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[refire]

This is alright. I don't want to trouble you anymore than I already am.

You probably noticed that I'm not coming home lately. There's something that I need to take care of. I called off work too so you won't find me there either.

I'll just be out. Had a friend help with Law's dogs in the meantime.

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Alphen...

[This is so delicate to navigate. Much as she'd love to scold or lecture him for pushing them away and hiding, he's reaching out now, and that's what she's wanted for a while now.]

It's no trouble. Is there anything we can do to help you?

[refire]

When I come back can I have some of your cooking again?

Nothing really beats a home made meal.

[sermom]

Of course you can. I'll cook you anything you want. [Just come back.]

Are you eating well? Getting plenty of fruits and vegetables? I can cook a few ready-to-heat meals and drop them off somewhere.

[refire]

I've been trying to eat more. I still have an appetite it's just been rough.

You can leave them at the smithy. I'll be visiting there later to pick up my things. It's just that I don't really want you to get caught up in something dangerous because of me.

Stay safe out there.

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[Stay safe, he says. Good grief.]

Alphen... please remember that we've always stood together against whatever danger comes our way. We didn't abandon Shionne to be alone, when her thorns might have hurt us. We're not going to abandon you, either.

[refire]

Kisara I have to ask you for another favor then.

I need you to help me with this. Going against my nightmares alone has been too much but if you're there it'll make a difference.

[sermom]

Of course. [She'd like to say he didn't have to ask, but clearly he thinks he does, so.] What do you need me to do?

[refire]

I'm asking you to do something dangerous. I didn't think it was fair for you.

I'll need you to fight my nightmares with dreamotion. Can you do that?

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I understand. It doesn't change my answer.

I've been working on my dreamotion. I'm no expert by any means, but I can defend myself just fine. I'll help, of course.

[It's a good thing she's been practicing a lot...]

[refire]

You don't need to be an expert at these things I'm already asking a lot from you so thank you.

I've been trying to suppress the nightmare in my own way. We might have to come together to bring it down once and for all.

[sermom]

You just say the word, Alphen, and I'll be there. I'm sure that together, we can fight whatever is causing this.

Do you know how to call it out so we can fight it?

[refire]

That's what I'm still trying to figure out.

This stuff's a lot more complicated than it looks. I wanted to try some things but I didn't want to risk hurting other people to do it. I've thought of that much at least.

[sermom]

Have you considered asking others with the journals if they know how to combat this? I haven't seen it happen myself, but this can't have been the only time this has happened.

[refire]

I've been trying to gather more information as best as I can.

That brought me to Dr. Mathis research study. Do you remember the clinic from before? Yeah, they had something about it there.

[sermom]

I've never visited a clinic here, but that sounds like the right place to research strange conditions of this world. And considering it's changing your body, it would count as a medical issue.

[refire]

I was getting in touch with founder of the clinic, Yujin Mikotoba. He's the one who healed some of my injuries and took care of me for a while.

Said I'd head out and try looking for answers. Emotions can influence a lot of things but I wasn't about to go out and potentially risk getting hurt further.


You haven't been experiencing this, have you Kisara?

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No, I haven't experienced anything like this. Maybe I've just been lucky that way.

[She's always had a steady head on her shoulders, but when it comes to magic emotions, that probably only counts for so much. It's entirely possible her luck will run out eventually.]

[refire]

I'd say you're a little more than just lucky. Maybe it's a good thing.

I'm sorry I don't think I ever said thanks for all those times you helped me before. Back then I was too busy being stubborn.

[sermom]

I won't deny it, or take it for granted. It's because I'm lucky that I'm able to help you better.

You don't need to thank me, Alphen. If our roles were reversed, you'd do the same for me, wouldn't you?

[refire]

There's no doubt about it. We're friends, Kisara.

Friends are there to support each other no matter what.

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That's right. Just try to remember that, when you're struggling the most.