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[Things are barely starting to calm down and already something got Eleanor's mind all up in a tizzy.

It was all thanks to a stupid newspaper sitting out on display at a convenient store. After seeing this headline, she can be found (and heard) pacing around Genessia city carrying on a conversation.

...but with whom? Clearly nobody in particular, except for herself. The poor people who see this spectacle have absolutely no idea what to make of this.]

An amore festival... As in Valentine's Day and all that? I... Suppose it might be worth checking out. And bringing a date is encouraged as well... But I even know any men? ... There's Prompto... But I haven't seen him around. Gladiolus? Same... Radec is a mystery, but... I don't actually know him.

Then there's Theodore...
...I don't understand him though.

By the Empyreans... Do I really not know anyone? And I've been here how long now? Am I just doomed to live out my life in lonely isolation?

[A pause, then a amused chuckle.]

Yeah right... I'm an Exorcist, as long as I have people to help and a ideal world to fight for, I can be perfectly content never marrying...

[A longer pause now.]

But can I really be happy? I mean, this is a new world. There are no daemons to fight. No duty to the Empire. Do I have to be "Eleanor the Praetor Exorcist?" Isn't this my chance to set aside my spear and find love?

Should I try asking someone? Or should I wait and let a gentleman ask me first...?

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What, is Link too short for your liking?

Well, I certainly advise waiting to be asked if you wish to remain feminine. With none-too-subtle hints for those you've your exorcising eye on.

The hell?

[Where's that voice coming from? She tracks the sound to her device and checks it.

Lo and behold! Ted! Right on the freaking screen! Eleanor flinches, clearly flustered out of her mind now.]

Theodore?! How did you...!

[She made quick work getting herself back on track as she recalls the message as best she can.]

What's that about Link?

[He just barely manages to avoid blushing for the mention of his full name. What is she, his mom or something?]

Oh, likely another one of my inscrutable mysteries.

I was just saying how Link, earnest young man that he is, may be just the one. I'm sure Navi will be happy to chaperone. Granted, you do work together, and mixing business with pleasure can be dangerous. But then, when is love ever safe, eh?

[He can't be serious...]

You can't be serious...

Link is a boy, about Laphicet's age.

[Momentarily forgetting Laphicet isn't here. Her mind is just racing, potentially overthinking things.]

Going with him as a date would be a scandal waiting to make the papers.

Who's Laphicet?

[Someone he hasn't met? Unacceptable. Then again, that name is nonsense, so perhaps it's better they don't meet.]

According to a very reliable source, he's fond of chasing women already. Are there any safer than yourself? Besides, you needn't be a romantic couple, in that sense. You could be a couple of coworkers instead.

[What can't you accomplish with a little semantics?]

Laphicet is... A malak under my protection.

[Or was until Genessia happened.]

So Link... A young boy... Is already a womaniser?

[Given Ted's track record, her usual level of skepticism is much higher than normal.]

[When she uses present tense like that, Ted assumes the present time.]

"He is? Huh; I don't recall seeing him at camp. Goodness; you must protect him very well if he here were utterly out of sight and mind."

[Then again, he's not the most attentive person.]

Aheh, I'm afraid so. Perhaps Kokiri start a little sooner than most.

Those who suffer from loneliness could best be treated with social interaction. Perhaps a pre-emptive gathering of people would benefit you in the long run.

[She almost spoke up, but stopped herself. She finally learned her lesson that not every non-human entity is a malak.

But then what about - oh wait, she has to actually reply here.]

So you suggest I should go to the festival anyway, regardless if I go with anyone?

Perhaps, if that would be psychologically the best motion for you. Your endorphin levels may rise.

[She will certainly take it into consideration, but first...]

If you don't mind my asking, exactly who or what are you?

I am Baymax, a robot created for personal health care. I work as a doctor here in this city.

[It has crossed Eliot's mind that she didn't mean to say all of that aloud... So when he replies, it's in a gentle tone. He doesn't want to embarrass her, but alert her to the fact the audio has been on.]

If you don't mind my saying... If can take an opportunity to rest, I would strongly suggest it, miss. It sounds like you work very hard and deserve it.

[Luckily, Eleanor had already gotten her jumpscare a moment earlier. Unlucky for her, she forgot to turn it off again.

But more importantly, onto the subject matter.]

That's nice of you to say, but...
Honestly, I don't feel like I earned a break since, well...

I'm still unemployed...

[The Ice Queen incident in Fayren derailed her plans.]

I was actually referring to what must have been your life back home. Serving a kingdom and fighting monsters?

[He maintains his upbeat tone, unbothered by the unemployment.]

Besides. You don't need an official job to be a hardworker.

That's... actually spot on. How did you...

[It clicks and she faceplams.]

I was thinking out loud, wasn't I?

Ah, my apologies. Did I overhear something I shouldn't have? I can forget it, if you'd like?

[He's a bit too quick to wipe his memory.]

But my opinion still stands. It sounds like your situation back home is very tough... I think it would be good for you, as well, to enjoy some time as just yourself.

No! No, it's okay. The Exorcists are not secret or anything. We're as public as any military organization in regards to our goals.

[But can she really just put aside her sense of honor and duty just long enough to enjoy one day for herself? That's probably what bothers her the most.]

But I suppose you're right. I'm sure, given the circumstances, my commanders would understand. I guess...

[She certainly cements how much she believes that with 'I guess.' Fortunately, Eliot isn't so dense that he doesn't notice that.]

... I may be about to overstep my boundaries, so please forgive me~. But as Exorcists, as a military organization, you're protecting peace, right? At least, that's what I'm imagining.

In that case, why not enjoy the peace here as part of your duties? Maybe it will inspire new strength in you. [Eliot's intentions here are not as trivial as he makes them sound. To him, he knows military soldiers engaged in an active campaign... often end up dead.

He doesn't want her to die with regrets. Look at all this faith he has in this stranger's survival.]

You know what? You're absolutely right. The peace here in Genessia is precisely what the Empire dreams of. A world without daemons or the daemonblight. A world were no one has to live in poverty.

I'll go to the Amore Festival, date or no date.

[She smiles kindly at the camera.]

Thank you, kind stranger.

[He looks a bit relieved, even sighing lightly.]

I'm glad to see you smiling again, miss.

It would be a shame to miss a festival. They're more fun with more happy people attending. I'm sure those people you mentioned earlier will be happy you're attending too.

[Eliot really eavesdropped a bit too much.]

[Once again, she goes into hardcore thinking mode. Ted would be thrilled in his own weird definition, because he's just happy about everything. As for the others... Well, she can only assume their indifference.]

Yeah, perhaps. We did train together, so I don't see why not.

I don't remember ever training with anyone, but if it's like going to school together then I'm sure you're close?

[He can't tell from her response. What is clear is that she sure thinks seriously.]

Do you have festivals back home? Have you been to many?

((OOC: You saw nothing. Definitely not a wrong account or anything.))

[Not really close, but there was a significant amount of respect.]

There are, yes, but they were halted for a while due to a rise in Malevolence. However, when Lord Artorius founded the Abbey, people started holding festivals regularly again.

((OOC: Nothing was seen, nope. Def. never done that before either.))

Really? For me, I don't actually remember going to a festival in recent years. There have been school festivals, but those are much different... Maybe you can remind me of what to expect?

[Also known as: Hoping he can get her hyped, so she stops worrying.]

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