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[ It's been a rough two weeks for JNPR ever since Helisium. First Ren, then shortly after Pyrrha, too. While Jaune was left to deal with this loss largely on his own, by his own choice, as there have been occasional check-ups on him... today is the first time he seeks out someone else. His last remaining team mate and family. Of course, he should be here for her, too, not just as team leader but her friend.

When he enters her room, he doesn't say anything at first, and simply positions himself on the ground as he leans against Pyrrha's old bed. Looks like he doesn't want to be so alone today. ]

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[The fact that this isn't the first time Ren disappeared doesn't make Nora's ordeal any easier. Though Nora has become a little more open about her feelings now, Pyrrha following him was another blow that came too fast, too soon. Pyrrha had been around long enough to console her about Ren, but now...she was gone as well.

Nora had thought to give Jaune space, knowing he would be the hardest hit by Pyrrha's departure and that he would approach her, in his own time. When he does, she perks up from where she had been sitting quietly at the edge of her own bed.

She doesn't say anything either, but she gets off her bed and walks over to Jaune. Without further ado, she in turn leans against his shoulder.

Jaune might hear a soft sniff, and feel a tear drop onto him.]

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[ He definitely hears and feels it. Who wouldn't? Nora is normally such a happy presence in the house, but it's understandable why things feel different lately. Ren keeps disappearing on them, and Pyrrha... well, if she's not here, then they know where she ends up in Remnant. ]

Nora... I...

...I'm sorry.

[ For not being here sooner. They need to stick together at times like these, don't they? ]

This room... this bed... it still smells like her. I was... afraid I...

[ He's not sure what he was so afraid of, but now that he's here? He's certain of one thing: ]

...it's nice.

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[Reaching up, Nora wipes her eyes with the back of her hand before wrapping her arms around Jaune's torso. It's not quite a bone-crushing hug, but it's a tight hug...as if Jaune might disappear as well.]

Jaune...

[Her voice is low, and wavers.]

Honestly, I'm...well, you probably won't believe this, but I'm afraid, too. I'm sad, I'm afraid, I'm a lot of things right now.

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[ Nora wouldn't say that if she didn't mean it, so of course he believes her. She has lost just as much, and all of those feelings she has are not new to him. They've been there before, they're here again. With his arm around her, letting her know that he's still here, a short moment of silence passes again. ]

Do you wanna talk about it?

[ He has an idea of what she's afraid of, but articulating it might help them both deal with it. ]

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[ his commute to run some errands brings him past the hallowed wall that engraves the names of those that had departed from Empatheias. he makes a point of glazing his eyes over the ten most recent names on the list whenever he passes by to make sure he hasn't missed anything - normally he doesn't, but today is different. he sees a familiar name, but it only makes him concerned for the well-being of someone else. he knows how important Ren was to her, especially in recent months.

it's still early in the day, so he doesn't reach out to her immediately. he wants her to have time to mourn and spend time with her friends, who she no doubt wants by her side. it's closer to the evening when he attempts contact, his tone expressing notes of regret and condolence. ]

I passed by the Wall of Names earlier today.

[ he doubts he has to say more for her to know what he's talking about. ]

I'm sorry, Nora.

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[Evening has rolled around, and while Nora has had time to grieve with her friends, it still feels like there is a void in her heart that can't be filled until Ren is back in her life again. Granted, he will always be a part of her life no matter where they were, but he was so far away, back in Remnant...so distant, that she could not talk to him or hold his hand.

Sometimes, Empatheias was just so cruel, bringing Ren here and then sending him back seemingly quickly. Twice it had happened, and twice Nora had to deal with the loss.

But she isn't about to turn down a conversation with Steven. Having friends come and go has made Nora appreciate the relationships she has with those who are left behind all the more. Besides, she's certain he has felt her pain before, and it really did help to talk to others about Ren's departure.]

Hi, Steven. [Her tone is sad but there is a note of relief, as though despite her mood, she's glad he called.] I guess...it just can't be helped, Empatheias being Empatheias.

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[ though he has yet to experience a loss like she has, just the thought of experiencing his equivalent of it sends a twang of pain into his heart. Nora at least has the ability to see Ren again, but as for him and...

no. it's selfish to be thinking of his own situation right now, especially when Nora is grieving. ]

That doesn't make it right. You've gone through this more than anyone should.

[ this is the second time, isn't it? it's cruel. ]

If there's anything that I can do, you only need to ask.

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[At this point, seeing Ren again would just make Nora more afraid that the cycle of loss would simply repeat itself. Why was she a more permanent fixture in Empatheias, but Ren came and went without warning?

But Steven was right, about this not being right. Nora understood the need to save this world, but she wished it didn't require such heartbreak every time a person disappeared and merely became another name on the Wall of Names.]

I just want to talk. [Talking also somewhat reassured her that Steven was here. Not about to vanish.] You told me it's okay to talk about stuff like this, right?

