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[ The library is a little worse for wear now. Charles has tried his best to put everything back where it once was but from the feed it's easy to tell that it got hit by the earthquake. Shelves are cracked down the middle and books have been taken out and carefully stacked beside them, a light fixture hangs precariously from the ceiling, and the walls seem to have taken a battering as well. But everything is still standing and Charles is less concerned about the building itself than he is about the people.

He's leaning against one of the chairs when he speaks, expression and voice infused with worry. ] Hello. I'm afraid I should have spoken to you all sooner. Is everyone all right? [ There's dust caked to the collar of his cardigan and he rubs at it absentmindedly. ] Are any of you injured? Have we lost contact with anyone?

[ He's never actually encountered an earthquake before. It was rather startling and he's glad the majority of people here are adults who wouldn't panic. ] If anyone has had their housing destroyed, please get into contact with me. I'm trying to find a place where we can set up a sort of camp. There'll be food and water and if you need, medical attention. I'd appreciate it if you could check in with me. Let me know if you can't find your friends.

[ He's a little frustrated with his lack of quick response but what can you do? Charles holds back his sigh and very gravely regards the device before he ends. ] Thank you.

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[And now there isn't even much booze to medicate the anxiety away.]

When you might wake up and it's all changed? Yes, it's quite the challenge not to let paranoia take over. But such is the way with any... captive situation.

[ Don't tell him that ! He'll cry. ]

There's always the moment where I've forgotten where I am and I think I'm back in New York.

[Don't cry, Charles... Or, well. The two of you can cry together about it.]

New York... I wouldn't mind going back to New York. [She knows that's not the point, but.] It's pretty there.

[ Good, please hold him Fortescue. ]

Mm, especially in the Autumn. There's nothing quite like walking through the park on a brisk day.

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[Fortescue nods in agreement.]

When the leaves all change color, it's beautiful. They don't do that where I live. Too many evergreens.

I much prefer London but I do have to admit there's something rather magical about New York. Though having time to actively miss either place isn't something I've had recently.

Yes, it's been quite busy, hasn't it. I think I almost prefer the quiet, to the kind of excitement we get to break it up.

I agree. I'd love a bit of time to just feel bored. It's a human indulgence we all seem fond of.

Well, if you ever want to feel bored, you can try my house. Earthquakes aside, it's just me and the cat. Very quiet.

Oh yes. I always thought cats took an instinctive dislike to me. I'd like to disprove that theory.

An instinctive dislike? [She raises an eyebrow.] Do they typically hiss and swat at you?

Well, once we found a stray on the grounds and that is precisely what it did. I'm doomed to a life of being unappealing to small animals.

Well, Jazz is sometimes on the grumpy side. He was an alley cat for a time. But if I let you give him his dinner, one night, he'll warm right up.

[ A laugh. ]

Well, that's something.

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