@IridaNikos Ignoring Irida's bitterness, she kisses Irida's forehead. Then she gets up, brushing her fingers through the novitiate's red hair. A sweet, motherly gesture.
"You've been through so much. Get some rest, girl."
And finally she leaves her alone.
We take in girls from all walks of life, some of whom are illiterate /when they first arrive/. But after six months they are invariably reading at college level.
Do not let your views of our training program be tainted by /slander/.
@FuckOzpin >> Reverend Mother takes a step back, not turning away or taking her eyes off the other woman for a moment.
"But what kind of host would I be if I did not offer you a seat? If that is your custom, of course."
And she attempts to back up further, putting her desk between >>
@FuckOzpin "Audacious, for someone who hides in the shadows, aren't you?"
Pointedly ignoring the chair, Photine folds her arms and tilts her head almost imperceptibly, staring into the shadow.
"Very well. You may state your business, but please be quick and succinct."
@FuckOzpin She turns towards the voice, blinking, her expression blank. She knows she's in danger, but is suppressing her physical and emotional responses.
"I'm sorry, I'm not currently available for office hours. If you will kindly make an appointment at the front desk, >>
Night 5.
Getting more information during the day has been useful, but nothing on finding No One. The bartender is more kind and understanding than Photine, giving him fun jobs aside from serving. Gathering resources for himself and the bar, today was his first time being—
@GoldenSubtlety She may decide to send him out to do reconnaissance. If he can stay hidden. Do not show yourself if you see anything; report it to the closest recovery team, and to Photine.
[She has some of her best combat trained Sisters scouring every inch of Altas, Mantle, the Solitas wastes, and the Sanus and Mistral mainlands, looking for the missing girl and her trainee.
They are in peril, and only the Order can keep them safe. Don't they understand that?]