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[Riza is trying very hard not to sound as broken as she feels, but she has been through a lot in recent days and her defenses are a little weak. Still, her voice is strong and level and colored with concern.]
It is very good to hear that so many made it through the maze largely unharmed. [She takes a breath and stamps down any weakness in her tone.] It was... a trial and I'm glad for everyone who managed to stay safe.
[But, down to business.]
Has anyone seen Haji? He's tall, has long dark hair, and always has a cello with him. I last saw him on Saturday, at Nagi's shop, when the mist was still at its worst. I haven't been able to find him since then.
Normally I wouldn't be this concerned over the whereabouts of a grown man, but considering what the city has just been through... I only want to know he made it through as well.
[That's enough. She hates sending out calls of this kind and she has bared enough of herself in this already.]
[Private to Haji]
[Her voice becomes softer, a little vulnerable. It might be obvious that she has been looking for him unsuccessfully for a few days now and she is deeply upset at her failure to find him. She has reached the threshold of what she believes she can take in the last week or so and she just desperately wants him to be safe.]
Haji?
If you're still here, please answer. I... I just want to know you're all right. Or if you need help... please let me help you.
It is very good to hear that so many made it through the maze largely unharmed. [She takes a breath and stamps down any weakness in her tone.] It was... a trial and I'm glad for everyone who managed to stay safe.
[But, down to business.]
Has anyone seen Haji? He's tall, has long dark hair, and always has a cello with him. I last saw him on Saturday, at Nagi's shop, when the mist was still at its worst. I haven't been able to find him since then.
Normally I wouldn't be this concerned over the whereabouts of a grown man, but considering what the city has just been through... I only want to know he made it through as well.
[That's enough. She hates sending out calls of this kind and she has bared enough of herself in this already.]
[Private to Haji]
[Her voice becomes softer, a little vulnerable. It might be obvious that she has been looking for him unsuccessfully for a few days now and she is deeply upset at her failure to find him. She has reached the threshold of what she believes she can take in the last week or so and she just desperately wants him to be safe.]
Haji?
If you're still here, please answer. I... I just want to know you're all right. Or if you need help... please let me help you.