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[defector]

[Like most others, Dominic hasn't had much sleep in the past few days. He's a bit refreshed now that he's finally gotten some rest, but there's still something that bugs him.

Creatures of shadow, can't be killed, a cold air, attacking mentally as well as physically--Dominic's never seen the Noctaere before, but he still remembers Cornelia's description of them.]

For those who have seen them before:

Those creatures... Were they the Noctaere?

[Filtered to Anemone]

Are you all right? I'm sorry I wasn't able to find you.

[Do you have any idea how long he was searching, sob? Stupid PA and its public broadcasts that would've allowed Vincent to hear him.]

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[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[Gdit, Anemoneeeeee.]

Yeah. Everything will be okay now.

[--A lie, because if everything were going to be okay, he wouldn't be having tea with Vincent in two days. His expression then turns serious.]

... Anemone. Could you answer something for me?

[buymeacake.livejournal.com]

Oh, good. I don't... I don't want to go back there. Does anyone know what happened?

[She tilts her head slightly, curious as to what this mystery question is.] Of course! I mean, if I can. Anything I can answer, I will for you.

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

Ah, no... not yet.

[And Anemone's attitude is still as unsettling as ever. Either way, Dominic knows the answer, really, but he's asking anyway to make sure.]

... You said you made some friends--could you tell me who they are?

[buymeacake.livejournal.com]

Alright. Where were you? Did you find anyone to talk to? [She assumes he looked for her at least briefly, and since she wasn't too lonely it's okay that they didn't find each other. She doesn't want to do it again, though.]

Oh! Well, I talked on the speaker system to some sweet young ladies and a nice young man kept me company for a while. Why, Dominic? Do you want to talk to them too?

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

Ah, I was... looking for you, actually. [And the guilt of not being able to find her? Yeah, it's hitting him again.

--And damn it. He gets the feeling he knows exactly who the "nice young man" is, and the idea that he actually met with her isn't a pleasant one.]

No, it's all right. What was this man's name?

LOOK AT THAT </SMALL> FAIL /SIGH

[buymeacake.livejournal.com]

Ah, f-for me? [She looks inordinately pleased at this, which quickly turns to guilt.] You didn't go to too much trouble, did you?

Oh, he said his name was Vincent. He was really sweet! Have you met him here yet?

FFFFFT xD

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[That's exactly what Dominic was expecting and really hoping to be wrong about.]

Anemone...

Don't ever talk with him again.

[He doesn't like having to be so serious with her, but he needs to make sure the message gets through her head.]

[buymeacake.livejournal.com]

[She starts, confused by the shift in tone. Did she do something wrong?]

D-Dominic? Is something the matter?

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

Please, just... stay away from him. He's dangerous.

[buymeacake.livejournal.com]

[She trusts his opinion, but...] Are you sure? I mean... Why is he dangerous? He didn't seem like he'd hurt anyone....

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[Briefly, Dominic is glad that Vincent never tried to fool him.]

... Appearances can be deceiving, Anemone.

[buymeacake.livejournal.com]

Well... [She thinks for a long moment, mulling it over. In the end, her faith in Dominic wins out. Easily, really.]

If you say so. I'll stay away from him.

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[This is the one good thing about her current personality. Dominic smiles weakly.]

Thank you.