[Carmen fills a glass with Kahlua before holding the clear cup up to the window in silent salute. There's a moment before she nods, a small, sad smile on her lips.]
May you find what you sought so earnestly for.
[She sips from the cup, and then the expression grows a little warmer.]
May you keep your youthfulness and spring.
[Again she drinks
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If it was not such a vital tool...
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[There's a long pause.]
He will... be well, where he returns? Having a brother was not unpleasant.
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I am Carmen Sandiego. You are newly returned? I have not seen you in quite some time, Professor.
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Yes, I seem to be recognized by many around here. [light laugh] You'll have to forgive me, though, I am still adjusting and there is still so much I've yet to learn. ...Or re-learn, I suppose.
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I do not mind. It is a process, adapting to this world.
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They disappeared, which is to say they went home from this place, and will not remember it should they return. And returns happen rarely.
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I see. So they are the lucky ones.
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Provided they go back to safety, yes. Some return only to be a few minutes away from death.
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