12th Rise of the Phoenix ஜ Voice

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[The feed starts with a barking wolf cub staring at the open journal on the floor. The image isn't clear but it seems as if the book has fell. The animal paws all over it, sniffing at it before it starts to bite it and tear pages out as if it was a chewing toy.

At least until Ikki spots his pet. Two hands grab the animal, holding it in the air and shifting to hold it as a baby before he recovers the journal and puts it on the table.]

Stupid animal, what part of this does look like a boot?!

[He shakes the wolf lightly, but all he gets in response to the scolding is a bark and a lick on the face.]

Whatever... Can't believe it'll soon be a year since you're here. Guess it was time you broke something for real.

[Ikki looks at the journal, checking it.]

Is this still working or I'm going to have to find a mechanic? Or whoever would fix this book, I don't think a librarian would do.

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

It's a moot argument anyway, if we can't find someone who could do it properly.

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[uccellodifuoco]

It is. But leaving him like this isn't good, definitively.

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

[She's a doctor, not a veterinarian!]

I'll do my best to ask around, to find someone who might be able to help. [And fret over the fact that she can't.]

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Hn, thanks Ami. I'll check too and let you know if and when it gets fixed.

[Meaning when he finds someone to help or just does it himself.]

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

Please do. I'll also ask if someone knows someone who might be able to help. But, I don't know many people.

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It's okay, you're doing more than enough already. He will be okay now that we know what's wrong with him.

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

[It feels like precious little to her.]

If I can be of any help in any other way, please tell me so right away.

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[uccellodifuoco]

I will, don't worry.

[Ikki's still more used to never getting help except from pretty specific people, so what Ami's doing already feels like a lot. Specially since it's not her problem.]

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't mind helping. It... makes up for what she's done here, a little bit. Of course, nothing really can.]

For yourself, too. Have you been well?

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[uccellodifuoco]

Besides being still stuck here with nothing to do and having a pet with dental problems? I'm perfectly well.

[Besides those things, indeed?]

What about you?

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

I'm fine. [Always her answer, but she means it so much more with Usagi nearby, even if it comes with the difficulty of protecting her - and deciding how much to say.] Maybe looking forward to the holidays.

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Only maybe?

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

It's nothing. Just, here, it's harder to get into the spirit of things.

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[uccellodifuoco]

I'm not surprised. Unless it's that Halloween thing, apparently the Malnosso will always make sure we get into the spirit of it everytime.

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

I meant... aside from that. Just for myself.

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[uccellodifuoco]

Just for yourself? How so?

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

It's something about myself, not something about the Malnosso.