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[guiding]

Need to talk to Lilith over the phone or in person? Give her a ring here, or visit apartment #5.005!

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[expiatrice]

[SO NOW THAT THINGS HAVE CALMED DOWN SINCE LAST MONTH...

Courtesy call first, etc...!]

...Hello? Miss Sahl?

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[guiding]

[There is a brief silence before the call is picked up, the warm tone not belying that she just woke up.]

Good morning, Sister Ciel, what a pleasure to hear your voice.

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Good morning to you, too! [The reply is crisp and chipper. Things have stabilized, after all.] Aha, please. I'm not interrupting anything, I hope? [it's early, but not THAT early...!]

[guiding]

Not at all, it is always welcome to hear a friendly voice. I can think of no better way to begin the day.

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Aha, that's a good outlook, but I'd think your roommates would have already beaten me to the punch?

[guiding]

Surely the more friendly voices, the better a start to the morning?

[She laughs lightly.]

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It doesn't ever get too loud for you, after a while?

[guiding]

Not at all.

[She pauses, there's obviously a reason why Ciel has called her as they're not yet close friends enough for a random call.]

Would you like to come to enjoy breakfast with me?

[It's just baked beans from a dented can.]

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I'm not sure if it's necessarily a good thing, to be used to it...

[She chuckles lightly at that.]

But you will have to forgive me for complaining a little here, miss Sahl. I did wanted to ask if you were free for morning tea, but you beat me to it just now. That's a little unfair!

[while... not sounding particularly upset, no.]

[guiding]

Then perhaps next time you must be faster with your invitation.

[She is already in the process of getting dressed and all her ridiculous amounts of ornamentation on.]

Please come by as soon as you are ready, I am sure we can discuss whatever you wished in more comfort face to face.

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[She swears the best way to pick out anyone from your world is by gauging the intricacy level of their clothing. IT HAS YET TO FAIL HER.]

Duly noted, I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time. I insist on bringing the leaves, however. Should I take anything else with me?

[guiding]

Not at all, just yourself, Sister.

[Each of their supplies was hard found, she wouldn't deplete someone else's if she could help it.]

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There's a kettle and cups, then? I wouldn't mind bringing some water with me, too.

[No don't play the modest game with her... She insists! On the tea front, if nothing else!!]

ring-a-ring-riiiiiiing

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[ This is quite possibly the most urgency-filled tone of voice a man can muster outside of a life-and-death situation. Possibly, within it, too. ]

Daniel? Danieeeeeel? Daniel! Wake! [ Is Daniel even sleepi - never mind that. ] Daniel!

WHAT A SURPRISE TO SEE YOU HERE

[guiding]

[Goodness me!

Lilith wasn't sleeping, but that tone of voice definitely has her reaching for the phone at once. She knows exactly who it is too, it's not like anyone else calls her Daniel.]

Matteo? I am here, be calm.

AH, THE MANY SURPRISES OF LIFE.

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[ No, no, Lili - Daniel, you are mistaking a growing boy's excitement! ]

Calm? Yes. Of course. Always. Only, not now. Always, but not now - that is to say, sometimes, but mostly always. So I expect, often. Now, you're awake? You're very sure?

[guiding]

[She is glad that he called, otherwise she would have been going to check on him later to make sure that he came through the madness unscathed.]

I'm very certain, so why don't you tell me what has your calm slipping away today?

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I've told you I'm calm, man, don't mistrust me. I've some need of you. You're - did you take hurt these past day - no, what I mean is: you can talk, yes? Your tongue's well? Your mouth? Your teeth?

[guiding]

[She's beginning to suspect that he's playing with her. Anyone in actual trouble would have dropped the 'man' joke, and would already have come out with what they needed. But that doesn't mean she won't play along...]

I am well, every part of me, so you may tell me what you need of me and if it is in my power then I shall do it.

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And you still hold to your peace?

[guiding]

I do, you need fear no harm coming to you from me.

[Silly, Matteo, as if she'd ever lose her peace.]

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At ease: I don't come to wake the men I fear.

I've something that needs done. You're good with an audience?

[guiding]

I am, there is nobody here but me currently, and so we may speak privately about whatever you wish.

[She's already getting to her feet to start to gather some dented tin cups to at least provide refreshment.]

[caditquaestio]

No, hold. It isn't that. It isn't espionage, or politics - only, base politics, the sort of scheme that aims at feeling. Listen, these - devices, yes? You speak through one and you are heard by all. I mean for you to speak of peace to them now. 'What's done is done.' 'Look to the brighter future.' 'No need for vindication.' That sort of foolish thing.

damn you now i'll have to post /SHAKES FISTS AT THE SKY

[guiding]

It is no foolish thing to strive for peace, Matteo, though I feel you may know that or you would not wish for me to comfort the minds of the others here with such words.