[She accepts that as a fair explanation, and she even feels a little pride and contentment to hear that people from her world had given this woman aid when she arrived in this strange world.]
Then I am afraid I am the wrong person to ask. Though we all share a common world, we are from greatly differing times and their world is much changed from the one I know.
[Ciel likes to busybody. Running errands for Cat is totally something enjoyable to do! And Petros is... Petros...
Oh well Inquisitor bros no questions asked
She nods in assent, and--
For a beat, she was wholly set on playing this off with surprise, act as if this is news. After all, why wouldn't it be? Who would be able to even guess, that the time gap between 'them' is well over 800 years? Ciel wouldn't have even hesitated at all, if this was closer to a year back.
But... well...
That was then, this is now, huh?
She gives a meek chuckle.]
That's okay, too. A great deal must've happened during a great gap, but they're still pieces that make up the whole, right?
[She won't pretend this is a shock, if... nothing else.]
[you tend to overthink things when the topic matters to you. AT LEAST SHE DIDN'T KNOCK HERSELF COMPLETELY LOOSE... letting something like 'I know' slip would be, uh, more questionable, probably...
Plus, it's already somewhat rare, for people of the same world to be separated by large gaps in time. ...To her experience at least, which is somewhat considerable even if it may still be a narrow take. at least she can maybe pat herself on the back, for not lying straight out for once--!
Her eyelids droop, and her gaze drops down to the cup, idly staring into the ripples of what little liquid remaining.]
...It seemed like a lot has happened, and I didn't want to bring up anything that might be difficult to talk about.
[She assumes that it is Abel that has helped her since arrival, simply due to the fact that they share a room and he would have been in the right proximity.
She can't blame Ciel for not wanting to hurt him. For all his silliness and feigned smiles, he has a vulnerability that exposes a raw grief terrible to behold.]
Sometimes discussing painful topics cannot be avoided, and for a friendship to deepen they should not be shied from.
[No need to correct that assumption even if it was voiced. She's already coasting by with half-truths as it stands, also doing a good job of omitting Mayfield history altogether. That part isn't relevant to their current setting, after all, and personal impacts are matters for her own consideration.]
There's a time for all things, as the saying goes. We have all this free time here to boot, so it may be best to go at our leisure instead of taking too much rush, I'd think?
[Aha... She feels like a dork right now. Which. Probably isn't too far from the truth either, is it?]
[yes she's getting the distinct feeling this is indirect advice... Not things new to her, no, but we all need reminders to nudge us back to the right direction once in a while, right?
So her eyes are quiet and thoughtful, her gaze cast aside and downward but also showing rather obvious signs of seriously mulling this over.]
I'm not sure about 'rewards'... [she doesn't want anything, at least not for herself.] But there has to be more to it than just time, too...
[nevermind the fact that this conversation sounds super vague on the surface... Ciel's pretty much resigned to the fact that this is going to be obvious regardless, but oh well. Besides, if shredding through the transparency is okay with one person, she's facing that woman now, so let's. Just keep rolling with it--!]
[She had meant rewards in the sense of being rewarded with his trust, and with the information that she so clearly desired.]
Most men respond well to patience and kindness, there is little else that needs to be offered.
[She's found that as a universal truth, whether dealing with Abel or any other human, male or female... what everyone wants is someone to be there for them, waiting.]
She'll chuckle softly at that. Not awkward actually, because there's certainly truth to that. Ciel knows it's her own problem, if the words sound way too simple and idealistic from her personal perspective.]
It would solve much of the entire world's problem if everyone could do that everywhere, wouldn't it?
[They are idealistic views, but that doesn't stop them from holding a kernel of truth at the centre.]
Perhaps, though some problems require action and immediate decision. There is a time and place for both, but in matters of friendship I believe patience to be best.
Naturally. The world would be awfully stale, if everything was in rigid absolutes with no means of changing. But that's not how God has made us, is it? So it would be a big shame to waste that potential, haha.
[She takes a small sip, her shoulders relaxing.]
I think I can see why you would work wonders for the church, miss Lilith. Have you been with the faith since you were young?
[She smiles back warmly, feeling the soft click of something old, familiar, and... not uncomfortable, not at all, settle in place somewhere deep down.
[Number of people who really cares in this room: 0]
Certainly. Teachings are just words in textbook and stories passed from mouth to ear without the people's actions that put them to practice, right? He has set us an example, and though He has died for our sins, we must nevertheless continue to carry our own cross.
[SHE REALLY DOES AGREE THOUGH. Even if she might be somewhat catty cheeky in expressing the sentiment...]
Hehe, but isn't it natural? That people can't live alone is probably some fundamental law of humankind, no matter what we may try telling ourselves otherwise.
[Ha, ha.]
Well, I'm sure it's all circumstantial, plus everyone must have their own take when it comes to philosophy of that kind. But it does become more significant in a place like this, doesn't it?
