A captive is freed (open)

[ohmaiden]

She's been staying with Steerpike for some time now, an unknown captive of his. But this time, he left the door unlocked, and after peeking her head outside, she's walked out into the surrounding forest, curious as to what's around here

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[rob_fellows]

Robin's been careful with his wanderlust, lately - but he and Niko have been talking about Iphigenia's disappearance (not that uncommon, though, since several people did disappear in the fire), and he's making one more round.

He's not hopeful - he's just being conscientious about it, that's what he's telling himself. He's also fairly quiet, and might be observing the figure from afar.

He's not even sure who this is, at this point, and you never know, with Morgoth around.

[ohmaiden]

She's not looking his way at first, but when she does, she doesn't quite recognize him--perhaps he's too far off. But she's definitely surprised to see another living being in the forest with her, and so she might take a few steps forward, cautiously.

"Hello?" she says in a tiny voice, probably not loud enough for him to hear.

[rob_fellows]

He squints a little, takes a step her way, and the voice is enough for him to recognize her.

"--- Iphigenia?" --- "Oh, god, it's you. Oh god." And he comes, closer, in a few efficient strides.

[ohmaiden]

"--Robin? But--" you're supposed to be dead, she thinks, remembering what she had been told. "--You're alive?"

[doctor_pascal]

If Iphigenia makes it to the Mansion, maybe later in her week, Pascal can be found reading in the common room.

They've never met, but he's a gentle and rational soul who will gladly listen to her if she needs it.

[ohmaiden]

She wanders in, looking well, the worse for wear. She hasn't slept well, and hasn't been eating much either.

"Hello," she says very softly, politely.

[doctor_pascal]

Pascal looks up from his reading and very quickly assesses that this person is not well - and considering his profession, and the fact that he's advertised it...

"Hello," he replies, smiling reassuringly. "My name is Pascal. May I be of any assistance?"

[ohmaiden]

"Oh! Um, I'm--I'm all right," she says, looking down and wringing her hands nervously.

She's clearly not.