harrowhark

[preordain]

bone

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[outsidebones]

Have they?

[they have, for sure.]

I haven't noticed.

[she wrinkles her nose slightly, as though she's trying to hold something back.]

[preordain]

I'm sure it'll come up at some point.

[ there's a pause. ]

Do you need to sneeze?

[outsidebones]

No.

[her lip quivers a bit. she bites down on it.]

[preordain]

[ this is so weird. ]

So you feel normal?

[outsidebones]

So very normal.

[sniffing and trying to stand very straight.]

And you? Normal, I presume?

[preordain]

Oh, I'm actually feeling very odd. I was hoping to find someone else with a similar condition to see if we could get to the bottom of it.

[ what a shame... ]

[outsidebones]

Oh my. Won't you tell me your symptoms? Perhaps I can assist, even if I am feeling nothing similar.

[preordain]

Oh, of course.

I've been feeling oddly emotional at random.

[outsidebones]

I wasn't going to say anything, but I did notice.

[preordain]

Right, right.

And do you know anyone else who has been experiencing this?

[outsidebones]

I have heard a rumour or two about it. Heightened emotions - they seem to build with time.

[preordain]

And you've managed to avoid it this entire time?

[outsidebones]

I suppose if I consider it carefully I have noticed an odd reaction here and there, but it has not affected me overmuch.

[she has such a solemn expression but she's sort of wringing her hands together anxiously.]

[preordain]

You really lucked out then, Harrowhark. I've spoken to a few people who have been pretty bothered by it.

[ he glances at her hands ]

Did you drink too much coffee? You seem fidgety.

[outsidebones]

Fidgety? Do I? Perhaps I did overdo it. Then again, I find myself concerned with your predicament.

[preordain]

[ he puts a hand on her shoulder. ]

I am so moved by your concern. You really are the kindest person here.

[outsidebones]

[she flinches from the touch and wrinkles her nose.]

Let's not get overly familiar, now.

[preordain]

Oh, my bad.

[ he lets go ]

You just seem off today. Are you sure something isn't wrong?

[outsidebones]

Let's focus on the distress you're in.

[preordain]

I'm shy.

[outsidebones]

How difficult that must be for you, with all of these people around.