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Swallowtail - Red

It doesn't take us long to reach back to Beovault. By the time we reached, it's noon. ....Well, when Red Plague isn't an issue, international flights actually doesn't take that much time.



Upon landing, I realized there guards aren't positioned in Beovaults anymore. I guess Sophie's return did gave them a huge boost in confidence.

Now that I've got my initial stock of Red Thinners, my priority is to return to Rizaia. With "Solvei" little stunt in Chiara and my possible association, the established route for additional supplies are aren't looking so hot. Accounting for possible new infected, which estimates to a 10~20% climb, the compressed stocks I have currently with me lasts about 3 months. ....*sigh*, I suppose I'll cross that bridge when I reach it.

Speaking of bridges, I did promise Sophie that we'd talk it out too. I wonder if there's a way to reach her.

"Hey, Nelo, do you mind if we made a short stop before going back to Rizaia?" I turned to Nelo. Even though Nelo isn't particularly expressive, once you spend enough time with him, his does demonstrate subtle expression changes. Ever since returning from Chiara, he has always been deep in his thoughts. "This is about Sophie, huh? Go ahead." Nelo replied nonchalantly. I don't blame him for not caring, since he's mentioned that he doesn't like being burdened by someone else's problems, but the way he expressed seems to be more distracted by something else. Did my proposal gave him such a hard time?

The last time I could contact Sophie, it's from Cylia. I wonder if I can reach out to her the same way.

Nelo and I made our way to the registry office. Noon usually the busiest hour in the registry office, but eh, it's not like we have much to do in Beovault.

After taking our number, Nelo quickly grabed the free newspaper from the kiosk. Compared to the last time, his expression are more careful, almost paranoid, skimming through the articles as fast and as detailed as possible. Then, after reaching the last page, he put down, and let out a sigh of relief.

"What's that for?" I asked. "I wanted to check if Chiara has anything published." Nelo replied. Of course! Considering Chiara's influence, it's better safe than sorry. "Did you find anything?" I asked again. "Lots of reports about Chiara's Champion's victory in Sage's Tournament, and Maiden Araya's speech there, but otherwise nothing." I checked on the date of the papers Nelo read. It's printed today.

"It's printed today." I mentioned to Nelo. "Does news industry here pratice emergency reports?" Nelo asked. "They do...but it's broadcasted." "Ugh...damn. Nothing's worst than an uncertain threat." "Don't you think you're a bit too paranoid? We'll just have to hope for the best." I tried to comfort Nelo, but a part of me knew he's got a point.

Before the conversation could carry on, our number's up.

"Red! Solvei! It's such a pleasure to meet again!" Cylia greeted us upon our number's reached. Going by her tone, and her comfortabilty of using "Solvei", that would mean the news haven't spread here.

.... ... ......
 * Red: Hello, Cylia, good to see you again.
 * Cylia: How can I help you?
 * Red: I'd like to make an appointment with High Shaman Sophie. Is it possible to contact her as soon as possible?
 * Cylia: If it's your request, I'll do my best. No doubt lady Shaman would be thrilled to see you too.
 * Cylia: Ah, the appointment will be at 5.00 p.m tomorrow, will that be alright?
 * Red: Yes, thank you.
 * Cylia: Then, I hope your have a good day. May the wisdom of the Sage guide you.

Right. Tomorrow. It feels...surreal, I've always turned away from her, but now that the meeting is locked, I'm suddenly at a lost. I guess all I can do is hope for the best.