JEANNE CATCH-ALL

[robopriest]

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[robopriest]

Hey, Jeanne.

[He says, with a light, tired smile. He approaches instantly - guess that answers that question.]

...How are you? [And a pause, a bit awkward.] Sorry about earlier this week. I was...well, not quite myself.

[discernments]

[ That does answer the question, and she manages a smile for him in return. ]

You couldn't help that. I didn't mind it at all.

[ She was worried, but she didn't mind it. ]

Is it better for you now?

[ Or would he have preferred how he used to be? ]

[robopriest]

Yes, it is.

[Because despite how freeing it was...]

I'm glad to be able to talk to my friends like I did, without the fear that everything is against me. Sure, its a way to live, but its not the type of Hansa people need right now.

[discernments]

I don't think we really need you to be anything other than yourself.

[ It's always a question how much memories can or can't change that, but it doesn't make what she said any less true. ]

I like you, as you are.

[robopriest]

...

[He smiles fondly at that.]

Well, same here right back at you, Jeanne.

[discernments]

Thank you, Hansa.

So are you ready for whatever we might face?

[ A beat. ]

And are you all right after this weekend?

[ There were some heavy losses. ]

[robopriest]

Of course I am.

[He's ready to fight any monster, any Realm, just because he can-]

[And then his expression falters slightly at the next question.]

...I would be lying if I said I was fine. But they all worked hard to...make sure our path was clear. I can't remain upset, especially when...we might seem them all soon.

[discernments]

Mm. We must hold onto the hope and belief that we will see them soon.

[ There's a complicated emotion that crosses over Jeanne's features before it settles onto something almost forlorn. ]

But it hasn't been that long, so it's hardly remaining, if you choose to take a few moments as you are now to grieve.