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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.]

Comments

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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?

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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?]

[coppelganger]

What's that supposed to mean?

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Well, apparently there are pigs and their accompanying voracious appetites to support now.

[coppelganger]

So? Sarissa works. It's fine.

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And I'm sure she'll appreciate having some help with the expenses.

[coppelganger]

Jesus, Alison.

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[Not even going to acknowledge that or the tone Sarah is using.]

You can help with odd jobs and errands in the meantime, until we find something you enjoy that is best suited to your capabilities.

[coppelganger]

[ :I :I :I This is so humiliating, but she can't actually argue, since... she hasn't been working... ]

Actually I had an idea. Maybe I could even combine it with your shit.

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First things first, we do not use curse words when discussing our professional activities. But otherwise, I'm all ears!

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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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[doubleblind]

[Someone looks extremely happy to see you!]

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

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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!!! )

... private video;

[coppelganger]

Artisanal products. Like... goat cheese and milk and shit like that. People'd pay a lot of money for that kind of thing if an imPort was selling it, yeah?

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

[doubleblind]

Yeah, sorry about that. December was a rough month.

[Cosima had spent most of the month tirelessly working to find a way to revive her wife or trying to use her own powers to revive her wife and getting sick.]

Hey, don't judge if you weren't there. They were awesome.

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If we handled the branding properly, then I think that's a definite possibility. Do you have a source?

[magnitudes]

Oh, sorta, I can definitely get you those and suppliers and stuff. I'll get on that today.

( And she will, because even if she is a disaster, she is organised with her clone quests. )

But the guy I was talking about, he's super into food and stuff. Charles Boyle? I'll um— should I give him your contact details or something?

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Sarissa told me about a few of the details. I had no idea that you and your time-traveler were so serious, but I'm very happy for you. And if you want to have a renewal of vows ceremony, I'd be happy to organize it, free of charge!

[Isn't that already assumed though, Alison? Oh well!]

What's been happening in December?

[doubleblind]

I'd really like that. It wasn't the same without you there.

[Cosima sobers in an instant, unable to look Alison in the eye.]

Clara, my time traveler, she... She died. And I know, I know, everyone's supposed to regenerate, but there was some glitch with the Porter. She was out the whole month.