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[cruelwonder]

[When the NV turns on, it's being held very awkwardly and the view is skewed. Alice comes into view and behind her are several young children talking all at once and rather loudly. She tries to shush them, and Jack's voice can be heard nearby with another boy's. She laughs.]

Jack. Jack! It's on!

[She tries to turn the NV so it will get both of

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[gaveherwings]

[Oh dear. On one hand, wonderful for Jack and Alice. But this means the subject of engagement will probably have to come up with Franz, uncomfortably, all over again.]

Best wishes and congratulations, for the both of you.

[cruelwonder]

[She dips her head into a nod.]

Thank you kindly, Doctor.

[gaveherwings]

You two sound like you have your hands a bit full.

[cruelwonder]

I didn't give much thought to the work before I said yes, actually.

[gaveherwings]

I meant, at the moment!

[cruelwonder]

Well, I... We haven't decided on a date.

[gaveherwings]

Just the commitment-

[cowboy_newsie]

Thanks. And oye, thanks for the Christmas gift, by the way, I never got to tell you. Seriously, thank you.

[gaveherwings]

Ah- You're very welcome.

So... what are your plans, for now? Or have you both barely gotten past "yes" yet?

[cowboy_newsie]

Pretty much. I only proposed last night, ya know. Though beyond pickin' a day I dunno how much there is to do.

[gaveherwings]

I'm sure there are many fine employees of Lion's Gate who might tell you in excruciating and exhaustive detail, riddled with horror stories.

But I won't spoil a good moment.

[cowboy_newsie]

Oye, wait, what d'ya mean?

[gaveherwings]

Well, there's so many preparations-

[cowboy_newsie]

Like what?

[gaveherwings]

Don't ask me, get Franz and Kurt on about it.

[cowboy_newsie]

I want somebody who won't, you know, explode on me when I say the word weddin'.