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[unknownrival]

[Action for Diarmuid, morning]

[Issei had almost been getting used to the idea that he would not see Prospero again, not see any of the people he met there again. He hadn't decided how he felt about that by the time that he woke up to his hotel bedroom.

Had he dreamt being home? How long had it been? And were the people he cared for still safe?

The answers to this lied clearly in one place.

Diarmuid would find his door being nearly pounded on.]

[Video, afternoon]

[Issei hesitates to speak.]

I never thought I would regret going home. When I was there, I found myself sorely wishing to be back, just to make sure that the rest of you could also come back safely. It would be unfair for me to be the only one to return.

How have you all been?

Comments

[Video]

[truthsnomiracle]

Absolutely terrible. Do you have any idea what's become of this place in your absence -- or, for that matter, what's been expected of me?

[Video]

[unknownrival]

You can't possibly have been relying on me to keep things under control.

[Video]

[truthsnomiracle]

It isn't a matter of control; in that respect, we managed, albeit primarily because our population plummeted sharply and the losses included the worst among us. Rather, your talent for emotional support, understanding of the majority of us, and -- if I might be so bold -- inspirational presence were missed.

[action]

[croibhristeoir]

[asdfghgfd JESUS H. TAPDANCING CHRIST ON A CRACKER]

[The door would be answered by one tired but generally healthy Diarmuid looking irritated at the SUDDEN NOISE more than anything.]

What do you want...with...me?

[action]

[unknownrival]

I'm sorry. Did I wake you, Niisan?

[action]

[smothersome]

His name is not Niisan.

[Aengus's voice echoed from the near silence of the room beyond. He had been up since before the sun and was as bright as ever.]

If one bangs so loudly upon a door, it would usually mean that they were being hunted or otherwise needed aid. Since I see no pursuers, mayhap it be that thou are that you injured, youngling? But no! I see no wounds of the body. So perhaps... a wound of the heart? Or yet...

[♥♥♥! Could it be? This is another one of Diarmuid's chosen? He's not sure, but- regardless, both Diarmuid and Issei are being subjected to his most bright and sparkly.]

Well, regardless of the matter of which you come- Come in, come in! You are welcome here.

[video]

[forgivethemtheirpain]

Ah! You're from the library, right? Hello!

[video]

[unknownrival]

That's right. I worked there before leaving.

[video]

[forgivethemtheirpain]

I didn't see a lot of you, but my name's Nanami Lucia. A lot of people have disappeared in the past month and a half, but we're still working on.

[Video]

[namedforcat]

Issei? I have to admit it's nice to see a familiar face.

[Video]

[unknownrival]

I'm glad to brighten your day a little.

[Video]

[namedforcat]

I would like to say welcome back, but things are in a bit of disarray right now.

Video

[want_a_vacation]

*Someone looks like he hasn't been sleeping as well as he should. He has slightly visible bags under his eyes and there's a full cup of coffee on his desk, along with a quarter of a pot sitting off to the side. The fact that his connection gear is still showing a holographic screen probably means he was working on something when he saw this.*

Issei, it's good to see you. Ah, sort of, at least. I wouldn't wish this place on anyone that doesn't want to be here, but it's nice to see someone I know we can count on.

Video

[unknownrival]

My feelings are more or less the same. I love my home, but I can't willingly ignore that there are people here I need to help.

Video

[want_a_vacation]

And we can use all the help we can get right now...

Much much Later, Video

[smothersome]

I thank thee for your return. My son is much better for it.

Video

[unknownrival]

Anything that brings Diarmuid-nii happiness is my first priority.

[misplacedxsheath]

This is your second time here?

[unknownrival]

Indeed it is. I presume you're relatively new.

[Video]

[soulsborderline]

You were worried about the rest of us getting out safely?

[Video]

[unknownrival]

Yes.

[Video]

[needsteaplz]

That's how I felt when I went back home for short period of time. Glad to see you back.

I opened up a small tea house between the hotel and Caliban. I need to give you your copy of the key to access the mini base I made for all of us.

[Video]

[unknownrival]

You're very kind. It's well-supplied?

audio; the latest castmate

[ex_cashcow493]

You are a good person, Issei. [ Saber's soft voice can barely be heard over the busy streets nearby, but she doesn't make any movement to go anywhere quieter. ] To think of others like that... So you were able to remember this place, were you?

audio; nooooo

[unknownrival]

You're too kind. And, I don't think I've forgotten anything.