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[ it’s a question that Steven wish he had the answer to, but he unfortunately does not. he’s seen this happen with friends of friends before - Lunafreya never seemed to be a longtime Verensian, bringing grief whenever she came and inevitably left. he wants to take th spin away from Nora, but simply willing it so isn’t enough. ]

Of course it is. No matter what you want to talk about, my ear is yours.

[ for as long as he can help it, he isn’t going anywhere. ]

gift!

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[ It's Milkshake Day, the day you give a milkshake to a female friend you care about!

Nora will find hers next to her bed, with her name and a note attached to it. It's strawberry flavour! ]

Dear Nora,

It takes half our life to find true friends
and half of it keeping them.
I am lucky to have spent less than half my life finding you
and wish to spend the rest keeping you.

Enjoy!
-J

[schmisse]

[ Merry Christmas, Nora!

On the 25th, if Nora checks the Christmas tree in the Beacon house, she'll find a box with her name on it and a snowflake at the bottom of the card! Inside is a BEAUTIFUL DRESS so that she can be warm and cozy for the Christmas season. ]

12/25

[inheirence]

[ Nora's Christmas gift comes in a bag, not a box, and once she looks inside, she'll see why — it's a handmade flower crown, woven from roses and peonies and carnations and more, all different shades of pink. Accompanying it is a note: ]

Weiss isn't the only one who should have pretty flowers. (There are others underneath that'll last longer.) - Oscar

[ And sure enough, at the bottom there is a thin box, and within is a headband with fabric flowers that ties in the back with a ribbon. ]

Back-dated to Christmas T.T;

[nailed_it]

[There's a small box wrapped in bright orange paper with "To Nora" and a familiar fiery heart emblem doodled on it.

Inside it is a pair of silver wing-shaped Valkyie-like hair clips. Sadly, they don't allow for any flight powers or enhanced jumping but at least they're cute?]

misfire;

[crimsomatic]

[ This message begins with a GASP. ]

Oh no! I never returned that comic book to the library at Beacon! Am I going to get arrested?!

[ Her concern is REAL. ]

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[Don't worry, Nora has got your back, Ruby!]

D-Don't worry, Ruby! I've forgotten to return comic books sometimes and they didn't arrest me!

...Plus, the library's a pile of rubble right now, isn't it?

[It won't be back in business for a while...unless IT ACTUALLY IS while they were gone.]

[crimsomatic]

I guess you're right...they probably aren't worried about books when the school is..

[ ...Hold the phone. ]

Nora? Why are you in my head?

[ She didn't start this??? ]

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You were talking to me about a library book, weren't you?

[NEITHER DID NORA!!!]

[crimsomatic]

No! I was just thinking that to myself. I didn't mean to share it with you at all!

[ Now Nora knows Ruby's greatest shame! She's a lowly thief... ]

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[ Coming out of crystal stasis wasn't as bad as Jaune expected it would be. For the most part, everything is nearly the same, and there haven't been any major catastrophes as far as he knows. Not the most exciting times to come back to, but it's not as if Jaune wants anything bad to happen.

The same can be said about the task they decided to take up. It's good that there aren't any emergency fires to put out, but... he just wishes this wasn't so boring. ]

This is so not how I imagined being a fire fighter would be. I can't believe they're just paying us to sit here!

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[Everything is nearly the same except waking up possibly with a few stickers and doodles on his person courtesy of Nora.

As always, she tries to look on the bright side. Sitting around is easy money, but Nora has always gotten bored with the easy stuff.]

Well, at least we get our money, fire or no. But I know what you mean! I was so stoked - I mean, I'm not stoked about people's houses being on fire, but you get what I mean!

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Well, I suppose Huntsmen will no longer have work once we defeat all of the Grimm, too...

[ In other words, heroes only exist as long as evil does, much like firemen do as long as there are... fires. It's kind of a bleak outlook, but he doesn't dwell on it much. ]

Just think, we'll have so much sitting around to look forward to. Just sitting around and doing absolutely nothing. ... Bet Ren would like that, actually.

[ He's the master at being zen, after all. ]

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[Nora had never thought that far ahead - what would happen after they defeated all the Grimm and Remnant was safe from them as well as Salem. But after more than two years of being here, she was more confident about finding new things to do if she ever went out of business as a Huntress.

The mention of Ren, however, sends her down a more melancholic road. But instead of being completely down, she smiles wistfully.]

He'd think it was a welcome change from...you know. Everything. [She waves a hand. Regardless of whether Ren was in Empatheias or back home, sitting down and doing nothing would be something he could appreciate.]

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He wouldn't be wrong, that's for sure.

[ There are plenty of other ways to find life exciting without the thrill and danger of everything, after all. ]

What about you, have you ever wanted to be anything other than a Huntress?

4/20 Delivery

[vasilias]

[On the first day of the Flower Festival, Nora will find a single orange lily waiting for her in her room, with a bright pink ribbon tied around its stem and a note tucked underneath it.]

Happy Flower Festival, Nora!

- Neptune