clarities | Fourteenth File.

[ Action: Mayfield High. ]

[ Well, after things have been pretty much completed in her lab, Diana has taken the initiative to make a small cubby hole in the corner of a library and is pretty much sleeping in it. Now that her projects are done, she can finally let herself sit back and relax for once. There's a book over her face to block out the light and possibly the sounds too. Other than that, she actually looks peaceful for once. Do you wish to wake her up from this? ]

[ Though, if the library isn't your thing, later on she can be found in the music room by the piano and is playing Beethoven's Fur Elise just to warm herself up. She plans on spending quite a bit of time here just to unwind and relax even further. The door is open to hear this music playing. ]

[ Action: John Doe Park ]

[ To continue in her relaxation, Diana's taken to sitting under a tree and has her eyes closed. It appears as if she's meditating to help clear her mind. The quiet sounds of nature and the sounds of animals moving around ease her even more. Sure, she knows that her guard may be down, but she's diligent to open her eyes if anyone approaches her. ]

[ Phone | Filtered to custodismundi ]

Hey, Abel. Do you mind holding another lesson? This time, I want to try something a bit more difficult.

[ Phone | Filtered to princeofjunes ]

Mr. Yosuke, the stage is finished. When do you want me to deliver it?

[ Phone | Filtered to canhasfuhrer ]

Mr. Mustang, I've finished your gloves. When do you want me to deliver them?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

With a space heater?

[ She takes out a knife and a fork for him, along with a paper plate for the cake and pours him a cup of nice, warm tea. ]

What if it snows? Or rains? I could get wet! This sounds like a disastrous situation-- oh, thank you-- and I'd be much better off inside, don't you think?

[oh my god he is the most spoiled.]

Then I'll build preventions.

[ She pauses briefly, her eyes shifting downward a bit. The conversation she had with Cain is still fresh in her mind, so... ]

Hey, can I ask you a question, Abel?

Hm? [don't mind his horrible manners as he talks with his mouth full...] Of course.

[ Who taught you manners, Abel? :|

But, she nods and takes a small breather. Right, this isn't hard to do at all. ]

Earlier, I spoke with your brother, Cain, and we somehow stumbled upon the subject of guns and his opinion on them. I also mentioned to him that you're my teacher for such things and that I was learning this so that I could be the one to protect others instead of being the protected.

He seemed to have disapproval of them, so I'm just wondering why that is.

[pokerface.jpg. he keeps right on munching like this isn't an interesting subject at all.]

Mm, Cain's always had a distaste for violence of any kind... even that used in self-defense. You can see why he'd have an aversion to guns, then, right?

[ She's watching him for any changes in his tone or posture - then again, she really doesn't have a reason to think his words aren't true. ]

So, that's why he was encouraging me to try to use my words instead of weapons, then? And... could you tell me why he has a distaste for violence, if you don't mind?

[he is the master of half-truths.]

He's always been that way, far back as I can remember. Anytime anyone was violent, he always tried to break it up or find a solution to the problem. He was something of a diplomat, even as a little squirt...! That's just who he is at heart.

[ha... he nudges his glasses up his nose, smile a little rueful.]

I'm teaching you with every belief you will never use anything you learn to kill or cause serious harm to another person. I sincerely hope you'd never have to use any of what we go over in real practice, but... Mayfield can be an ugly place. Some of the people here are powerful and don't always have control over themselves...

In a situation where they've lost their minds, or there are creatures incapable of being reasoned with or stopped short of some kind of measures on your behalf. And I would much rather you fire a bullet to disable and wound, than to be caught defenseless and be killed.

[ Well, at least it's somewhat of a truth. But, she still hates being lied to. ]

No wonder he's against violence as much as he is.

[ She notices the rueful smile, her head tilting somewhat in concern. However, she does nod. ]

You know I wouldn't misuse something that I've been taught by you.

[ Because who would she be to willfully abuse that trust, anyway? ]

[he's not lying, he's just... omitting. ;( he can't exactly come out and explain things he's kept with him for centuries, after all... secrets, and sins.

he rubs the back of his head, nodding.]

I have faith in you, Diana.

[ Diana nods and she smiles, deciding to drop the subject for right now. After all, she supposes he'll tell her everything when the time comes. ]

And I you, Abel.

That means a lot more to me than you know. [he gives her an amicable smile, before reaching to munch on a cookie from the box.]

...So, you've been talking to Cain, huh?

Not a lot of people say that to you, do they?

[ For her, she'll sip on her tea and watch him indulge in his sweets. She likes seeing others be happy with what she's done. ]

Mm. He replied to my phone call a couple of days ago and I agreed to meet him in person. He's rather kind.

[no... not many people say that to him, but that's par of the course when you go around pretending you're a total oblivious idiot. that and he figures there isn't all too much to have faith in anymore.

but it was the fact that one person in particular had said those words, long ago, that made them all the more meaningful when he heard them now.

he nudges at his glasses, licking crumbs from his thumb as he listens. Cain really is making friends... he's so glad...]

He is, isn't he? Cain is definitely a gentle spirit...!

I hope the two of you get along well?

[ Well, Diana was glad to give Abel that much. Even if he was an idiot to her in their first meeting, she couldn't help but find the cheerfulness infectious. ]

He is, I'll have to admit. And yes, he and I did. He might be a young man after my own heart in some aspects.

Fourteenth File.

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