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[wolfishflame]

[We open on a teenaged girl wearing leather armor and looking way more irritated than anyone probably should be.]

Uh-uh. Nope. We're not doing this again.

Look, I was home! I'm busy! Can I just -- look, if you want me back so bad, can you at least give me another week? I'm in the middle of something important here! Pinky friggin' promise I'll come back in like a week, just come on!

I just -- ugh!

[There is a frustrated scream, and it looks, from the camera angle, like she's thrown her handset across the room. There is more frustrated screaming. There will continue to be more frustrated screaming until someone talks to her.

Also, it sounds like she's trashing her room. Please distract her.]

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[annihilist]

Undoubtedly.

[He leans back, apparently relaxed.]

Yes, actually. I was busy, and leaving me in a cell would have minimized certain complications. My objection to release was overruled. At least my former jailers are making use of my expertise.

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[wolfishflame]

Oh.

I got it.

[She taps the side of her head, but she's not being funny. Instead, she looks thoughtful.] You'n'me...we might have some talking to do.

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[annihilist]

[He's not sure he likes the way that's caught her attention.]

'Might'? [She's usually more assertive, this feels like she's giving him an out. It's odd, and Devin isn't certain whether to be confused or relieved.] About what?

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[wolfishflame]

[She pauses.]

I could probably use some advice.

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[annihilist]

[It is only with careful practice that Devin's expression remains anything approaching unaffected. He is the last person he thinks should be asked for advice on anything that isn't how to hunt.]

I see. [A beat, two, and then he sighs.] Well, I can't claim my schedule is full. Would this be something better discussed in private?

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[wolfishflame]

Uh, yeah. Yeah, y-yeah. Yes. [Aly sounds a little off-balance, which is unusual for her. She hates it.]

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[annihilist]

[Oh, this is not going to be pleasant.]

Alright. Let me know when you'd like to talk. [A slightly wry look] I'll find a way to slot you in.