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[Norman's really not sure how this is going to work out, but he should at least try...]

Hey.

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[When she first gets the text, she actually freezes up, unsure of how to respond. Their argument hasn't left her thoughts, and she's worried, so very worried. What if she messes up again? What if she says something wrong, and he really never wants to be friends?

...It takes a while, but she does eventually type out a reply.]

Hello.

[...What if that was too short? Maybe she should have said something else, too? What do you even do in situations like this???]

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[And now it's Norman's turn to overreact because...wow maybe she really doesn't want to talk to him. He's not sure about what he's doing either, so what if he makes things worse? He'd hate to ruin his only chance, if this is his only chance.]

What's up?

[Okay, maybe he can stall for time with general stuff while he thinks of that to actually say.]

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[Okay breathe Hibiki, he replied and that sounds friendly enough so maybe she hasn't made a horrific mistake with her first and only text you can do it Hibiki you can have conversations you aren't going to screw it up you aren't going to screw it up-]

Just getting books what about you?

[Nailed it.]

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[That sounds pretty normal..or at least that seems like something normal for Hibiki to do. He really shouldn't worry to much, should he? It'll probably just make things worse, and Conan DID help him with a plan.]

Not much. Practicing with my shadows. [Not that he's actually any good with his power unless he's upset. Moving on--!]

Conan told me there's a petting zoo in Baldr. Do you know anything about it?

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[Who knew having a normal conversation could be so stressful...? At least nothing seems too off with Norman so far.]

Oh thats good are you getting better with it??

I heard about the zoo but i never really went there myself...... I left the sheep in the park though from that one time i wonder if they ended up keeping them there or not???

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Sort of. I made an owl a couple of times. [The creepiest owl ever, especially when he looks away for too long.

But besides that yes good. This is his perfect chance!] I was going to go check it out soon, so do you want to come check it out with me when I do?

[Now all he needs her to do is say yes.]

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[He... actually wanted her to come with him? She's so surprised, there's a decent pause before she replies.]

Sure should we just meet there then?

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[The wait between texts is a bit nerve wracking, but once it does come in, he sighs in relief. At least she's willing to see him again.]

Sure or I could meet you in Sigyn.

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Okay then ill wait at the welcome hall if thats alright

[She can use the extra time to make sure she's all bundled up and ready for the weather.]

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Okay, later.

[Norman's got the same idea, so when he arrives, he'll be in a brown winter coat and a very love red scarf wrapped several times around his neck. Okay, plan 'get things back to normal' is now in session.]

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[And Hibiki is similarly dressed, with a cozy green coat and - you'll never guess - a red knit scarf.

Also a Cyndaquil for a hat to keep her head toasty warm. It works amazingly well!

After the initial timid peering, a smile finds its way onto her face. It's been a while, and she really did miss seeing him.]

Norman-san! It's so good to see you again!

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[They can be red scarf bros.

Norman's definitely missed her as well considering he's been moping a few days, but that Cyndaquil is very distracting.]

Yeah, it's good to see you too. [Staaaaare.] Is that a new pet?

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He's my Pokemon partner! He's a Cyndaquil, and his name is Fiery.

[She looks up without moving her head at all - she's clearly gotten used to doing this as of late.]

He hatched recently, so I'm keeping him with me as much as I can!

[The Cyndaquil gives a small squeak in greeting.]

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He's...cute. [Despite the slight pause, he does have to admit the Pokemon is cute. A little strange too, but definitely cute.]

So you're basically like his mother now, right?

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That's what Red-san told me. When he hatched I had to be there so he would im- imprint on me?