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It doesn't ever get too loud for you, after a while?

Not at all.

[She pauses, there's obviously a reason why Ciel has called her as they're not yet close friends enough for a random call.]

Would you like to come to enjoy breakfast with me?

[It's just baked beans from a dented can.]

I'm not sure if it's necessarily a good thing, to be used to it...

[She chuckles lightly at that.]

But you will have to forgive me for complaining a little here, miss Sahl. I did wanted to ask if you were free for morning tea, but you beat me to it just now. That's a little unfair!

[while... not sounding particularly upset, no.]

Then perhaps next time you must be faster with your invitation.

[She is already in the process of getting dressed and all her ridiculous amounts of ornamentation on.]

Please come by as soon as you are ready, I am sure we can discuss whatever you wished in more comfort face to face.

[She swears the best way to pick out anyone from your world is by gauging the intricacy level of their clothing. IT HAS YET TO FAIL HER.]

Duly noted, I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time. I insist on bringing the leaves, however. Should I take anything else with me?

Not at all, just yourself, Sister.

[Each of their supplies was hard found, she wouldn't deplete someone else's if she could help it.]

There's a kettle and cups, then? I wouldn't mind bringing some water with me, too.

[No don't play the modest game with her... She insists! On the tea front, if nothing else!!]

You don't need to try so hard, Sister Ciel, your company is more than enough to bring.

[She wouldn't invite someone if she didn't have the stuff to give them already.]

I would have insisted on the same to anyone else, miss Sahl. You've already stolen my thunder by asking first, and plus, it's really no trouble at all. ...Please?

[BUT STILL...]

I would be a poor hostess to allow my guest to bring everything. You wish to talk to me about something, is that not so? Then simply bring yourself, and I will see you soon.

[Her voice is friendly and patient, but still firm.]

Tea is hardly 'everything', though, and I simply thought back to what we discussed in passing some time ago. [What there is nothing wrong with following up on social calls made during 4-days-long plagues in a dystopian horror town!] I would call it even, if you're providing the tables!

[...Lilith has experience. She can feel it...]

If you feel that strongly, you may do as you wish. I should hate to spoil your morning by refusing something so obviously important to you.

[That's a strong word... u_u NEVERTHELESS!]

I would. I rarely get to do this, after all, so please forgive the indulgence, aha. Fifth floor, is that right? Which room?

The fifth room, I am lucky it is so easy to remember. I shall see you there soon, I hope.

[She chuckles, and hangs up to finish getting ready for her guest.]

Of course, until then.

[she brought a lot more extra junk the time there was tea with Break, okay. This is small time!! There'll be a soft knock on the door a few minutes later. She just brought a kettle already filled with water, the leaves, and two mugs. Bare minimum, okay!! ...Mostly because she wasn't sure if their apartment was already stocked, things did vary from room to room depending on current inhabitants.]

[Lilith isn't sure exactly why Ciel had been so insistent on making sure she provided the tea, but it was a harmless thing to grant. So she had thoughtfully hidden the battered kettle and mugs in one of the cupboards to allow her guest to feel more helpful.

The door is open when Ciel arrives and Lilith is already sat at the kitchen table, though she rises with a smile when the nun walks in.]

Good morning, Sister, it's so nice to see you again.

[Honestly she's probably more just

nosy and insistent than plain helpful at this point...

BUT EACH TO THEIR OWN QUIRKS, RIGHT...

She'll quietly close the door behind her and offer a small and polite bow at the sight of the taller woman.]

Likewise, it's good to be able to take things at our own pace again. [Juuust gonna slide in and step towards the stove.] How have you been?

[She will allow Ciel to go to the stove and make tea without comment, and she has already dished up the baked beans into two bowls yum yum.]

I have been well, you're very kind to ask. It has been good to see the health of everyone here improving day by day, I can only hope the infection doesn't return.

[Sounds fair! She'll be rejoining her at the table, that much done.

The smile there is a bit sheepish, however.]

That's good to hear. It has, true, and I don't think the illness will. [though she can't say whether it'd be really for the better or worse, knowing what sort of disturbances Haven can cook up to 'replace' it, but... would probably be superfluous to voice that out loud, yeah.] It was a 'breach' in the system, right? So repeats are unlikely. [Even if that raises a myriad of other unpleasant questions, like much tended to in Haven.] If anything, I'm a bit worried about what may come up next, but in the meanwhile, the quiet days now are nice to have back.

[She has been learning all she can about these things from Abel and her roommates, though she would be the first to admit that she was still far too ignorant about this world. But she doesn't need to know intimate details to know that it won't be pleasant, and whatever it may be it won't change her views on things.]

That is a wise view, we should all enjoy every day of peace we are blessed with. Whatever may come in the future, we will face it and days of peace will return again.

Haha, I'd say it's more common sense. [With elbows propped up against the table, she bridges her fingers to rest her chin atop of it and quietly exhales.] In this sort of town however, it's also definitely easier said than done. That kind of mentality in itself is hard to keep at times, but even beyond extraordinary abilities some people may possess here, I think it's among the most precious and essential things to have. Have you heard about some of the other things that've happened here, in the past?

[For a more thorough idea of the sort of stunt this town may pull, mostly. She's replayed the synopses in her mind and verbally delivered it countless times already. Mostly to newcomers, yes, and she highly doubts that this woman would be in the dark, but might as well offer just in case?]

I am fortunate to have met many helpful people, and made friends who have been sure to inform me on everything they found important.

[She would have made it her business to find out anyway, even if she hadn't had people like Abel to give her the run down on everything. One of the basics of tactics was to make sure to know your enemy inside and out.]

Now, you mustn't keep me in suspense any longer. [She smiles, voice a little teasing.] What did you wish to see me about?

Hehe, you seem like the type.

[She smiles at that. Figures, hm?]

Aah please, that's giving me too much credit. I won't deny my curiosity though, which hopefully won't be too bothersome? To my experience, someone who can be so calm and kind usually have seen their fair share of the world before coming here. Would that perhaps be close to the truth?

There is no shame or bother in admitting curiosity, especially given the varied worlds that are represented here. I am sure that a healthy interest in our fellows here is something that we all share.

[She doesn't seem to mind the questions, not at all put out by Ciel's observations.]

Sometimes the kindest people are the most innocent among us. But you are right, I have seen many places.

Aha, do you think so? That's a nice way of looking at it. Dimensional travel isn't a completely alien topic in my world, but it wasn't until I got taken to a place like this that I've garnered active interest. People from elsewhere do have fascinating stories about different places and types of being, even if it's an alternate version of the same Earth. Comparing the differences in our power structure is interesting to think about too, at least in my opinion. The role of the Church is a good example!

[And closer to the point, but she really doesn't mind some philosophy meshed in there too.]

They can also be the most knowledgeable and wisest. May I ask where you're from, miss Sahl? I can't quite place an origin to that family name, and while I could make a few guesses on your manner of dress, I don't want to assume?

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