144th Devotion: Carrying On

[favoritetraitor]

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[Heedless of the influx of visitors, a lone Chevalier can be found out wandering amongst the lush surroundings of some lush garden. His hand emerges from the pocket of the untied bathrobe that hangs about his form and he reaches out to distractedly touch a lone flower.]


[ooc: It hasn't been a kind few months for Solomon. A victim of a spell, loss of self and madness as well as Saya's departure has left him a bit of shell of the man he once was... but, at least he can finally be seen outside and away from the estate that's been his self-imposed tomb.]

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[beyourarmy]

[Well, that's a good sign. At least that Solomon is OUT.]

You always go out in a bathrobe? Seems kinda risque.

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[favoritetraitor]

[His eyes slowly turn, seeking out the owner of the statement.]

Is it?

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[beyourarmy]

Well, yeah. Not much to a bathrobe. Just a good gust of wind and you're exposed to the world.

Guess you don't mind, huh?

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[favoritetraitor]

[He shrugs his shoulders, indifferent.]

I'm hardly indecent... but it wouldn't matter either way. I've never been very shy.

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[beyourarmy]

I kinda already figured that out.

[He gestures to the flower Solomon had been focusing on earlier.] You like flowers? Or is it just that interesting because you haven't been outside in ages?

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[favoritetraitor]

A bit of both perhaps.

[His hand reluctantly lowers from the bloom.]

I was thinking that I might have missed any chance to see them before they died... it's not the same as having them severed and deposited in one of the mansion's vases.

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[valentineluke]

Must be a mirage. [Suspects Sol's only up and around to look for a visiting Saya.]

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[favoritetraitor]

Luke...

It has crossed my mind.

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[valentineluke]

And?

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[favoritetraitor]

And... I think there's nothing that can be done, either way.

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[valentineluke]

What are you going to do come tomorrow?

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[favoritetraitor]

[He considers this a moment.]

I had no plans... Why? Is something happening tomorrow?

[havenoequal]

[Hopefully he won't mind being joined by another. Covered from head to toe so no sunlight touches her skin and carrying a parasol, Geneviève approaches curiously. Having worked as a nurse on more than one occasion, she recognizes many things about him, even if not aware of the reasons why.]

So many interesting things to be found in such an odd place.

[favoritetraitor]

[He turns slightly, hand not leaving the blossom as he watches the approaching form.]

... I suppose that's true.

[He doesn't seem to mind the possible intrusion.]

[havenoequal]

[It's not often she cares enough to get involved with others unless asked, but finding herself dropped in the middle of where ever does unsettle a...person.]

For a place that seems determined to kidnap others, it is quite a pretty cage.

[favoritetraitor]

[He doesn't comment on the veracity of the statement, instead his head tilts slightly as he latches onto a different aspect of it.]

Oh? Have you been 'caught'?

[havenoequal]

[She's been in worse. This one doesn't seem to be on the verge of war, so it's better than most.]

That remains to be seen doesn't it? Someone said people come and go on days like this.

[favoritetraitor]

Days like this? Ah, so soon?

[His brow furrows only for a moment as he processes the information. He's hardly been in any state to notice what's been happening in the City lately.]

Well, either you stay or not. [A somewhat apologetic smile flickers across his features and he seems to become aware of his less than presentable attire.]

My apologies. I wasn't expecting company...

[worldofourown]

Someone's out and about.

[ There's a maddening I-know-something-you-don't-know lilt in Karl's voice. ]

[favoritetraitor]

I imagine many are... [He doesn't seem to notice the taunt.]

[worldofourown]

But not hermits and sleeping beauties. [ He means you, Solomon.

...And all the better that you don't notice. Karl can finish his battle with Saya. Uninterrupted. ]

[favoritetraitor]

I was afraid I'd miss it.... it's been bothering me for days. Or has it been weeks?

[worldofourown]

Weeks, I'd wager.

[ A small smile, grudging but genuine. ]

At least you aren't turning to dust in the light of day.

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[confined_to_briah]

( There's something about his aura that catches her attention. Without knowing his circumstances, Alexiel feels like she can commiserate. )

Missing someone? ( He is welcome to notice that Setsuna and herself are nearly identical in the face. )

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[favoritetraitor]

I suppose you could say that... [His eyes turn to gaze down at his network device, studying the features of the person addressing him. Familiar yes, but he's far too focused on the dull ache in his heart to think of much else.]

But maybe it's not exactly the right word for this.