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[flameguard]

the placing of these next to each other is exquisite

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w1, sunday

[allomantic]

[beach time!! she's looking for him.]

...Rondo.

[flameguard]

[ he's here! sitting on the beach, just kind of watching the water. he's got a peach in his hands, but he's not eaten it yet - he looks up! ]

Oh... Vin. What is it?

[allomantic]

[taking a seat near him.]

First of all... How are you faring?

[flameguard]

I'm alright.

[ and really, he is. tired, but still himself, still warm. tired, but resilient, and his smile, soft, shows it. ]

Thankfully, Mr. Daan and Alfyn are really good - Miss Asa is resting, now, so, hopefully she'll be able to do so peacefully and recover. What about you?

[allomantic]

I'm alright.

[a pause, and then:]

May I ask you something?

[flameguard]

Anything.

[ ? ]

[allomantic]

How well do you know Laudna?

[flameguard]

[ hmm... ]

Miss Laudna? We get along, but...I don't know her that well. Why do you ask?

[allomantic]

I was wondering if you've ever seen her angry before.

[flameguard]

[ ... ]

...Do you think she...?

[allomantic]

I don't know yet. It's entirely possible it was a curse - we've seen people angry at each other before because of one.

I want to talk to her again tomorrow to see if she's still acting strangely. And I don't think there's any sense in focusing on one option instead of keeping an open mind. But I think it's worth pointing out.

[flameguard]

[ he nods... ]

...I'll keep an eye out too, Vin. [ frowning a little to himself, thinking about it... ] I... can't say I've ever seen her angry before - she's always been nothing but cheerful and kind.

[allomantic]

If she's back to normal tomorrow and we don't notice anything, I think it was a curse, more than likely. But it's worth paying attention to.

[flameguard]

She did fit the evidence, too...

[ the coconut... he chews on his lip, and then nods. ]

I'll keep an eye on it and we can talk it over, tomorrow. And... if we're sure, then... [ ... ] Then, I can do it.

[allomantic]

It's easy to wear a poncho that's bigger than your size.

[...]

We'll keep talking about it. If you're committed - there's something you should know.

[flameguard]

Only if we're sure, but, yes.

[ he won't just go stabbing people for no reason but... a tilt of his head? ]

...What is it?

[allomantic]

I understand.

[especially after yesterday. there's a small pause, before:]

I don't think it fits as well, but Karlach asked me to borrow something that could be used as a weapon on Thursday. And she's strong enough to face Ichiban. So it might not hurt to pay attention to her behavior.

[flameguard]

[ ooh. oooh!!! listen! it's bad. it's bad, and his expression flickers briefly, but he takes a deep, steadying breath. ]

... Alright. [ ... ] We... spend a lot of time together, so... that should be pretty easy.

[ he handles this maybe better than you might expect?? listen it's fine. ]

I hope that isn't the case, above all, but... I'll pay attention.

[allomantic]

I hope it isn't the case, too. And... Even apart from hope, I do think it makes less sense. She was working hard yesterday.

[flameguard]

...I don't think she would have pushed Mr. Tomi if she didn't really think - if she wasn't really trying to solve what happened to Mr. Ichiban.

[ like, maybe that could have been monstrous, but. ]

[allomantic]

No. I think she would have focused on another case.

[pausing, and then:]

There's something else you should know. Will you come with me for a moment?

[flameguard]

[ there's - he laughs, a little. ]

Vin, you keep dropping surprises on me...I'm almost worried! [ very lightly teasing, though!! he hops up and brushes himself off. joking aside: ] Of course.

[allomantic]

This one is better.

[she starts to head towards the swamp, stopping at the top of the stairs leading downwards.]

[flameguard]

[ oh god he hates this place but he will follow her without any fuss; rondo frowns, but he looks around, and nods after a moment to follow her down... ]

[allomantic]

[touch week, so she's taking his hand! she seems uncertain despite the news she received last night.

even so, she heads to the case with the ouija board, taking a deep breath before she reaches for it like she's trying to stave off any possible disappointment—

but when she tugs on the handle, it opens easily. give her a second to stare.]

I didn't - I swear, when I did it, I wasn't thinking of—

[this.]