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[X] Head over to the kitchen. He might find someone there.

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Vincent takes a seat on one of the cushions as he tries to calm himself. Closing his eyes, he starts with some simple breathing exercise. After relaxing his heartbeat, he starts some image training to help himself focus. Slowly, his mind begins to clear, but somehow, he still doubts his senses. He needs to confirm that he has returned.

Someone. He needs to find someone. He has to talk to someone. He must find out if everything was an elaborate delusion. This must be some kind of waking nightmare.

Without further hesitation, he stands up and takes his things before leaving the room. He heads straight for the kitchen. They must still be preparing lunch. Perhaps he can offer to help out as well.

The walk toward the kitchen is uneventful. Vincent takes this time to make sure his weapons are ready, just in case. He rearranges his scabbard to make sure that he can draw his sword quickly. The crossbow is slung comfortably on his back; while heavy, the weapon has pretty good range and accuracy. He checks his Peacemaker, making sure that it isn't easily visible.

He nods to himself as he spots the door to the kitchen. No matter what happens, this time, he is prepared.

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Vincent surveys the room as he enters. Seems like everyone is helping out with the cooking. Yuyuko and Chen are happily chatting as they prepare soup. Komachi seems to be serious with some kind of stir-fry dish. Youmu seems to be cooking two dishes while supervising another person he doesn't recognize.

Youmu? Vincent stares at the half-ghost, as if he hasn't seen her for years. He can't explain it, but something deep inside him feels so tight. This person is his friend, maybe moreso. He can't let anything happen to her.

Without a word, Vincent walks straight toward Youmu, who, in her diligence, didn't notice his approach until he was only a few steps beside her.

"Ah! V-Vincent?" cries Youmu.

There isn't enough time to waste. He has to reset the seal before anything else happens. Quickly, he moves closer to her ear to whisper.

"Where is the seal?" he asks quietly.

For a moment, Youmu stays silent, blushing furiously.