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Yaya He smiled to Kiri. "Thanks, how have you been?" Em asked with a wide grin and cheerful mood.
Emiliano chuckled. "Ever since I was ten, I think..." He answered towards Kiri's surprise. "Though the piano is my favourite and precious instrument." There was still a story to tell about his musical years, when he had to occupy himself on something during summer to overcome boredom. "If someone requires the guitar to be played, I could lend it...and if someone requests, I can sing too, though I'm a bit unsure about it." He told Kiri as he laughed at himself being a bit nervous singing in public.
And about the necklace and bracelet. "Well, once we got to the water level up to our chests, I had that bit of time to get everything, except the sweater boxes, into one of my pockets. Actually, two days ago, I found your jewelry inside one of my pants' pockets. I had thought about sending them down to your Common Room, but since you're here, they're all yours." He let go of Kiri's hand after saying this then smiled.
"I'd never expected to see them again. Thank you!" Kiri said again. She squeezed Emiliano's hand before letting go. "Here, let me try them on, alright?" She never really wore jewellery, so it took her a few tries to stop the bracelet from slipping off her wrist before she managed to clip it shut. In the sunlight, it glittered beautifully on her skin. "What do you think?" she asked Emiliano, holding out her arm for inspection.
Kiri gave him a few seconds before taking the necklace. She shook her head to get the hair out of the way, then slung the delicate thing around her neck and fiddled about until it was close. It was perfect! She held her hair aside to let Emiliano have a clear view of her neck. "How does this one look, hmm?"
Kiri sighed happily. It was such a beautiful day, and now she even had her Christmas presents back! She leaned back on her hands. "I've been good, thanks," she said, watching the students helping Mr Masterson pass out baskets and blankets. "Busy with exams, but I guess you are, too, right? Yours must be much more difficult."
She pointed at the guitar. "Can I... hold it?" she asked, a little timidly.