[Lily looks a bit bedraggled and ill. She sighs heavily before she speaks.]
I was wondering...do people often just...disappear without warning?
[She bites her lip, placing her hand over her belly, absentmindedly.]
James has been missing for a full week now. He's missed Christmas.
[She wraps her arms around herself. Her face has gone very pale
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However, I must note that you yourself seem quite ill. Do you need assistance?
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I want him to remember.
[She sighs, heavily.]
I'm really not feeling well. But I think I'll be all right. My grandson has brewed me some tea.
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My name is Roderich, by the way. A pleasure.
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It's lovely to meet you, Roderich. I'm Lily. Lily Evans.
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Miss Evans. A pleasure. Might I inquire as to how long you have been here in this place?
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The pleasure is all mine. I've been here for about two and a half months now. And you?
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[Austria looks thoughtful]
Only a few weeks, since just before Christmas. I arrived in the middle of that blizzard.
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I hope you're adjusting alright to life here. I'm glad you've got people from where you come from here. I can't imagine showing up here and having no familiar faces.
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[Austria briefly wonders what is beyond the forests, but focuses on the conversation]
Adjust? Oh yes. I've been through so many trials in my life that...this was only irritating and a bit jarring. I'm resilient enough. [And made of strong stuff; the Alps indeed.]
As for my fellows, yes. Are there others here who are from your world?
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[She's hyperventilating a little bit now.]
Yes. There was James. And then Severus, my best friend. And Albus. My grandson.
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Is there anything I could do for you at all? I feel that we should all band together in this place.
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Just knowing that I've got your support means the world, Roderich.
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What is his name and appearance? I will do what I can.
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You'll keep an eye out?
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[Austria is taking notes, but stops when she says 'wizard' and regards here with a raised eyebrow]
...Pardon me for inquiring...but...Wizard?
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And me too. Not a wizard but a witch.
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