[ 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. ]
—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.
[He'll wait, with his hands folded behind his back.]
Just a little tired, but I'm otherwise fine. For such a bizarre investigation, it's quite amazing that we solved it within the time limit. I'm satisfied with that, at least.
I cannot take too much credit—Alisaie was quite eager to head to that destination, and insisted I come along. I believe she was privy to what happened to Nanaly early on, however.
w0; saturday (post trial)
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Good evening, Alphinaud. I hope I'm not intruding.
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Good idea. It's been a long day.
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[ So, while they wait... ]
I realize what has happened may be similar to your usual line of work, but I hope you are faring well after today.
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Just a little tired, but I'm otherwise fine. For such a bizarre investigation, it's quite amazing that we solved it within the time limit. I'm satisfied with that, at least.
... And you, Alphinaud? How are you doing?
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[ Now that it's over, it feels like a wild, fever dream. ]
I am—well, I shall be fine. It is just... what happened was so terrible.
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... It was, yes. I don't think anyone could have predicted what we would discover today.
[Except like, Xie Lian, probably?? Whatever, we're not talking about him right now.]
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It's fortunate that so many contributed their efforts to solving the case. Including you, of course.
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Alisaie... She is your sister, correct?
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Indeed, that she is.
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You seem close.
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[He sounds like he wants to say something very cynical. His lips are pressed together, as if to physically prevent that from happening.]
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Worry not; I hardly think it grand at all.