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My lord? Your request is finished. I can bring it back to the house with me if you like, or you could come examine it yourself.

To those who requested that items be made, I apologize for the delays- my first order took much longer than I thought it would. I'll begin as soon as possible.

My offer to take commissions is of course still open.

....

Does anyone have answers in regards to the mass disappearance throughout the village? It seems like most people have returned, but that doesn't help us deal with the situation.

[There's another awkward pause, because he feels bad about being so useless since the whole mess happened, but...]

...Katie? Are you feeling any better?

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[There... isn't a way he can respond to that without confirming that he's not an admirable person, is there? See, this is why he doesn't speak to people.

So instead, he just stares.]

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[That silence is half-reassuring, half-startling, so Edward gives himself a moment's pause before trying again.]

...I've learned the consequences of imagined perfection, my lord. I don't want to repeat the same mistakes of my past.

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[Somehow, Sigmund doubts that those words are entirely true where he's concerned. Besides that, he's not even sure how to respond to someone directly asking for his... friendship? Whatever Edward is asking for. But, well... he could try.]

We will see.

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[Friendship is pretty good, considering their current relationship. He can deal with that. Hell, he'd enjoy it, more than he's apt to say.

Still, he's not about to push things too quickly, so instead he offers a slight, brief smile, and bows with his usual salute.]

Is there anything else I can do for you, my lord?

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You've worked hard. Do as you wish.

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[Edward nods again.]

I've promised Katie a treat, so I must attend to that. Please, call for me if you need anything else.

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[The mention of Katie makes Sigmund smile fondly, just a little. Hopefully Edward won't come back and question him about that stuffed narbear.]

I always do.

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[...Well. Maybe not always, but knowing that Sigmund acknowledges his willingness to help, he bows and retreats from the room. Katie's been waiting for a while, after all.]