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[indent][indent][indent][color=gray][sub][right][color=92278f][b]Location:[/b][/color] Mystic Prophecy Chapterhouse -- The City of Thorinn, Aetheria[/right][/sub][/color]
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Beautiful. Oh, it was just beautiful. 

Sure, the both of them were fumbling a bit—Kazuki looked back her once like a boy taking his first steps into school, and Graves had put a hand on his shoulder with all the naturality of a statue—but there was no such thing as a [i]perfect[/i] reconciliation. The two of them had, in their own ways, come to terms with each other for the sakes of others; imperfections and all, that was beautiful. She’d have cried if she could still do that. Seele made a note to herself to pick up an extra pastry for Graves as well. 
[color=#2E2C2C]…[/color]
The conversation changed with…admirable grace, all things considered, and Seele shot Rael a look of grateful pride, as well as a subtle two-thumbs-up. The girl had done a good job reining Graves back from whatever brink he had nearly stormed off of. No doubt they had her to thank that he was still in Thorinn at all. Her little dilemma in the tavern still unsettled Seele a bit, but that was another matter for another time. For now, they were here, and they were…well, she supposed if the consensus pushed against calling them all “friends” then she would settle for saying that they were all at least a “team” again. That was something. 

Graves addressed the both of them, and so it seemed appropriate enough to join the conversation. She wished she could have come in with something better, to lighten the mood or at least help the easing tension. Unfortunately, he’d chosen a topic that was sore for all parties involved. She was still immensely proud of Kazuki for coming here despite…circumstances, and he’d certainly shown himself capable of keeping himself composed, but expecting him to hold a conversation about Luci on his own on top of everything else seemed borderline cruel. 

[color=92278f]“We did,”[/color] Seele said, stepping up politely beside Kazuki. [color=92278f]“She…well, no. No, she didn’t. She’s grieving, I believe it’s best that we let her. What you’re doing is lovely, though. I’m sure Mystic Prophecy appreciates the helping hand. I have a feeling those are going to be in high demand soon.”[/color]
[color=#2E2C2C]…[/color]
[color=92278f]“But anyway, I don’t suppose either of you saw Benkei on your way here? Kazuki is certain he’ll be fine—and I mean, I believe him of course. I’m sure he’ll end up at the tavern with the rest of us, just, I thought it might be helpful to keep track of everyone.”[/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]