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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 11:24:35 GMT
"Just a few minutes, if they want to be on time. Then Giovanni's going to bring Tessa and we can start. We'll have to take lots of breaks, though, 'cause Tessa was pretty tired when I saw her arrive. I read that cancer treatments can make people very weak after a while."
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 11:26:32 GMT
"She'll be okay though, right?" He sounded unsure; cancer wasn't something he knew a great deal about. His only knowledge of the subject came from witnessing her going through the chemotherapy. "Those Muggle Healers know what they're doing, don't they?"
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 11:34:06 GMT
"Giovanni says they know a great deal better than any Wizarding Healers do," Ricardo sighed, putting a hand briefly on Leo's shoulder. "But according to Tessa's letters, it looks like the surgery went perfectly and everything will be back to normal soon enough. They've even taken her off of, er... chema-- cherma-- whatever it was called."
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 11:38:51 GMT
"Chemotherapy," Leo corrected him with a wry smile. "That's good. She said it was making her feel really awful." He took another grape, the movement somewhat awkward as he noted that this was the first time he'd been alone with his brother since he'd yelled at him. "Uh... Have you been down to see dad recently?"
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 11:42:59 GMT
"No, I... I was planning to visit them tomorrow." He briefly thought back to promising Vincent that he'd introduce them the day he planned on going. Still might as well go down and talk, at least. Even if it's alone. "Have you?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 11:56:14 GMT
"Not for a while," he said, shuffling his feet. "I've seen mum around the castle, but... Well, other people don't visit their parents until the holidays anyway. So it's not like... Uh, I've been busy. That's all."
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 12:01:37 GMT
"Busy? With what?" Ricardo raised his eyebrows, turning to look at his brother.
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 12:04:59 GMT
"Work," he said meekly, a little flushed. It wasn't strictly true, but it was the first excuse that had come to mind. "I'm, uhm, I'm behind in transfiguration."
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 12:07:32 GMT
"I could always help you with that. I'm pretty good at Transfiguration." Is he lying? He did say that kind of weirdly... maybe? Saying things quietly is just the way Leo talks. Maybe I'm over-analyzing this. Yeah, he's probably telling the truth. I think. Maybe?
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 12:14:20 GMT
"Oh, no, it's fine," he pressed his lips into a smile. "I have help from the professor. A-and I'm going to catch up sessions. So I'm fine. Thank you." Merlin, I'm a terrible liar.
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 12:17:50 GMT
"Hey, no problem. Maybe we can go down to visit Mum and Dad together. Wouldn't that be nice?" I think he's opening up to me! Kind of. Okay, I can't mess this up. Tread carefully.
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 12:22:48 GMT
He was a little startled by the proposition, but pushed the smile again. "Yeah. Yeah, sure. That'd be... really nice." I suck.
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 12:25:26 GMT
"Why not tomorrow? Unless you'd like to go together some other day. There's really not much left in the term at all, though."
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 12:32:03 GMT
Where is everyone? "Okay, yeah. That's fine by me." Leo took another grape, glad of the distraction. "Great."
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 12:35:08 GMT
Oh, no. I think i's become awkward. Is... is he upset? I think he's upset. I should ask. Ricardo looked concerned, opening his mouth to say something when Nicolas entered, cane tapping the floor loudly.
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 12:41:28 GMT
"Nic! Hi!" Leo relaxed significantly as his friend entered. Thank God. I was beginning to think nobody would show. "Uh, there's plenty of food, if you're hungry."
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 12:43:24 GMT
"Thanks," Nicolas murmured, finding the snack table and taking a strawberry. "Is Tessa here yet?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 12:54:47 GMT
"Not yet. Ricardo said that Giovanni's bringing her at some point." Leo glanced around for something to occupy himself with. He settled on unpacking the plastic party cups, arranging them in neat rows on the nearest table.
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Post by Copper on Jul 23, 2015 18:28:57 GMT
"I'll go check on him," Ricardo sighed, leaving the Room of Requirement. As soon as he was gone, Nicolas turned to Leo. "Okay, you can cut the tension in the air with a knife. What happened?"
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Post by Dawnmist on Jul 23, 2015 18:51:28 GMT
"I yelled at him the other day," Leo mumbled, folding his arms across his chest. "About spending too much time with Vincent and ignoring the rest of us."
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