[not again] catchall for natalie

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Bernadetta?

[She tilts her head.]

Friend from home, or...?

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A classmate. She was skilled at [running away from] escaping situations she did not feel comfortable in, just like that little one over there.

[the rabbit's whiskers give a twitch, like it knows it's being talked about.]

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[Skilled at running away from things she didn't want to deal with... A girl after Natalie's own heart. She lets out a laugh despite herself, nodding.]

Wonder what she'd say if she knew you said that.

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Perhaps she would be flattered. It is adorable, just like her!

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[A small laugh.]

Adorable and avoidant, huh?

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Very much so. ...I hope she is doing well, back home.

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Well, if you believe our hosts, you'll be able to find out as soon as they fix the portals.

[She does not necessarily believe this herself, but.]

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Yes... if we believe them.

[She would like to, but.]

...even in that case, repairing them could take some time. It sounds as though it is a difficult task.