[Video] [Backdated five days to the twenty-fifth]

[gavesugar]

[When Sheila turns on her NV, she's standing over her kitchen stove. There are piles of dirty dishes in her arms and she shifts them with a soft clatter to the sink, and a feast of food sitting in a mountainous pile beside her, including some . She gives her forehead a mopping and looks ruefully into the screen.]


It hath been a long journey from the place I embark'd. To think that I once cook'd o're an open pit and had to watch my skirts afore they burst into flame. I hope that all hath attained peace at long last. And that all hath found a reason for thanks. 'Tis not quite Christmas yet, but the feast season hath begun.



I hath prepared a repast of thanks to Saint Catherine. Ye need not share my faith to join me in a cup! If any art hungry, my door remains open until sunset.





[OOC: It's just past Saint Catherine's Day, and Sheila's prepared a takeaway meal for all of her friends! This is open to action threads for any who want to come eat at her apartment.]

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[blondandperfect]

[Hattie supposes she could understand that. If her mother suddenly turned on her, her old self probably would have stayed as well. Not that she is super independent woman now.]

I see what you mean. I shouldn't have said what I did, Eponine.

[She listens afterward, then grits her teeth lightly in worry. She doesn't know the slightest thing about AGI, nor this 'Jack' person. Of all the problems she was expecting, that was probably the last.]

... Rgh. [She felt a headache coming on.] The things we do for love. So what is Jack's part in this? Is he getting something from you in exchange for his generosity?

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[makeflowersgrow]

I do not know. I don't trust him. He's bought me dresses from a shop, and he let me stay one night at his house. He wants to be my friend, he says.

[But why would he want to be her friend? Why doesn't he want anything from her?]

Maybe he does? I do not know. Do you think he does?

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[blondandperfect]

[Hattie raises a hand to her chin in thought. Eponine appears to be growing more distressed, and before the blonde knows it, she's sliding along to seat to sit closer to her.]

It's difficult to say. I would suggest you be wary for now, do not accept too much from him or you run the risk of running into another debt. Perhaps I should pay him a visit myself and see.

[She reaches into her coat and withdraws an orange kerchief.]

I see why you were hesitant about Xellos' job. Just keep your head low for now, and I will try to find something else for you. You can stay with me for a while.

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[makeflowersgrow]

I do not mean to be trouble. It is my own fault I am in trouble. I know this. I... this is why I am in a bad mood, I suppose. It is just a worry - always here in my stomach. It is only as it was in France - but it makes it seem as if I will never be a lady. And here, Marius never talks to me either. And Yosuke is gone, and Madame Aqua...


And you try to help me and always I make a mess of it.

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[blondandperfect]

[.. Oh dear, now it's all just pouring out isn't it? Hattie, naturally, feels a bit frustrated by it, but who doesn't have troubles these days? .. Still, it'd be nicer if it were all about herself.]

I know, Eponine, and in a way I do not blame you. It is difficult to know who to trust and who you can not- and the way we have met did not simplify things for you.

[She hesitantly slips an arm over Eponine's shoulders to try to comfortingly squeeze her.]

I forgive your mistakes, and I hope you will someday forgive me for my own. Either way, I believe you realize you cannot move forward on your own just yet. We will work things out, one step at a time. Together. [She smiles] You'll see, things will get better. I promise.

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[makeflowersgrow]

[Well, at least Hattie understands that. Eponine takes a breath, mastering her emotions once more.]

Okay... Thank you, my lady.