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[As always, the video starts with Alison perfectly centered in the frame and smiling. If she looks a little resigned, well it would hard to be enthused about being trapped back in this situation again when she had just been about to embark on a small vacation to see her kids. But her role as “suburban mother trapped in scandal after scandal in a small community” has prepared her to keep that stiff upper life and smile through the simmering anger. At least her reputation here is slightly better than back home.]

Hello everyone, this is Alison Hendrix speaking. It’s been about a year since my impromptu departure, but the Powers That Be have apparently decided that it’s time for me to return, so here I am!

My event planning business - Every Last Detail - will be available to service all your party needs again, so please spread the word. If I was in the midst of planning an event for you before being ported out, I can only offer my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience and a steep discount on your next event planning fees. As I’m sure you can understand, the situation was entirely out of my hands.

[There’s a frosty note in that last word, because while she was hardly devastated to leave this stupid place, the thought of having to build her business almost from scratch again is incredibly annoying. She can’t count on having Felix here to help out this time, and her sisters would likely continue to be unreliable when it came to things unrelated to the clone-life.]

I am also always on the lookout for exemplary individuals who want to join the team, so if you have a passion for event coordination, interior design, arts and crafts, or catering and cuisine, please feel free to get in touch. And if you have a business or venue and would like to form a professional relationship with my company, I would love to hear from you!

In any case, I look forward to reconnecting with those of you that I already know, and getting to make the acquaintance of those that I don’t. I’m sure I’ll see many of you at the next swear-in ceremony.

[She waves to the camera and smiles as the footage fades to black.]

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[ghoulking]

Alison...! [ oh, of all the people!

kaneki smiles wide ] Should I say welcome back? I'm glad to see you-

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[Alison's smile becomes more genuine when she sees the familiar face.]

Hello, Kaneki! Well, I'm glad to see you too, even if it means we're both still trapped here. How have you been?

[ghoulking]

The Porter sure likes us, doesn't it?

[ but he is glad. very. It's always good to see old friends ] I'm well, thank you. As much as I can be, here. And you- how are things with you and your world? [ her family ]

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[coppelganger]

Been here a day and already starting the business back up, Alison?

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Someone has to make sure there's a steady income for the household.

[How's that for a subtle hint?]

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If you are not seeking my event planning services and don't have anything constructive to offer, I'd appreciate it if you didn't waste my time.

never ending privacy and layers of security

[ewenique]

( even for casual conversation, the MK way!

She isn’t hugely excited about Alison’s business, but Alison was kind to her and has been separated from her children, so: )

I can make you a website.

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[She only blinks a little bit at the security measures MK has obviously taken.]

That would be lovely, Marya. I had a page I paid someone to throw together, but it's probably a little outdated.

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[doubleblind]

[Someone looks extremely happy to see you!]

How about planning a vow renewal? You up for that?

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Well, look who has finally decided to make an appearance.

[But it sounds a lot less sarcastic and a lot warmer than one would expect!]

I'm sorry I missed your nuptials, Cosima. I'm sure they were... memorable.

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[magnitudes]

Oh, oh I know a guy who might be into the catering side!

( She can be helpful!!! She can do things!!! )

[subourbon]

Oh? Is it one of your "industry contacts" from that show you're hosting?

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[monsterdoc]

Welcome back. I'm new here, myself. My name is Bruce Banner. I hope your business will recover from the interruption.

[ The man peering out is smiling, and warmly, and wearing a doctor's coat, the background suggesting a doctor's office. Bruce is on break, and in a much better mood than he has been recently. ]

[subourbon]

I appreciate the sentiment, thank you. Should I call you Mr. Banner? And I hope this place has been more welcoming to you than it was to me initially.

[She's not holding her breath though.]

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[ohshutup]

Alison!

[Someone is awake, chipper, and happy to see you.]

You're back!

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[Well! Clara doesn't look dead! Or any more dead than usual. Why do her sisters keep picking people who aren't technically alive to get involved with again?]

Clara! I hear congratulations are in order! Welcome to the family!

[Is it a little forced? Yeah, it's a little forced. Not that Alison isn't genuinely happy for Cosima, she just hadn't really gotten to know Clara very well and now she's ostensibly part of the family.]

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[umopepisdn]

[ Here's a kid who looks about twelve or thirteen, staring intensely, with an expression somewhere in between a frown and deep confusion. ]

MK?

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[Alison's about to explain that - no, she's MK's sister. But then she remembers MK's general disapproval of Cosima and Sarah not being careful enough, so she settles for shaking her head and saying:]

I'm Alison. Are you a friend of hers?

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[flowerette]

Well, I would say the porter realized its mistake and had to correct it immediately. Although...

[ Perhaps Alison was happier at home. Her words trail off into a more heartfelt: ]

I'm glad to see you again, Alison.

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[Alison's smile is big and genuine when she sees who it is. She was wondering if there would be anyone she considered a friend still around.]

Raina! How are you? I hope things have been going well since I last saw you!

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[handycapable]

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Oh! [ What a nice aesthetic this woman has. ] I have a passion for interior design! And-- well, I'm assuming by "arts and crafts" you mean something in the "decorating" area, which I guess still bears mentioning even if it is already implied.

[ Granted it's not the most exciting career out there, nor is it anything Ray's ever considered more than just a hobby, but hey. He adjusts his tie, then continues: ]

I'm Ray Gillette, it's nice to meet you. So what's that like, dropping back in after a whole year?

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[Someone who understands!!!]

Exactly! As I was explaining to a heckler, sometimes fulfilling a client's vision requires some ingenuity and a certain knack for arts and crafts.

It's lovely to meet you, Ray. And it's a little disorienting, since to me it only feels like I've been home for a week or so.

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[heisenbitch]

Wow.

[ Just this look on his face. ]

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[If ever there was a déjà vu moment, this is it. She's pretty sure this is the exact same thing he said to her last time. At least meeting up with Daisy again first means she's not too confused about seeing the same reaction twice.]

Yes, I look like Sarah. No, I'm not her.