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[ The video offers what seems like a first person view of someone stumbling her way through pulling her high heels off, going barefooted rather than squelching her way through every step she took. What was that soft, pale curve blocking most of the screen anyway?

Judging from the way the camera moves, it shouldn't be hard to deduce that she'd tucked the SFC in her bra for a lack of hands to carry everything. Or maybe it is. Either way, she's oblivious and ranting just to herself. ]

This can't be happening!

[ She had all the things she'd arrived with bundled under her arm already, though she's not entirely sure what she's doing with herself here. There wasn't anything better to do than look around. The video is abruptly covered up by blue fabric and the sound muffled as she hugs the bundle to her chest. ]

Everything finally settles down, I can't just--! Oh no, no, no... Don't I deserve a break?

[ Siiiigh.

This could go on for a while, and it does. Nothing but blank blue-black and quiet fussing. ]

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Yes, Rachel Boyd.

[ She says the name like he should certainly know it. Her brow furrows slightly, and she settles a hand on his arm without thinking about it. ]

[ And one of the things he can't stand is a lady fretting. So have this reaper coming up with a towel. ]

Seem to be in a bit of a spot, miss. Wager a poor bird like yourself's prolly just flown in, eh?

[ Approaching though, lightly patting her with the towel before leaving it over her shoulders. ]

You'll be alright. Sounds like you've had a bit resting on those pretty shoulders.

The name's not familiar. [The hand on his arm is familiar, almost comforting. Marie trying to calm him down, help him stabilize.]

But that's not a surprise. Everyone seems to be from different points in time. The last I remember, we were on the way to retrieve the BREW.

[ Oh, oh, hello.

Handsome stranger coming over to rescue her?

She is all over that kind of situation. She smiles at him, her eyelashes fluttering, and she shifts the bundle under one arm so she can draw the towel closed over her shoulders like a shawl. ]

Thank you so much, I'm sure I will be now. I was just a little overwhelmed, that's all.

O-oh... well! That's alright, we'll have plenty of time to talk about that later.

[ She still seems worried, but her expression smooths for the most part.

The hand doesn't stay on his arm, either, but that's just because she impulsively links arms with him. ]

We're on vacation now, so we don't have to worry about everything right away.

[ Well isn't she a pretty thing? But at any rate, have a smile for that and him taking one end of the towel to stroke her hair down. ]

It can be when you're new to the city, yeah. They usually come in the same state you're in now. Tell you what though. We could go to find you a change of clothes and you can hang around the bar I work at while we find you some sort of lodging, eh? What d'you say?

Vacation is probably a good way to put it. [He pats her arm with his opposite hand, with a smile.] This should be a pleasant experience for you. After all, you've been wanting to retire for a while now, haven't you?

When I said that, this wasn't exactly what I had in mind.

[ But it does get a laugh out of her. ]

But you're right, getting away from work is what I've wanted.

Whoa.

[That sure is a bra all right. Uh.]

Hellooooooooooo?

Of course you deserve a break! It pains my heart to hear such despair in a beautiful woman's voice.

[ Not that he can actually see her yet. But from this view he knows that at the very least she is very nice in certain areas. ]

It's been a nice break. [There's no insanity wavelength here, no rapidly incoming tide of madness. His thoughts are as clear and sharp as they were before Asura awoke.]

Hello...?

[ Give her a minute there.

Wait, oh, fishing that SFC out now--

--oh no, the girl in the video is too adorable. She has little fluffy white ears! ]

I'm glad. It sounds like it's been good for you.

It's been peaceful.

You don't know the half of it. If you stick around long enough, you'll see some interesting things~.

[ She really needs to never tuck that communicator in her shirt ever again because wow that's startling. Sadly, he doesn't get to see her yet this time either, because she has the SFC facing away from her when she finally fumbles it free before responding. ]

Oh geez...!

[ Give her a second, she'll be a little more coherent in a moment. ]

I can't imagine I'll be going anywhere soon, so I'll have to look forward to it. Have you lived here long?

Hm.. Let me think. Five months more or less?

Mm, have you been here too long?

[ She'll just be casually grilling him with small talk. ]

[She suuuure does, and they're twitching with interest at the new face. This woman has an eyepatch! And she's pretty and she looks very very nice, too!]

Hi! Welcome to Vatheon!

Since the end of January. It's the end of March now. [Small talk and Stein? Really, Marie?]

[ Really. And he's an accessory to it, even if it is something as simple as answering her questions. It's his own fault for indulging her.

Though that response gives her pause. ]

Two months...? That's longer than I expected to hear.

How long did you expect?

Thank you so much, I appreciate the welcome.

[ Don't comment on the ears, Marie. Don't squeal about the ears. Don't... ]

Wow, I just love your ears. Ohhh, they're so cute!

[ Or squeal over how cute they are. Whoops. ]

Well, it's not like I had a number in mind. I would have preferred to have come sooner.

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