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Looks like we have company.

[!!!]

Lloyd! Tio!

I wasn't sure who to expect-- but I shouldn't be surprised to find you here. It's good to see you, Rean.

[He's feeling a lot of emotions right now even if this is just a memory of them.]

It's good to see you too. I'd love to catch up but... It seems like something strange is happening. How can I help?

Yeah.

We'll tell you what we know. Currently there are two different types of flowers inside the city. Both of them are spreading, but they seem to be drawn to certain things and each has a different affect.

The white ones seem to be responsible for the lack of energy around here right now. Which is why there's some extra work right now.

The other kind-- the yellow ones-- seem to be attached to things with different levels of sentimental value. Neither of them are safe to touch, but for different reasons.

What happens if you have prolonged contact with either kind?

And is there any idea of what the source is?

You let the white ones get you for too long and you're going to be out like a light. You won't be able to stay awake, much less focus on doing anything.

The others, well... you felt it earlier, right? It's trying to destroy the bond between certain important individuals and the girl you know as Towa Herschel.

The girl I know as Towa...? Interesting way to put it.

When did all this start? Is there a decent way to dispose of them safely?

Well, to the people of Crossbell, she is Adalaide. Although we knew her before she was given that name.

It started quite a while ago. Although it only started getting bad the past few days. But I'm sure she didn't want you to worry about it.

The white ones will respond to your efforts to keep her work alive. The yellow ones... you'll have to speak to her directly about those, once her True Heart is awake.

...Adalaide huh?

Of course she didn't. If we help with the requests will that help?

That's right. I don't know how much you know about what happened to her here, but-- when she lost her memories, that's the name she was given until she remembered her own.

But... yeah, I think it will.

She's trying to figure it out on her own right now, but... honestly, it's not going well. I know she'd be happier if you stayed here where you're safe but frankly-- she's probably going to stay like this unless something's done. And it's only likely to get worse from here.

I don't know as much as I should it seems.

That's... just like her honestly. I'll do what I can. While I'm at it can I do anything for you guys?

[ Tio smiles. ]

Typical Rean.

Don't worry about us. We're here to support you after all. Whatever it is you decide you want to do here, it's our job to help you do that. Ideally keeping you in one piece.

I appreciate it. But you guys are part of this place too right?

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[oh dang those are some very old familiar faces...]

Ah...

[It's taking him a moment to remember names. He's old, man.]

[ ...sigh. Fiiiine, he'll do it for you old man. ]

Lloyd Bannings and Tio Plato of the Special Support Section.

[HE HASN'T SEEN YOU GUYS IN CENTURIES OKAY]

...Right. Would it be too presumptuous of me to say it's a pleasure to see you?

Only slightly. We are well aware that "you" are not necessarily the same person as the one we are familiar with.

But we'll be keeping our eyes on you none the less.

I couldn't ask for more than that. Though for what it's worth, I can swear have no intention of causing any harm.

...Good.

How much or how little you intend to do is up to you. We're only here to help you do that and make sure you don't do something stupid and get yourselves killed.

Of course we want the problem to be solved-- but her wish is for your safety to come first. That's why we can't tell you what to do one way or the other.

...She should really learn that selflessness only hurts those who worry for you.

[ SHRUGS. ]

You'd think she'd have figured that one out by now.

[ ...is not at all subtle in looking at Rean... ]

It can be a difficult lesson to learn.

[From personal experience...]

Although those who need to learn it are often admirable in their own way. In any case, I'll be helping him solve whatever needs solving, so you can be sure a watchful eye will be on me at all times.

Good. I'm glad the two of you will be working together.

Keep an eye on him as well for us. If you need assistance, the two of us will be here.

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.

[for now he is FOLLOWING REAN AROUND]