Catch-all; Sieghart

[momming]

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[ercnerd]

[That makes it more unique. He drops his gaze to the phone again.]

Is that yours?

[momming]

Yes. It showed up suddenly, but it's what helped me fight back home.

[ercnerd]

Really? I haven't seen a weapon like that before.

[momming]

It's not a weapon on its own. It has a demon summoning program that helps me fight and one of those functions is that you can take skills of theirs for your own use, provided you meet requirements.

[ercnerd]

. . . Why demons?

[momming]

It's a long story.

[ She already sounds Tired. ]

Regardless, only one function seems to be working on here, and it's limited. Just one of the spells I learned.

[ercnerd]

Just one? . . . I suppose it's better than nothing.

[momming]

It was none before today, so I'll take it! Maybe I'll finally be able to fight again.

[ercnerd]

. . . I never thought I'd hear about a human doctor who summons demons to fight, much less meet one.

[momming]

[ she does a little half-bow with a flourish. ]

I'm pleased to be your first!

[ercnerd]

You don't have to say it like that . . .

[momming]

[ With a laugh, a little teasing. ]

I didn't say anything that wasn't true, you know.

[ercnerd]

Mm, that's true.

[At any rate, he takes this moment to doff his boots so that he can swing on up to the pool and dangle his legs over the edge for a good soaking.]

Hey, the water's not bad. Are you coming in?

[momming]

Just a second!

[ She has to peel off her tights after removing her shoes, but then she'll join him with a soft hum. ]

[ercnerd]

[There isn't too much room on the final step of the built-in ladder, but they make it work. Sieghart lifts his head while his feet soak.]

Now, I could get used to this.

[momming]

Have you been able to relax at all here?

[ Just. Out of curiosity. ]

[ercnerd]

You came at an odd time. It isn't normally that exciting here, which means you have plenty of time for relaxation. The worst injuries before yesterday were bruises from playing with a bowling ball.

[momming]

I'm a little worried this might be a new trend, honestly.

[ She's not fond of the idea. ]

[ercnerd]

It's possible.

At the same time, it can't be for long. Isn't graduation coming up?

[momming]

I think we're about a week out. So if this happens again, it should be at the end of this week.

[ercnerd]

The deadline is fast approaching . . . It would be good if we already have all the clues we need.

[momming]

I agree.

I suppose we'll have to prepare ourselves, either way.

[ercnerd]

As long as we stay vigilant, we'll be ready for anything.