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[greatcherubim]

Voice:

The animal shelter is open now, if anyone is seeking a furry companion. If you're good with caring for animals, and seeking employment, I would be interested in speaking to you. We could always use extra help.

Voice | Filtered to Raphael:

Please come to the shelter as soon as you can. I would like a word with you immediately.

Action:

[Gabriel can be found outside or inside the shelter, staring quizzically at a photograph. Is it yours?]

Comments

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[bedsidemanners]

I'll be off work in a few minutes. What's the trouble, exactly?

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[greatcherubim]

I want to tell you in person.

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[bedsidemanners]

Is it that serious?

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[greatcherubim]

No, it's merely embarrassing. [She sighs.]

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[bedsidemanners]

Are you at home?

[virginwings]

An animal shelter...sounds exciting!

[greatcherubim]

I'm not sure "exciting" is the word I would use... but I would hope others find it enjoyable! You're welcome to come see us, if you'd like. We're at [location].

What's your name? Do you have any pets?

[virginwings]

No? [She can't really see why it isn't exciting, but then again she doesn't know much about these things apart from what is seen at the Zoo.]

Either way, I'll definitely come see it.

A couple... or, maybe, more. Not all of them are mine.

[greatcherubim]

Getting it off the ground was a lot of paperwork!

Oh? You have roommates?

I would like to see you here. You would be very welcome!

[virginwings]

No roommates... just taking care of the pets for my loved ones.

I'll be sure to come by tomorrow.

video

[sympathyforme]

Nice picture.

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[greatcherubim]

[The video turns on so Gabriel can glare at him properly. Everything about her is tense and stiff. Somewhere in the background, a dog is barking.]

I am not sure what you are referring to.

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[sympathyforme]

[Good, all the better for him to keep that grin up.]

Now, that's a lie. I think you know exactly.

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[greatcherubim]

[She turns bright red.]

It isn't any of your business. It wasn't even my consciousness!

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[sympathyforme]

And yet it is you that's blushing.

[Video]

[bibliophile_annex]

I'm interest in potentially caring for an animal. I also wouldn't mind working at the shelter. [Hermione misses Crookshanks every day.] What are the hours like?

[Video]

[greatcherubim]

[Gabriel perks up at that.] Really? Do you have experience?

That depends what you'd like to do. I have a full-time position for a secretary, and a few part time positions if you'd like to work with the animals in a more hands-on way. What are you interested in?

action;

[dignity_misery]

[She does go down to the animal shelter. Carla can be a bit... cruel when these curses come around. She likes to see people's reactions when old memories get dragged up. It almost resigns her to having the favor returned.]

action;

[greatcherubim]

[Gabriel straightens up at that, and gives Carla a polite nod when she sees the other woman coming.]

Carla. Hello. Are you doing well today?

action;

[dignity_misery]

[She pushes up her sunglasses onto her head.]

I'm fine.

[Which is an answer that actually means she's not going to talk about it, even if she isn't doing well.]

How are you enjoying your volunteering?

[And her crooked smile suggests she doesn't really care what the answer is.]

action;

[greatcherubim]

[Gabriel has seen crooked smiles like that before; it sets her on edge, although she tries not to show it.]

It's fine.

[The standard answer, it seems, among people who wish not to discuss things in depth with one another.]

Can I help you?

[Carla must have come here for a reason, after all. Gabriel simply isn't sure what that reason is.]

[onset]

... You know, I might actually take you up on that.

[greatcherubim]

You would? [Gabriel sounds delighted!] Can I ask you if you have any experience working with animals?

[onset]

I... can't say I do, but I've never really had problems with them, either. And I'm quite the fast learner.

[greatcherubim]

That's quite alright. Do you have any references? If you don't, that's alright... When would you be free to come down for an interview?

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