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[fortune_sought]

[when Sophie turns on her CAT, her expression is neutral--very carefully so. on the surface, she seems normal, but someone looking closely might notice that her eyes are a bit red and puffy. otherwise, she has a blue shawl wrapped around her shoulders and is seated on the sofa in her townhome. as soon as she begins to speak, that neutral expression goes out the window, and her bitterness is clear]

Since they've so graciously given us some time to ourselves, I think we should use it wisely. It's been cold all day, and--knowing this town--that means it'll be worse tomorrow. I suggest everyone visit the stores and prepare for that. Also, I am going to knit hats and gloves with protective charms in them for anyone who is interested. If you'd like some, please stop by my townhome so I can take measurements.

[she pauses] And...to everyone who... [but her voice catches in her throat, and she lets it trail off. she swallows hard before adding, quickly, her voice thick:] Oh, nevermind! [she quickly shuts off her CAT]

[filtered to Kanaya]

[she takes a moment to collect herself before sending out another message, keeping her tone as businesslike as she can do] I know we met under rather...false pretenses. But if you do know how to knit, and you wouldn't mind, I could use your help. Would you like to?

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[worldsapart]

[Xion's expression is deathly serious.]

If they were going to do something like that, lock away our memories of home, forever... They would've done it by now, right? They care so much about keeping us here... That'd be a surefire way to do it, right? I mean, there's nothing stopping them from deciding to do it again, but...

[Her voice trails off for a moment. She squeezes Sophie's hand gently before shaking her head, hair spikes flopping back and forth.]

There must be something more to this, than just keeping us here.

[fortune_sought]

[she considers Xion's words for a moment, looking at her rather uncertainly. she wants to believe that's true; she's just not sure she can. but finally she nods] Yes. Yes, you must be right.

And no matter what they do, they should know by now that we'll always find a way to fight back!

[she says it with more confidence than she feels, considering that memory loss experience, but it's something that she has to continue to believe--or she really will despair]

[worldsapart]

Someone would've found clues to the truth sooner or later. The entire family we were put in... It's not like anyone was prone to keeping their noses out of things, right?

[fortune_sought]

[she actually smiles at that. it reminds her of Howl calling her Ms Nose] No, I suppose we're all quite keen to explore the strange things in this place.