[Voice]

[vermified]

[What with the disaster just recently passed, Edward's been trying to keep a close eye on those of significant importance in his life, more so than usual. So it doesn't take long for him to notice that a certain someone's belongings are no longer around.

...again...]

Lady Svala... appears to be missing. I think she's gone...

[As if things weren'

Comments

[flicker_flash]

[And where she spent the days beforehand largely avoiding home, Katie has stuck very close by since the earthquake, if only so certain knights can have peace of mind.

...so now she's looking for either Sigmund or Edward, because journals are lousy to talk through when you think hugs might be called for.]

[vermified]

[She'll find Edward at the bank of the river closest to their house, knees tucked against his chest, chucking loose stones into the water. He looks less like a knight and more like a sullen, lost teenager this time.]

[flicker_flash]

[Pad pad pad. Soft little steps coming to an uncertain halt somewhere behind you.]

...Edward?

[vermified]

[WHAT wh- oh. Oh. jkhfsf brb composing himself.]

...What is it, Katie?

[Voice]

[sofar_sogr8]

[Sonny can never ignore someone's heartstrings being tugged on.]

A-are you okay?

[Voice]

[vermified]

...Fine. I'm fine. Thank you.

[As if lying makes anything better.]

Re: [Voice]

[sofar_sogr8]

Well, I hope you feel better. I know how it can be when people disappear.

[Voice]

[vermified]

...Thank you for your consideration.

[Text]

[salvationfound]

[Again.

He should've known. Fate, especially in this world, has a particularly nasty habit of allowing him a moment of happiness, only to yank it away with a jeer. Although it was somewhat expected, it's still a harsh shock to Kratos, and so he writes his response. He doesn't quite trust his voice at the moment.]

Thank you for informing the rest of us.

[Text]

[vermified]

[...Oh, Kratos. He feels almost as bad for you as he does for himself, and that means a lot.]

I'm [Miserable, sympathetic, upset] sorry to be the one to share bad news.

[Text]

[salvationfound]

[Honestly, Kratos isn't sure what to write next, as he'd rather be left alone, but it'd be kind of rude to cut off a conversation like this, no matter how somber. In the end, the former wins out, and all Ed gets is the mark of the pen as if Kratos had held it there for a while, pondering what to say next, before giving up.]

[written]

[chaincutter]

[Sigmund had started to suspect that himself. He's not really sure what to say, though. "I am grateful that you informed everyone (so I didn't have to)"? He doesn't really have the luxury of time for moping at the moment, either. There are people relying on him. He can't go sulk. He won't. Not this time. Still, he doesn't really want to talk about it. So instead of a direct response, this is all Ed will get.]

I am going to find food.

[written]

[vermified]

[Edward's really not expecting much, least of all from Sigmund- he knows how he is about sharing his feelings and such. He's honestly surprised Sigmund's talking at all. ...Well, alright, technically he's not- nevermind, Edward. Focus.]

Do you need help with anything, my lord?

[written]

[chaincutter]

I will likely have to hunt.

[The "so I can put all my anger into something properly productive" is left unspoken. Edward can come or not, Sigmund doesn't care. As long as he doesn't try to discuss feelings, it doesn't really matter.]

[written]

[vermified]

[...That's as much of an invitation as Edward can expect to get from Sigmund, and though he's not sure whether or not it's a good decision, he'll take it.]

Where can I find you?

[markofthewise]

[He in fact knows next to nothing about Svala, but these kind of messages are always emotional, even if it doesn't always seem that way.]

Sorry, Ed. You going to be alright?

[vermified]

[Baw, Sokka, he was hoping you'd pass this one by.]

I'm alright. This isn't the first time she's been taken from this place.

[markofthewise]

[Psh. Pass up on this, please? Still, you're a guy. So you won't be getting any muffins.]

Well, I'd tell you to take the day off, but... [Sokka hasn't been at the smithy since the quake. He has no idea if Edward has, but right now that's anything but a priority.]

[vermified]

[He doesn't want any damn muffins 8|]

I don't think anyone is working these days.