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[ladyinred]

[as the recording begins, a shaky shot of Angelina is seen. it takes a few moments for Angelina to realize that the little starfish she had just found was doing... something.]

What a... strange little thing.

[her tone is rather dull and sullen, which is a complete contrast to how she usually is. after a moment, she glances away from the recording device to look at her surroundings.]

Where... where exactly is this place? G-Grell? ... Grell, y-you idiot! Where are you?!

[she pauses]

Sebastian? ...Ciel? ...anyone?

[silence is the only answer she receives at the moment, and she heaves a sigh. after a few moments, she mumbles to herself, unaware that the SFC is recording still.]




Alone again. It seems that I truly am cursed...

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[voice]

[wavesoakedlegs.livejournal.com]

Most of us here didn't, my Lady.

[He sighs.]

Much about this place remains a mystery to us all.

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

...

[hearing that, Red placed a hand of his down slowly]

... Sorry.

[scarletonlooker.livejournal.com]

... I suppose you could say that.

[Hm. Perhaps she'll have a little fun with this one as well.]

I've been here for quite a long time. It is nice to have someone of my age to talk to... Though it is a tad saddening that he must be trapped here just as I.

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[libraria.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! A few months now, I-I think. It's been a while.

[notasiscon.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid, I cannot answer that. I'm rather new myself.

A friend of mine seems to be running an agency for newcomers, however. You might find more information if you go and see him.

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[cantataofgrace.livejournal.com]

[ Aw, look, a cute little boy about Ciel's age! He is wearing a... rather steampunk looking purple outfit. MUCH friendlier, too. Also much more polite. ]

Oh, no, Miss... I wouldn't say you're alone, since I've met two people by those names already. So, they're actually here as well, if you're looking for them!

[ A pause, and Carl considers. ] ... But, more to the point, since you don't seem to know about it yet, the device in your hands is for communication here between the foreigners. Us, basically. Everyone arrives here wet, but the villagers seem to always carry towels now, so there should be a shop nearby to help you out...

[voice]

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

I see. Intriguing indeed...


Have you all been here long?

[voice]

[wavesoakedlegs.livejournal.com]

I have been here for just over two weeks, but I know that some have been here for months.

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[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

A few months... I see.

And yet no one really knows why we've been brought here? [or so she's been told]

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

A friend of yours? And who exactly is this friend?

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

[she gives a small head shake before forcing a smile]

It's... alright. Really.

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I don't think I caught your name?

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

... Okay. [Red feels bad for her, so he can't manage to reply a smile]

Ah - I'm Red.

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

... you "suppose?"

[oh, so Ciel's actually become social! slightly! how lovely!--]

Yes... it is a bit saddening...

[she ponders a bit before continuing]

I... apologize in advance for such a sudden question, but has Ciel been... well? [SHE'D FILTER THIS, but alas. she's still a noob at operating the device]

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[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

[WHAT IS WITH ALL THESE ADORABLE CHILDREN--]

Yes... I've actually spoken with Ciel... and just recently found out about Sebastian as well. Thank you, though. [a small smile.]

Foreigners?-- oh, I see.

Yes... it was a strange moment when I woke up, let me tell you. Thankfully a villager was nearby and assisted me a bit... but a shop you say? I guess it wouldn't hurt to stop by and receive more assistance, huh? [a small chuckle]

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[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

I can see why this place still remains so mysterious to everyone...

Well, everyone except the villagers.

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

[pffff Red ;___;]

Red? [blink blink... OHAITHAR] Oh...! How funny! Many people refer to me as Madam Red! What an amusing coincidence!

[scarletonlooker.livejournal.com]

Being trapped in an underwater city aside, I'd say he is in good spirits... At the very least, as much as that sullen face can get.

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

[\;_;/

and Red blinked twice: ] ... Madam Red?

[... well, that is rather amusing!] ... [tiny smile now] Nice to meet you... Madam Red.

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[libraria.livejournal.com]

That's right. There are people here, b-but... They don't answer our questions, really. It's a mystery.

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

[she nods.]

Yes! It's wonderful to meet you as well, Red! [she's smiling at last! let's see how long it holds] I take it you've been here for some time?

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

[a chuckle.] His sullen look is to be expected. But as long as he's well... I won't complain...

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

[he keeps his tiny smile, rather glad to see her smile. that's much better!] Ah... yes, I have...

Two months.

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[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

People... you mean the villagers? They refuse to answer, really?

[ripperwantstea.livejournal.com]

Two months, I see. And you're away from your family too. Your mother must be worried sick about you.

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

[... you hit the spot. at the mention of his mother, he couldn't help but lower his head at that]

... In this place, time is different... [he can take comfort in that - still, he hasn't had a chance to come home yet, even back then... she definitely must be worried, regardless of that]