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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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after the meeting

[nojohnyouare]

You asked earlier. What I meant. Do you want to talk.

[daughterofthemark]

Yes, please. I wish for there to be no misunderstandings between us.

[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.

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?