It does. Often it is in the face of adversity, or in times of great strife, that communities pull themselves together with the most strength, care, and compassion.
[She had read it in the histories and seen it first hand in her own war, it was amazing what a common enemy could do for a group of people who had simply coexisted before that.]
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Then I am afraid I am the wrong person to ask. Though we all share a common world, we are from greatly differing times and their world is much changed from the one I know.
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Oh well Inquisitor bros
She nods in assent, and--
For a beat, she was wholly set on playing this off with surprise, act as if this is news. After all, why wouldn't it be? Who would be able to even guess, that the time gap between 'them' is well over 800 years? Ciel wouldn't have even hesitated at all, if this was closer to a year back.
But... well...
That was then, this is now, huh?
She gives a meek chuckle.]
That's okay, too. A great deal must've happened during a great gap, but they're still pieces that make up the whole, right?
[She won't pretend this is a shock, if... nothing else.]
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She sees no reason why Ciel should be surprised, there are others here from different timelines in their worlds, it doesn't seem to be too uncommon.]
You're right, though I must wonder why you do not ask the ones you are grateful to for this information.
[It's not that she minds, far from it, but surely that would be easier and less roundabout.]
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Plus, it's already somewhat rare, for people of the same world to be separated by large gaps in time. ...To her experience at least, which is somewhat considerable even if it may still be a narrow take. at least she can maybe pat herself on the back, for not lying straight out for once--!
Her eyelids droop, and her gaze drops down to the cup, idly staring into the ripples of what little liquid remaining.]
...It seemed like a lot has happened, and I didn't want to bring up anything that might be difficult to talk about.
[Anything painful, to be precise...]
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She can't blame Ciel for not wanting to hurt him. For all his silliness and feigned smiles, he has a vulnerability that exposes a raw grief terrible to behold.]
Sometimes discussing painful topics cannot be avoided, and for a friendship to deepen they should not be shied from.
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There's a time for all things, as the saying goes. We have all this free time here to boot, so it may be best to go at our leisure instead of taking too much rush, I'd think?
[Aha... She feels like a dork right now. Which. Probably isn't too far from the truth either, is it?]
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[Especially if they were talking about Abel. He was a man that responded to kindness, encouragement, and patience.]
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So her eyes are quiet and thoughtful, her gaze cast aside and downward but also showing rather obvious signs of seriously mulling this over.]
I'm not sure about 'rewards'... [she doesn't want anything, at least not for herself.] But there has to be more to it than just time, too...
[nevermind the fact that this conversation sounds super vague on the surface... Ciel's pretty much resigned to the fact that this is going to be obvious regardless, but oh well. Besides, if shredding through the transparency is okay with one person, she's facing that woman now, so let's. Just keep rolling with it--!]
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Most men respond well to patience and kindness, there is little else that needs to be offered.
[She's found that as a universal truth, whether dealing with Abel or any other human, male or female... what everyone wants is someone to be there for them, waiting.]
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[HERP just gonna. quietly and sheepishly chuckle that off.
...
a short pause while she picks at her cup and takes another sip isn't TOO awkward, r-right...]
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If you care for one another, that is the first hurdle overcome and most others can be navigated by trusting one another and listening to each other.
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JUST PUTTING THAT OUT THERE
She'll chuckle softly at that. Not awkward actually, because there's certainly truth to that. Ciel knows it's her own problem, if the words sound way too simple and idealistic from her personal perspective.]
It would solve much of the entire world's problem if everyone could do that everywhere, wouldn't it?
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Perhaps, though some problems require action and immediate decision. There is a time and place for both, but in matters of friendship I believe patience to be best.
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[She takes a small sip, her shoulders relaxing.]
I think I can see why you would work wonders for the church, miss Lilith. Have you been with the faith since you were young?
[She smiles back warmly, feeling the soft click of something old, familiar, and... not uncomfortable, not at all, settle in place somewhere deep down.
...Mm, this'll do, more than enough.]
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Not at all. Though I believe in God's spirit, I see Him more in the goodness and amazing feats of humanity, than in the bible or the church walls.
[Possibly not the most sanctimonious thing for the Holy Madonna to say.]
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Certainly. Teachings are just words in textbook and stories passed from mouth to ear without the people's actions that put them to practice, right? He has set us an example, and though He has died for our sins, we must nevertheless continue to carry our own cross.
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Sometimes our crosses can become a little heavy, and what I find amazing about humankind is its ability to help others to bear their crosses as well.
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[Ha, ha.]
Well, I'm sure it's all circumstantial, plus everyone must have their own take when it comes to philosophy of that kind. But it does become more significant in a place like this, doesn't it?
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[She had read it in the histories and seen it first hand in her own war, it was amazing what a common enemy could do for a group of people who had simply coexisted before that.]