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[b][h3]Matisuki Kiryuin[/h3][/b]

Matt can hear Tessa's comment about one of the kids making quite a ruckus nearby. Thankfully he was quickly silenced and taken outside so that he wouldn't cause anymore discomfort by two kids. Despite her grumpy nature at times, Matt always likes to see her when she's around. He knows how good spirited she can be and can also relate to her about the stories of war. He thought of her as a good friend as a matter of fact. He slowly lowers his newspaper as he takes a sip of his mug and makes a friendly look at Tessa. He paused for a second before answering, just making sure he wouldn't disrupt her.

[b]"Ah Tessa."[/b] he says in a gruff but friendly voice, [b]"Good to see you here. How's life treatin' you at the moment?"[/b]

It was also at that moment when he could faintly sense something pulse with dark energy nearby. It kinda bugged him a bit but tried to shake it off.

(A nod to you [@Ira])