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"You haven't slept, Giselle?" Harvey asks, having just woken up and finding his friend on the balcony, enjoying the night alone.
"Ah, not sleepy yet." Giselle turns and gives a faint smile, although her hand immediately grips her mug of warm chocolate, a sign that she's surprised by Harvey's arrival. "Why are you awake?"
"Thirsty," Harvey replies, squinting a bit suspiciously. He chooses to approach Giselle, who remains in her position.
"Nothing," Giselle shakes her head quickly, still displaying the best smile she can muster. Their work will resume on Monday, and she doesn't want their mood to be ruined by what she's holding back, even though... she can't bear to keep silent.
She decided to leave Harvey because she was sure her friend wouldn't easily let her go. She doesn't want to be bombarded with questions about what she's feeling. Truly, it's quite disturbing.
"You're not someone who easily bluffs like that, Giselle. It takes a skilled teacher
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