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Ritsuki sighed for a while. Her mind was riddled with thoughts. It seemed like there was thousands. She couldn't be afraid. She was to confused. Her mind needed some time to calm down so she could think again. The only way that would happen would be if she managed to get outside and get some fresh air. Though she didn't know how to get out of the building in the first place.

"I'll try the door again then."

She resolved to keep trying to get out until it worked, or until it bothered whoever brought her here a great deal. Her optimism did get some people angry and frustrated with her, but she always saw it a different way. She was trying to bring some happiness to them, even if it didn't show at all.

So, she walked forwards, toward the door again. She went straight through, not giving herself enough time to go back in. This time, there was no noise. Perhaps the room was satisfied with her. It had shown her what it had wanted, so its task was accomplished. She turned her head back again, back into the pink room. The picture was still on the robed figure. He stood out like a sore thumb in the bright room.

"All right. So you won't go away."

She knew what it meant. It meant that sooner or later, she'd have to confront her memories. The one person that stood out in her mind more than anyone else. He was stronger than her, that she was sure of. But she'd only get stronger as time went by. She'd keep smiling, just to tell him she wasn't afraid anymore. One day, she'd have to battle Noah again. And this time, she'd win.

Sethos did start at Noelle's unexpected interest, taking a half step back and tightening his grip on the book he held. Recognition of both form and voice relaxed him, though not over much. This was Noelle, after all. Keeping his eyes on the fae girl, he picked up the book, holding it under one arm. That should be more than enough of an answer for her question.

So, Noelle was here. That said much. It wasn't simply him, but another as well. And if Noelle, than surely the other fae. Ritsuki? Donovan? Perhaps there was hope yet. Surely no power could hope to hold all the fae. It would be foolish to even try.

Someone, then, was a fool.

"Noelle." He said, voice hissing like sand on scales. He inclined his head to her, a mild things as far as bows went. Still, it was an act of acknowledgement, and not entirely rude. He had learned a thing or two about politics, recently. "Have you encountered any others of our kind?"

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Ritsuki eyed the halls after turning around again. They were the same as the inside of her own room. Pink and colorful. Again though, something wasn't right. There was just something about it all that wasn't right. Something strange and different from those she was used to. A hint of magic maybe. A hint of magic from someone else, someone much older than she.

"Hello?"

She was relaxed more than she had been when she had woken up. She wasn't alone, and even if she was, she'd manage to find a way to get out of the castle, or house, or whatever it was. Someone had to be here. There had to be someone who was controlling the things in the house: the picture, the magic, and god knew what else. It couldn't be that the house was doing it itself...right?

She walked to the door right next to her own. The door was creaked open just enough so that she could see inside. She opened the door slowly, and when the crack was large enough, she stuck her head right through it and looked inside. She couldn't really see much, but hopefully, someone who knew some answers would be there.

"Is anyone else in here?"

"No. So it is safest to believe that we are in some amount of danger." His tone was cool, not hostile but lacking in any friendly inflection as well. He processed the information that Noelle offered without changing expression, though he'd hoped she'd know where the others were.

But-- it would be as the Lady willed. If her twilight gaze could find him here. His expression darkened, thinking of her. Her words had been true, but disturbing. He was not entirely sure that he wished the advise that she had been so eager to give.

Somewhere, at home, his father slept, still disturbed by their recent trip. And Autsu too, was waiting for him. A newly gained younger brother, and a responsibility he still didn't entirely understand.

"Come. It would be best that we stick together." With that curt statement, he headed to the door across from them, book in hand. He was not going to waste words on the girl, especially as she didn't seem to be taking the situation very seriously. But he didn't want her out of his sight either. Like it or not, she was of his kind, and he was her elder. That made her his to protect.

Rion glanced over the card with the number on it. " Where is a cellphone when ya need one." He muttered, smirking to himself. " I wonder if the message is literal or figurative... hmmm indeed... perplexing.." He decided to pocket the car for now, rather liking the scent of the perfume. he continued down the hall and to a stairway. " Well not going to get anywhere just standing here.." he muttered as he acended the stairs.

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