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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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text; luciferskylight

[burninglight]

Arianna-

I did something careless that you and the others need to know about. It's fine if you're angry or don't want to speak to me, but I found a copy of Airlocked on a tablet in that last fissure. I didn't tell anyone because I feared what sort of argument might result, but--I let my brother borrow it. I was being selfish and stupid, but I need him to understand who he's actually dealing with when it comes to me.

I'm sorry. I should have consulted all of you first. If you wish not to speak to me, I accept that and should think you right for it.

text; ariadne

[daughterofthemark]

[The delay before Arianna's response is longer than the content would seem to mandate, as she thinks about what he's said and tries to understand it.]

Father,

I love you.

Arianna

[burninglight]

I love you too, Arianna.

Really, it's fine if you're upset. Just let me know, so I can give you space if you want it.

[daughterofthemark]

I wish you had consulted us before, but I am not upset with you.

The others may differ. Have you spoken to Rii-san yet?

[burninglight]

I should have. I was just. Afraid, I guess.

I talked to Yuuri first. She's angry, of course--asked for time to cool down and think about it.

[daughterofthemark]

Afraid of what we would say?

Do you think I should speak with her? Or would it make things worse?

[burninglight]

I didn't want it to turn into a tremendous argument. Airlocked's done enough damage to our family, I didn't want to continue the trend. Though I suppose I've done that regardless.

You've no need to speak to her on my behalf. She wants time to think the matter over, and that's the least I can give her.

[daughterofthemark]

...I think it is too soon to say that. You may be right that this was necessary, and I think everyone will come to understand why you felt it was.

Not necessarily on your behalf, so much as for her benefit.

[burninglight]

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Would you just look after her and make sure she's alright? Please.

[daughterofthemark]

Of course I will. She is, after all, my sister.

[burninglight]

Thanks, Arianna. I'm sorry--I won't go behind everyone's backs like this again.

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[daughterofthemark]

Simply be sure to let us know first if you do.

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[daughterofthemark]

Perhaps we could simply disregard my previous message.

[burninglight]

It's okay. I can tell what you meant.