009 愛 Audio

[notquitegeisha]

[The audio starts and the sound of the market can be heard in the background. Then there's a rustle and then a soft sigh.]

I just wanted to let you all know that I'm back. I've actually been back for a couple of hours, but I wanted to get resettled. [And get as use to the fact that she was back in the Underworld as she could. There's a pause

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[video]

[morethanafour]

[Relief wars with sympathy.]

This sounds eerily familiar.

You, went home for a couple days? Do you need any help getting your feet again?

[audio]

[notquitegeisha]

It seems so, but it was more than a couple of days for me.

Oh, no. I'm fine. I just need to settle back in, rest. I find that being here is exhausting.

[video]

[morethanafour]

Oh... [Elena's brow furrows.] So what happened to Nate and I?

[The journalist nods with obvious concern. She'd ask questions about the time away, but she's too empathetic to barrage her friend with questions just after she's gotten back to this literal hell hole.]

Well...let me know if you need anything, okay? I can bring over some wine or some Chinese food...or both.

[Comforting smile.]

Audio

[notquitegeisha]

[Inara smiles, appreciating Elena's concern more than she could say.]

Thank you, Elena. Truly. Perhaps I'll take you up on that in a couple of days once I've got a bit more into the swing of things. But it does sound lovely.

[video]

[morethanafour]

I understand - I really do. Take your time, and take it easy if you can.

Stay in touch, alright?

[Elena smiles gently.]

[audio]

[notquitegeisha]

Of course I will. You take care, Elena.

[She smiles, even though Elena can't see it and then disconnects the feed.]