Thirteenth rebirth- [audio]

[neverquitedies]

Another year.

[There is a pause there, so long that some people may assume that the PCD has just clicked off.]

It's... not the same as all the ones before it. I hope everyone-

[Another quiet pause.]

..um.

[Deep breath. He has to remember what he was saying.]I... I hope everyone has a good year. Even if it is- in this place. We'll... yes,

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[bloodseal_soul]

If you're allowed?

[neverquitedies]

Oh- sorry, I'm distracted. I mean, you know, if I can.

[bloodseal_soul]

It's all right.

[... worried, but trying not to show it. It doesn't look like it's getting better.]

1/2

[neverquitedies]

If I can help, I mean.

2/2

[neverquitedies]

[Oh... right, that probably means he should ask.]

...can I? I mean- there's, is there something I can- ?

[bloodseal_soul]

[Slowly, he shakes his head.]

... I have extra vegetables, and some pots. A frying pan. Would you and Rain like them?

[neverquitedies]

Rain would be thrilled.

[bloodseal_soul]

...

I have something for you.

[neverquitedies]

...oh?

[bloodseal_soul]

Yeah, uh... for Christmas. I didn't end up... seeing you.

[neverquitedies]

...oh.

[He did sort of die.]

I didn't realize- I mean, is it common to exchange gifts in Adstring?

[bloodseal_soul]

Er, no... I-I just...

I-If you don't want it, I mean...

[neverquitedies]

I didn't do anything in return. Though if it's required, I could try and figure something out.

[bloodseal_soul]

It's a gift, I don't... want anything in return. I just found it, and I thought you might like it, is all.

[neverquitedies]

...okay.

[A little pause]

Would you like me to come over? I'd invite you, but we already have a guest and I don't think I'm up to making introductions at this point.

[bloodseal_soul]

Sure. Would you like me to come pick you up? It's very cold...