004 ♠ Voice

[boundbytreason]

[ Caster chose the occupation of Greeter for various reasons, but it certainly took up quite a bit of time. In-between showing the Newcomers their temporary lodgings and explaining how Siren’s Port worked, she didn’t have very many moments to spare for her NetVice. As a result, she devised a simple remedy of addressing various matters in a single

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[reginagloriae]

I hope people can wear warm clothes during the winter.

Huh. Thanksgiving? In Japan, we celebrate Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23rd, but it's not like the American holiday, Miss Caster.

[boundbytreason]

Oh, hello, Miss Nakajima.

I hope so as well. I do not know if many will accept my offer, though. But it is a reasonable precaution, since I wouldn't actually recommend taking something that a stranger gives so freely. However, there are ways to accept without putting yourself in danger. A crowded place, for instance. Or gathering information on what others say about a person. [ A brief pause. ] Those are things I would advise keeping in mind.

Ah -- yes, I think I know what you mean. It's a labor festival, right? I was in Japan before coming here myself. But then I heard about Thanksgiving and with its American date coming up, I was curious to see what others thought about it. For there to be a holiday centered on giving thanks...well, I think it really sounds just lovely.

[reginagloriae]

We've taken the offer of housing in this building, haven't we? I think you're more trustworthy than anyone who runs the city.

[ She has heard about the slavery and experiments... Unbelievable. ]

W...Were you? I hope you have a pleasant trip. It's courtesy, isn't it? We must be thankful to those who offer us help and are there in our life.

[boundbytreason]

[ The girl really should know better than to call her that word. Trustworthy. Nonetheless, Caster doesn't correct her. If anything, she sounds caught off-guard when she speaks: ] You think so? [ A smile returns to her voice. ] It makes me happy to hear that you think that way. I don't intend to misplace your trust, so I hope that you will manage to find some small reassurance in it.

Oh, certainly. [ This, she says, almost earnestly because she means it. Her gratitude for the man that prevented her disappearance was an emblem that her heart would carry until her demise. ] I was actually planning on holding a Thanksgiving dinner. Would you like to come?

[reginagloriae]

I do! You helped me a lot that day. [ She sounds sincere. She almost is. Youko's default mode. Although true help will get her back home, looking like a normal Japanese girl again. ]

A Thanksgiving dinner? [ That sounds so American, but if she rejects it, she'll be rude. She can't bring herself to. ] I will. When is it? [ Of course she doesn't keep it the track of American holidays. ]

[boundbytreason]

The 24th. Miss Ella will be co-hosting it with me, so I'll send you the address and time later. [ Over a public network would simply be dangerous. ]

[reginagloriae]

I'll remember it. Do you need help... with anything? I don't know how to make American dishes, but I could learn.

[boundbytreason]

It's fine. All you have to do is show up. Your roommate will escort you, right?

I'll tag the log soon! /rl's so busy

[reginagloriae]

Huh. Serrure? He'll probably insist.

No worries! /shares your pain D:

[boundbytreason]

It's just as well. It is good for both of you to keep an eye on each other.

So, I will see you both then.

[reginagloriae]

I'll see you there, Miss Caster and thank you again.