I was thinking about how this was the longest time I remember this place ever going without something happening. Then...it hit me that I've been here for a year now. Next month will be the second Christmas I've seen here...It's kinda scary. It, uh, makes you wonder just how long they can keep us here. [There's obvious sadness in her voice with the next statement.] You'd think you'd start missing home less after this long, not more.
[She sighs.] Which are both depressing thoughts, huh? I wonder what will happen this year for Christmas here.
[And with that she switches the audio off and turns to some private feeds.]
[Private to: Castiel, Cloud, Cole, Sephiroth, and Zevran]
So, uh, I was wondering if you all might like to come to dinner for Christmas. Maybe not like, on Christmas, but Christmas Eve maybe? Or before that. You could all bring guests if you'd like. It might be nice.
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[Private | Balthazar]
[Her voice is really calm, not betraying any of the intense awkwardness she's feeling at the moment.]
Uh, so..we've talked a few times, I dunno if you remember though, I'm uh, Voodoo, a friend of Castiel's. If you have a minute, I was hoping we could talk about Castiel. No pressure, you don't have to respond, I'll respect it if you don't really want to talk to a stranger about something like that. If you do respond, you're not under any pressure to actually say much or answer anything I ask.
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