Alphinaud; Catch-all

[misstrust]

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[arcsplainist]

[ And so he makes his way in, pausing by the bench before he takes a seat. ]

How fare you?

[misstrust]

... I've been better, but I've also been worse.

[ With a very wry smile. ]

[arcsplainist]

Hah.. You're a rather daring woman to down the evidence as you did.

[ like.. homie... yo.... ]

[misstrust]

Sometimes you must take risks to progress.

[ Dorothy shrugs, carefully. ]

Not an experience I'd care to repeat again, but... at least we learned he was drugged.

[arcsplainist]

Yes, that we did.

[ It was probably the only way they were going to find out, too. ]

... But the fear I had felt in my heart for you—to say I am relieved would be a great understatement.

[misstrust]

... Goodness, you were that worried about me?

[ Dorothy, why are you surprised-- ]

[arcsplainist]

—O- of course I had been! That had been much too close of a call...

[misstrust]

I think things may only get riskier in the weeks to come...

... But I'll try my best not to concern you.

[arcsplainist]

[ He shakes his head ]

Pray not concern yourself over it, Dorothy... I am just glad you are all right.

[misstrust]

... I can't hug you until Monday... you know that, right?

[arcsplainist]

[ ... aw. ]

You can make it up for me then, if you wish.

[misstrust]

Really? In public?

[ You're getting bold, Alphinaud. ]

[arcsplainist]

[ he sputters ]

Must you, Dorothy!

[misstrust]

[ Dorothy laughs, albeit quietly. ]

I must, Alphinaud!

[arcsplainist]

Goodness, to phrase it such...

[ At least she's in good spirits... ]

We are more well acquainted now, anyroad. It would still feel much too brazen for anyone I had only just met.

[ But he's old fashioned. ]

[misstrust]

You're very polite, you know that? Although I suppose there are other words for it...

... But thank you.

[arcsplainist]

[ He gives a short laugh, soft and quiet. ]

My parents did raise me so... But of course, Dorothy.

I should let you rest.

[misstrust]

Not everyone can be so fortunate. [ A tad softly, but she smiles and offers him a nod. ]

I'll be better tomorrow, I'm sure. Good night, Alphinaud.

[arcsplainist]

[ He nods, and stands. ]

Sleep well, Dorothy.