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[bit_impossible]

[not too long after receiving the picture on his CAT, said device turns on, broadcasting everything, just as the Doctor reaches the northernmost door. he pauses for a moment, reading the sign.]

Wait until I'm called? [he makes a face that says "Not on your life," and barges in--but stops short when he spots the four townspeople waiting by the

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Verita

[wind_of_reason]

[When Fuu comes to the room she glances about and gives a blink of surprise to see the four residents there. She gives them all a polite bow, but leans in close to Miss Verita. She speaks softly, with sincere concern.]

I'm so glad to see that you are all right, Miss Verita. And I wanted to say, thank you, and I'm very sorry for what happened to you because of us-- because of me.

[luministimods]

[frowns] You don't have to apologize! I was only doing what I wanted to.

Are you all right?

[wind_of_reason]

[Fuu gives a little smile at that. Certainly Miss Verita's situation had been worsened because of her helping the new residents, but she didn't seem to regret it.]

Thank you very much for doing so.

Ah, well, I'm all right relatively speaking, thank you. [The fact that she'd felt faintly sick to her stomach after all the truths that Miss Osculia had revealed was beside the point. And thinking of...]

Um... I'm sure that you've answered your fill of questions already, but may I ask a couple more of you?

[luministimods]

[grins] Sure thing! The news is the news, after all. It's not worth it if it's not the truth.

Sure! What did you want to know?

[wind_of_reason]

[She gives her a grateful smile.]
If we may speak privately? [She moves towards an empty corner of the room as she softly asks her question.]

Well, I know you must be the closest to the Mayor out of everyone, right? Have you ever seen a man in a black suit and black hat, perhaps a bit tall, come visit him?

[luministimods]

[blinks, but nods and follows her to the corner. she seems confused by the question, though] A man in a black hat? No, I don't think so. But before I came to town, Daddy was spending most of his time at work, so he didn't have many visitors.

[wind_of_reason]

I see. Not to worry about it then. [But who was he?]

Now, this question might be more difficult, but just please tell me what you can. Do you happen to know why the Mayor is so interested in revitalizing the human body?

[luministimods]

[frowns] You mean like, healing people? Isn't everybody?

[thinks about that] I know he thinks the project will help with...what happened to my Grandpa. Is that what you're asking?

[wind_of_reason]

[...! Grandpa? She really needs to talk to Miss Sophie or Mister Braxiatel about what they'd talked about with Miss Verita in her room.]

[gently] Yes, certainly everyone is. I was wondering if the 'revitalization' had more to do with... perhaps immortality, or bringing back to new life. But you say it's 'healing'.

So, how exactly do you anticipate the project will help your Grandpa?

[luministimods]

[blinks, shocked] Do you really think it could do something like that?

I don't know. I thought maybe it would help other people. Grandpa's...Grandpa's not with us anymore. [looks down, her expression faltering]

[wind_of_reason]

[Reaches over to place her hand on her shoulder] I'm sorry. I'm so sorry to hear that, Miss Verita.

I really don't know what exactly the Mayor and doctor Resarci have in mind by 'revitalization', but... your technology is already so amazing, who knows what is possible. [She says that cautiously, a bit unnerved by the idea of the dead (she's assuming) being 'revitalized'.]

[luministimods]

[nods, sniffing] There was a fire. I miss him.

[shakes her head] I don't know. I just want people to stop being hurt. First Grandpa, and now Andre... [keeps her head down and sniffs again, wiping at one eye]

[wind_of_reason]

[A fire? She hands her a small packet of tissues from her purse.]

Of course. Of course. It's awful what happened. ...You don't have to tell me more about it if you don't want to, but I'd be happy to listen.

[luministimods]

Thanks... [fumbles to open the packet, then dabs a tissue at her eyes]

There isn't really anything to tell. There was a fire, and Grandpa didn't...didn't make it out. And Andre...you know about Andre... [chokes back a sob, wiping at her eyes some more]

[wind_of_reason]

Yes.
I'm sorry, Miss Verita, but... that wasn't the fire that was [a beat as she makes sure to remember correctly] four years ago?

[luministimods]

[nods, still sniffling] But I still remember him really well.