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[neverfeltthatway]

I have the list for Travelers who have gone out of ambit. I haven't given this list for quite some time, given the extended period between the last two jaunts.

[There's no preamble - he doesn't like doing this and hasn't had a good week. He doesn't have anything to say he thinks people would want to hear, not right now.]

Daniel, Psiioniic, Rosalie, Richelle, Akihiko, *Hyun-ae, Hiroshi, both Marias, Liara, Souji, Istas, Altair, and Kohaku.

...I'm sorry.

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[pearlyspirit]

Ok...

[She's a little bit unsure, but she does it, and it seems to be working. The way she walks is less bouncy, and in general the way she holds herself is much more like Armin than her.]

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[neverfeltthatway]

It's working! You just need to be a little more confident with it, but that will come with practice.

[He hides his unease at seeing her exhibit his body language, seeing her adjusting so she can see most of the room and is always aware of the exit. No, this should be a proud moment for her, and his demeanor reflects that - serious, but calm and pleased. He strides over to her, putting his hand on her shoulder in a gesture that is meant to be brotherly and encouraging.]

You're doing very well, Pearl. I'm not sure I've had a better student.

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[pearlyspirit]

[Pearl breaks out of it, back to bouncing on her heels in an instant, clearly pleased by the praise.]

Thank you! And, um, thank you for teaching me...!

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[neverfeltthatway]

[Armin can't help but smile at that.]

You're very welcome. That's probably enough for today, but if you think you can practice that so you're really confident with it, I can teach you the others later. Can you do that for me?

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[pearlyspirit]

[Pearl nods.] Yes! I'll do my best!

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[neverfeltthatway]

I know you will.

[He glances at what looks sort of like a complicated pocket watch.]

I guess it's getting pretty late. [By 9 year old standards, anyway.] Would you like me to leave so you can go to bed?

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[pearlyspirit]

I-it's ok! I'm not-- [Pearl pauses, yawning widely.] ...sleepy.

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[neverfeltthatway]

All right. [Armin nods at her seriously, suppressing a smile.]

...Would you like me to read you a story?

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[pearlyspirit]

O-oh! Um... yes please. If that's ok...

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[neverfeltthatway]

All right. Should we move somewhere more comfortable? [They had been sitting on the floor, after all.] And do you have any books you want me to read from, or should I choose one of mine?

[If she's been reading anything, it'll probably be a more appropriate story than anything he has available. Though he might have one that could work...]

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[pearlyspirit]

Ok. [She'll pull herself up onto the bed] A-and no, I don't... there aren't a lot of children's books in the library... [She's been trying to fix it, but it's hard when she infiltrates.]

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[neverfeltthatway]

[Smiling gently, Armin boosts himself up beside her, and pulls a large, well-worn old hardcover out of his hammerspace.]

Maybe it's silly, but... How would you like to hear what I used to dream about, when I was younger?

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[pearlyspirit]

Oh! [Pearl perks up, smiling.] I would! I don't think that's silly at all...

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[neverfeltthatway]

All right. There's... a little bit of context I'll need to explain, so you can understand what I'm talking about, and why I would dream about things like that.

Are you comfortable?

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[pearlyspirit]

[Pearl nods, leaning back against the pillows but still very attentive.] Yes, I'm ready!