002 -- voice; backdated to saturday morning.

[duplicitas]

I suppose I've spent Thanksgiving in worse places than this. It is disappointing, however, to still be here. I'd hoped this would be a relatively short stay.

But that's not the point of this broadcast. I understand there is a police force here. Are there any representatives available for me to speak with at present moment?

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[ audio ]

[a_parting_word]

Isn't that work too dangerous for... a lady?

[ audio ]

[duplicitas]

Hardly any more dangerous than it is for a man.

[ audio ]

[a_parting_word]

And you want to try that danger?

[ audio ]

[duplicitas]

I want to keep busy.

[ audio ]

[a_parting_word]

If it's... only a matter of money...

[ audio ]

[duplicitas]

What are you implying?

[ audio ]

[a_parting_word]

...that I have a little to lend, while you work things out. It's nothing much, but... a lady shouldn't have to rush or go without.

[ audio ]

[duplicitas]

[ natasha is taken aback by this. ]

That is unexpectedly generous.

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[a_parting_word]

...don't expect anything much. My brother had a home here. Since... that part of my arrangements is seen to, the money that would go in it has no purpose. It would go to waste. It has nothing to do with my generosity.

[ audio ]

[duplicitas]

You would have to allow me to pay you back.

[ audio ]

[a_parting_word]

That's... as you say.

[ audio ]

[duplicitas]

Then it's settled.