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[claritatis]

"You've reached Ignis Scientia. Leave a message and I will endeavour to get back to you post-haste."

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[dedikated]

Sounds worse.

( The only other people still in this city she's ever agreed to stay the night with are Carlisle and Glacius, and that was only because she was on a hitlist. )

[claritatis]

I suppose it would.

[dedikated]

( Oh for the love of- )

Still having nightmares. Annoying.

[claritatis]

[There's a few minutes pause before the response.]

So am I.

[dedikated]

( Her reply takes long enough that it might be easy to think that it means she's fallen back asleep.

... Or that she's taking a shower and brushing her teeth. )

Always back underground. Powers won't work.

( And all she can hear are the noises of her friends in trouble, trying to fight in the black. )

[claritatis]

[Who knows.]

Do you imagine they'll keep us all separated like this for long?

[dedikated]

( Indeed. )

No idea. Last time we were split up was an accident. Never had it happen quite like this.

[claritatis]

I suppose I ought to start looking more earnestly into boats.

[You know, since you talked him out of the swimming thing.]

[dedikated]

Curufin said he was building one.

[claritatis]

I know. I'd offer some assistance but I'm afraid that it isn't one of my strengths.

[dedikated]

So there is something you can't do?

( She's shocked. )

[claritatis]

I suppose so. I've never tried.

[dedikated]

( She can't say she'd be opposed to watching him haul wood back and forth though... )

First time for everything.

[claritatis]

I'll look into it, if only to avoid feeling as if I'm sitting idle.

[Honestly, Ignis, you're probably doing enough already.]

[dedikated]

You have nothing to do?

( Text does not truly convey the disbelief she has as she types those words. She knows you, Ignis, you will have definitely found something. )

Need me to keep you busy?

( Kate no. )

[claritatis]

That depends entirely on what you have in mind.

[He's probably not in the mood for what you have in mind. Sorry, Kate.]

[dedikated]

( ...spoilsport. )

Wasn't going to be I Spy.

( Lord, who allows this woman. )

[claritatis]

I had a feeling.
That might be difficult under these conditions.

[dedikated]

( A lot is. )

I know.

( She's just... saying. If he needs the distraction, she'd try. )

[claritatis]

[He's quiet for a while after that, appreciating the intention but not able to concentrate on it. After a little while, he sends her another message, an almost timid attempt at reaching out.]

What were you thinking of?

[dedikated]

You.

( K A T E...

But it's true. )

Think we've been here almost a year.

( Yes, she's trying to count the openings of the Door to distract herself. )

[claritatis]

I believe you're right.

[Almost a year. It's hard to keep track of the time, but going by how many times the Door has opened is a good measure.]

It feels like barely any time at all.

[dedikated]

Feels like ages too.

( At the same time, somehow. )

[claritatis]

Strange, how that happens.

[But she isn't wrong.]

Are you sure the clinic is where you want to be sleeping?

[dedikated]

Not the first time I've slept here.

( Things which are not at all surprising. )