she gives a start, and Abel gives a start in reaction to Emily's start-- goodness, this is just a chain reaction if there ever was one, isn't it? he has enough self-awareness to look sheepish as he rises apologetically from the pew in a hurried fluster, holding his hands up in a placating gesture of apology. ]
N-no, no, please-- the fault is all mine! I really should've announced myself, but you looked like you were... um-- that is to say, I...
[ ..........ah. fumbling for the right words to explain away his lapse in judgment and coming up empty, the priest merely gives up entirely and settles for gently approaching the aisle, ]
Miss, I don't suppose you'd be kind enough to go along with a do-over? --A re-do~! Let's just try that whole thing again and pretend I've just walked in the door and not scared you half to death, would that be alright...?
[they really are in a confused tangle, aren't they. for a second, she looks at him, and then her face and posture eases, and she offers something of a sheepish smile. goodness knows she's put her foot in her mouth often enough to be right where he is, it can hardly be something she holds against him. so, she nods and takes a breath.]
Yes, let's. Forgive me if you were looking to use the space - my curiosity got the better of me today, in the end.
Oh, no, you're absolutely fine! It'd be a bit presumptuous of me to lay any kind of claim here, seeing as this is my first time stepping in the door, I'm afraid...
[ oh, he's visibly relaxing in gratitude to see her posture has eased and a smile having come to her face; it gives Abel enough confidence to take a few steps forward and to hazard his hand outward in amiable greeting. (...proper greeting, this time!) ]
I'm something of a new face around these parts, miss...! Father Abel Nightroad, a pleasure to meet you!
[stepping forth to meet him, she'll take his hand - it is a proper greeting now, and her heart's already calmed down to near where it was. the serenity may not have returned, but there's no hesitation in her introducing herself.]
My name is Emily Dyer, and I'm new myself - I only came to this city about a month ago.
[careful words, because outside of ADI, who knew who was unaware and who was in the know, but given the strangeness of his rosary...hm. it made her think.]
Miss Dyer! I'm... well, I suppose you could say I'm direly pleased we started over~! H-- haha, ah. Y-you see? A play on words, because--
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S-so, ah,
[ motoring on after letting this escape him in something of a horrified mortification as he oh so gently shakes her hand, Abel is taking his grubby paw back in order to gesture toward the door behind him. ]
Please forgive me if this question comes as a little strange, but-- you wouldn't happen to be from... say. Way out of town, if you catch my drift?
[ subtlety and subterfuge are not traits or characteristics this man appears to particularly excel at demonstrating; it just throws Emily's easy disposition and her natural discretion in all the more favorable light, doesn't it... ah, but this one could only aspire to be like Emily...... ]
[to his credit, she doesn't seem exasperated at the pun. rather, she takes him to be a bit nervous - which is perfectly understandable when a few things click into place. of course one would be nervous, being thrown into another world. wasn't she, when she arrived.]
Very, very far out of town, yes. Farther than seems possible.
[ Emily.... what a kind soul, taking his natural, God-given idiocy and extending him the benefit of the doubt instead of judgment-- perhaps she is in the right place, saint though she appears to be!!
Abel finds himself looking encouraged by the confirmation that, yes... he's found someone in similar straits as him. but the revelation is a bittersweet one; the brief gladness of a shared tribulation also comes with some manner of apology that Emily is forced into such a predicament, as well... his smile, however, remains unfaltering as he nods along. ]
--Ah! Well, then it looks like both of us have found ourselves in the perfect place for wayward souls...! Even if we are a little more... 'wayward' than we might be used to. Oh, um-- please, did I interrupt you? Were you finished with prayer...?
Actually, it's good fortune I found my way here, since I've been so busy lately that matters of faith tended to fall to the wayside. Not exactly ideal, but I'm trying to make up for lost time.
Really...! Well, maybe it was a stroke of good luck that brought us this chance meeting today, or perhaps a little divine intervention? Ah, something like destiny?
[ that smile is vaguely amused at the prospect, ]
Either way, you know He is always waiting for you, whenever you decide to speak to Him. I'm sure He was glad to see you made your way here, and even while... out of town, you know? Quite impressive!
