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[inheritedtales]

[After the D.A. meeting, Hermione had once more been droned. It seemed a habit lately, really, but it was only this morning she returned to her normal self and after some investigating... Well, there were tears abroad, needless to say. Immediately returning home, she didn't think to go to work and it was only when she calmed herself slightly she

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[riastrad_ridire]

You're not looking so great, kid.

[Coming out of spirit form, Lancer materialized out of thin air nearby. He looked concerned despite the casual tone of voice; no matter the era, he did hate seeing pretty girls upset...even if more often than not he was likely the cause of it.]

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[Momentarily caught off guard, Hermione raised the wand, before looking away. A turn of her lips slightly amused before frowning once more. She really should get used to this place.]

I suppose not. [She kept the crack from her voice.] It's been a rough time of it.

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[riastrad_ridire]

Yeah, pretty sure most of us could say the same.

[Lancer sighed, crossing his arms.]

So what's got you upset?

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[Forcing a bitter smile now.] Unfortunately, unless you're too new to know any better.

[Sighing]...Something I should be more than used to by now.

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[the_wee_big_hag]

[Sitting down next to her.]

Glad to see you're back.

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[Hermione wasn't her usual attentive self, but when Tiffany spoke up she glanced a look. Placing her wand down, she frowned, glancing away.]

[A large part of her wanted to say she didn't want to be back-- hated it, but everyone felt that way, she knew. Still. She took a shaky breath.]

...Thank you. [Hardly audible she shook her head.] Although, I wonder if people being here is hardly anything to be glad about, anymore.

[the_wee_big_hag]

Oh it's never been something to be glad about people being here if you think about it. But there's strength in numbers and all that.

Besides, having conversations with drones is frightfully dull. Though I do know where all the cookbooks in the library are located now.

[Tiffany checks up on all the drones of people she knew at least once a week.]

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Except the numbers are always changing. Before we can even try for strength they take those away.

[She's frowning, but tries to offer a quirk of a smile.] I could have told you before, you realize.

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[ofoz]

[Ozma watched the conjuring for a while- but the curly haired girl easily passed as a drone child. In fact, Hermione probably won't even notice her, until the canaries appearance and she claps a few times, less than enthusiastically.]

How charming.

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[Caught off guard, Hermione looked up towards the clapping, a frown forming on her features. A flick of the wand and the canaries popped out of existence.]

...Can I help you?

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[ofoz]

No, I didn't need anything. I was just...admiring your abilities, that's all.

[She pauses, and briefly plays with the thought of asking Hermione if she's alright, then quickly decides against it. It's not any of her affairs.]

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[Rather uncertainly, Hermione placed the wand in her lap. Paying mind to the female before her she brushed a lock a way.]

I was merely practicing. A bit difficult to perform, but nothing to note.

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[a_gentle_boy]

[There is the sound of light footsteps approaching, and then a pause from a short distance away. After a bit, they tentatively resume, accompanied by a soft voice.]

Miss Hermione?

...Is there anything I can do?

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[Hermione's surprised to hear Luke's voice at first, but caught herself quickly. She really wasn't as attentive as she should be today.]

[Managing a half-hearted smile she turned to the young boy.]

Just Hermione is fine.

[Biting down on her lip she shook her head.] No, I don't think so. There's not much any of us can do, really. It'll be fine.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas will hesitate for a moment or two before taking a step closer.]

If you don't really believe it, it's alright if you don't make yourself say it, you know...

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Perhaps, but it's something I should be more than used to be now. [She twisted her hands in her lap at the thought.] It will be fine, though, as... As fine as things ever get here.

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[Hermione looked up as Nina approached, finally reminding herself it was too dangerous to not pay attention. At her sight, she glanced away a moment. Biting down on her lip she shook her head.]

...No, not particularly. [Sighing though, she looked up and gently took the cookie, knowing better. Picking at it, she kept her eyes on her lap before speaking again.] Do you care to sit?

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[Frowning, Hermione remained silent, thinking carefully before she opened her mouth.] Nothing I shouldn't be used to by now, I suppose.