[action] the Mansion

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[Her plants have been rescued and are quite happy, aside from the lack of sunlight, so Vitalia has determined to take her exercise, or at least as much exercise as she can obtain from roaming the mansion and then possibly braving the storm for a few minutes. (She can't exactly go swimming, but in this level of rain, she can at least fulfill her body's needs of water.)

[Unfortunately, the mansion seems more interested in prolonging her walk than in remaining reliably laid out. This would be disconcerting on its own; the sourceless voices aren't really helping, either, and this is combining with an already on-edge state brought about from a loud storm and the destruction of her home.

[In short, Vitalia is a few steps away from becoming entirely hysterical.]

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[She spent so much time on her horrors! ;_;]

The peasants, back home... they suddenly turned on us. I can't understand why, but...

We lost so much... [She sniffles and wipes her eyes]

[persical]

Peasants...? [she tilts her head.] You were attacked? That's terrible...I'm so sorry. [she's sure there's more to this story, but she won't pry. Vitalia seems more than a little naive, so it couldn't have been her fault, right?]

What's important is that you're safe now.

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On San Alberto... our home.

Are we really safe now? It's so terrible... what if this place can't withstand the storm?

[persical]

I'm sorry you had to go through such a thing...

It's held up so far. I'm sure we'll be all right. [she cracks a small smile.]

Reno seems to be doing more damage than the storm itself.

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[Cliiiiing!]

[wait]

What is "reno"?

[persical]

Oh-- [she laughs a little.] Reno is someone I live with. She's the one with red hair, and those goggles...she's a little rough around the edges, but don't let her intimidate you.

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[Unfortunately the mun has not made an icon depicting ABJECT HORROR and thus must make use of brackettext here.]

[persical]

[that was not the reaction she was expecting.]

Miss...Vitalia? Are you all right?

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Oh, Miss Claire, you must be careful! That woman is a vicious thug!

[persical]

[she covers her mouth hastily, trying to stifle a laugh. The thing is, she can't even argue with that, but...]

I appreciate your concern, but I've been staying with her for a few months now, and I'm all right. But if she's bothered you, I'll give her a good talking to.

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[what how can this be]

You must have some sort of power over her! Why, the woman assaulted me with no provocation!

[persical]

Assaulted!? Were you hurt? Ohh, she should know better...I'll make her apologize. I can't believe she would do such a thing; that's terrible.

[she puts a hand over Vitalia's, looking genuinely upset.]

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[Sniffle! She hides herself a little more behind her hair.] It was rather painful, but... I admit, the greatest damage was emotional. It was a rather harrowing experience!

Oh, but I do assure you, I have survived worse! When compared to the revolt, I'm sure it was nothing. But it was quite a rude awakening to find myself less safe here than I had first assumed.

[persical]

[she'll pat the other girl on the back now.] I can imagine--no one should have to worry about being attacked like that. But you stay with me, and I'll make sure no one bothers you. I can't believe her.

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[CLIIIING!] Oh, thank you ever so much, Miss Claire! I'm so grateful that there are kind people like yourself here.

I'm sure if Papi had met someone like you early on, his life would have been much happier!

[persical]

[well that's sort of...an odd thing to say, but she'll just smile and bear it.]

You're welcome. I'm sure there are others here that are just as kind, you just haven't met them yet.

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Oh, certainly! I'm pleasantly surprised at how easy it's been to get along with so many of the young ladies here! Even with... rather objectionable elements here and there.

If only men were allowed here, I'm sure Papi would find it quite to his liking! We could all live together quite comfortably.

[persical]

That would be nice, wouldn't it? I hope you get to see your father again, soon. Being separated from family is difficult.

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Indeed... I can only hope he will be proud of how I've worked while away from him.

What of yourself? You must have someone you hope to see again.

[persical]

Of course he'll be proud. He's your father, isn't he?

Yes, I do...I miss my family and friends from the village.

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Oh, but he gets so terribly disappointed sometimes... ["Breaking things" disappointed.]

You lived in a village, then?

[persical]

Yes, I did. Well, I do. I just haven't been home in a while. It's fairly far north of the rest of the country, so we don't see many visitors. But it's a peaceful place.

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It can be so peaceful to live away from the rest of the world, don't you think? One can be oneself with no worries!

[persical]

Hmm....you do have a point. But I think it would be better if the world could come to accept everyone for who they are. Then no one would have to worry.

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Oh, yes, indeed! It's unfortunate that so much of the population is too simple-minded to understand or accept the truly brilliant. One can only wonder why mankind as a race has evolved so little, intellectually. After all, to accept one's mental superiors would surely send the race speeding forward, wouldn't you agree? And yet, so much of the world would rather attack that which they cannot understand...