Please, Father, you place too much praise on me for what should be a given.
[and really, a heart like hers should truthfully be praying a lot more than she has been.]
How recently did you come here? I can't promise that I know more than you about this city, but if you run into any difficulties settling in I can offer a sympathetic ear.
[ ah, humble and kind...? well, that is a winning combination in his book! ]
Hm, let's see... ah, today is my third day in Gloucester! ...Or was it four? --No, no, definitely three~!
[ it's probably neither of those. ]
So, as I'm sure you can imagine... I'm still finding my bearings and work my way through everything-- there's quite a lot to absorb, as it turns out! I'd hardly be in a position to snub my nose at any help or sagely wisdom you might have for me, mm? Or maybe just your experiences so far? --If you don't mind, of course!
Goodness, you're very newly arrived, then! I can't promise that I'm a font of wisdom about our predicament, but what help I can provide, I'd like to...though while I might find you in your professional capacity, I do hope you won't see me too often in mine.
Then, it's actually Dr. Dyer, isn't it? Well! That's certainly nice to know...! --Not that I plan on becoming a patient, but... you know what I mean, hopefully. I hope your line of work isn't all too necessary around here, but... good to have, all the same! Have you been busy since you arrived...?
Not so much that I'd make mention of it, you needn't worry. And even if I was, I'm glad people are coming to the department rather than thinking they need to suffer through their troubles alone.
[she knows a few types like that, who'd take pride in bearing up their own pain like fools. it's a relief so far that no one wants to take that particular path when aid is right in front of them.]
But if common sense and awareness still lead you into misfortune, then please, don't hesitate to come in. We're here to help, whenever and for whatever.
[ suffer through their troubles alone... mm, yes, what a troublesome sort, those trouble-making trouble-hoarders... Abel rubs his chin thoughtfully as he mulls all this over. ]
Well, I'm glad your plate hasn't been overloaded. I have to admit, I'm not quite sure what to expect of my time here-- the, ah. Introduction, I guess you could call it...? Was quite unsettling! All this morbid talk about the end of days and entities, and... [ he shakes his head, making the sign of the cross and sending a little look beyond both of them to the altar.
...a-anyway, ]
--But! Knowing that I'll be in good hands should anything happen? Quite a relief~! And now I know where to find you, maybe you and I could pop out for a pick-me-up if we'll be working together? Um-- you're working at ADI as well, right?
I am - I've agreed to work in the department full time, so it wouldn't be hard to find me, provided there's nothing to shake up regular hours. Where could one find you, if they were so inclined?
[it'd be good to make another friendship - not that her coworkers aren't wonderful people, but not all of them understand the displacement like another outsider.]
Full-time... got it! So that's definitely where you'll be... Mm, I've taken up working in the canteen for now, myself. I'm not very well equipped for many of the other tasks, I'm afraid, but-- feeding people is simple enough~!
[ more like... mooching food but we don't need to go there. Emily does NOT need to know the sordid details, nosiree, especially when she seems to Responsible and Put Together-- ]
But...! If you can't find me there, I think I'll try to make myself something of a regular here... at least on Sundays, mm? It would be nice to see you join me every now and then, Dr. Dyer-- no pressure, of course! But the invitation will always stand, alright?
[fortunately for him, such an answer only keeps him in Emily's good graces rather than anything else...for now, she'll believe him to be morally upstanding.]
It would be my sincere pleasure, Father, no matter who's leading the service. Though I'm sure we won't be limited to just Sundays for meeting.
Oh, no no-- not at all! I can't say I would complain in the least should our paths cross far more often... in fact, I'd dare suspect that to be something of a regular occurrence!
[ is he insinuating he will be harassing dropping by often? is that what is happening? maybe, maybe it is. ]
But I'm quite happy to have met a fellow-- um. Out of towner here, I have to admit! It's a bit strange, isn't it? Conversing with someone and feeling a little... ah. Out of sorts, when you find out they'd probably stare at you like you'd grown an extra eye on your forehead if you told them why you're here?
