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[The video feed flicks on, revealing a somewhat tense looking young man. He's blonde, with snowy pale skin and purplish shadows under his dark eyes. If you're a possessor of heightened eyesight, you may notice that his neck and jawline is heavily ravaged by crescent shaped scars, disappearing into the v of his shirt.

He's sitting in what appears to be some sort of holding cell.]

My name is Jasper Hale. [His voice is clipped, with the barest hint of a Southern accent to it.] And firstly... I'd like to apologize if I had harmed anyone at my arrival. I acted on instinct, and that clearly wasn't the correct choice.

[His tone is wry, perhaps even bitter. He's silent for a few moments.]

I hear vampires aren't quite a secret around here, and I just can't help but wonder how well that's working out for everyone.

((ooc: Okay. So at Jasper's initial arrival he was a bit of a sour grape and tried to attack some people. Long story short he got voided and is currently chilling in jail.))

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[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Hey Jazzy.

[She smiles, and a little hysterical giggle escapes her lips. He's here. He's really, really here. Not some look alike or trick, but really him.]

Hopefully you'll be out soon. It depends on if the clerk is going to go have coffee with one of the officers. She's waffling on it.

[Yes, lets talk visions and normal things, pretend like she hasn't seen the love of her live for nearly a year.]

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[He frowns at that, tearing his gaze briefly away from the screen. The corner of his lip turns down in a sneer of self-loathing.]

I highly doubt they're climbing over themselves to let me go.

Though I can't say I'm much of a threat at the moment.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

I'm sorry. It must be strange, voided out.

[To still be a vampire but to have no power. It would drive her insane.]

But it's not going to last long, I promise. By 6 AM at the latest. I have a little pull with one of the arresting officers. I planned her wedding last month.

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[His frown deepens.]

Last month?

[But... that just doesn't add up!]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[Ooop, yeah, forgot about that little tidbit. She was going to wait and drop it after he got out, but...

She ducks her head down, not looking directly at the camera.]

I've been here nine months, Jazz.

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Nine months... but you were at home with me.

[He shakes his head.]

This doesn't add up.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

I know.

[She takes a peek back at the camera and feed. God, she's missed that face.]

It's this place. It takes people from wherever, or whenever. Right before I got pulled here, I was with you. Then, I just.....wasn't.

When are you from? What was happening?

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[It takes him a moment to process this. To think of Alice left on her own.

When he speaks again, it's more like blandly stating the facts than anything else.]

Edward and Bella are on their honeymoon. The family is content.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

You're from after me, then. It was weeks before the wedding, for me.

[Okay, so it's a serious moment and all, but she's curious an has to know:]

Was the wedding as beautiful as I pictured?

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[He can't help but smile.]

Very much so. You had really outdone yourself.

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Oh thank goodness! I was so worried, especially when the first florist cancelled on us.

[And for the first time since she got to the police department, Alice flashes a genuine, happy smile. At least things at home were going good.]

I do it for a living now, you know. Weddings. It's nice.

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Why am I not surprised? Someone just has to think the word wedding and your emotions spike.

[This is nice. It's an easy, safe topic that keeps him distracted from the current situation.]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[Exactly. Nice, safe, and she doesn't have to dwell on all the awful things she needs to tell him.]

Shh, don't give away all my secrets. If my clients figure out I like it they won't want to pay as much.

[She giggles.]

Then I wouldn't be able to afford my nice apartment anymore.

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A nice apartment?

[He arches an eyebrow.]

And is there room for one more?

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Might be.

[She takes a second to look around the room. Nope, no one's paying her any attention. (Un)fortunately. ]

Come to think of it, the place has been feeling a little empty lately. It's just so big, and there's only me...

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I'll just have to do something about that, won't I?

[Southern Gentleman's rule #1: Always help a lady in need.]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Oh, my hero. I think-

[At that moment, a cop comes up to speak to her. She holds a finger up to the camera. Wait a second.

Alice puts her NV on mute while they speak, and after about 15 minutes, she turns it back on to speak to Jasper.]

Jazz, they're gonna come release you.

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[He lets out a breath, closing his eyes for a moment.]

And return my abilities to me?

[He reeeaaally doesn't like feeling so... human.]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Of course. It's not like they can just keep everything.

[Unlike a certain dealer she knows.]

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Good.

[There's a sound of approach from off-camera, and Jasper turns his head.]

Must be my time. See you soon?

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

[She smiles softly and gives him a little wave.]

I wouldn't miss it for the world.