http://nobleobliged.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] nobleobliged.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute 2010-06-13 10:12 am (UTC)

It had, she thought, been a silly question, as to take one look at him would make plain the answer. As such, Natalia found his answer to be as charming as it was unexpected. The equally unanticipated follow-up of flattery left her blushing--and reminded her of Guy.

"N-Not at all," Natalia said, stammering even as she smiled at his compliment, "I, too, have erred. The staff call me Sarah, however I am Natalia; it's a pleasure to meet you, Edgar."

She found it strange, a little unnatural to introduce herself with only her first name. True, when initially traveling it had been most practical to keep a low profile, and true, her name in its entirety was unlikely to have much influence or meaning to the "patients" here. Yet, something compelled her to want, even need to say it, so to affirm and reaffirm her identity each time.

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