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[X] Wait for her to calm down.

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Koakuma looks terrified.

"I can't get close like this," Grey mutters.

He shows her his open palms as he leans back on the nearest shelf. He moves slowly and carefully to show that he isn't going to do anything. She is acting like a cornered little animal right now, and any sudden movements might cause her to bolt away.

"..."

For several minutes, the two of them watch each other in silence. Koakuma slowly stops shuddering, and her breathing starts returning to normal. She manages to sit herself up and lean against a bookcase, but she still eyes Grey warily.

"..."

Grey looks at Koakuma thoughtfully. Maybe she isn't used to physical contact? Somehow, he doubts that this could be the only reason. There must be something happening in the mansion that he knows nothing about. He makes a note to investigate further when he has the chance.

"Umm... Mistress Patchouli asked me to find you," Koakuma whispers.

She stands up and brushes dust off her dress. She doesn't turn her head to look at Grey.

"Please follow me," she says. She starts walking somberly between the shelves.

Grey gets up and follows behind her. He makes sure to keep a comfortable distance from the bat-winged girl.

...

Koakuma leads him to Patchouli's reading area. Patchouli rubs her eyes as she looks in their direction.

"Oh, it's you," says the pink and purple magician.

"Good morning," he says brightly. "Did you sleep well?"

Patchouli yawns lightly in response. She brushes a lock of her hair away from her face absent-mindedly. Grey feels himself get a bit excited by such a cute gesture.

"Slept well enough," she says.

"That is good to hear," he says.

Koakuma stands beside her mistress and stays silent. Grey can't see the expression on her face. Patchouli shakes away her sleepiness and takes a good look at him.

"How may I help you?" she asks.

Grey pauses to think. He can probably ask a quick question.
[ ] Ask if they saw you wandering around last night.
[ ] Ask if they noticed anything strange last night.
[ ] Ask something else. (Specify)

He can probably spend some time with her.
[ ] Ask if you can stay and read with her in the library.
[ ] Ask if she would take a walk with you around the garden.
[ ] Ask if she would like to have breakfast in the dining room.
[ ] Leave the library.