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[fonon_professor]

[Today, Gelda can be found wandering the village. She's going to be making a few stops. Raine's house, for one. Next, she'll go check up on Nephry and Dist. Later that afternoon, she visits the bar to see if Guy is there

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[cakeblocked]

[It's while she stares at the fountain that Luke passes by, looking up at the snow with Miyabi's haramaki present wrapped around his midsection. Occasionally, he lets out a stream of air, amusing himself with the steam that comes out of his mouth. Yeah, he's totally a fire breathing monster.

He stops his entertainment once he notices Gelda standing there, though. She seems awfully distracted... maybe something's on her mind? Luke is still a little awkward around her, so he shifts the coat around himself before he clears his throat and takes a step closer.]

Ms. Nebilim?

[fonon_professor]

[Gelda jumps slightly when she hears Luke clear his throat. She hadn't noticed someone was watching her. Even so, when she turns to face him, a smile will be tugging at her lips. It's a forced one, but a smile nonetheless.]

Luke. You gave me a bit of a start.

[cakeblocked]

[He gives a nervous smile of his own and glances away, shifting on his feet a little.] Sorry about that...

[Awkward as this may be, he's still concerned for her, so Luke focuses on her once more.] Are you okay?

[fonon_professor]

[She rubs her hands together in an attempt to warm them, before burying them deeply in her pockets instead.]

Oh yes, I'm fine. I was just... lost in thought for a moment.

[count_gardios]

[Guy is indeed at the bar, and offers Gelda a warm smile when he looks up at the sound of the door's bell.]

Professor, nice to see you!

[fonon_professor]

[After a quick surveying glance to determine just how busy the bar is, she approaches the counter and takes a seat on one of the stools. She really doesn't come here too often, which is a shame because she's got nothing against the occasional sip of alcohol.]

Guy. Do you have any red wines to recommend, today?

[count_gardios]

Oh- I tried this amazing Cabernet Sauvignon the other day, let me see if they restocked it...

[Guy turns to peruse the wine rack before pulling out a specific bottle, holding it by the neck with a hand to the back so Gelda can see the label for herself, or take it if she is so inclined.]

This one here.

[fonon_professor]

[Oh, she doesn't need to take it. She isn't a wine expert and the label doesn't mean too much to her.]

If you think it's amazing, I'm sure it'll taste delicious. I'll have a glass.

[offallingsnow]

[well, look who it is. This is a nice surprise.]

Good morning, Professor.

[fonon_professor]

[What kind of friend would she be if she didn't check up on her former student at a regular basis, right?]

Good morning, Nephry. How are you feeling today?

[offallingsnow]

Quite well, actually, thank you. What about you? ...Can I get anything for you?

[fonon_professor]

Oh, no, I'm quite fine. No need to get up.

[She'll just take a seat by Nephry, then turns to see if Dist is still nearby. She'd rather not that he overhears anything about the proposal. If she knows him half as well as she thinks she does, he won't take the news that well.]

[its_rose_damnit]

[A knock on the front door is definitely not what Dist was expecting, and it momentarily startles him from his reading and note-taking. He frowns, sets his book, notebook, and pen down, then goes to open the door. This better be good...]

Wha--oh, Professor Nebilim!

[fonon_professor]

[She's been meaning to check up on Dist ever since the little 'incident' that occured during the draft. After Nephry said that he still seemed upset, that need grew even moreso.]

Saphir. Good morning.

[its_rose_damnit]

[Upset more at himself for being so careless as to not notice poor Nephry sooner, and at the Malnosso for bringing her into battle in the first place. Dist nodded, putting on a small smile and moving aside so she could enter.]

Good morning. Please, come inside, Professor... What brings you here today? Could I get you something hot to drink? You must be cold, in that dreadful weather.

[fonon_professor]

[She does indeed enter the house, pausing in the hallway so that Dist can close the door behind her.]

I'm fine, Saphir. I've just returned from visiting Raine. Now, I'd like to see how you are doing.

[wise_maiden]

[When Gelda shows up at her house, Raine will open the door for her. That's odd. It seemed a little too cold to be out that early.]

Good morning, Gelda. What brings you by today?

[fonon_professor]

I came to see you, of course. ... And to talk.

[It might clear from her tone of voice that she doesn't mean idle chitchat. It's the kind of talk she's more than willing to brave the cold for.]

[wise_maiden]

[She can definitely tell that in her tone, and it's a little surprising. But she's not going to let Gelda stand there in the cold, moving aside so her colleague can enter.]

Then by all means, please come in and make yourself comfortable.

[fonon_professor]

[She enters the house, making her way to the living room. It's best to start off with a bit of small talk, probably.]

How are Albert and Caesar?