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[missleadingquestions]

So, I guess we're kind of stuck here, huh?

[Maya's sitting in the apartment she was assigned to, cross-legged on the bed.]

It's not so bad. But, uh, I kind of need a favour--

if anyone ever sees a lawyer with spiky hair like this-- [She mimes a mimic of Phoenix's spikes]-- or a little girl with clothes like mine, let me know, okay?

They're basically my bro and sis.

[She moves as if to end the transmission before remembering--]

Oh! Right! I'm Maya Fey.

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[fixated]

[ so many messages, so little time. Jack can't fathom how people spend their whole day on these things, but he sat down at the terminal, peeling away at an orange as he pondered this message, returning like for like kind. ]

A little sister you say? I'll bet she won't be half as cute as you seem to be.

[ he smiles kindly, striping away another chunk of orange peel in clear view of the camera. ]

I'll keep an eye out for her miss, but... [ he paused ] If I find her, how should I contact you? An address might be better rather then hoping you'll see a message on this thing of course.

[missleadingquestions]

[Man, people sure are friendly here.]

Oh, no, she's incredibly cute. Buuut-- we can't do personal calls? A-and we can't check the center we entered in, you don't think?

[She's not stalling not to tell him her address-- she just doesn't have it memorised.]

[fixated]

[ Give it another month. Once they realize home is never a place they'll see again, mayhem will (likely) ensue. ]

Hmmm... Well, I suppose I can, but a letter might still be faster. Although if you wish to maintain your privacy, I'm sure the center would be willing to send a message on my behalf.

[ It's always good to get the little things ironed out when they become an issue. ]

[missleadingquestions]

No, it's just-- hold on a second.

[Without ending the transmission, she drops the communicator on the bed and hurries to the door to check the number before rushing back.]

It's uh, 2-13! 2-13. In building C! Sorry.

--Oh, and if you do see her, she wears her hair up in a pretzel knot.

[fixated]

[ he blinked, finally looking past the woman to the room beyond and... So these terminals existed inside the room themselves? How utterly unexpected. Jack still had much, much more to learn. ]

Room 2-13 in building C... [ he nodded ] Of course. I'll make a note the address in case I forget. [ and then he coughed ] And does this charming young girl with a pretzel knot have a name? I can't call you both Miss Fey.

[ he could, but why bother with technicalities with society itself dictates the rules? ]

[missleadingquestions]

[It's helpful to have cellphones from home sometimes. Eeeven if most of the numbers in it are now useless.]

Pearly! Well, her name is Pearl, but she's really too cute just to call that. Oh-- and she usually calls me Mystic Maya.

[fixated]

[ he chuckled, charmed in truth. ] Are you a fortune teller then, perhaps? Or do you practice a different set of arts? [ there's no shame in admitting the truth. Magic is a well practiced art... among the foreigners where he's from. ]

[missleadingquestions]

Mmm, I'm a spirit medium. [She smiles a little bit, not sure he'll believe her-- but not really being bothered. Even some of her friends didn't believe it. Still, he seems nice enough, and she's pretty proud of her job nowadays.]

...oh, and an assistant at Wright & Co. Law offices.

[fixated]

[ his eyes widened in admiration ]

You're a lady of many talents then. I believe I'm beginning to see why you, out of so many, were brought here. [ he bowed slightly to the screen. ] It's been a pleasure, Miss Fey.

[ and it has ]

[missleadingquestions]

O-oh. [She looks just a little flustered.] Um… a pleasure to speak with you, too, s-sir.

[She isn't really sure what spirit channelling will help with, but that was certainly nice to hear.]

[fixated]

Please, call me Jack. Sir is far too formal.

[ and he is only the third son of a viscount. And illegitmate at that. ]

[missleadingquestions]

Well, Jack, it's been nice to meet you. Um, good luck around here, I guess.

[fixated]

[ luck, had nothing to do with anything. It was simply just taking the right opportunities. ]

May you likewise never feel ill while you're here. I will keep an eye out for your Pearl and hope you find her soon.

[ because lost children were most often found knee deep in trouble. ]