4th quibble . video

[i_seethestrals]

[ There is a Luna on your screens, City. She's sitting on a bench in the park and looking exhausted. Not to mention sad. Still, when she turns to the camera, she smiles. Forever an optimist. ]

I don't suppose any of you have seen Neville Longbottom lately? I've been looking for him everywhere.

He's--

A very dear friend of mine. I hope he's all right.

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[technophantom]

What is his communicator number?

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[i_seethestrals]

I... I'm afraid I don't know, I'm sorry. Is there a way I can get it?

[ You're talking to a barely technologically competent witch here, Ghost. If that. Sorry! ]

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[technophantom]

You can track it from posts he's made. [a long pause as he evaluates the rest of the post and then goes searching on the Network himself] The odds of his being ported out are roughly 93%.

My condolences.

If, however, you suspect foul play, I would still submit a missing person's report. To the imPort police.

[i_seethestrals]

You're able to tell all of that from just one number? These Mug-- [ No, best to avoid that word if Voldemort may be listening. ] These devices are really something.

...and thank you.

I think I may do that, even so. There is still seven percent, after all! And he's tougher than he looks.

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[spicytalk]

I don't have any plans yet. [She looks concerned.]

Do you want some help looking for him? You look pretty tired.

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[i_seethestrals]

[ She looks... well, not quite relieved, because there's still no sign of Neville. But she does flash Tara a grateful smile. ]

I would appreciate that very much, if you're willing to help. You don't have to, of course, but it would be very nice if you did.

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[spicytalk]

[She nods.] I can help. You shouldn't have to do all that walking by yourself.

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[i_seethestrals]

[ She smiles. ] Thank you, Glinda. I appreciate it.

[sunburnthair]

Longbottom's lost? Fancy that.

[i_seethestrals]

I don't recall asking for people to be snide, Malfoy.

[sunburnthair]

I'm offering the obvious answer.

[i_seethestrals]

It's not obvious at all! [ Little loud there, Luna. He didn't push a button, did he? ]

He could have been taken by Death Eaters, or hidden away with the Crumple-Horned Snorkack, or fallen into some other strange machine. You... you can't assume things!

[origamiguardian]

I haven't seen him. [not that she's met him here, but she can't think of any lanky wizards talking to plants she's run into] Sorry.

I don't know. It's kind of a weird holiday. Last year I dressed up as Anita Mui's character from "The Heroic Trio" and went to a party. I stood by a punch bowl and not many people talked to me, so then I read a book and went home. I decided to skip straight to the book this year.

[i_seethestrals]

It's all right. [ No, it's not. ] Thank you answering, anyway.

People don't often talk to me at parties, either. That's why I choose to just watch them instead. It's more entertaining that way. Although, now that you mention it, I think a nice book would be lovely too.

[origamiguardian]

Do you think he might have been Ported out? [tact, what is it?]

[nod] Books make nice company. Although people watching can be interesting.

[i_seethestrals]

[ She frowns but doesn't seem nearly as upset as she was with Draco. ] It's... it's certainly possible.

Books make excellent company. You know, I really should combine the two sometime. You know, when there's a lull in interesting events. After all, some people are rather boring to watch.

[daft_old_man]

No Longbottom, but I did go to a fancy dress party at Zatanna's. I was a spaceman!

[i_seethestrals]

A spaceman...?

[ What are you even saying, Doctor, what does that even mean. ]

[daft_old_man]

You know, a man who goes to space. It was really cool; I'll probably wear it again for Halloween proper!

[i_seethestrals]

I really don't. I've never been. You should, though, there's no sense in letting a good costume go to waste.