[ It's a bit of a relief to hear that she wasn't the only one Ferran was ghosting. She looks down at the two dogs, who seem well-behaved, but still unsatisfied, and she can't say she blames them. ]
He is alive. Unfortunately, I don't think he will be joining us, but I've made sure he has food and drink until I can come back.
I need to stop by and make sure they're set for the day and night anyway, so it's fine.
[Hmmm.]
In fact I need to bring the Flowers over to the Corgi Tree so they're all together. We can either meet at the Flowers' and walk together or you can go ahead to the Corgis' and I'll be over soon.
[ Well she's not gonna let him walk all the flower pups over by himself, even if he totally could. ]
I will be with the Flowers.
[ That's all she needs to say, right? With a sigh, she takes a few steps to lead the way as Iris shakes off some excess water. She watches as Rhonwhen takes up the rear, nudging little Iris along.
Once they get to the Flower pups' tree, she immediately slips inside for a towel, fighting off the other pups in the process. ] Yes, hello! Dahlia. Del. Val... h, hold on for a moment now. [ She tries to speak calmly as not to set them off any worse than she already has!
When Eustace finds them, Rhonwhen will be outside keeping Iris company as Susato emerges with a towel. She starts wiping her down--
[ Dad's here. Suddenly the towel and Susato are forgotten. Still damp, Iris perks up and sets off towards Eustace with her tail wagging. Susato tries not to be too offended. ]
Iris was upset when Ferran wouldn't come along. [ Sir, your dog makes rain. ] She'll be alright, but she might have learned her way to his house now.
...So watch out for her, Rhonnie. [ She was addressing Eustace, really, but she still gives Rhonwhen some well-deserved headpats. ]
Aaaah yes that makes a lot more sense now. Hearing that Iris was upset was enough for him to understand...and he'll crouch down to give Iris some affection, ruffling her ears and petting her.]
I know Ferran won't like it. Iris, you really need to hold back.
[Just a small scolding...but she's already whining and looking up at them with those biiiig pupppppy eeeeeyyyeeessss.
...
Looking over at Susato.]
So you said he's alive. [Small stare.] What exactly do you mean?
[ It doesn't take long for Susato to give in. Just... a small pat to the head would be enough, surely--but of course, she finds herself stroking Iris's fur and flowers atop her head. ]
He became something he hates.
He grew wings, and... had terrifying eyes, and... [ There's hesitation here. Whether it's because she is not Ferran (and thus doesn't feel equipped to answer), or because her memories of that dreamscape have grown... fuzzy... it's hard to tell. ] That I understand it, he became one of the Fae.
[ It gets even harder to remember the unpleasantness as she looks at Iris. Her smile does seem to dampen though as Eustace processes her words. ]
I know. I wanted to stay but I...
[ She didn't want to disappoint Kazuma. Or the others of the Harvest fam (but mainly Kazuma). It doesn't help that Ferran still wasn't receptive to her company. ]
I told him I would be back. Tomorrow. [ With food, most likely, and other goodies, from the beach. ] It is going to take so long to get there, we planned to stay the night.
Likewise, Tifa and I will be staying the night. The dogs will be fine on their own, but if you're concerned about Ferran, I can have one keep an eye on him.
If that's possible, it's a great idea. Susato perks up, her approval obvious, but then there's a yip from Iris, and her tail seems to wag even more. Susato deflates, and probably melts. Literally. A little bit. ]
. . . No, darling, I don't think it can be you. I'm sorry. [ TOO YOUNG... too excitable... not subtle. ]
I know. I know. [ She is giving Iris pets through the towel while she whines. Susato is trying to make her feel better, shhhing her like she would a small child. ] Soon, Iris. Soon.
In the meantime... Maybe Rhonnie could do it? [ She turns to the older corgi, who has been considerably less whiny. Eustace sent her in the first place, right? ]
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I, It... rolls off the tongue a little easier... That's all...
[ Great. She can feel her face get a little warm. Doesn't know whether she should feel flattered or embarrassed, so it's somehow a mixture of both. Blame it on the heat.
[Rhonwhen just gives a little affirmative "ruff" and trots over to give Susato a comforting lick. There, there, she really likes the nickname!]
She's basically the second most mature of the group, so there's really no one else better to keep an eye on Ferran aside from Rose. But she needs to keep an eye on her kids.
[Is that Iris glancing away? Maybe.....
What smart little dogs they all are. And speaking of—]
If you're ready I'll get them so we can take them over to the rest.
[ That tickles! But it definitely cheers her up, so... win? Susato chuckles. More pets for Rhonnie, too. Yes, yes. Rose and Rhonnie, so mature. She speaks in a laugh. ]
Oh, yes, I'm ready. Do you want me to come in with you?
[ To get the rest of the flower pups. Eustace probably doesn't need any help, but... there are several. And only one Eustace. ]
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He is alive. Unfortunately, I don't think he will be joining us, but I've made sure he has food and drink until I can come back.
Iris was raining. Have you already left?
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[—Ah.]
If you mean the beach, then not yet but close.
