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[vulcanblazer]

[By now, the filter of new people has ceased to be surprising, and Adell has decided not to let them get in his way of his usual activities.  So he'll be out getting some shopping for the holidays done, in addition to his normal patrols and training

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[strongest_nee]

Yo!

[vulcanblazer]

Huh? Cirno? Is that you?

[strongest_nee]

Man, everyone gets it right the first time. Takes all the fun out of guessing games.

[vulcanblazer]

Uh... Sorry? ...You do sound quite a bit different, though. What's going on?

[heavenslament]

[Terra is peering about as she walks around town, at once fascinated and a bit disturbed. She has no idea how she got here, but hopefully someone can give her answers....]

[vulcanblazer]

[Hey! That person's familiar! But he doesn't yet notice her lack of wings.]

Terra! Hey! How are ya?

[heavenslament]

[Terra pauses and turns upon hearing her name called. She stares at Adell with no recognition whatsoever, though it looks as though she's trying hard to change that. After a moment, she gives up.]

...who are you?

[vulcanblazer]

[He blinks, sort of dumbfounded.]

...If that's a joke...

[He sees her genuine confusion and shakes his head.]

Adell. My name's Adell. Terra, are you feeling okay?

[able_wildflower]

I'm not going to be here for much longer, am I Adell?

[That's a familiar voice coming from behind him. She knows how to move quietly, even in the snow.]

I'm glad I got to see you again, though!

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[vulcanblazer]

[...Adell starts at the sudden voice behind him. Turning around quickly, he looks surprised at who it is at first.]

[vulcanblazer]

[...And a smile quickly comes to his lips, broadening widely.]

...Don't hit me for this.

[vulcanblazer]

[Guess who's getting a big hug? That's right, it's Rebecca.]

[mr_gazpacho]

[If he attracts freaks, then here comes a big one. Rimmer pauses, then waves his right hand in the air in a circular motion before ending it with a brisk salute.]

Who is the commander of this settlement? I demand to speak to them at once.

I had to.

[toasterciiide]

[Pay no attention to the toaster just. Lurking in the background. Looking decidedly like it could become chirpy at you annnny minute.]

[vulcanblazer]

[...Ooooookay, just what he needs. Another pain in the ass.]

...And who wants to know?

[mr_gazpacho]

Second Technicia... Er... Acting CAPTAIN Arnold J. Rimmer, sir. Does this establishment have leaders?

[dancinghonour]

[Out shopping, Adell? Well, he may very well hear someone singing before he even sees Gakupo.]

[vulcanblazer]

[...The voice is immediately familiar and Adell perks up at it. And he quickly scrambles toward its source.]

...Gakupo!? Is that you?!

[dancinghonour]

[Blink. And--cutting off midway through his song to turn.]

Master Adell?

[vulcanblazer]

[Hope you don't mind an excited Master bounding toward you. He won't go for the bear hug, but he draws in very fast.]

It really is you! I haven't seen you in forever, how've you been? Did you just get back here?