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[indent][indent][indent][color=gray][sub][right][color=92278f][b]Location:[/b][/color] City Streets -- The City of Thorinn, Aetheria[/right][/sub][/color]
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Seele watched…something take hold of Kazuki. Once again, as it had in the house, his body language changed dramatically in the spam of only a few moments. Suddenly he was all rigid and anchored and his voice had shrunk. He seemed…diminished. 
[color=#2E2C2C]…[/color]
The urge to hug him was strong, but she repressed it. She had to remind herself that feelings weren’t going to cut it with Kazuki. Platitudes and flattery might have only upset him more, so perhaps it was better to approach things head-on. There was something to be said for the comfort provided by just having a plan. She thought, then came back over to him. She tried to make her voice even and unafflicted with concern.

[color=92278f]“I can’t be certain, no, but I believe it’s where he’s most likely to be. If we want to find him, that’s our best bet.”[/color] She couldn’t hold the tone, though. All it took was a moment’s silence for her to crumble into something softer. [color=92278f]“But, you know, we don’t have to go there right away. It’s still early, and giving him some more time to cool off might even be a good thing. We could take the long way, run some errands if there’s anything you need to do. Could pick out that pastry I owe you, and I’ve been meaning to pick up something to help deal with this sun.”[/color]
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She smiled, backing up, trying to lead him along into the streets. [color=92278f]“It might be uncomfortable, but you [i]are[/i] doing the right thing, Kazuki. We won’t linger if we don’t have to, and, hey, if we get there and he doesn’t show up, we can just go back to the tavern. Maybe look for Benkei if he isn’t back yet.”[/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]