Fact A-05: Worries and Insecurities

[hystorical]

[I. Phone | Filtered to residents of 913 Bilko | 26th September - Night]

Mokou? Are you alright? Did... something happen? [ she hasn't seen you in two whole days. That's abnormal ;_; ]

[II. Action | 1248 Williams Road | Housemates + Visitors only | 27th September - Morning]

[ She's on and about the morning chores as usual before she needs to head back

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[mansfirsttrap]

[And sure enough, Enkidu does notice this much like an animal would sense something is amiss with their master, he does notice this with his own as he reaches over to place a hand on her shoulder.]

You're distracted. Is something the matter, Keine?

[hystorical]

It... [very brief hesitation. She isn't usually the type to pour out her own troubles to others, after all.] It's nothing. [So she says, as she gives a smile.

But it should be quite clear to see who hasn't been about the past few days, which is odd considering how often she usually is. And the highly possible reason for that.]

[mansfirsttrap]

Mmm...

[He pauses for a moment in thought and then frowns when the missing guest that is usually here... isn't here at all.]

Is it that young woman?

[hystorical]

I... [trailing off, not exactly expecting him to pick up on it.]

[the minor surprise wears off quickly though, and her expression returns to the downcast one from before.] That's right. She seems to have been droned.

[mansfirsttrap]

I see. How long did this happen? She may had been a temporary case like others here.

She may come back soon enough, if that is your worry.

[hystorical]

I haven't seen her since we parted ways three days ago... How long can the temporary cases last up till?

[mansfirsttrap]

[He thinks for a moment once more. Given with his experience with Satori and Koishi, he lets out a small sigh before giving up an answer.]

If they are lucky, the least amount of time would be a week... at most would probably be a year.

[hystorical]

[Her eyes will no doubt widen as the last words leave his mouth.] ... A... year? [... well... her own lifespan will make a year seem like nothing, but... Without Mokou... A year without Mokou...]

[mansfirsttrap]

... my, my. Are you that quick to give up hope, Keine? I didn't even think you were that kind of person, Master.

[hystorical]

I... [she trails off, once again. Enkidu's right, and his words would hit her hard.] No, you're right.

[she was never the type to give up even if the odds were against her.] I will wait, no matter how long it takes. [she was always the one that wouldn't go down without a fight, and not without putting up a good one, too. She just needed to be reminded of that, that's all.]

[After all... This place does take the best within people and corrupt it.] Thank you, Enkidu.