Catch-all; Sieghart

[momming]

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Week 0: Sunday

[ercnerd]

[His dorm is right behind Otome's, so it's by sheer luck that he crosses her path when he decides to step out for a bit.]

Hey. How's your body?

[momming]

I'm not entirely sure that's something you should ask a lady. [ quietly-- but her ribs have been taped up, head wound and foot tended to. ]

I'll be fine. Nothing that won't heal in a matter of weeks.

[ercnerd]

[She's a kid to him, so he doesn't see the problem.]

Tomorrow is coming sooner than that. Get some rest while you can.

[momming]

I'll do my utmost. I just might be slower than usual for a while. [ But things will heal. ]

[ercnerd]

[He nods.]

Good. There's no point in rushing for no reason. Take all the time you want.

[momming]

... You're sounding a bit like a father, Sieghart.

[ercnerd]

Hm?

[He pauses, then smiles mildly.]

Well, that would be because you're a kid compared to me.

[momming]

... Ah. Yes, I know the type.

[ Looks young, actually Older than Dirt. ]

[ercnerd]

There are a few of us around here.

I won't bore you with the details, though. Didn't you hurt your ribs? You should go lie down.

[momming]

You're sending me inside already?

[ He's not wrong, though. ]

[ercnerd]

Yeah, I am. Is that a problem?

[momming]

[ she just. Sighs. ]

I'll go lie down.

[ercnerd]

[He raises a hand as a farewell.]

We'll talk later.

Try to let yourself be pampered for the rest of the day, won't you? You have plenty of roommates to go around.

[momming]

Please don't say that, I'm afraid they'll hear you.

[ But she'll also lift a hand and turn to walk carefully inside. ]

[ercnerd]

[Let them hear.]

Rest up, Otome. You'll need the energy tomorrow.

[Once she's inside, he'll turn away to continue on his way.]