video; filtered from John (filter added 45 minutes later)

[refrigeratormom]

[Good evening, Siren's Port

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[abrotherlikeyou]

You could just move into the House.

[THE HOUSE, MARY. A TALKING HOUSE.]

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[refrigeratormom]

[Have an actual kind-of smile, Lucifer.]

I don't know if I'm ready to live inside a fellow Newcomer just yet.

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[abrotherlikeyou]

Oh, where's your sense of adventure?

[He smiles at her, then shrugs]

I can't decide what to think of it.

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[refrigeratormom]

It's adorable. A little like a scared kid or a snotty teenager.

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[yosukecantstop]

[Okay, so he's been half-listening to all the posts where people are looking to split rent, because he really needs to get off of Uryuu's sofa one of these days. He almost stops listening to this one because, hey, he's not a very ideal flatmate for a middle-aged woman, right? But something is definitely wrong, and it would be cold to just ignore that.]

...Ma'am? Are you alright?

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[refrigeratormom]

[At this point she's long since switched to water and has collected herself considerably. She blinks a few times and nods, shrugging casually.]

Yes, I'm fine. Just really tired and making posts when I'm not awake enough to.

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[yosukecantstop]

Tired...yeah. Um.

[Okay, so that's an obvious lie. But she's a stranger, and she's his elder, so he can't exactly call her on it.]

Maybe you should try to get some rest.

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[refrigeratormom]

That's a good idea. I have a night job and a day job during Newcomer season. Sleeping is optional.

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[boundbytreason]

[ As Greeters, Caster had seen Mary every now and then in the span of their shifts. They didn't often have a chance for conversation, but the passing impression that she left the magus didn't match with the one currently shown in her video feed. Caster flicked on a private filter, just in case Mary wasn't comfortable with prying eyes whenever she became sober. ]

Good evening, Mary. [ A hint of a warmth, easily tantamount to a soft smile. ] I wouldn't mind, seeing how I've been living by myself in the Apartments for a while now. It wouldn't be quite so lonely, having a roommate.

But... [ Her voice grew gentle. ] Are you sure this is what you're looking for?

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[refrigeratormom]

[This reply she leaves for a good, long time. Hours. She sleeps it off and comes back to the post around mid-morning, well after a nicely distracting chat with the talking House (!!!) and some coffee to clear the slight hangover.

When her reply finally does come, it's muted and a little dull.]

On further thought, I... don't think so.

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[boundbytreason]

[ By mid-morning, Caster was in the kitchen, pouring some tea into a thermos when the flash of her orb, the form her NetVice took, alerted her to a response. Setting down the flask on the counter, she headed over to where she left her communications' device on the table. With a single brush of her hands, she initiated the recording. ]

Good morning, Ms. Winchester. [ A sincere voice in another implicated smile. ] I see you had time to think this through.

I hope everything is all right. [ She noticed the dull tone of her voice, and it made had wonder. However, she wouldn't press for an answer that she felt uncomfortable giving. ]

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[refrigeratormom]

Good morning, Caster.

[A little bit of a smile forced into her voice.]

It's.. fine. I had plenty of time to think, and being suddenly alone in this apartment isn't a good reason for looking for a roommate.

Thank you for using a filter. I appreciate it.

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[tea_lover64]

Excuse me miss, are you alright?

[He was at home currently, reading up some more on laws, and some more about technology. He has a cup of tea in his hand. He had seen her around the building now and again, but they had never formally talked]

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[refrigeratormom]

[Several hours later, she's looking more put together by half.]

Yeah, I'm fine. I was just really exhausted, you know, when you get in that maudlin kind of mood.

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[tea_lover64]

[Iroh figures otherwise]

I see. Well if you would like some company I do have a pot of tea almost ready to go, and I only live a few floors away.

[He doesn't know her well, but he will do his best to help her without prying]

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[refrigeratormom]

...Was I that obvious?

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[getswhinedat]

[ He would get involved but this seems like marital problems

Which he'll obviously be able to avoid getting involved in or hearing about forever

only he won't really, will he. Damn. ]

Good luck. [ Not asking questions, doesn't he have a forte. ]