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[X] Greet her normally.
[X] Ask her how she is feeling.
[X] Ask her if she would like to have some tea.

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"Good afternoon," Grey says.

"Y-yes, good afternoon," Patchouli says. She quickly composes herself.

"How are you feeling?" he asks.

"I'm perfectly fine. Just a little tired from the day," she says.

She straightens up and looks around for her hat. She replaces it on her head carefully.

"You are back early," she says. "Did something happen with Sakuya?"

"N-not really," he manages. He clears his throat. "She just wanted to get back quickly, I guess."

"I see," she says, taking a book into her hands. She starts flipping through its pages. "Did you already meet with Keine Kamishirasawa?"

"Yes I did, though she didn't have much time for me. While I managed to get a few answers, they just lead to more questions."

"That is expected," she says. She doesn't look up from her book. "She gets news from many places, but she rarely comes to the mansion."

"..."

"Have you tried it?" she asks.

"Tried?" he repeats. He feels himself blushing as he imagines something lewd.

"Invoking spirits," she says. "You already have a suitable item to serve as a focusing device."

"I do?" he says. "Sorry, I don't quite understand."

She flips a page before continuing.

"The violin you left in your room seems to have some unique properties. If you can synchronize yourself with it, you can probably communicate with spirits."

"I see," he says. "Thanks for the tip."

She pauses as she flips a page. Looks like she noticed something. She slowly reaches for her back, feeling the rough fabric of his coat. Her eyes widen momentarily before they return to the usual neutral expression. Putting down her book, she takes the coat and carefully folds it before handing it to Grey.

"Thanks," she manages. Her voice is wavers slightly.

"No problem."

An awkward silence follows, interrupted only by the occasional sound of footsteps from afar. Patchouli seems to be absorbed in her reading. Grey clears his throat.

"Would you like to have some tea?" he asks.

Patchouli closes her eyes for a few seconds.

"Koakuma is still busy. We should let her finish her work."

"Hmm," he says. "Then perhaps I can prepare some tea instead?"

Patchouli closes her book and stands up.

"I'm done with this one," she mutters to herself as she walks a few steps away.

She pauses for a moment, as if thinking. She turns around and gives Grey a gentle smile.

"I would enjoy that Grey," she says.

Grey watches as the pink and purple wizard disappears deep into the library.

[ ] Head to the kitchen.
[ ] Head back to your room.
[ ] Wander around the library.
[ ] Stay here and continue reading.
[ ] Explore the mansion.
[ ] Custom