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If you'd like to see to them before you leave, I am taking them back to their respective treehouses.
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[Hmmm.]
In fact I need to bring the Flowers over to the Corgi Tree so they're all together. We can either meet at the Flowers' and walk together or you can go ahead to the Corgis' and I'll be over soon.
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I will be with the Flowers.
[ That's all she needs to say, right? With a sigh, she takes a few steps to lead the way as Iris shakes off some excess water. She watches as Rhonwhen takes up the rear, nudging little Iris along.
Once they get to the Flower pups' tree, she immediately slips inside for a towel, fighting off the other pups in the process. ] Yes, hello! Dahlia. Del. Val... h, hold on for a moment now. [ She tries to speak calmly as not to set them off any worse than she already has!
When Eustace finds them, Rhonwhen will be outside keeping Iris company as Susato emerges with a towel. She starts wiping her down--
Good thing she's already in beachwear. ]
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How did you get wet?
[Did the young ones do something??]
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[ Dad's here. Suddenly the towel and Susato are forgotten. Still damp, Iris perks up and sets off towards Eustace with her tail wagging. Susato tries not to be too offended. ]
Iris was upset when Ferran wouldn't come along. [ Sir, your dog makes rain. ] She'll be alright, but she might have learned her way to his house now.
...So watch out for her, Rhonnie. [ She was addressing Eustace, really, but she still gives Rhonwhen some well-deserved headpats. ]
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Aaaah yes that makes a lot more sense now. Hearing that Iris was upset was enough for him to understand...and he'll crouch down to give Iris some affection, ruffling her ears and petting her.]
I know Ferran won't like it. Iris, you really need to hold back.
[Just a small scolding...but she's already whining and looking up at them with those biiiig pupppppy eeeeeyyyeeessss.
...
Looking over at Susato.]
So you said he's alive. [Small stare.] What exactly do you mean?
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She might have bit her lip at the sight, feeling that tug at her heartstrings, but luckily, Eustace's question is a distracting enough one. ]
Oh... Well, he...
[ How does she put this. ]
He wasn't really himself when we were all pulled into the moonscape. So I think he just needs a little more time.
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A small frown.]
Did something happen to him?
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He became something he hates.
He grew wings, and... had terrifying eyes, and... [ There's hesitation here. Whether it's because she is not Ferran (and thus doesn't feel equipped to answer), or because her memories of that dreamscape have grown... fuzzy... it's hard to tell. ] That I understand it, he became one of the Fae.
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He frowns at Susato's description.]
...I see. That would explain a few things...
[Ferran's distrust in magic and fae.]
I take it you witnessed this firsthand. ...But if he was in that condition, then he might be at risk if he's left alone for too long.
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I know. I wanted to stay but I...
[ She didn't want to disappoint Kazuma. Or the others of the Harvest fam (but mainly Kazuma). It doesn't help that Ferran still wasn't receptive to her company. ]
I told him I would be back. Tomorrow. [ With food, most likely, and other goodies, from the beach. ] It is going to take so long to get there, we planned to stay the night.
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...Without him knowing.
[Since the boy is currently triggered—]
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If that's possible, it's a great idea. Susato perks up, her approval obvious, but then there's a yip from Iris, and her tail seems to wag even more. Susato deflates, and probably melts. Literally. A little bit. ]
. . . No, darling, I don't think it can be you. I'm sorry. [ TOO YOUNG... too excitable... not subtle. ]
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Unfortunately she's right, Iris.
[And she is going to WHIIIIIIINE.]
If you want to help Ferran, you should wait until he's better. He... ...Might appreciate your presence more.
[Big might. Very big might. And Iris is still going to whiiiiiiiine.]
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In the meantime... Maybe Rhonnie could do it? [ She turns to the older corgi, who has been considerably less whiny. Eustace sent her in the first place, right? ]
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[And then a small pause as he reaches out to pet the gentle, older corgi's head.]
Since when have you been calling her "Rhonnie"?
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[ Oh. That's, uh, actually a good question. It just kind of happened. ]
Actually, I couldn't say for certain. But... I don't think she minds it. She would have told Ori, and Ori would have told me. [ Surely...? ]
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No, she definitely doesn't mind it. It's cute.
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[ Great. She can feel her face get a little warm. Doesn't know whether she should feel flattered or embarrassed, so it's somehow a mixture of both. Blame it on the heat.
She turns her attention completely to Rhonwhen. ]
We can count on you. Right?
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She's basically the second most mature of the group, so there's really no one else better to keep an eye on Ferran aside from Rose. But she needs to keep an eye on her kids.
[Is that Iris glancing away? Maybe.....
What smart little dogs they all are. And speaking of—]
If you're ready I'll get them so we can take them over to the rest.
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Oh, yes, I'm ready. Do you want me to come in with you?
[ To get the rest of the flower pups. Eustace probably doesn't need any help, but... there are several. And only one Eustace. ]
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[He's done it several times, but it is always easier to have more hands to deal with them. Especially in this case.]
I need to carry a few things so the extra hand will be helpful.
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