Or like you need to weave your own version of events to explain where you came from. Too often does someone want to ask about the past, and then you have to build greater and greater fiction to avoid the truth. Being summoned is hardly a fit answer when it comes to "why this town" - you at least can blame a calling, an assignment.
[for now, she was resorting to mentioning "a solid residency" and "recommended programs" - as long as she made it sound official, no one would question the ways of the medical world. a single woman could be shifted about to fill what gaps were needed.]
[ he leans forward to emphatically nod his vigorous agreement!! ]
I mean, how awkward did they have to go and make it, right?! Didn't even give us something of a plausible cover story or anything, just sent us out to wolves~! Callous! Cruel, if you ask me...! I think it's all a scam, you know? But I haven't quite figured out what they're angling for, yet. --But definitely a scam!
...N-no, no-- that, I... that isn't quite what I meant!
[ waving his hands for a moment in denial, here-- ]
I mean-- yes, but m-maybe not when you put it like that! Don't you think it's convenient all of us have something to do with the end of the world, and yet we're all here equally conveniently serving as veritable free labor?! Suspicious! Veeeery suspicious if you ask me...!
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she gives a start, and Abel gives a start in reaction to Emily's start-- goodness, this is just a chain reaction if there ever was one, isn't it? he has enough self-awareness to look sheepish as he rises apologetically from the pew in a hurried fluster, holding his hands up in a placating gesture of apology. ]
N-no, no, please-- the fault is all mine! I really should've announced myself, but you looked like you were... um-- that is to say, I...
[ ..........ah. fumbling for the right words to explain away his lapse in judgment and coming up empty, the priest merely gives up entirely and settles for gently approaching the aisle, ]
Miss, I don't suppose you'd be kind enough to go along with a do-over? --A re-do~! Let's just try that whole thing again and pretend I've just walked in the door and not scared you half to death, would that be alright...?
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Yes, let's. Forgive me if you were looking to use the space - my curiosity got the better of me today, in the end.
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[ oh, he's visibly relaxing in gratitude to see her posture has eased and a smile having come to her face; it gives Abel enough confidence to take a few steps forward and to hazard his hand outward in amiable greeting. (...proper greeting, this time!) ]
I'm something of a new face around these parts, miss...! Father Abel Nightroad, a pleasure to meet you!
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[stepping forth to meet him, she'll take his hand - it is a proper greeting now, and her heart's already calmed down to near where it was. the serenity may not have returned, but there's no hesitation in her introducing herself.]
My name is Emily Dyer, and I'm new myself - I only came to this city about a month ago.
[careful words, because outside of ADI, who knew who was unaware and who was in the know, but given the strangeness of his rosary...hm. it made her think.]
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S-so, ah,
[ motoring on after letting this escape him in something of a horrified mortification as he oh so gently shakes her hand, Abel is taking his grubby paw back in order to gesture toward the door behind him. ]
Please forgive me if this question comes as a little strange, but-- you wouldn't happen to be from... say. Way out of town, if you catch my drift?
[ subtlety and subterfuge are not traits or characteristics this man appears to particularly excel at demonstrating; it just throws Emily's easy disposition and her natural discretion in all the more favorable light, doesn't it... ah, but this one could only aspire to be like Emily...... ]
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Very, very far out of town, yes. Farther than seems possible.
[so they might speak a little more freely.]
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Abel finds himself looking encouraged by the confirmation that, yes... he's found someone in similar straits as him. but the revelation is a bittersweet one; the brief gladness of a shared tribulation also comes with some manner of apology that Emily is forced into such a predicament, as well... his smile, however, remains unfaltering as he nods along. ]
--Ah! Well, then it looks like both of us have found ourselves in the perfect place for wayward souls...! Even if we are a little more... 'wayward' than we might be used to. Oh, um-- please, did I interrupt you? Were you finished with prayer...?
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[meaning there's been no interruption at all.]
Actually, it's good fortune I found my way here, since I've been so busy lately that matters of faith tended to fall to the wayside. Not exactly ideal, but I'm trying to make up for lost time.
