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Fia smiled back at the girl that loved sweets.  It was a bit sad she wasn't progressing, but honestly the phoenix wasn't exactly sure how to respond to that.  After the short awkward silence though, Lyssa said something she could respond to.  [color=salmon]"... yeah ..."[/color]  Fia looked over at the spirit guarding her with daggers saying [i]you better be quiet[/i] before continuing.  [color=salmon]"... loads of paperwork, though I try not to do it ... if I alphabetize one more document I'll ..."[/color]  She wasn't sure how to finish that statement, but the implication of her feelings would likely be obvious.

[color=salmon]"... she's nice though ..."[/color]  A mostly true statement.  Livia did take care of her.  [color=salmon]"... any you ... do you work ...?"[/color]  It was hard for Fia to imagine her doing so, but she'd probably make a decent waitress or something that required being incessantly cheerful.

[center][h3][color=wheat]Otille Kohler[/color][/h3][/center]
Otille looked at the sheet of paper, taking several seconds to read the small amount of writing - she obviously wasn't a scholar.  [color=wheat]"T-Thank you!  I'll be sure to visit her tomorrow!"[/color]  The peasant let out an honest smile, being sure to place all the treasure back to where it belonged and closing the bag.

There was one more matter that needed to be brought up though.  Otille's expression fell considerably as she remembered her companion for the journey.  [color=wheat]"J-just one more thing."[/color]  After a couple seconds of apprehension, the peasant completed her thoughts.  [color=wheat]"I ... I have a cow.  Cocoa.  She's been with me my entire life ... can hardly leave me alone."[/color]  She paused for a second, forcing herself to drop the emotional details.  [color=wheat]"B-but I won't have time nor land to farm while I'm here, and I'll likely end up too busy in my studies to take care of her properly."[/color]  A single tear dropped from her eye, which she wiped away.  It was a new life - this shouldn't concern her too much.  [color=wheat]"A-anyways, I'd be willing to sell her cheap, if you knew anyone who'd promise to treat her well and give her the attention she deserves.  I-I don't think I need the money, and she's been the kindest creature since she was a calf - I'd hate to see her mistreated.  And if they were close by, I'd be able to check on her as well.  She'd like that."[/color]

Otille forced a smile onto her face, but it was obvious this dilemma was bothering her.