♦ IV ♦

[cooperating]

...L-Lady Amalia... I believe we have...carried out our duties here to the best of our abilities. Basch would be proud. ...I hope.Unfortunately, at such an hour, sleep is...n-not an option for me. Sir Light offered to bring us a meal, and then I must be off to find myself occupation. Even if they say it is not a child's place to find work, I

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[lyra_of_dust]

They might be more willing to hire you if you don't seem like you're about to collapse.

Tifa's willing to hire people our age though.

[cooperating]

I am only...mildly weary. I shall be perfectly fine.

Tifa? May I ask who that is?

[lyra_of_dust]

She runs a bar called Seventh Heaven. I help with the filing and paperwork and such.

[cooperating]

A...'bar'?

[resolving]

That is unreasonable.

An occupation can be found another day. I will see to Adam's gathering. You will rest, I will have it no other way.

[cooperating]

I shan't. One sleepless night and blisters will not get the best of me.

[resolving]

One sleepless night and more exertion will. I will be very upset if you insist on it.

[cooperating]

...And what of you?

[misplaced_anti]

... You guys can come over some other time, really.

[cooperating]

You expect me to go back on my word? I would never...!

I look forward to enjoying your company.

[misplaced_anti]

But you'd not be good company if you were tired.

You wouldn't be awake and stuff.

[cooperating]

I assure you I am plenty awake. This is not the first night that I have gone without sleep.