#nevermindtheweight

[meatymidnightmultiverse]

"Funnily enough, we can both be cute. Though I personally prefer to be regarded as charmingly beautiful!~"

Krile chuckled with a smile on her lardy features as she otherwise let Claire go and do whatever she needed to craft more food. For now, she returned to one of her books to read a little more.

Not like the pillow-pile of Krile could do much else but sit, eat and read!

"Th-that applies pretty well to you too, y'know?"

She almost stumbled in her reply before she got back to behind the counter to fetch a few more items before getting the ovens filled again for more freshly made goods for Krile to enjoy afterwards.

Not that Claire thought that Krile needed to do more than that other than seeing some sights together. No need for always getting into danger.

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"Even with a degree of combat magic and what motion I can manage smoothly with pictomancy, unless you're content with carting me around in that.... regalia contraption or something, I don't think that is exactly in the cards."

Krile had to think about it realistically. She wasn't really the sort to... save the world or anything. She had done barely anything during the Final Days after all. Even with a gift in Pictomancy, she wasn't built for the combat of the world. Especially not when she was larger than even a Roe!

"And I am quite certainly your enjoyment has been more than just a little. Plentiful, I dare say! Much like this cart though the supply has vanished quick, hm?~"

"I'm sure we could find a way, somehow... Just for the sake of having your company. Even if you're not much for the fighting side of it, I'm sure there'd be quite a bit for you to see and experience all the same. And having you watch my back would put me at a sense of ease too."

Realistic or not... Claire wasn't ready to abandon the idea quite yet... But at the same time, maybe sharing some stories was also good too.

"Ah, yes, quite! Forgive me, I'll need but a moment or two to replenish your supply."

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"You really should be getting more out there, Miss Warrior of Light. As flattering as it is to have you helping me out, you're more suited to seeing the world. There's only so much world a book or several can tell you."

A gentle admonishment for Claire's efforts thus far. Not out of dislike but out of a genuine love she had for the girl. As bearers of the Echo, Krile wanted to make it clear that Claire could do more out beyond the Annex walls.

Even if Krile would certainly miss the help and the food.

"Nonetheless, I very much do appreciate your efforts, Claire. Your company has done me wonders. And made me wonderfully large too...!"

"A-and maybe I want it to be like in Tural and have you join me in those adventures... Tough as that might be..."

Adventure really was in her soul, admittedly. Getting out there to see what this shard had to offer, getting into a fair amount of trouble along the way, helping the people of whatever land she ends up in... Yeah, that was how the Warrior of Light spent life.

"I've enjoyed it too... A-and perhaps taken a little enjoyment in how wonderfully large you've gotten on top of it all."

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"Hm~"

She enjoyed a sip of her coffee and a forkload of pancake, savouring the sweetness and softness of the pancake to the faint bitterness of the coffee.

"Shall I already dub you my research assistant in a more formal capacity then? You HAVE already stayed here with me for sometime. I dare say over a year now.... Putting you as a Student of Baldesion was more to get you the ability to be in Old Sharlayan but never did I think you'd spend so long here~"

The pictomancer chuckled gently, as if she knew of Claire's intentions. She likely did, given her abilities as well as her observant nature. Not that she had ever uttered a word about it.

"It might open a few more doors in Noumenon, even with my fame, I can't get into some sections still. I'll admit, I have spent more time here than I originally intended, but I'm not knocking it either. I've genuinely enjoyed my time here with you... A-and should you need other ways of... Assistance... Simply ask and I'll see what I can provide."

Maybe a foot into the door at least on this form of research.

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"Well, if anything turns up, I'll let you know but sadly the research is still very much in the initial stages. I'm as clueless as I was last week." Krile mused simply.

Not defeated, not even annoyed. The road of a scholar was a long one and even just tracking possibilities for exploration was an exploration in of itself! Still, she relished the challenge and with the scions as members of the Students of Baldesion, she did technically have agents to pursue her whims if it was found to have some strong baseline.

"They are useful but as I am sure you're imagining given the pinkness of your cheeks, Claire, it is quite an effort on my part~" Teased Krile

"S-sounds to me like I'll need to stick around longer to provide assistance and meals~"

This much is something Claire understands too, especially her own researches into recipes, conjury, and arcanima. And she absolutely knew how hard the Students of Baldesion worked too.

"A-ah... Um... P-perhaps it is somewhat, yes."

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"Careful. Nicknames like that are awfully close to flirting, you know~"

A playful and mindful scolding never harmed anyone. Of course, Claire was free to resume her pursuit of that realm of knowledge if she so wished. Krile was only giving warning.

She returned to eating, savouring more and more cheesecake before plucking more from the cart to enjoy. She hummed knowingly as she ate, acting as if she was thinking on the given question. Answer already in mind, Krile was more seeing if she could hold Claire's attention over the long seconds that moved on by.

"Well enough. It's mostly just book research but again, I must thank you for fetching the books for me, Claire. Walking from the Annex to the Noumenon is a slow and tiring process for a girl my size~"

"A-and...~? What's wrong with a little playfulness now and then? Especially seeing that little grin of yours too."

Perhaps it is an avenue she would be interested in researching in due time. Hell, it may even be part of why she felt so inspired when making food for her in particular.

Still leaning on the table, it definitely looked as though the Elezen was actually interested in hearing what Krile had to say about her ventures as of late.

"I can imagine it is. E-even utilizing the shard transportation might still be a little much for you to step away from your research for over long." Or to haul those meaty haunches into waddling to the nearest aetheryte shard and then from there into the sections she needed to research... And then back again.

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"Ah, you see, that's the rub, Claire. The me of the past and me of the present, are different in more than just size! Past me had little idea what all this was doing to her..."

She plucked the cheesecake from the cart and took a large forkful of it to munch on, savouring the taste especially that richness of the berry. She swallowed before she gestured towards Claire with the fork.

"And Present me is fully aware and rather likes the food~ Given how often you ask to cook for me while I study away here in the Annex, I am to conclude you enjoy this as much as I do~"

"I can only imagine how past you really would've reacted to what you've turned into. A delightful dollop of adorableness...~"

Claire couldn't hide that grin on her face as she watched Krile continue her consumption... Perhaps she did enjoy this more than she claimed.

"Maybe I do, along with the amazing results that have come alongside it too. Speaking of studies, how has your latest research project come along?"

[meatymidnightmultiverse]

"A double portion for my doughlightful Pandaren? Coming right up~"