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[ When the NV turns on, Ella isn't really paying attention to it - though her intention might have been to use it, that thought is derailed by the chatter of several others nearby. ]

No - no no, I don't need - Excuse, me could you please stop pushing baskets at me, I don't want your brochures. Really, I appreciate it but - [ They are totally not listening. ]

No, thank you that's kind of you but could you just ... take... these -- but I - [ Yea, Ella, keep trying to talk over the company representatives. With a clatter, she drops the NV, and it now shows a crooked image of Ella with her arms full of baskets from AGI and SERO both, looking a bit lost, frustrated, and confused. Yet she perseveres! ]

I'm just trying to say - this is really too much so - oh! [ Aaand the bundle of baskets in her arms abruptly topple over when she loses her grip, tumbling onto the floor, papers scattering everywhere. Those representatives? Totally off to harass another newcomer. Help her? That's silly. ]

Could you h- oh, no, of course not, yeah, no walk away, that's just great... thanks. No, thank you,I've got it, not that you were lifting a finger to help or anything...

[ Sighing, Ella kneels to gather up what was foisted into her arms, though she catches sight of the NV recording. ]

... Is it always this...chaotic?

[ Maybe she can give this stuff to someone else. What she really needed was warmer clothing. ]

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[ And just when she had stacked things up so nicely too! She actually jumps in surprise at the voice, looking over her shoulder. ]

....So I've been told -- who...are you? [ AND WHERE DID YOU COME FROM she was almost POSITIVE he hadn't been there a moment ago! ]

[He is always amused by these reactions]

Well, I'm an acquiantance of yours. I did some magical enchantment upon your mother's necklace which you find quite valuable.

[He smiles]

I suppose reintroductions are in order. I am Xellos the Mysterious Priest, who also happens to be a sorcerer.

[And a Mazoku, but hey no need to let her know. He finishes with a polite bow]

[ Automatically her hand flies to her throat - where of course, the necklace used to be. ]

My mother's necklace..? [ ... Hattie had it now, she supposed. Ella grimaces briefly, but questions. ]

What kind of enchantment...? [ Oh, reintroductions. She sketches a small curtsey. ]

It's nice to meet you Xellos. I'm Ella --oh, but... you already know that. [ This is weird. ]

[He is pretty good at weird]

Oh, some special work you commissioned for me to do, to make it not appear so enticing for certain individuals.

[He laughs lightly at that, and leaps down and lands in front of her, a fair distance, but he shows no signs of exertion. He taps her nose a little playfully, and with a snap of his fingers produces the necklace]

There you are.

[He leans back a bit and seems amused. It was a matter of pride that the work was done. It might be a nice gesture to her, but to Xellos it is the fufillment of an obligation]

[ He certainly is! She's about to call out in caution when he just jumps - but that didn't bother him apparently. So instead she flinches in surprise at the tap to her nose. Wat. ]

Why- [ Oh she doesn't get to ask at all though, because when he produces the necklace, her eyes widen. It really is her mother's necklace- almost reverently she takes it from him, silent for a long moment. ]

You really had it... [ Of course she doubted. But this was the necklace her mother gave her. She curls her fingers around it tightly, swearing she would never - ever - let anyone take it again. ]

Thank you, Xellos. You don't know how much it means to me, having this. ...and anyone who sees it, really won't think anything of it?

Yes, they won't really think anything of it at all. They might consider it with the same regard as you wearing a stone you picked up on the ground on your neck.

[He had put some work into it, as requested.]

I also added some protection to it, so it should be impossible to break through mundane means.

That's... brilliant! [ So much relief in her voice, and so so happy. Even impossible to break through mundane means! She quickly pulls her hair over her shoulder and reaches back to fasten the necklace in place. ]

Honestly this is the best news I've heard all day.

Well, most do find being in an alternate dimension rather jarring, especially with the monsters and such that come out at night. Anyway, I must be off, I have other things to attend to.

[ Ella nodded with a genuine smile, curtsying to Xellos again. ]

I don't want to keep you from your duties - but thank you, really - I can't say it enough. And take care while you're out there, if it's as dangerous as you say.

[He rubs the back of his head a little. There was something else...]

Oh, and one more thing. Would you like your pet back?

[ Eh? She must have trusted this priest really well if she let him look after her pet. ]

Pet --? Well, Yeah. What kind of pet did I have?

A wolf, named Kyra. She has had plenty of company with the hellhounds, though.

.. Not what I expected. A wolf... [ That's kinda cool, not gonna lie. And good for protection in a place like this. ]

Hellhounds? [ Do priests normally have hellhounds for pets? ]

Well - I guess she must not have missed me that much if she's been distracted by company. Would you like to bring her by after you're finished with your errands?

Mmmmmhmmmm. Quite useful creatures really. There are a few of them which were purchased by a few different people. Myself and Phibrizzo have two named Lina and Gourry respectively.

[He considers that for a moment]

I suppose it is doable. I think it would be best to get yourself settled first for a day.

Cute names, [ Chuckling a bit; though it still seems odd to her, for a priest to have a hell hound. Then again maybe it was normal for him~! ]

Great! [ And she claps her hands together briefly. ]

Then I'll see you tomorrow - you and Kyra, I mean.

[Oh Ella, if only you knew what was regular for him, you'd be terrified]

Sounds like a plan to me. Oh, and Miss Hattie will likely be happy to see you... in her own way. Farewell Miss Ella.

[With that he gives a little incline of his head and walks away]

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