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[coppelganger]

[ For once, Sarah's not filming herself while she's moving around. She looks tired, like she hasn't slept well in a few nights, and she can't keep the worry from her expression. ]

Hey. My twin sister, I haven't been able to get in touch with her. If anyone's seen her…

[ She pauses, trying to collect her thoughts. ]

Her name's Helena. She's got blonde hair. Bleached. We're identical, so it's really just the hair that's different. Sometimes she can disappear for a while and not say anything. Uh, what else. She really likes food and kids. She's a girl guide leader. I dunno if she's been going to work or not.

[ It's like she's talking about a missing kid or a pet, almost. Finally she sighs, her shoulders stooped. ]

I guess that's it. If you've seen her, let me know, yeah? I just wanna know she's alright.

[ She seems ready to sign off, then hesitates. When she says this last bit, it's a little awkward, like she's not sure if it's the right thing to say. ]

Uh, yeah. And happy holidays, I guess.

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[bassriff]

They stuck her in my old job? [wait. this one seems familiar. probably from a gig?? whatever.]

But, um. No, haven't seen her.

[coppelganger]

If you quit, they must have needed someone, yeah?

[bassriff]

Eh, I guess. [easier than saying she was sort of fired.]

Have we met? Feel like I've seen you around.

[coppelganger]

Maybe. I get out a lot. Go to shows, to bars... You do look familiar, but.

[ She shrugs as if to say 'it could be anywhere.' ]

voice;

[nostalgiabomb]

Wish I could help, but I haven't seen her.

Any chance she might've been sent home?

video;

[coppelganger]

[ Judging by her expression, she already suspects this might be the case, but she's not ready to admit it yet. ]

She just got here.

permavoice;

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He winces in sympathy, even if it isn't visible on the screen. ]

Alright. Maybe she’s just, I dunno, hiding, then.

I'm just askin', 'cause a friend of mine got sent back. Was wondering if maybe it's some kinda epidemic, so I could figure out where I could sign up.

[coppelganger]

Don't we all.

[ She pauses for a second. ]

I guess if she did go home, I should be happy for her.

[nostalgiabomb]

Yeah, maybe.

If it's an consolation, though, I'm a big proponent of being happy for folks that they left, but pissed as hell at them for ditching you. Best of both worlds, that way.

[coppelganger]

Sounds like the best way to deal with it.

[nostalgiabomb]

Add in a few drinks that'll make your breath flammable, and you've got how I'm planning on handling it in a nutshell.

But I hope you manage to track her down.

[coppelganger]

Thanks. You wanna grab a drink or something? Since...

[akito]

I spoke to her a while ago, I think. She has a niece named Kira?

[coppelganger]

Yeah. That's my daughter.

[akito]

She said that your daughter was what she missed most - that she had only just gotten the chance to meet her.

[coppelganger]

[ Wow she doesn't even know what to say to that. ]

Oh. Thank you.

[akito]

I hope your twin is okay wherever she is now. I don't know what I would do if mine disappeared. I'll make sure to keep an eye out for her if she's still here!

[coppelganger]

Thanks.

Is yours here?

[akito]

Un! He came here not long after me. [ or rather, they arrived together but agito took longer to wake up. :'| ]

[coppelganger]

That's good.

[ She thinks. Probably. ]

VOICE;

[triangleman]

What is it with twins and getting into trouble? Why can't you kids ever keep track of each other?

You should consider putting a tracking device on her! That'd make it easier.

voice;

[coppelganger]

We're not kids, first off.

VOICE;

[triangleman]

Fine, fine. Adults, then. Why can't you adults ever keep track of each other?

[coppelganger]

Well, she can go wherever she wants. She's not obligated to tell me.

[triangleman]

Sounds like that's your problem, huh!