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May 26, 2015 22:32:15 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 26, 2015 22:32:15 GMT
"Thank you," she said, beaming as she stood to give him a brief hug. "D'you mind if I open it all later? 'm starving."
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May 26, 2015 23:03:46 GMT
Post by Copper on May 26, 2015 23:03:46 GMT
Ricardo smiled from where he was sitting, by Lyra. "Yes, yes, but that is exactly what our gift is for." He passed her the large box. "Inside you'll find enough food to keep you full until next Christmas. And some perfume."
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May 26, 2015 23:42:14 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 26, 2015 23:42:14 GMT
Tessa reached into the box, drawing out a bar of chocolate. "Thanks," she said brightly, already peeling away the wrapping to break a section off. "Anyone want some?"
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Arthur snorted, reaching out for a square of the bar. "If you're going to spoil your dinner, you may as well let your dad in on it."
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May 27, 2015 8:23:26 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 8:23:26 GMT
She rolled her eyes, passing him a piece. "Sorry dad. But shouldn't you be watching your cholest'rol?" A cheeky smile touched her lips. "s'alright. I won't tell anyone."
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"It's just some chocolate," Alfred chuckled. "I'll live."
Another ring at the doorbell. This time, June volunteered to take the door, opening it to reveal Basch Zingwili. One of his arms was in a sling, the other holding a large box to his side.
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May 27, 2015 14:26:33 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 14:26:33 GMT
Lyra peered around the door, frowning as she saw Basch. "What on earth have you done to your arm?" She asked as Will took the box from him.
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"A wild gryphon, attacking my sheep," Basch sighed as he entered. "Nothing too dangerous, but... Well, I'm not as young as I used to be."
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May 27, 2015 15:43:27 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 15:43:27 GMT
She shook her head in disbelief. "Nobody else could find themselves in that position except you."
"How long until you get this off then?" Will asked, gesturing to the sling.
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"Just another few days. Whatever they're using to fix the bone is rather experimental. But if I must be used for something, it may as well be the advancement of magical medicine. Goodness knows it needs help."
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Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 16:00:28 GMT
Izzy looked up at this, her expression hardening somewhat. "You're completely right. You should go and see a Muggle doctor instead. They at least seem to know what they're doing."
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"I don't disagree with that statement," Basch sighed, sitting down by Romano. "But I can't have this taking three times as long as it could. The school term is nearly over, and I can't take care of my son if my arm..." His voice trailed off. "Especially now that he's started hormone therapy."
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Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 16:14:01 GMT
"Hey," Lyra soothed, placing her hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry. Our lot are there, remember? Ricardo and Leo aren't just going to stand and by and watch if anything happens to him."
Tessa sat up a little straighter at the mention of Nic. "'s everything alright with him?"
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Basch smiled a bit, a rate occurrence for the usually serious banker. "Thank you, Lyra. It is a comfort to remember how many friends he has around him. And yes, Tessa, everything is fine with him so far. He's having a successful transition. Thank goodness that Muggles know how to do this kind of thing safely."
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May 27, 2015 16:20:12 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 16:20:12 GMT
Tessa relaxed, not even bothering to hide her relief. "Good. We all worry 'bout him, y'know? We wouldn't let anything happen if we could help it."
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"Hopefully not," the Swiss man sighed, giving Veneziano and Romano a meaningful look. The Italians shifted in their seats, eager to change the subject.
"So, how have things been for you, Lyra? How's the school?"
June frowned, staring at her nephews for a moment. You will fill me in later.
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May 27, 2015 16:29:42 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 16:29:42 GMT
"Pretty quiet," she said, frowning at Basch. What is he not saying? "Half term's come as a relief though. I have all of the fifth year assessments to mark for the end of the month."
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"I remember fifth year exams," Veneziano sighed wistfully. "I drew a cat on mine."
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May 27, 2015 16:39:50 GMT
Post by Dawnmist on May 27, 2015 16:39:50 GMT
"And people like you make my job that little boy more frustrating," she said sweetly. "You know, in my advanced class, I set an essay on the logistics of countercharms and hexes..."
Tessa closed her eyes as Lyra relayed her anecdote to them, momentarily spacing out. She wasn't sure how long she would be off school, but she definitely couldn't wait to go back. Being on holiday was no fun if nobody else was on holiday with you. There's always Lizzie, though. We have plenty of catching up to do.
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Post by Copper on May 27, 2015 16:46:54 GMT
June studied Tessa for a moment before ripping her eyes away. More than once, simple curiosity about a person's thoughts had accidentally triggered her skills as a Legilimens-- and Tessa certainly didn't deserve to have her brain probed because of June's lack of control.
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