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[aerial_ace]

[Forward-dated to the end of the week, after the Wildwoods log]

[Cordelia is quiet. She looks tired.]

Luke and Asch have not been home in so many days, and have failed to report for duty as well. I've tried to contact them, but...

[There's a long, painful pause. She likely knows what's happened, but--]

Please, someone tell me that they have seen them. The two are hard to miss. They're twins, with long red hair, green eyes, not particularly short or tall. You may have run into them as pokemon as well. They look very similar to a Vulpix, but gold and red in color, with a single tail.

If you've seen them, please tell them to come home. Their mother is worried sick, and we would all like to have them back where they belong.

Thank you.

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[aerial_ace]

I'm sure they will.

[Cordelia tries to smile.]

I happened to pick up a spiced tea during my time in Caldera, I think you might like it.

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[healthepot]

Ah, you did? [The mention of tea gets her to perk up some.]

Perhaps I should visit sometime soon, then. I'd love to try it!

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[aerial_ace]

You should. I have a few books I believe you may enjoy as well.

[You simply must join her smut book club, Natalia!]

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[healthepot]

When would be the best time for me to visit, then?

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[aerial_ace]

Whenever you would like to stop by.

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[healthepot]

... Would this afternoon be acceptable? [As much as she hates to admit it, she really feels like she could use the company. She's trying to push her worry aside because she knows Luke and Asch will return at some point--they have to!--and maybe spending some time with Cordelia will help.]

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[aerial_ace]

Of course. You're always welcome, Natalia.

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[healthepot]

I'll be there in a while then. See you soon.

[A pause.] Oh, and... thank you, Cordelia.

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[aerial_ace]

Of course. No thanks are needed.

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[healthepot]

[True to her word, Natalia shows up a few hours later, knocking on the door. Draco's draped over her shoulders as usual, since Natalia's reluctant to go anywhere without him.]

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[aerial_ace]

[Cordelia has tried her best to clean up her work. She had every intention of going out and looking for her cousins, and knocking their heads together when she did find them. She didn't want to upset Natalia, however, so most of it was packed away and stacked against a wall. On the table was one of her better tea sets, and a few pastries she picked up for the occasion.]

Come in and make yourselves at home.

[healthepot]

[Natalia nods eagerly, making her way over to a seat. Draco lets himself fall into Natalia's lap, chirping happily at Cordelia.]

How have you been doing lately?

[aerial_ace]

Keeping busy, thankfully. Things have picked up with the rangers lately, between business with Caldera and Citadel, as well as other expeditions. What about you? What have you been up to, Natalia?

[healthepot]

I've been keeping up with my studies, but I've been training every chance I get. It keeps me fairly busy. I want to do more, but... I'm not entirely certain just what yet.

[aerial_ace]

You'll find your way eventually. Try not to rush things, you still have plenty of time.

[healthepot]

I'm aware... I just don't like not knowing which path I should take.

[aerial_ace]

Sometimes the path you should take won't present itself until you are ready for it.