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[made_of_science]

[There's something in the lake! Like, other than the usual somethings that are in the lake! It is human-sized and mostly purple, and moves about in a manner unlike driftwood or weather balloons. Also it occasionally pokes up a head to check out the surroundings. Dare you investigate this assuredly supernatural and cryptozoological phenomenon?]

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[persical]

[Claire is here with a basket full of clothes and soap, ready to do some laundry. She blinks, putting the basket down and rubbing her eyes a bit, wondering if she's seeing things.]

[persical]

Then your Papi must be a very wise man indeed.

[made_of_science]

[Well, except for his idea of what a beautiful demeanor is...] Yes, he is! I must admit, I'm a bit worried for myself here... I have never been without him for very long, and I sometimes don't know what to do without his advice.

[persical]

[Claire folds her hands over her heart.]

I miss my parents dearly as well...but it's times like this where you have to remember. They're thinking of you just as surely as you're thinking of them. If you remember that, it's a bit like they're guiding you even though they're far away, isn't it?

[made_of_science]

I suppose so... I must keep in mind what he would say to me and how he would advise me. If I can keep his words in my memory, perhaps I will be able to muddle through until we are rescued.

[persical]

Exactly. I'm sure you'll be all right.

[made_of_science]

Thank you so very much for your advice, Miss...

Oh, dear, do forgive me... I'm afraid I've neglected my manners! I am Vitalia Ruiz Asención. [She attempts a slightly-submerged curtsy.]

[persical]

[Claire curtsies in return.]

Oh, you're certainly forgiven. I should have remembered myself. I'm Claire, Claire Bennett. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Miss Vitalia.

[this girl is so polite, she feels like she should be in turn.]

[made_of_science]

The pleasure is mine as well. I do hope to speak to you again soon!

[persical]

Of course! You'll have to excuse me, I was just on my way to do laundry.

[made_of_science]

Oh, certainly. Good day!