Spell o.1 // [video/voice]

[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

[There is a slightly irritated looking redheaded girl on screen. She only looks irritated for a moment before her face relaxes slightly, and after that, only a well trained eye would catch the slight narrowing of her eyes and the forced calmness off her breathing.]

I see that I've been drawn back into this situation again. I had thought that I would be free of this place when I arrived home. It seems it was only temporary.

[arms folded, she studies the blackberry rather intently before looking at the window for a moment and back again.]

Nakamori-san. Kuroba-san. Hakuba-san. Are you all still present? I would be pleased if you could tell me what I can expect from this place currently; it seems that I'm slightly out of the loop. [her irritation flashes up again clearly for a moment, in the way her fingers tap on her arms and the ever so slightly irate note in her voice before she ends the feed.]

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[stalking_horse]

Ah, you're back?

Yes, we're all still here - it seems relatively quiet for the time being, although you might find yourself a bit exposed if you walk in sunlight.

And politics are politics.

[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

Oh? Are you pursuing politics now as well as your detective career, Hakuba-san? [she seems a little amused by this, but she won't say why.]

Hm. I think I preferred when I arrived and we were in New York.

[stalking_horse]

Things are complicated, although I'm sure it's nothing you can't handle. [He's being a little cautious about this one for now.]

We've been back here for a while now ... I imagine it's a matter of time before we get thrown somewhere else, again.

[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I'll be alright. [a small, slightly self-satisfied smile.]

Is there anything else different that I should know about?

[stalking_horse]

Not too much - there's been a little more chaos, and if you see things broken, there was a bit of a noisy protest against the Author. It doesn't seem to have bothered her.

[There's a private continuation.]
What passed for a legal system collapsed; I've been pulled into trying to help build something to take its place - hopefully something that will work.

[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

I would have imagined that such things wouldn't work. A calculated attack would be better than an overt protest.

[private;; ]

I see. I hardly noticed any governing system when I was here before-- any base seems like it would be an improvement. I imagine you are an ideal candidate.

[stalking_horse]

Unfortunately, it's a little hard to make a calculated attack against someone you have no way of reaching.

[Private]

I don't exactly want authority - but ... well, we had a serial killer decide it'd be fun to go on a streak, and as poorly prepared and organized as we were ... SOMEONE needs to start at least coming up with a structure and making sure it's something the other residents agree to, and no-one else has really stepped forward.

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

Akako-chan! Avoid the sunlight! Your clothes will disappear!

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

[there's a long pause as Akako contemplates this. Then she can be seen going over to the window nearest her and trying to draw the blinds-- that doesn't work when the handle snaps off in her hand. She looks at it, briefly bemused, before simply throwing a blanket over the rod.]

Thank you for the warning.

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[abluechild.livejournal.com]

Of course!

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

Has anything else changed since I was last here?

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[abluechild.livejournal.com]

There's a few more people- and few people are gone but I think that's probably it.

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

Mm. I suppose I'll simply have to get used to being here again.

[a pause, and then--] It was almost February 14th, back home. Is it the same here?

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[abluechild.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Valentine's day is on Sunday.

[...Oh! She needs to see if they have everything to make homemade chocolate!]

Kaito's still around somewhere- I wonder why he hasn't said hi...

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[the2nd-kira.livejournal.com]

Oh?!

Haku-chan's friend?

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

[...'Haku-chan'? Who is this one? She looks distinctly familiar...]

Yes, I suppose you could call me that.

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[the2nd-kira.livejournal.com]

It is nice to meet you! My name is Misa Amane!

It is nice to meet Haku-chan's friend.

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

Akako Koizumi. [she nods slightly] I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, Amane-san.

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[the2nd-kira.livejournal.com]

Is Akako-chan new here in the manor?

Akako-chan doesn't look very surprised.

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

I was here once before, for a brief period.

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[the2nd-kira.livejournal.com]

Does it make you mad to be back again?

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[weatherbraids.livejournal.com]

You were here before? Welcome back.

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

For a brief period, as far as such things go, yes. I rather hoped my return home was permanent.

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[weatherbraids.livejournal.com]

Mm. I'd prefer to be home, myself.

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[lastredwitch.livejournal.com]

As would I.