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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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[desertdaggers]

…thank you. I promise I'll remember to knock before coming in. [he manages a bit of a proper laugh]

The things this place does to us… what else? [his expression drops, and he looks down at his hands, fingers pressed together.] I… they gave us that happiness, and then pulled it out from under us. It's… you were all important to me before, but now…

[fortune_sought]

[she smiles back} I certainly hope so!

[but at that, she's quiet for a moment, looking down at her own lap. eventually, she says softly:] It was one of the cruelest things this place has ever done.

[she takes a deep breath and raises her gaze. her voice is more firm as she adds:] But if this place thinks we'll stop trying to go home because of that, then it's in for a surprise.

[desertdaggers]

Yes. [it's an affirmation of both statements, and he sits up a little straighter, gaze focusing on Sophie's face] If we stop, we lose. And whatever else happens… this isn't right. It has to be stopped.

[fortune_sought]

[she nods firmly, meeting his gaze. despite her own pain, giving up isn't something she's even considered] I agree completely. We've been exploited far too much already. We will find whoever is behind this and stop them!

[desertdaggers]

Yeah. They'll regret even thinking about it.