PC: Alphinaud

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Week 0, Friday

[voltadomar]

[Somewhere along the boulevard, Kim has stepped into a random shop, where he spots Alphinaud.]

... I don't suppose there's any sign of our missing person in here.

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[ It's been quiet up until now; when there's a sudden noise entering the shop, Alphinaud slips out a small yelp, followed by the sound of something hitting the floor. Quickly he emerges into view– ]

—Oh! Erm, pardon me—N, no, naught to report, unfortunately, not any place I have searched.

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No, pardon me. I didn't mean to startle you. How about items of interest?

[He adjusts his glasses and looks around the shop they're in.]

w0; saturday (post trial)

[arcsplainist]

[ In the hotel kitchen, which I'm actually not sure is still a mess or not but details, stands a one (1) Alphinaud next to the counter upon where an almost sad looking paissa is perched. There's a kettle going on the stove, so it's clearly time for stress tea. ]

[voltadomar]

[Apparently, somebody cleaned it! So we've got that going for us. Kim walks in, gives the sad paissa a glance... and nods to Alphinaud.]

Good evening, Alphinaud. I hope I'm not intruding.

[arcsplainist]

—Hm? Oh! Good eve– [ "good". ] –and not at all. Merely borrowing the stove for a moment here, so I'll be out of your way soon enough should you wish to use it.

Week 1, Friday

[voltadomar]

[Here we are in the solar, where Kim's just finished fitting Alphinaud with a makeshift splint (exact materials TBA?). It's probably very painful to set the bone but hey, the worst is over with for the moment.]

This should do for now. I'm sorry I don't have anything better than this.

[arcsplainist]

[ It hurts as all hells and this really sucks, but it, Alphinaud hopes, can only go up from here. He exhales as deeply as he's able once it's done—a little rough, his breathing still isn't great—but he won't complain. Even if he overall feels the worst he's ever been. ]

No, no—it will do splendidly in a pinch. Again, you have my deepest gratitude.

[voltadomar]

Good. Let me know if you need anything else.

[He'll step away to give him some room now.]

... There is something I wanted to discuss with you, though. If you don't mind.

Week 1, Saturday

[voltadomar]

[Hey Alphinaud, wherever you are, Kim finds you and approaches. He's carrying a baby-elezen-sized crutch, which he holds out to him without much introduction or ceremony.]

Here. I believe the crutch you were given earlier today was only temporary. This one will last.

[arcsplainist]

[ The void or something. On the way outta trial, at least.

But he does pause, looking appropriately surprised. ]

—Truly? This is awfully generous of you. ... Thank you.

[ He accepts! ]

Week 2, Sunday

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[Sometime after the execution, Kim finds Alphinaud wherever he is.]

Alphinaud. I was hoping I'd find you. How are you feeling?

[Between getting beat up by Susato and his link partner being killed, he's got some reasons to ask.]

[arcsplainist]

[ The grand solar, I have decided. Alphinaud is chilling there with a book and some tea, Esmerie curled at his side in the meantime. ]

—Ah, hello there. Much better, now that I have had a bit of rest. I'll be feeling my old self 'fore you know it.

Week 3, Friday

[voltadomar]

[It's not quite noon yet, but the lieutenant is standing out in the courtyard, smoking a cigarette.

He sees Alphinaud nearby, and greets him with a nod. He's calm as always, but his expression is a little grim.]

[arcsplainist]

[ Alphinaud is seated nearby, jotting down in a notebook. Esmerie is the first to greet Kim with her little carbuncle squeak, and then he looks up. ]

Greetings, Mr. Kitsuragi. [ Because "good day" would be a little... yeah. ] Been faring well?

[ They both know the answer to that, but it doesn't hurt to be polite. ]

Week 3, Sunday

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[Kim's standing in the church, lost in thought... or maybe a sort of meditation? It's hard to tell, when his expression doesn't give much away. Cecile sits on his shoulder in the form of a bandicoot.

He notices Alphinaud nearby, and offers him a nod in greeting.]

... Holding up all right?

[He saw the twins go for that hug at the end of it.]

[arcsplainist]

[ Yeah. They're not prone to physical affection much, especially in front of others, but that... warranted it.

Alphinaud is still shaken up even now as he stands ahead of the pews, arms folded behind his back, eyes fixated on the old murals that make up the walls. It isn't until Kim comes in that he finally peels his gaze away, while a paissa rolls over on a bench behind him. ]

As well as one can. I am just... filled with great sorrow, and great anger.

w4; wednesday

[arcsplainist]

[ Yesterday, save for the masquerade, Alphinaud was nowhere to be seen; today he is easily found within the library, standing among the rows of shelves. In one hand is a book cracked open, the other to his chin as he skims over the words in silent focus, tail twitching every so often.

But feel free to interrupt anyway. ]

[voltadomar]

[It's probably about time that Kim gave this library a good look! Also, after all the excitement and festivities yesterday, a quiet place seems very appealing. He's walking along the rows of shelves, skimming the titles, when he sees Alphinaud nearby and stops.]

... Find anything interesting?

w5; tuesday

[arcsplainist]

[ Come morning in the dining room— ]

Mind you some company, Mr. Kitsuragi?

[ Kim will suddenly find he isn't alone! ]

[voltadomar]

[Kim's got a turtleneck under his usual jacket, which is zipped up. His face appears bruised. Cecile, as a skua, perches atop the table he's seated at, staring up at Alphinaud with her head tilted.]

Not at all.

[He'll gesture at an empty chair.]

Week 5, Friday

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[Sometime after the absolute clusterfuck of Things Happening that was today, Kim finds Alphinaud.]

Alphinaud. If I could take another moment of your time...

[He's so tired. And this is so awkward.]

... There's a task I need to complete.

[arcsplainist]

[ Everything Has Happened So Much Today, but hey, Alphinaud can be easily found! ]

Certainly. What would you require of me?

w6; wednesday

[arcsplainist]

[ On a road not too far from the apartments, Alphinaud strolls down a sidewalk. There's a long line of cars parked alongside it, which seems to have caught his interest currently. As he gradually makes his way down, Esmerie hops along the roof and hood of the cars. ]

For as many of these that there are, it must be a necessity for living in this city, hm?

[ The carbuncle squeaks. ]

[voltadomar]

They are, to be sure.

[Kim's walking along too, with Cecile hanging out under the collar of his jacket in the form of a bandicoot. He frowns a little at the carbuncle running along the hoods...]

Be careful. Touching one of those could set off an alarm.