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[beautyanddeath]

While the Duchess remains missing, it is clear that this peace is no more than an illusion...

If you will consent, Miss Haww, I would like for you to meet me in the gardens. I am concerned about your means of defending yourself, should the need ever arise...

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[film_memories]

Defending...?

Ah, sure, when do you want to do it?

[beautyanddeath]

Danger yet lurks here... I would have less to worry over if I was certain you were capable of wielding a weapon.

Whenever you are available, and the sooner the better. We can discuss this in person first.

[film_memories]

Worry? Ah, alright.

I don't have anything planned, so I'm available anytime.

[beautyanddeath]

Wonderful! I will be most honoured if you would join me now, Miss Haww. It is uncertain for how long time will be our side.

((OOC: Here is the log! :D <3))

[eternalorchid]

It is fearsome to think this may not last long...

[beautyanddeath]

Though one may find harmony with one's fellow residents, within the mansion discord resonates... It is inevitable that its troubles will plague us.

Then, what power could so easily bind the Duchess? A measure of continued wariness seems appropriate, does it not?

[eternalorchid]

Mm, such is true, brother. Though this person does tire of a continuous role of fear and discontentment day after day.

Were there a way home...this person would not hesitate in taking it.

[beautyanddeath]

Fear is not a path a warrior should choose to tread, but one should not be unprepared. I do not believe the two to be one and the same.

Of course. It is a sentiment I am sure everyone shares.

Ah, tell me, Ranmaru; are you aware of the outmost bounds of the forest? There is a task I wish to see through as far from the dark influence of the mansion.