Homecoming

*As like dissolves like, this begins to break down the finish, but it's a tedious process. Grim sees a dark shape move out of the corner of his eye.*
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<Not quite.>

*He calls on some other girl, who says that the gothic writers were part of the romantic movement. They concerned themselves with horror, death, & the supernatural.*

<Yes. The romantics were all about...nature.>

*He draws some shitty stick figure trees.*

<But writers like Edgar Allen Poe said, "Look, nature isn't all sunshine & flowers. It's also full of strange, deadly forces that we can't explain. Monsters, if you will.">
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E"Does anyone know where she lives?"

*Everyone shakes their heads.*

E"Well, someone has to. I'll ask around about her, if someone can look into that tree outside of our dorm."
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*Aroma does a little curtsy thing before heading in. Senthose imitates it because why not. Aroma then finds a table for 4 by the window, & slides into one of the seats with Sab. Senthose turns in the direction of Noctis.*

S"Window or aisle?"

<I'll do that, since I only have one class today.>
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Monsters that can't be explained...

*Monu takes some notes*
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*Cameron heads to the cafeteria*

Grimm immediately looked towards it, giving a prayer in a hushed tone, "May the three enfold us, hold us safe and hold us strong..."

Azuma: "I'll tag along."

He looks at his phone then to Mimiru.

Azuma: "Doesn't look like we're going to class anyways. Is there anything outside your window, Euryale?"

E"No, there are only a few trees on the side of the building. My window faces out of the front."

*Cameron eventually arrives.*
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*There is nothing there.*
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*Class lets out around this time.*

Azuma: "Then I think it'd be best for Taiyo to stay in your room."

Grimm went back to cleaning the pew.

Astarte headed to the cafeteria. Hector and Eduj also went there.

Noct smirked at Senthose's behavior, then motioned for him to sit, "Aisle."

Sab smiled a bit to herself, sitting so close to Aroma was nice.

E"Fine by me."

R"There was this guy asking about our monsters. I didn't want to tell him anything, but some of us caved. I think I'll see if he knows anything about this."

E"While you're at it, look into this creepy church guy. We told him the story too."

*She sends him the information on Grimm.*
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*Grimm is eventually able to clean the pew.*
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*Senthose slides in. When the guy asks them what they'd like to drink, he orders a cola, Aroma lemon tea.*

Sab and Noct order pink lemonade, and apple juice respectively.

This seems to cheer Taiyo up a bit as she hugs Euryale.

Taiyo: "Thanks."

Azuma: "This ordeal is attracting all kinds of crazies."

Astarte and the others walked over to the main group, Astarte having gotten a drink but the others having nothing.
"'Sup guys," Hector said, noticing as he approached the words 'all kinds of crazies' used.

Grimm put away his cleaning things, checked that his pistol was still safely inside of his cassock and locked up the church, heading out the front.

*Euryale slips an arm around Taiyo.*

E"It's my pleasure."

R"Someone is spying on us. We're splitting into teams to investigate."
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*He goes to get those.*

S"I'm thinking pepperoni."

A"Veggie Lovers for me, of course."

Azuma: "I suggested those who are living alone should find someone to room with. I guess they're spying in windows, but who knows what else they might do. Might be a good idea to not be alone. Also Vanessa's missing."

"I was thinking you would go for the meat lovers," Noct said with a smirk, "I'll just stick with cheese."

"Is pineapple any good?" Sab asked.

Noct shook her head, "No, least of all on pizza."

"Well, there goes my adventurous spirit," Sab said, "Mushrooms it is, then."

"Well, shit," Hector furrowed his brow. Astarte's eyes widened. "I hope it isn't the priest. And how do you know Vanessa is missing?"

Grimm, having locked up the church, began heading to a nearby café to get lunch.

R"I'm already supposed to look into him. He sounds like a creeper."

N"The person who's following us posted a video of her disappearing into the forest."

T"Again, it has to be more than one person. Why does no one listen to me?"
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S"Pineapple is great, an makes for an excellent pizza topping."

*The guy comes back & starts setting drinks down.*

<So, have you decided on an order?>
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*The line is short, but there is a large queue of people waiting to pick up their orders. They all try to steer clear of Grimm, some of them whispering that he's kind of creepy.*

"I'll take a regular slice of cheese pizza," Noct said.

Emboldened, Sab said, "Can I have a slice that is half mushrooms, and half pineapple?"

Azuma: "Who said it wasn't? Anywho, why are you meeting creepy priests?"

Hector frowned deeply, "When do you intend to see this guy?"

Grimm ignored those jerks and waited to buy a sandwich and some coffee.

T"I didn't know about this, ask them."

R"Well, this 'Senthose' guy will probably be harder to find, so I guess I'll go down to find Preacher-Man now."
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A"A slice of veggie lovers, please."

S"Pepperoni. But no one ever eats a slice of pizza."

A"Good point. May we also have an order of breadsticks?"

S"They always did say that I was a bad influence."

<Alright, so that's a slice of each: pepperoni, cheese, veggie lovers, half-mushroom-half-pineapple, & a side order of breadsticks. That everything?>
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*A short girl with short brown hair looks up at him nervously.*

<Uh, may I take your order...Sir?>

Azuma: "I learned of it just now. Having been out of the loop until now. Thanks, guys."

Mimiru: "So who's this weird preacher you went to see?"

"Yes, thank you," Noct said.

"You probably shouldn't go alone," Hector said. "Would you like myself or Eduj to go along with you?"

"A sausage sandwich and a black coffee, please," Grimm said.

<O-okay. Your number is 67.>

*She holds her hands out for the money.*
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R"Sure, I guess."

*He looks at the information Euryale sent him.*

R"'Father Isaac Grimm'? He sounds like the kind of weirdo who'd do this."
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*Aroma stares at her hands.*

"So, is there a friend of yours in this track meet?"