(GS3) Home Field: Espoir Mansion

[Crystalia]

'Sure, I'd be glad to eat something.'

Her question seemed to have gotten ignored, but it really didn't matter. Realising that she in the dining room, she sat down at the table that the workers prepared and started to eat. It was already quite late, but this was fine, she'd been waking up and eating at weird times the last few days already, another meal couldn't hurt.

Looking at Hana again, who was sitting next to her, a question floated into her mind. 'Sooo, do you remember what we talked about yesterday?' She said, in between bites of food. 'Is everything ok?'

[Hope]

Hana sat down, as the workers continued to clean up the kitchen. She looked at Mi-hime, slowly eating, until she was approached with a question. She nodded, "I remember. Yeah, everything is alright. We'll just have to adjust with how things are now until we find out if something can be done y'know?" Then out of curiosity, another question popped into Hana's head.

"Hey, Mi-hime, do you remember anything about the clan that you and I used to use?" 

[Crystalia]

'T-the clan that we used? What would that be?' She thought for a second. Sure her memories told her that she'd used Pale Moon, and that Hana had used Angel Feather since they started playing vanguard. She could picture Hana winning Nationals with Angel Feather. But still, her experiences had contradicted that.

'If what I'm feeling is correct, it's not Pale Moon or Angel Feather is it? But I have no memory of ever using a clan other than Pale Moon.' Although, she had possibly felt something for a second, when she first placed down her starter. A feeling of preparing for a different kind of performence then the circus tricks that she usually tried to perform in a cardfight.

[Hope]

Hana looked at Mi-hime, seemingly more deep in thought than usual. "I see..." she looked down on the table, casting her own reflection upon it. She thought to herself, "It seems that Mi-hime doesn't remember much but just like everyone else, she does feel that something that should be there is missing. I don't want to worry her anymore. I should probably change the subject at hand." Hana looked back up, Mi-hime was still in deep thought.

"Mi-hime I guess we things will just unfold on their own right?... If we can't even point our finger on what it really is, there's no use worrying. Let's just live each moment to the fullest!"

[Crystalia]

'Yeah, let's do that', she replied. 'No point in worrying about these kinds of things if I don't even know why I'm worried.' She shrugged and went to finish eating the meal.

Finishing up her meal, she put her plate down, looking around for a place to wash it. Noticing a nearby sink, she stood up, walking over there. 'By the way' she said, calling over her shoulder. 'Did you have any particular plans for the day? It's already quite late, but I don't really have much to do really.'

[Beryl]

Satoshi walked up to the gate and rang the bell. His plan, when he got back to the forest in the first place, was to find Yukino and Haruka, get their numbers, and maybe see what Muse had to offer. If anything, maybe he could understand what Seph wasn't telling him.

Problem was, he hadn't a damned clue where they went because he hadn't had a phone at the time. So he couldn't just text and sey, "Hey, where are you guys? Something cool happened and I wanna talk to you all about it." After all, he had a pretty good feeling those two had also been to PSY Shop.

So he had decided, instead, to see if they were at the Espoir Mansion still, the two silly lovebirds. Maybe they were having a fight of the tongues rather than a fight of Cray's clans.

"Anyone home?" he asked through the gate's radio. "It's Satoshi."

[Crystalia]

Seeing as Hana told her that she'd be busy for a bit, she decided to leave the mansion. She wasn't really sure what she was going to do, she just felt like doing something. As she was walking out of the door, and up to the gates she noticed a man standing there.

'Is that Geodude?' she thought.

'Hi, um Geodude? Or whatever your name actually is. What are you doing here right now?' she asked through the gate.

[Beryl]

Satoshi blinked. Time had passed so suddenly, he had missed Hana's friend---Miyuki, was it?---ask him what he was doing here. Instead, a bunch of servants stared at him just standing there.

"Are you coming in?" one of them asked.

"Uh..." Satoshi shook his head. "If I could just get Yukino's number, I'll text her. Got a phone." He waved the celluar device. The servants seemed reluctant until the one servant that helped him before with clothes stepped forward.

"This kid's Miss Espoir's Royal Guard. No harm in sharing the number with him." He then explained to Satoshi how to add numbers and text. One would think the farm boy would have a tough time learning, but as it turned out, he was a fast learner. He sent a message Yukino's way:

"Hey, I just went to PSY Shop. Need to talk to you and Haruka at some point. Got a phone, this is my number.

Satoshi"

He bowed to the servants and then went on his way, hoping to get a message back.

[Hope]

Hana was in the kitchen, adding some eggs to her cake when a worker had informed her that they had a visitor. She quickly removed her apron with an egg printed on it and ordered one of the workers to finishing stirring the mixture and to put it into the oven. After rushing over to the main hall, Hana saw Geodude texting someone.

