008 // varied // it's hiding in the grass

[dovehearted]

[Public, video]

[ The camera is pointed down at a hallway floor at some tendrils of vine visibly growing and tangling into each other. It's clearly intentional, as Lua's voice starts speaking a moment after.Kind of thing's been going on a lot like with snow or sand or moss, so... I guess everyone knows already? But... if you wanted to get to the

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[fanged_aleera]

Who are you needing?

[private]

[dovehearted]

[ why does her warden always have to be responsible at the most awkward times ]

It was for a friend. He got the note - asked if it was meant for him - I said yes.

[ and she's going to just. try and reschedule now just in case, even though it's getting close to. ]

Private: 1/2

[fanged_aleera]

Oh.

OK!

Private: 2/2

[fanged_aleera]

Who is friend?

[private]

[dovehearted]

[ A decent length of time passes, not because of any scruples about dishonesty, but because she can't get ahold of Dracula again. She can get George down there as the friend she's meeting, it'd be so easy, but it'd look like some kind of game when he interrupts them without knowing what the plan is and she has to be honest when she's getting ready to apologize for lying. ]

... I need to tell your husband I'm sorry. He doesn't know, and it eats you up until you hear that.

That's all, I promise.

Re: [private]

[fanged_aleera]

[There's an even longer space of time which passes between Aleera's replies, because of not knowing whether she should allow it. But... Tests are important.]

As you wish.

[private]

[dovehearted]

[ Writing doesn't tell you half enough of what someone really means. ]

I shouldn't?

Re: [private]

[fanged_aleera]

No. You should.

Thank you for this honesty.

Re: [private]

[dovehearted]

You need to trust me, right?

[ and a few minutes later ]

...anything I need to know?

Re: [private]

[fanged_aleera]

No. Make your apologies.