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Aria let out a shaky breath as Holly spoke, though she did her best to contain it. She hung on every word the woman said, desperate to know as much as she could. At the very least, though, Wallace was [i]alive.[/i] Before then, all she knew were bits and pieces and maybes; but knowing that he was alive, and well, and getting stronger brought her more joy than she'd had in a long time. Aria nodded as Holly spoke, her soft smile growing across her face; most of all, he still worried about her. After all these years. The fact that Catamount saw him as a threat was a terrifying thought, but also somehow a bit funny. Wallace was a big softie, last time she'd checked.

Swallowing her nerves, Aria gave Holly a grateful nod, trying to find the right words to say. [color=#f29bcc]"Thank you, Holly,"[/color] she managed, her speech unstable. [color=#f29bcc]"That...means more to me than you could know. If you see Wallace, tell him, um..."[/color] Aria paused, hesitant to ask that much of a stranger. Yet, what choice did she have? [color=#f29bcc]"Just tell him I love him."[/color]

At that moment, another voice chimed in, offering pastries. Aria gave one last polite nod to Holly, before turning and stepping in line to receive her guild mark. And, of course, get free food. Quality pastries were a luxury now, and she certainly didn't have the cooking skills to make them for herself. She waited patiently as Kouta and Helena picked out their own, unable to decide what to get for herself. Finally, Aria settled on a fried croissant, gingerly lifting it out of the bag. [color=#f29bcc]"This is very kind of you. Thank you,"[/color] she said, before taking a small bite. To her surprise, it was absolutely delightful; perhaps she just hadn't had good food in a long while, but the way it melted in her mouth...her eyes widened a bit, happiness evident on her face.

Just then, someone-a young man-came stumbling through the woods, apparently late to the party. Aria was apprehensive, if only for a moment, until he suddenly perked up at the sight of the free pastries. She took a step back, giving him room to search through the bag, though she couldn't help but wonder who he was. [color=#f29bcc]"Hi there,"[/color] she said, a playful smile on her face. [color=#f29bcc]"If you don't mind me asking, who are you?"[/color]

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