43rd sigh

[slave_of_suzumiya]

[A: Mayfield high
Kyon is zoning out or possibly even sleeping in class...

B: You may also catch him on his own at some point during lunch break.

C: SOS Brigade Clubroom
Kyon drops by the clubroom after school to see if anyone else is there today...]

... Yo.

[D: John Doe Park
Kyon is sitting on a park bench, watching the clouds go by...

E: 915 Bilko
Kyon may be found this evening playing The Day of Sagittarius III on his laptop in the living room...]

... Ugh, wipeout.

[He'll switch the computer off and sit there silently... It's been a slow day.]

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[slave_of_suzumiya]

I see... So, you're effectively an ordinary human for now then?

[silencebythewindow]

[A simple nod, and she peels her gaze away from him. With no book in her arms, her hands lie limp over her lap. Her presence is about as loud as a conversation in sign language.] ]

[slave_of_suzumiya]

That's unfortunate... Your abilities came in useful a few times last time you were here...

[silencebythewindow]

It is likely that they will return prior to any successful attempt at escape.

Do not worry. [Yeah right.]

[slave_of_suzumiya]

Well, it's not like there's anything I can do about it...

[silencebythewindow]

[Another nod, making incredible strides at worthwhile conversation. Silence falls again for a sequence of long moments.]

At present, I am unable to access any peripheral data flow. I can rely only on what preliminary data can be manually transcribed.

[Which pretty much means learning like a normal person would. For once, Kyon might be getting questions from Nagato, rather than the way it usually plays out.

For now though, she holds her tongue.]

[slave_of_suzumiya]

If you like, I've still got copies of the notes you took last time you were here...

[silencebythewindow]

[There's a pause. A long, long pause. Maybe she's thinking, maybe she's just a bit winded from actually talking for more than a single word a second ago.] Useful.

Previous attempts at synchronization have failed. All future attempts will be no different.

[slave_of_suzumiya]

Right, I'll collect them for you later then. You really did take quite a lot down.

[silencebythewindow]

I will continue the upkeep of data thereafter. [She looks him squarely in the eyes and nods, as if thanking him.

Or maybe it's just your standard nodding.]

[slave_of_suzumiya]

Don't push yourself too hard, after all you don't have that alien magic to rely on at the moment.

[silencebythewindow]

This course of action wil be performed through this body's manual physical output.

It is all that is necessary at present.

[slave_of_suzumiya]

Right, which is why you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

(... Speaking of, exactly how tough is she without her powers? I mean, she's rather petite... And I guess that alternate Nagato didn't seem all that tough...)

[silencebythewindow]

Physical strain is an improbable outcome, and any sustained will likely not be life-threatening.

Do not worry.

[slave_of_suzumiya]

... I'll try not to.