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Such a busy month we have been having. Arrests, ban on powers, breakouts... It is certain we have avoided being bored, of that I am certain.

[There's a small puff as he were...smoking?]

The month has yet to finish as well. I do wonder what else is in store for the good citizens of this place.

Do take care. I will pray for your safety.

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That's kind of you. [Though his intentions seem rather murky.] Were you not affected by everything, sir?

It seems I was fortunate enough to miss out on the adventures and reminded in my home.

You were extremely fortunate, then. I was one of the lucky few who found themselves behind bars.

My condolences.

Thank you.

Are you well now?

I wouldn't say I was ever unwell, but -

Yes, I'm much better now.

I am pleased to hear that, miss.

You're awfully kind to worry about a stranger.

I believe someone should worry about the greater parts of the City. So many do not.

It's far too easy to become secluded and only think about your needs. I would like to help as many people as I can.

This tells me that you are a good person, miss.

I don't know if I qualify as good. There is so much that needs to change in this city. But overcoming deities seems impossible.

Overcoming deities usually does appear impossible.

I think... I wouldn't mind being bored for a while after this.

... and you needn't pray for god's safety. [With a tone that implies that's what he believes himself to be.

This coming from a short, Japanese schoolboy with rips and tears in his outdated uniform that imply he'd been in some sort of fight. Very convincing.]

No? Why is that?

[He's rather amused by the notion actually since he doesn't actually pray himself.]

Because I'm fully capable of protecting myself.

Because, of course, I am—

[Act normal. Act normal.]

Naoi Ayato. [Deflating, just a bit.]

[He lifts a brow but nods his head politely.]

Alexis Hargreaves.

... that's a Western name, isn't it? It's back-to-front, right?

[As rude as that sounds, he's just trying to figure out which one's the family name to call him by.]

It is Western. We provide our family names last.

Haa... Haaguriibusu-san.

[He's struggling with it like it's a strange tongue-twister. That pronounciation's heavily accented, but it seems the device deems it recognizable enough not to automatically translate. Which is probably what it's doing with everything else Naoi is saying.

After that hesitant start, he dips into a bow on reflex. Usually, the idea of bowing to anyone, much less a strange device, doesn't cross his mind anymore in ordinary situations, but after botching an otherwise formal introduction, he felt it necessary. The age difference also pushes Naoi to behave more as he did in life.] It's nice to meet you.

... you sound like you speak from experience.

[The accent is quite amusing and he doesn't seem at all bothered by it. In fact, he looks calm, collected, and entertained.]

I have been here for some time now if that is what you mean.

[He smiled at him sweetly. He can be very polite when he's enjoying himself.]

[The smile catches him off-guard and colours his cheeks, but the boy tries to maintain a sense of decorum after rising from his bow, shoulders back, even as he still bows his head somewhat in a display of humility the man's age imposes on him.]

Yes, that is what I meant.

During your time here, I'm sure you've learned something... maybe not about the inner workings of this place, but something like certain recurring themes or patterns. Something that might provide a hint as to what will happen next. Am I wrong?

There are certain times of the year that have the potential to be worse than others, certain holidays that seem to come with certain curses.

Ah yes, and there seems to be a variety end of the week that lasts for a couple of days each month. When this will occur seems to rotate though.

[Why not give the boy information? He likes him so far.]

Right. Thank you. [He looks focused as he commits the information to memory.]

... which holidays are typically celebrated here, though? Are they unique to the City?

Typically the Western ones. Christmas, Saint Valentine's Day, and Saint Patrick's Day...

... even with this device's help, I still don't recognize those names. [He sighs slightly, holding his head.]

Regardless, thank you very much. I'll have to go read about them... do this place have a library or a bookstore?

A most impressive library actually. You should find just what you need there.

[He does enjoy visiting there himself.]

Good, I haven't read any books since coming here.

I should make up for lost time.

[He wants to ask if the library possesses foreign language books, but he thinks he's already asked this man too many questions about this place. He can go find out on his own. Another grateful bow.]

Do you have a job here? I don't want to keep relying on outside support like an invalid, so I was wondering what people do for money here.

I do not actually. I spend many of my days in leisure.

How lucky you are.

It isn't in my nature to enjoy a leisurely life. Work gives me a sense of pace.

I take it you had a comfortable life before coming here too?

Being an Earl does have its advantages.

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