Tragically, Gerard's attempt at some friendly chatter was simply ignored, the big man left hanging as the rain cleared. Disappointing, but well, this sort of attitude was something he had grown accustomed to over the weeks in the Far East. The raised voices sounded, everyone having split opinions that he wasn't certain how to decipher, especially not when they spoke in such an animated manner. God willing though, no one would be killing themselves tonight, or any other night, and if the Storm Pillar could heed the wisdom of Maria, that'd be even better.

A hefty stomp sounded from up above, and Gerard immediately turned, sensing an end to the meeting. As the students of the Storm Pillar graciously opened up the doors, he strode right on in, smiling at them for being so polite. Ducking his head under yet another too-low doorframe, he nodded a couple of times to the Pillars he recognized, Kikumi of the Sea and Saburou of the Crane, before heading over to Maria. [b]"<<Quick meeting, wasn't it? Just an update on something, Sister Maria?>>"[/b]
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