Hangovers and Heartache

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## Summary

Adrian Tanlaial leaves the kitchen with Flint bumping his head on the table. He shows a spice cake that he prepared for Adrian's birthday. Adrian talks about what he shared with Olwen Edgeworth noticing the poorly made Olwen drawing in the trash. Flint even shares that he gets drunk on water just like his father. Xaillen and Hoshimi come back in wondering about Olwen. Adrian eventually confesses that something happened and that he'll talk with them when they get to Directian as Olwen herself convinces herself not to fall for Adrian.

Hoshimi notices the door is locked and goes to check on Olwen. She finds Olwen hugging a bottle of wine in the middle of the kitchen. She notices Olwen is drunk right away and decides to take Olwen to bed. Olwen refuses saying that she drinks to forget and she forgot her place. Hoshimi has a look of sympathy for a moment and wants to take Olwen to bed because she's concerned. Olwen says not to worry herself with her because she'll get hurt. Hoshimi makes sure everyone goes to bed but Flint refuses. Xaillen begrudgingly agrees with Hoshimi but Flint refuses to move. Xaillen and Hoshimi work together to pull Flint to the barracks. Flint is obviously upset while Caius shows a hallway nearby that they can view what happened. Seven, Caius, Xaillen and Flint go into the hallway with Adrian staying put.

Hoshimi asks Olwen why she's getting drunk. Olwen says that people who care for tieflings get seriously hurt like her sister-in-law did. Hoshimi is angry and shows off her ears and tail to Olwen saying that she is an angel compared to someone like Hoshimi. Hoshimi then admits that she heard how Olwen admitted how she was useless to help Sybl. Hoshimi decides to take Olwen under her tutelage as Olwen's payment. Flint, Seven and Caius are stunned by what they heard about Olwen's past. Seven goes into bed crying while Olwen asks Hoshimi to apologize to Adrian for liking him.

The rest of the party hurries to the barracks as Olwen asks if they can see Sybl in the morning. Everyone goes into bed with Hoshimi warning Adrian not to let Olwen drink. Hoshimi goes to a porthole nearby so Yuta can come in. Meanwhile Caius asks Xaillen what happened in the six months he was gone. Caius admits how great Xaillen is but Xaillen says that Caius is better off since he protects the princess. Caius doesn't agree seeing as how the laws work and he's actually been encouraged to put moves on the princess. Xaillen teases him about it but Caius says he doesn't want to marry her for that reason. Caius is more worried about Jenkin's death and how he'll face the princess after this. Xaillen eventually confesses his story to the group and Caius is surprised by what Xaillen went through. Xaillen says the two of them are two halves of the same coin and together. He also mentions Caius to be wary of Nicholas Hollyhock.

The next morning, Olwen quickly runs into the kitchen to pick up her rifle and badge saying she'll never part with them again. The others wake up to find Seven curled around Adrian like a cat. Hoshimi wakes Adrian up and yanks him outside. Adrian mentions that he agrees with Olwen in not being romantically involved out of respect. Hoshimi agrees with Adrian in that he's a moron in that he listened to her insecurity.

The rest of the party goes to find Sybl and find him sitting up on the bed looking at his hands. He apologizes to Olwen remembering how much she wanted to help him. Olwen asks if Sybl wants her hair since he wanted Hoshimi's hair earlier. Sybl doesn't understand why he wanted Hoshimi's hair but he's also more concerned about the spirits that left his doll. Olwen said that the spirits are likely still in Optimarr but Sybl wonders if he's supposed to hear the spirits again. He's also concerned that he doesn't want his fear taken away again. Olwen says that Seven and Sybl can ask those spirits again and Xaillen says that Sybl has a choice. Olwen mentions they'll likely be staying another day because Sybl needs to go through the magic check. The group then leaves to get breakfast with Flint mentioning that he should stick to Olwen in case he gets woozy again.

## Notable events

* Adrian Tanlaial and Flint spend some time together.
* Olwen Edgeworth gets drunk so she can forget
* Hoshimi and Olwen have a chat about Olwen's insecurities
* Hoshimi takes Olwen under her wing
* Joshscorcher introduces a rest macro feature
* Most of the party checks up on Sybl