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[treasureddoll]

[ So the video function activates - perhaps little Merry has pressed the wrong button after all - and you get . . . well, a video of an ear and long blond hair, neatly tied into small braids. Instead, there's someone speaking anyone and rather crossly too. ]

Hello?

[ A pause then a slight grumble. ] My name is Merryweather Hargreaves, sister to

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[godchild]

[Bleary-eyed Cain picks up the Dreamberry, startled awake from a nap - hey, he has nothing better to do at the moment - by the sounds coming from the Dreamberry. He blinks several times, not sure if he's still asleep or... but then recognition is a go and Cain sits up, the sheet slipping as he gripped the Dreamberry with both hands]

Mary!

[godchild]

Yes. I just said as much, didn't I? [Sorry if he sounds cranky. He just woke up and all, and he's a little restless to find you, Mary, and ensure that you are well. It's been months]

[treasureddoll]

[ Have a :| You always break your promises, Cain. ]

Yes.

[godchild]

{Well, this one at least will happen! He doesn't have a teddy bear around as consolation. Fortunately, the central plaza is just across the way from cottage #13. Cain is hard approaching, untucked shirt flapping behind him]

I'm close.

[treasureddoll]

[ She's not entirely sure where he was or how he could tell that he was close but to see Cain so . . . messy is a bit disconcerting for her. ]

How do you know?

[godchild]

I've walked this area enough. I know. Stay there. [Cain ordered before ending the call, breaking ground much faster without having to hold the cell ahead of him as his long strides strode closer to the place she had described]

[treasureddoll]

Wait--

[ And he's gone.

Nothing really she wasn't used to but Merry would have liked at least that he didn't hang up on her. And with a command too. She sighs heavily. If Cain says that she stays there, then she'll stay there. ]

[Action]

[godchild]

[Impatient girl. He's rushing as fast as he can with no shoes on in this heat, swatting the hair impatiently from his eyes as he catches first sight of her pale hair and familiar dress. There is a sad smile, however brief, as Cain recognizes Merry Weather, experiencing mixed feelings of awe and relief and perhaps even doubt that she is real, after so much time has passed]

[Action]

[treasureddoll]

[ She was still sitting at the center area of the plaza, still staring at the Dreamberry. As promised, she had stayed there though she wasn't entirely sure still where she was or how her brother even got to find her so fast. It wasn't London anymore, that's for sure, though the buildings around her look like those she could find in the countryside.

Merry sighs again, pouting. It would have been nicer if she could at least walk around. But knowing Cain, he wouldn't let her as usual.

Ah, well. Maybe there'd be time later on to sneak out and look around. ]

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[godchild]

Mary...

[Breathless, just. Breathless. Too much fast-paced walking. Cain slows down as he nears, dark hair falling into his eyes]

[Action]

[treasureddoll]

Brother!

[ Upon seeing him, she jumps up from the spot where she was sitting and runs over to his direction, her arms reaching out for a hug. ]

You're a mess. [ She says with a smile. ]

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[godchild]

[Cain pretended to look put out by that assessment, pushing the hair back from his face]

I was in a hurry to find you. [But he gives in and smiles. Affection from her always softens him]

[Action]

[treasureddoll]

Well, I did say I'm all right, didn't I?

[ She huffs as she tugs his untucked shirt, looking severe. ] I'm so glad to see you too, Brother. But Riff would certain laugh if he sees you in this state.

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[godchild]

I suppose it's fortunate, then, that he cannot. [Is that sadness in his eyes? Surely not. Cain's tone is soft, though, and he lifted a hand to cradle her cheek]

I missed you.

[Action]

[treasureddoll]

[ She says nothing to this and just nods with a laugh. Though he may not show it, it's obvious enough for her anyway. After all, her brother was never one with Riff by his side. Instead, she leans against his hand, closing her eyes. ]

I missed you too, Brother. [ Though strangely enough, it's not as if they've not seen each other for a long time. ] Are we going home now?

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[godchild]

Our Somarium home, yes. If you like. [Cain retained the sad little smile for a moment before lowering his hand to her shoulder. Time for serious talk now]

We're not in England anymore.