Chapter 592: The Path Back Home
We return to Kat's perspective just as she left Lily's house.
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As the group walked away from Lily's house Kat tried to suppress her worry. She knew well enough that Evaline's dislike for her had never translated to issues with Lily outside of disparaging her choice of friends but Kat couldn't help but feel like she'd left her frien- girlfriend to the sharks.
*She'll be fine. Lily lives with Evaline, she has experience dealing with this… but it's a lot to take in. I wish we weren't asked to leave. Then again… maybe my presence would have made this worse. I doubt I'd let her insult Lily at all and Evaline is more than willing to fight with me. It would probably be best if the conversation stayed calm and quiet for everyone involved.*
"Something on your mind?" asked Vivian who was currently walking ahead with Sylvie in her arms. The little girl didn't really have a choice in the matter, Vivian just scooped her up after they left the house and Sylvie loved hugs so she wasn't complaining. Though, how Vivian knew Kat was thinking deeply was another question as Kat was walking behind her.
"I just wonder if it was right to leave Lily to Evaline. I mean, they certainly get along better when I'm not around but… I dunno it just feels wrong," explained Kat.
Vivian shifted Sylvie around so that she could shrug properly with both shoulders, "It's hard to say. Personally I believe we did the right thing otherwise I'd have just stayed if I thought it was going to be a real problem for Lily. Even if we stuck around eventually Lily will have to be alone with Evaline and all we would have done is pushed the real conversation back"
"I suppose so" mumbled Kat as she kept walking down the sidewalk. As that particular thought crossed her mind though she asked, "Wait why are we walking around the block?"
Vivian faltered in her steps just slightly but she recovered, while Callisto was the picture of calm and didn't stumble in the slightest at the start of their little train of people. Vivian glared at her friends back as she realised, she'd just fallen into step behind Callisto. "Yeah, Callisto why are we walking?"
"Evaline was watching us. If we simply headed to the back she may have noticed and I am not entirely sure if she knows where we live. I think it would be best for us and Lily if she did not figure it out" replied Callisto.
"Pretty sure I told her," said Vivian, "Or at least I think I did when we were delivering stuff… or was it back when I met her the first time? We might be ok though because I'm not sure if I was specific about it. Kat do you know?"
Kat quickly skimmed her memories but found nothing. "No idea. I could look but it would take going over the whole memory slowly."
"Don't worry about it then," said Vivian, "I don't think it's that important. If she knows, she knows. It's still my house I can just tell her to leave if it becomes an issue."
Kat wasn't entirely sure about that answer but she was willing to accept it. It did sound like something Vivian would do, so she was sure that if push came to shove Vivian would happily turn Evaline away. On the other hand, it seemed like asking for trouble and not terribly polit.
*I wonder what Callisto would do. Sylvie would probably check who it was and just ignore the door if it was Evaline… but yeah no idea what Callisto would do. She takes the made thing pretty seriously and I feel like that would mean she'd bring Evaline inside and distract her with tea or something but… with Vivian saying she'd just turn her away maybe Callisto would do the same? I wonder what takes priority… then again… if she takes the maid thing specifically and thinks of herself not as a maid but Vivian's maid… then how does that affect things? I… I don't really know.
Better question what would I do? Then again… I suppose if it really comes down to just me Lily would be around and I'd do as she asked me. If Lily wasn't there I can open it and let Evaline do whatever she wants, yell at me or whatever as long as it doesn't spread out.*
Despite taking the long way around and living in the middle of the street the walk really wasn't that long and the girls found themselves back at home rather quickly. Kat let her shoes dissipate and found herself rather thankful she didn't need to bother with tying them up or taking them off anymore. It was one of the small benefits that offset how often the wings could get in the way of things. Of course, Kat thought the ability to fly more than made up for it already, but the other small things were nice as well.
Plopping down into her chair she'd left out Kat wondered about what she should be doing for a few moments before realising she had a bit of time off. *I wonder if now would be a good time to learn how to use my fans? I really need to get around to that and if I have some time now that would be perfect. Hey system how long until I need to take another contract.*
Arbitration results are still being processed. Time until next Contract is inconclusive currently.
*Hmmmmm. Not sure how I feel about that. Kat bit her lip as she considered that. Not exactly what I want to hear… but I suppose I have at least a few days? Maybe? I guess it depends on how my Punishment is counted. Is each punishment a Contract or is the whole thing one extended one? Aw well. I guess its fine. Maybe I should send a message? Actually can Minor summon me with the Emergency Beacon to start my training? Is that ok?*
Accepting lessons is an acceptable use of the Emergency Beacon. User Kat and Summoner Minor will not be penalised for usage of the Emergency Beacon in this way.
*Well that really is good to know. I'll have to talk to Lily about it, but considering she wants to go through the race change maybe I can learn while that happens… though actually… how long will the process for that be?*
Race Change timeline unknown. Final confirmation of race required and Doctors for procedure need to be determined. The smallest time for such a change is 24 hours.
*Well that doesn't really help. I guess I'll talk to her about it. Do I need to be there for the Memphis linking and stuff?*
User Kat need only be present for the final step of the process of Acquaintance Lily chooses Memphis as new race. User Kat will be Summoned for it. Process does not need to happen immediately as build-up of Energy to dangerous levels takes time, especially in younger Memphis.
*Well that's good news. I won't have to be constantly worried I'll need to be by Lily's side. Ok, I'll send of this message to Minor then asking about training… and maybe one to Nira telling her about the race change. She might want to participate as a doctor. It would be polite to let her know at least.*
With that Kat started working on her messages. The first one to Minor was a bit more involved and talked about what she'd been up to explaining the punishment and the arbitration as well as the results of it all before she got on to her request. Kat talked about how it was fine to use the beacon for this and that she was free for a while but might need to leave quickly for a medical procedure. Kat didn't feel like mentioning exactly what Lily was doing over a message even if she was about to spill that secret to Nira, Kat wasn't planning to visit Nira.
Once the first message was done, Kat debated sending the message to Kamiko to relay to Nira or just straight to Nira. In the end, because of the fact she didn't have anything better to do or a limit on messages she decided to send one to each of them. Nira's letter went into more of the details explaining what Lily had been looking at and how Memphis beast person was the final choice Lily made along with her three affinities she wanted.
For Kamiko's letter Kat talked about how she now had a girlfriend and that she was seeking some advice from Nira. Kat decided to let Nira distribute the information on the specifics if Kamiko asked. After mentioning Lily's knew status Kat did wonder why she hadn't mentioned that at all to Minor… but couldn't quite place why. Still, Kat had sent the message to Minor and couldn't change it now so she just shrugged and finished working on Kamiko's letter.
*Maybe I should write one to Sue as well… hmm… no I'll ask Kamiko if I should share. That should work.*
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