it set his mind at ease that she remained so . even if the query posed did very little to DISTRACT HIM FROM HIS TASK as he supposed she had intended .

❝ time fluctuates greatly across the universe , ❞ he was explaining . he took lilith's offering of gritty instant - mix coffee from her hands . ❝ the time we spend in this realm may be vastly different from that of our peoples perceptions . we call this a effect a TIME DILATION . ❞

"with everything that has gone one lately , it's relieving to see everyone getting into the festival spirit," byleth was saying , "it may seem like it's not all that important , but sometimes even the something simple can be a GREAT BOON for morale." her thoughts drifted to her blue lions . each of which enthusiastically spent weeks of time sprucing up the remains of garreg mach monastery . though the work was grueling and there was labor still yet to be done , it had brought the knights of seiros and the kingdom together beneath one banner . . . . save one .

"so , that's why . . ."

the archbishop apparent turned her head towards her fellow priestess and tilted her head slight . once their eyes met , byleth continued. "—i've been wondering what it is that has you so distracted . if i may speak plainly : it isn't like you to have trouble engaging in the city's activities."

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CUCUMBER

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While dancing can sometimes take alot of energy from her, she didn't think she'd overdo it to this extent. She just had alot of fun dancing with him, the boy she met earlier. He was really sweet, she hopes she could see him agai-

Another ache happens, one that pushes the air out of her lungs. She gasps, trying to take deep breaths to soothe it. C'mon, easy now.. She definitely pushed it today. Maybe, they should've sat together instead? Then, they could've spent more time together..

The opening of the door catches her attention. Oh, it's the nurse..! "H..Hhe.." She breathed out. She meant to say 'Hello' but, that isn't gonna happen right now. She takes a couple more deep breaths, trying to force some air back in. It felt like a painful eternity, but her chest finally eases on the aching. She can breathe easy again..

"H-Hello.. Sorry, I couldn't.. talk before."

The beat of the song for the dance is a rather nice one. It's catchy and it has Marcellus moving along the dance floor with the music. He's unable to stand still! Laughing and dancing with one partner and then the next, he ends up gently holding Lilith in his arm while the other is respectfully on her shoulder, "Hello Miss Lilith." There's a friendly smile on his face as he sways to the music.

After near two weeks in this new world, he'd come to terms with no magic yet, though he was informed they'd be returned in due time. No weapons, those too returned. No armor either, once again, returned in time. Perhaps even his little Owlbear cub could be returned to him.

For now, he needed time to get a job, to find something to assist him getting money for the long haul. He didn't imagine thieving being a terribly good idea. So, left wondering what he could do out of his age old skills from before his Spawn life.

Which led him to where he was now, peering through a window and inspecting a set of tailor's tools. They were well forged, decent and the blades looked nice and sharp. With that on his belt he could apply to be a tailor in that one shop he'd entered, who'd said you needed your own tools to even hope to be accepted.

Irritating, but fine. Perhaps then he could make himself his own clothing too.

Despite her status of royalty (as scant as it had been) or perhaps because of it Alisha had always loved Ladylake's open air market, particularly on its busiest days; true, it had been overwhelming especially her first few times shuffled back and forth by her overly attentive maids, but soon Alisha began to appreciate it for what it was: freedom, a chance to live amongst the common folk and most importantly enjoy it. The Temporal Gardens gives her much the same feeling, although the anxiety is back as if she is just a child again; here, though, Alisha does not hide her face and hair under a hat - indeed, she strides confidently today toward the reason for her visit.

At that was, of course, delicious pastries! Alisha was doing her best to make do with hunting and foraging, of course, but Eterna Village was so conveniently located and the smell from the bakeries in the Central District so heavenly that finally Alisha had given in. She finds herself picking out a cafe by vibe alone and comes to stand in line, excited despite the wait; she notes that the girl in front of her has her eyes on the display cases in the shop's windows and when Alisha can, she catches her eye and smiles.

"Lilith, is there anywhere you'd like to check out?" While Tae left Lilith's spot for just a moment, Marcellus decided to accompany the woman himself. Today he won't ask about anything that happened. There's a time and place for something like that and KNOWING Byleth, she more than likely did all the questioning to get some answers.

A hand is placed respectfully and carefully onto Lilith's back and she gently moves her to his other side. There was a group of people coming from the one side where she had stood.