"Since when did he have a phone?" She wondered to herself. She then waved at him to try to get his attention and greeted him.
"Hello Geodude, how are you this evening." She gave him a curtsy as she said the greeting.

[Cherry]

Receiving Satoshi's text and saving his number, a fatigued queen returns home. Her stomach growled, thankfully not inside the house. She forgot to eat again...

"Are you alright?" A concerned lion - Ezel checked on her.

"I'm... okay."

"Ahmes and Alfred noted that you've begun taking care of yourself less and less. It's more than showing."

"I'm alright, Ezel. Thank you, and thank you for today. I really owe all of you an apology for being so skeptical and uncomfortable. You're all still knights under the Sanctuary. More importantly, you're all precious comrades of mine."

Yugure dodged the actual problem... Scared, hungrier, sleepier, these were all symptoms of declining mental health. She simply shrugged it off, trying to focus on Cray's situation. Focusing on fighting and understanding, while furthering her relationship with those she cares about. While everyone was happy with that, Ezel most certainly wasn't at the expense of her own being. He watched as she waited a few moments before going inside, trying to make sure her stomach quiet down so none of the maids greet the Chosen Sword with a lecture or a scolding. When it finally shut up, Yukino walked inside while texting.

"I'm here, just let me grab something to eat before I come to the Guest Room."

The lion sighed, and the wolf shared his sentiments.

Gold Paladin +20 Affinity
Ezel +20 Affinity

[Hope]

At that moment, Hana also received word from one of the workers that her sister had just come home. Her eyes widened in excitement that perhaps there would be another dinner over at Espoir Mansion today. She bowed once again to Geodude and apologized, "Ah! Sorry I got to go prepare dinner!!!" She hurried excitedly into the kitchen, and put on her egg apron. She order the workers to fetch her a dozen of eggs so that she could make omelettes. Meanwhile, her cake had just finished baking so she removed from the stove and prepared to put icing on it. Beside where she placed the cake was a bag of cookies that she specifically made for Miyuki.

"Everyone let's gogo!! We have to prepare a feast!" She ordered everyone as the workers quickly hustled across the kitchen somewhat giggling about the young mistress' energy.

[Jello]

Haruka finds himself showing up at the Espoir Household for another evening. He was originally here to find Satoshi and see what he was up to. Instead, he found himself with Miyuki at the park earlier that day. He was secretly somewhat looking forward to seeing Yukino, as well as Hana. Just seeing people again would be nice, considering he spent all evening in his own home and at the park.

I wonder if Yukino's here... I mean, it's kind of late. Wait, I need to find Satoshi too.

[Beryl]

Satoshi received her text, sitting in the guest room. Hana and the servants had let him in for the sake of waiting for Yukino's return. The littlest sister was busy preparing her own little feast. It smelled delicious, and he secretly hoped he could have a bite or two. Or three. Or five.

He sat with his cards sprawled across the table, making adjustments here and there as he smiled at Muse. She was welcomed warmly by the rest of his cards, her now being his new avatar. At least until he understood what was going on with Seph. Speaking of...

Satoshi looked over at Seph, who was lost in thought on the couch in his spiritual form. Was he ever going to tell him why he was acting so quiet, or was he going to have to prod some people who could have answers...like Mr. Espoir or Tomo? He shrugged and went back to adjusting his deck.

He especially wanted to practice tonight.

[Jello]

Haruka was glad to be here, however something had come over him. He made it to the front door, and had his hand on the doorbell. But he didn't press it. Or rather, he couldn't press it. Something felt foreboding all of a sudden. His insides were tied in knots and his head was whirring. He tried several times to press it, but nothing happened. He couldn't even get his hand on the door at that point.

With a step back, he looked up. The balcony. He gave a thin smile. The one he used to, before he met all of his friends. Before he found his own strength. A thin, pasted on smile. He sighed, and turned around. A decision had been made.

"Haruka here! Just wanted to say good night! :3" Haruka pressed send on a text directed to Yukino.

That'll suffice. I need to sleep or something. Maybe I'll call in the morning...

Haruka suffered from what felt like a fatal illness all way back to his house. Even when his head hit the pillow, the word he had heard all the way home rung in his ears like a metronome that never stopped.

That bloody name.

Seraphim. Seraphim. Seraphim.

[Cherry]

Yugure managed to keep up an act of deception for a good two minutes before nearly passing out. Though the servants insisted she get some rest after getting something to eat, the queen explained that speaking with Satoshi was more important. She needed to be awake. After awhile, they gave up trying to force their queen into recovering. They told her of Hana's upcoming egg feast, and this caused a giggle. The Espoirs were rather obsessed with eggs, but Yukino was the odd one out who never understood it... and preferred more meats and sweets.

Everyone sat her down, gave her a dosage of the queen's favorite apple juice, and tended to every other whim possible as they waited.

Yukino responded to Haruka's text: "ttyl in the morning, we need to talk about PSY, sleep tight".