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[ The echo of sirens fading into the night air is just audible, as scrambling hands tap at NV interfacing - and while one may catch glimpses of the owner and its surroundings, it's really far too dark to make out anything distinguishable. ]

Really, what is-- [ Grr. ] I haven't the damnedest idea what I'm doing...

[ Her breathless muttering drawls into a worried sigh, and the view of faint lights and colors goes for a whirl once more as she stumbles -- grabs for a door to barricade herself behind. The lighting is better there, and to those well familiar with the area might recognize the concrete dug-out at the field.

She settles agaisnt the wall, slightly more at ease as she takes a better look at the device she holds. It's broadcasting, she realizes with a wide blink, and recomposes herself slightly whilst pressing a palm to the side of her mussed hair. ]

Ah! It's working, after all, is it... Well, I-- I intended to reach a personal contact, though I'm highly doubtful that I've managed. This isn't a device I'm familiar with.

Really, I've no idea why I'm out here again. I was simply attempting to find an escort home, before my nephew noticed anything was amiss.

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Ha ha! They sure can be a little touchy, right?

Oh, yes, to say the least. [ She manages a smile for this stranger. ] Though I'm sure I'll appreciate the premise of this new toy a bit more, when I've a better opportunity to play with it.

I don't believe we've come across one another before. I'm Angelina Dalles, better known as Madam Red. You are?

[ ...before? She has that flustered sound of a new arrival. Interesting. ]

No, no. Haven't had the pleasure, Madam Red.

Xerxes Break, at your service~!

[ A quick bow and a flourish of his coat. ]

[ A chuckle escapes her. ]

Xerxes Break... That seems familiar somehow? Perhaps I've heard of you somewhere. [ Contemplatively, she taps a red nail to her lips - though she'll wave it off but a moment later. ] In any case, the pleasure is mine, really.

My, my - have you really~?

[ Familiar? How--?

...unless she's from his own world. Perhaps she's one of the hundred ladies who proposed to Gil, who he'd had to fend off.

But - no. He'd remember a name like "Madam Red." Very, very, very strange. ]

Are you safe, where you are? They tell me it's a bad idea to be out after dark.

Mm-hmmm~♥. It's a guess, at the least - perhaps it will come to me later.

[ Ann will take a moment to observe her surroundings then, biting at her lip in contemplation. ]

I might be safe 'til morning, though I'm frankly unsure.

[ The core of his personality - a personality he's worked hard to bury over the years - is essentially chivalrous. Thus he is about to ask her where she is (not that it would help either one of them - he still doesn't know the layout of the city and is, at present, in no shape to fight Darkness monsters) when he overhears on the other line: ]

Oho, you're Ciel Phantomhive's aunt.

[ He doesn't know as much as he would like to about that creepy kid, but he can tell: the child has resources. ]

I'm sure he'll send someone 'round for you.

[ Otherwise, there's always Raven. ]

Ah, you heard that, did you? [ Amused, she nods. ] I suppose it should come as no surprise that you're familiar with him.

I was hoping to avoid asking Ciel, as I didn't wish to worry him any more than what's necessary... He'll surely send someone for me now, though, yes.

[ He's got his NV set to "maximum eavesdropping": ]

"Back," hmmm? You've been here before.

You can come and go at will?

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_{[He'd been having tea after having gotten ready for bed, scrolling through the network for simply something to pass the time with. Needless to say his tea found its way to the floor with a crash as Ciel gripped his NV, eyes wide and practically filled with disbelief. She was back. She really was back.]}

A-Auntie? Madam Red?!

Yes, it's me.

[ Ann assures him with a soft smile - though there is a spark of question in her eyes, surely. ]

Everything is alright, I hope. I'd hate to think that I wasn't the only one tossed into the night like this... Were you looking for me?

You've been gone. For months.

I thought you'd never return.

_{[He thought she'd simply gone back the way his mother, her sister had - dead.]}

Gilbert had told me... I'm so sorry, Ciel. [ Her brows knit just so, as she resists the urge to frown. ]

He's agreed to come assist me, so I'll be there very soon.

_{[How she's not able to frown, Ciel doesn't know. His chest is tight as he stares at her through the NV, almost deluding himself that this isn't real. That she wasn't real.]}

I'll have tea ready.

[ Attempting to look strong, or maybe to keep the guilt from pulling her to shambles while looking into those broken eyes -- really, she doesn't know how she manages it, but she just does. A skill learned with practice, perhaps. ]

That won't be necessary, I just need to see you.

I'll be in the sitting room. You remember where that is, yes?

I do. I'll be there as quickly as I can manage.

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[Oh hey, it's that woman with the offensive clothing again.]

Madam Red? You're back?

[And more importantly:]

You remember this place?

[ Wow, be very glad that she'd never know that you thought that, Gil. Rrrrrude. ]

'Back'-? And, yes, of course I remember... [ Oh boy. ] What's happened?

[Victorian sensibilities etc.]

You've been...ah, out of the city for a while. It's the middle of July.

[ Being less of a stick-in-the-mud will get you further in life, Gil. js. ]

--What?

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[Yeah, well.]

W-well, it's much hotter outside now than it was then...right?

[HE'S NOT MAKING THIS UP.]

As though I'd notice something like that at a time like this! [ Frown. ] Is disappearing at random a common thing here?

[Wince!]

Not exactly. [He cuts himself off from saying anything further, shakes his head. That's not important right now!]

The sirens have already gone off - is anyone on the way to get you yet?

Hm. [ Resolving to question him on it a bit more later, she eases back with a sigh. ]

Not that I'm aware of, not yet. Are you accustomed to moving at night? I wouldn't like to cause you any danger - if you so happen to be offering. [ And have something of a smile, as she bats her lashes. ]