[The priest is just preparing some kind of small snack for the next few days; it's been an exceptional boon just to have a kitchen, even if he's still only here at length every couple of days or so. Besides giving him something to do, it's also helped make sure Rei is fed and, y'know, not passing out on his research.
Deft hands continue their work even when Olivine turns his gaze to offer the taller man a smile; it doesn't fade immediately when he speaks, but there's a moment of pause.
First to consider, registering the question and having to think if he's come across any of those... and then a more sharp jolt, hands ceasing their movements at the first memory of heading to that 7s floor. It catches him so off-guard that he struggles to reign in the pained expression on his face—not that Rei would likely miss the brief flicker he'd hope to get to.]
Ah... sorry.
[He says after a moment, clearing his throat. No sense in trying to play it off like it didn't happen... but he doesn't clarify. The other man can probably guess, since the people he talked about are plainly still around, though. Moreover, one of them has talked to them about that floor in particular. (Really, it's too bad that rabbits could only be counted for their extra points once, or Rei would be swimming in them now.)]
I don't think I've met any sixes of diamonds yet... but Sylvain did stop by to let me know he had ranked up to a seven. [He curses the faint tremble remaining in his movements, but supposes it's better there than in his voice. Really, when was the last time he thought at length about Eiden? The pain still comes and goes, especially when he goes to that floor, but... instead of letting himself think too long, he chuckles.] I'm sure he'd be happy to help you get Father back.
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Deft hands continue their work even when Olivine turns his gaze to offer the taller man a smile; it doesn't fade immediately when he speaks, but there's a moment of pause.
First to consider, registering the question and having to think if he's come across any of those... and then a more sharp jolt, hands ceasing their movements at the first memory of heading to that 7s floor. It catches him so off-guard that he struggles to reign in the pained expression on his face—not that Rei would likely miss the brief flicker he'd hope to get to.]
Ah... sorry.
[He says after a moment, clearing his throat. No sense in trying to play it off like it didn't happen... but he doesn't clarify. The other man can probably guess, since the people he talked about are plainly still around, though. Moreover, one of them has talked to them about that floor in particular. (Really, it's too bad that rabbits could only be counted for their extra points once, or Rei would be swimming in them now.)]
I don't think I've met any sixes of diamonds yet... but Sylvain did stop by to let me know he had ranked up to a seven. [He curses the faint tremble remaining in his movements, but supposes it's better there than in his voice. Really, when was the last time he thought at length about Eiden? The pain still comes and goes, especially when he goes to that floor, but... instead of letting himself think too long, he chuckles.] I'm sure he'd be happy to help you get Father back.