// 02 | VIDEO/ACTION

[ladyinscarlet]

[You will see a worried An on the screen. Any other feeling is carefully kept away from her features.]

Good afternoon.

Has anyone seen Mr. William T. Spears during the last few days? I last recall seeing him after the last curse, the one where people were turned into animals. I have not heard from him since then...

[Just when she was starting to like him too. Maybe he's avoiding her. Or maybe...]

Is it possible he was sent home? I heard that happens from time to time.

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[diehardreaper]

[ It takes him a while to respond, mostly because he's still trying to wrap his brain around the idea. Sure, he's heard it before. Sure, it was possible but he can't help but feel a little disappointed at the prospect. On one hand, this meant an easier holiday for him. On the other... well... he was looking forward to seeing William lighten up a little. ]

...He's... he's really gone back? You checked the network yet?

[ Wait, why hasn't he checked the name list either? Maybe he will after she does. ]

voice;

[ladyinscarlet]

I did, Mr. Knox, and I could not see his name there anymore. [Her voice sounds disappointed.]

voice;

[diehardreaper]

[ There's a pause as he too decides to check the contacts list just to see for himself. When he responds, the evident disappointment can easily be heard in his voice too. ]

...yeah... he's... he's really been sent back, hasn't he...?

[ There's a small laugh though. ]

Blimey, don't know if I should be happy or sad about that, really...

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[ladyinscarlet]

[She nods.]

It would seem so... Unless this world sent him somewhere else...

[She shrugs.] Did you not get along with him?

voice;

[diehardreaper]

[ There's a pause as he ruffled his own hair. ]

Quite the opposite. He might've been an absolute git at times but that's just the way he was. All professional and on the job even when his shift was over and done with.

[ Another laugh. ]

I... actually kind of liked him in a way.

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[ladyinscarlet]

[She smiles a bit and nods.] He was very polite and gentlemanly, I liked him well myself.

I think he might have started to be less serious in this world, without the work pressure.

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[diehardreaper]

[ He's actually grown quiet at this point. ]

Yeah? You thought so too? He's always been so bloody wound up all the time at work. I tried to get him to loosen up here... was hoping I got somewhere with that.

voice;

[ladyinscarlet]

Maybe you did, Mr. Knox.

[After all, he had that date with her. Not to mention that he allowed her to take care of him when he was stuck in pigeon form.]

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[pactum]

[ As soon as Ciel witnesses the broadcast, he leaves his room to find his aunt. He's dressed simply, as he has ever since he dismissed Sebastian some months ago. He'd only woken up from a weeks-long sleep a couple days past, however, so he's still somewhat groggy. ]

Mr. Spears is gone, Madame. His name is no longer on the list of residents.

[ He won't bring up the fact that this is more a relief to him than anything. ]

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[ladyinscarlet]

[She brings her nephew close and hugs him.]

I checked the device, and indeed, his name is gone... Do you think he went back to London?

[pactum]

[ That icon? Yeah. Just for you, Aunt An. Because he knows you liked that stuffy reaper, for some reason. And he'll let you hug him, too--for a moment, at least, before he breaks away gently. ]

More than likely, yes. All evidence seems to indicate that when we leave Vatheon, we return home.

[ladyinscarlet]

[She liked the stuffy reaper because he was a true gentleman. She sighs when Ciel breaks away from her embrace.]

At least I hope he's alright. He seemed to want to go home since a long time ago.

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[applepies]

[Why would he avoid someone like you, silly An ?]

Oh... I am sorry Angelina-san...

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[ladyinscarlet]

[Why? Because she likes to bother him, of course. She sighs softly.]

I had already heard this happens in this world... I did not think it would be so sudden...

[VIDEO]

[applepies]

[It's not a valid reason.]

Yes... Will you be alright ?

[VIDEO]

[ladyinscarlet]

I think so, Mr. Tsuzuki... But I will miss him.

[VIDEO]

[applepies]

Yes, I understand. [He himself doesn't know how he'd live here without Tatsumi.]

Let me know if I can do anything for you.

[VIDEO]

[ladyinscarlet]

[That earns him a smile.]

Thank you, you are very nice.

[VIDEO]

[applepies]

[And he likes to see Angelina smile.]

You are welcome and I am not. I just want the people around me to be happy.

REEEEED

[machiavellingly]

[What a pretty woman. Peculiar, however, because of her choice of attire. She enjoys the color red a bit too much for his tastes... but of course he's not about to start raising a fuss about trivial things. Appearances are very deceiving, afterall.]

I'm afraid I don't know who he is otherwise I'd offer to help.

XD Red!

[ladyinscarlet]

[She smiles a bit at the handsome young man.]

It is fine, sir. He was, a close friend of mine...

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED! :3c

[machiavellingly]

[Should he be afraid? Don't go touching his ass, Madame, you might regret it. Or just laugh.]

I am sorry for your loss, then. Is there anything I can possibly do to help?

[ladyinscarlet]

[Don't worry, Lelouch, you're probably too young for her taste.]

I will be fine, I believe, do not worry. By the way, I do not believe I have seen you before?

[machiavellingly]

[It's alright since you aren't his type. But you are quite beautiful.]

I won't, then. But if you should think of something don't hesitate to contact me.

[There's a pause, this woman sounds to be of Britannian descent, his own accent is faint but there.]

I doubt you would have. I've only just arrived. I am Lelouch Lamperouge and you are?

[ladyinscarlet]

[You are quite lovely yourself.]

Thank you, I appreciate that. [She nods her head a bit.

Oh? A new arrival. And with a faint British accent.]

Nice to meet you, Mr. Lelouch. I am Angelina Durless, but most call me Madame Red.