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Who: Noric and Xavier
Where: ~~ramshackle~~ rustic house near the Lacerta border of Lepus
When: Year 185, late spring (and onwards)
What: married life

[In the kitchen, Noric shouts through the door into the next room.]

Xavier, either you move this pile of books from where they are, or they will tragically find themselves knocked into the fire.

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[swallows]

When--You're coming back. Right?

...

[opens the door]

Here, you mean?

Of course I mean here.

I didn't realise that needed clarifying.

[waits...]

...yes, I'm coming back. If I was leaving for good, I would say so.

Oh. Well. Thank you for clarifying. Good night.

If you're that concerned, you can come with me.

Really?

As long as you realise I'm not going for pleasure.

Why are you going?

I told you. For the Long Night.

Yes, but that doesn't really explain anything.

The Long Night is the only time of year that our voices can be heard by the dead.

I see.

So, that's why.

Hm.

It would be nice to see an Orion festival in person. It would be a worthwhile experience.

It's not as festive as the others, but you would be able to attend the bonfires, at least. The Renewal is a bigger occasion.

All right then. I'll come.

[bland]

Oh, good. I could use an assistant.

I'm the best there is.

You're not bringing any books with you. Fair warning.

... Not even one?

Xavier, you'll be doing a lot of climbing, and flying. Books will only be a nuisance to carry through Orion's jungle.

One book wouldn't be that bad.