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[ that smile is vaguely amused at the prospect, ]
Either way, you know He is always waiting for you, whenever you decide to speak to Him. I'm sure He was glad to see you made your way here, and even while... out of town, you know? Quite impressive!
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[and really, a heart like hers should truthfully be praying a lot more than she has been.]
How recently did you come here? I can't promise that I know more than you about this city, but if you run into any difficulties settling in I can offer a sympathetic ear.
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Hm, let's see... ah, today is my third day in Gloucester! ...Or was it four? --No, no, definitely three~!
[ it's probably neither of those. ]
So, as I'm sure you can imagine... I'm still finding my bearings and work my way through everything-- there's quite a lot to absorb, as it turns out! I'd hardly be in a position to snub my nose at any help or sagely wisdom you might have for me, mm? Or maybe just your experiences so far? --If you don't mind, of course!
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[and before he can misconstrue:]
I work with the medical department, you see.
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Ah! Then, Miss Dyer... are you a doctor? Nurse?
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A doctor, yes. It only made perfect sense to continue my work in this world.
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Then, it's actually Dr. Dyer, isn't it? Well! That's certainly nice to know...! --Not that I plan on becoming a patient, but... you know what I mean, hopefully. I hope your line of work isn't all too necessary around here, but... good to have, all the same! Have you been busy since you arrived...?
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[she knows a few types like that, who'd take pride in bearing up their own pain like fools. it's a relief so far that no one wants to take that particular path when aid is right in front of them.]
But if common sense and awareness still lead you into misfortune, then please, don't hesitate to come in. We're here to help, whenever and for whatever.
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Well, I'm glad your plate hasn't been overloaded. I have to admit, I'm not quite sure what to expect of my time here-- the, ah. Introduction, I guess you could call it...? Was quite unsettling! All this morbid talk about the end of days and entities, and... [ he shakes his head, making the sign of the cross and sending a little look beyond both of them to the altar.
...a-anyway, ]
--But! Knowing that I'll be in good hands should anything happen? Quite a relief~! And now I know where to find you, maybe you and I could pop out for a pick-me-up if we'll be working together? Um-- you're working at ADI as well, right?
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[it'd be good to make another friendship - not that her coworkers aren't wonderful people, but not all of them understand the displacement like another outsider.]
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[ more like... mooching food but we don't need to go there. Emily does NOT need to know the sordid details, nosiree, especially when she seems to Responsible and Put Together-- ]
But...! If you can't find me there, I think I'll try to make myself something of a regular here... at least on Sundays, mm? It would be nice to see you join me every now and then, Dr. Dyer-- no pressure, of course! But the invitation will always stand, alright?
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It would be my sincere pleasure, Father, no matter who's leading the service. Though I'm sure we won't be limited to just Sundays for meeting.
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[ is he insinuating he will be
harassingdropping by often? is that what is happening? maybe, maybe it is. ]But I'm quite happy to have met a fellow-- um. Out of towner here, I have to admit! It's a bit strange, isn't it? Conversing with someone and feeling a little... ah. Out of sorts, when you find out they'd probably stare at you like you'd grown an extra eye on your forehead if you told them why you're here?
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[for now, she was resorting to mentioning "a solid residency" and "recommended programs" - as long as she made it sound official, no one would question the ways of the medical world. a single woman could be shifted about to fill what gaps were needed.]
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[ he leans forward to emphatically nod his vigorous agreement!! ]
I mean, how awkward did they have to go and make it, right?! Didn't even give us something of a plausible cover story or anything, just sent us out to wolves~! Callous! Cruel, if you ask me...! I think it's all a scam, you know? But I haven't quite figured out what they're angling for, yet. --But definitely a scam!
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[it sounds a bit ludicrous, phrased like that.]
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[ waving his hands for a moment in denial, here-- ]
I mean-- yes, but m-maybe not when you put it like that! Don't you think it's convenient all of us have something to do with the end of the world, and yet we're all here equally conveniently serving as veritable free labor?! Suspicious! Veeeery suspicious if you ask me...!
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