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[detriments]

[Hello hello. Have Christine looking like her usual self, except perhaps a little toned down on the make up. No cigarette in her fingers this time, either - just a piece of paper she's toying with, almost using it as a fan, swayed from one side to the other oh-so-softly.]

I guess even strange new worlds keep the usual celebratory seasons. I can't say I mind it all that much. [A light shrug.] It almost makes this place feel like home.

It's a little hard to answer any secret admirers directly, though, so I'm just going to do it here. To whoever asked me this ominous little question-?

[She lifts the paper to show it to the camera (check out the manicure, people), lettering impeccable, placed right in the middle of the composition. It reads: Are you satisfied?

There's a relaxed smile on Christine's face when the focus returns to her. Playfully:]

The answer is never.

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[corviform]

Satisfied?

[ He doesn't get it at all. ]

These notes are popular, aren't they?

[detriments]

I guess so! Did you get one?

[corviform]

Um... [ He pauses. ] They weren't romantic, which was surprising.

[ And a relief. ]

It's been some time. How are you doing?

[detriments]

So you got more than one! [That's surprising, too. Or maybe it isn't.] Me - I'm doing just fine. Adapting to the new environment and all.

And how are you, Gilbert?

[corviform]

Just two. [ It's no big deal! ] I'm well, thank you.

I'm... glad you made it out alright.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Who sent you that?

[He's indignant. How dare they!]

-- Rhetorical because, clearly it's anonymous.

[How dare his indignation make him state the obvious!]

[detriments]

[Oh, you adorable little man, you.]

Clearly.

[slightlyoffchilt]

This isn't amusing, not in any way or form.

[detriments]

Of course it is. What happened to your sense of humor, Frederick?

[detriments]

I can't say I don't like it.

[detriments]

I was, back in my day. I think I've grown out of those games.

[No no she hasn't]

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[osreborn]

Never?

[ Were this video his victorious smirk might be a little more evident. ]

That must get tiring.

[detriments]

I'm a bit young to be satisfied already, don't you think.

[osreborn]

I wouldn't presume to ask your age, Christine.

[detriments]

That's because you're a true gentleman, Norman.

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[prearcadian]

[a touch dry:] Bet your generous hosts are banking on a different answer.

[detriments]

[what is this a handsome new voice]

Now why would they be doing that?

[prearcadian]

[wow, such manly. very pirate. and also, drier:] Military-types aren't overly indulgent and hardly a fan of large appetites if they can't be of use. But maybe whatever you crave suits them, then in that case, "don't worry, we're the good guys."

[detriments]

[mhm, mhm.]

So what you're saying is that I'm high-maintenance.

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[foreshadower]

Hm, someone enjoys sounding dire, don't they?

[detriments]

They have my curiosity, at least. As I have theirs, looks like.

[foreshadower]

Indeed. Although the kind of person who would leave threats like that perhaps deserves less notice than they're trying to get.

[detriments]

It's a bit too late for that now.

Besides - I've never been one to hide. They'll just have to meet me out here in the open.