I-... [A pause. Her brow furrows a little, if you can see her in the dim light and through the rain. She repeats his words, as if trying to understand what he meant:] The Malnosso.
[Despite all the signs of rain, Peony is still outside, determined to know more about this place. He was halfway through his walk when he sees Martel.]
[Martel's sitting in the rain on her knees, essentially soaked, but looking... almost detached, really. As if the rain is around her, but she's not involved, even though it's falling on her. She recognizes the man who approaches, though. Her voice is relieved:] Peony! I was worried you'd been taken.
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... Martel? When did you return?
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Return? Might I ask from where? [She sounds just a little bit dazed, though, and her voice isn't quite as strong as it usually is.]
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The Malnosso.
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Are your housemates enjoying the cookies? [This should be an odd statement, considering they'd theoretically finished them a week ago.]
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Cookies?
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Indeed, the ones I assisted you in baking.
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Do you need assistance, miss?
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I'm sorry, I don't believe we've met.
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But I'm certain we have... We went for pizza twice, I remember.
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Might you do me a small favor?
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