyouare]

You're a kind person. ...I'm sorry. I didn't want you to feel like that, too.

[daughterofthemark]

It is not your fault. My doubts are my own.

[nojohnyouare]

You deserve better. Even if you don't think you do. You always work hard. And you've done better for anyone than I ever did.

[daughterofthemark]

It often does not seem that way to me, when even my best efforts at something I should know how to do accomplish nothing.

[nojohnyouare]

I saw you there. What happened was unfair. It was set up against you.

Thank you for being there for me. I want to do the same for you. I meant what I said. ...Even if I was... Influenced.

[daughterofthemark]

It was set up against all of us. To me it seemed as though I were the only one who could find no way to overcome it.

If it is truly what you wish, it would be my honor to have you as my knight.

[nojohnyouare]

I'm sorry. I want to make sure you're okay. Thank you.

...Though I assume I don't have to start acting like Church.

[daughterofthemark]

In fact, I would prefer that you did not. Aside from liking you as you are, two of Church in one place would be difficult to handle.

[nojohnyouare]

I probably can't yell that much anyway. Strained vocal cords.

[daughterofthemark]

Perhaps I should be the one who does the yelling, then.

[nojohnyouare]

Probably. So acting like normal?

[daughterofthemark]

I suppose so. Though I don't believe I am *so* prone to shouting.

[nojohnyouare]

And you don't pick fights. No offence to him. I hope.

[daughterofthemark]

No, if anything I try to do the opposite. Which seems important of late.

[nojohnyouare]

Probably.

This next Fissure... A city that catches fire at night, they said. We'll need heat supplies. And I should probably leave Bear-san here. Because he's metal. Right?

[daughterofthemark]

Yes, it would seem best for Sir Bear-san to stay home. Though the fire would be dangerous for us, as well.

[nojohnyouare]

In the morning... Finding places to take shelter. And fireproof clothing. If some exists.