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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 12, 2023 19:20:40 GMT -5
"Perhaps... Thanks... I don't think I got your name." She admitted.
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Post by Manah on Aug 12, 2023 19:33:45 GMT -5
Layla
"Yes. Introductions were... slightly cut short, so to speak", she said, nodding. "I am Layla. Layla Heartfilia. Some know me as Big Mom."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 12, 2023 21:45:30 GMT -5
"Layla? Ironic... That's my name as well. Layla* Phenex." She explained.
(I've heard her called that in more than one fanfic, it's not canon I'm sure of it.)
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Post by Manah on Aug 12, 2023 22:58:13 GMT -5
Layla
"What a coincidence! Should be easy enough to remember", she said playfully. "We can be sisters in name, at least."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 13, 2023 0:15:40 GMT -5
That made Layla laugh a bit. "Indeed, it seems like we have that much in common at least."
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Post by Manah on Aug 13, 2023 0:53:44 GMT -5
Layla
"Oh, more than that. We're both beautiful blonde older women who look young and each have at least one equally lovely blonde daughter/s", Layla said half-jokingly. "Well, I managed to make you smile. That's a start."
She nodded. "I just wanted to make sure you know... you have a daughter who loves you, but you also have us. You're not alone on this sad day, we're all here for you."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 13, 2023 19:21:27 GMT -5
"I understand." She said. "Thank you."
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Post by Manah on Aug 14, 2023 19:52:29 GMT -5
Layla
"Of course. If you need anything, please don't hesitate and seek us out, alright?" she said gently, hugging her. "Take care. I'll be around", she said, taking her leave.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 15, 2023 0:45:26 GMT -5
You leave the room and head downstairs to one of the lounges where it seems Travis, James, Ravel, Mikoto, and Milly have all gathered.
"How dare you imply such a thing!" Ravel hissed. "My brothers are loyal loving family, they would never even consider doing such a horrid act!"
"I'm not accusing anyone of anything drill-tails." James said. "I'm merely saying we should take precautions for the possibility one or more of your brothers-"
"There it is again!" She stomped. "I will hear nothing of this sort of slander. Not from you least of all."
"Ravel, think for a second. Who would stand the most to gain from your Dad being killed?" James asked. "I'm not saying for sure one of them did it, but we should at least consider it possible however improbable until we find evidence to clear them." He said. "Trav, back me up here."
Both looked to Travis as he sighed. "He has a point Ravel-"
Ravel just gasped and stomped off in anger with Mikoto, and Milly following her to try and offer comfort. Travis for his part pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed frustratingly. "You just HAD to bring it up NOW of all times?"
James smiled sadly. "What can I say. I figured it was like peeling off a band-aid. Better to just rip it off quick, and not prolong the pain."
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Post by Manah on Aug 15, 2023 1:15:20 GMT -5
Layla
"You suspect her brothers to be responsible?" Layla asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 15, 2023 14:06:48 GMT -5
"I don't suspect anyone." James said. "I just think we should consider them people of interest."
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Post by Manah on Aug 16, 2023 18:00:47 GMT -5
Layla
Layla nodded. "I agree. We can't ignore possibilities merely based on previously displayed behavior", she noted. "Is there anything I can assist you guys with, aside from trying to comfort Ravel and her mother?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 16, 2023 19:47:17 GMT -5
"For now." He nodded. "We just recieved contact from Ravel's eldest brother Ruval. He wishes to discuss things further with Ravel, I was able to convince him that Lady Phenex was in no condition to discuss this at the time."
"I'm going with Ravel, and bringing Mikoto along for added security." He said. "James just VOLUNTEERED to hold down the fort, and I'd like you to help him." Travis said as James just huffed.
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Post by Manah on Aug 16, 2023 20:10:14 GMT -5
Layla
"Of course", she said simply, nodding. "You can count on us."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Aug 16, 2023 22:06:36 GMT -5
He nodded and moved to go comfort Ravel.
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