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[archivy]

[ There's a little girl standing by the carousel. She's very neatly dressed: a red dress peaking out under a black coat, shoes polished and her hair in pigtails. Her accent, when she speaks, is faintly British: ]

So this is the City? I have been here before, it appears. Kincaid, where-- [ she breaks off, a fleeting expression of sadness and fear crossing her features before they become impassive again. ] Kincaid is not here.

I will require a place to stay, certainly for the night, and a meal. I strongly believe in regular mealtimes for children. If anyone could help me with one or both, I would be much obliged.



[ ooc; Also, please take a look at this permission post. ]

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[archivy]

I should only require a place for one night. Tomorrow, I will take steps to establish myself in one of the apartments.

[hatesthefood]

You're welcome to stay as long as you need.

Hey, you don't mind dogs or cats, do you?

[archivy]

I like both very much. Especially cats.

[hatesthefood]

I'm sure they'll love having someone new come to visit them, then. Bandit might even try to sleep n the bed with you.

[archivy]

That sounds nice. [ And for a moment there, she sounds like a little girl.

It's a brief moment, though. ] Will you come pick me up, or shall I make my way to your apartment?

[hatesthefood]

I'll come get you, if that's alright. Hope you don't mind motorcycles.

[archivy]

I do not think that I do. I will wait by the carousel, then.

[hatesthefood]

It shouldn't take me too long.

[archivy]

I appreciate it.

[ And she'll settle down to wait. ]

Ken remembers her from last time XD

[hatesthefood]

It's no problem at all.

Did you want to stop and pick anything up before we head back to the house?

I figured xD ... I can't remember though, did they--- interact a lot? I only remember Anita and her.

[archivy]

Miss Lesser suggested I should go shopping.

[cry_reaper]

I agree with Ken, you're more than welcome to stay as long as you need.

[archivy]

Thank you, Miss Lesser. I do not expect that it will be necessary, but I appreciate the offer.

[cry_reaper]

You... know my last name?

[archivy]

Of course.

[cry_reaper]

I- well, alright. [So confused.] I suppose we need to take you shopping, if you've just arrived you're going to need a few things.

[archivy]

I am the Archive, Miss Lesser. [ as though that explains everything. Well, it does. ]

I do not currently have any money, though I believe some will be provided for me by the City. I can pay you back any expenses, then.

[cry_reaper]

You really don't need to worry. A long time ago someone left me quite a bit and I still have plenty left over for a little girl like you. And please, call me Mara.

[archivy]

I will be having dinner with Doctor McCoy tonight, though, so you needn't provide for that.

Again, thank you. Mara.

[ Brief pause. ] You may call me Ivy, if you'd like.

[cry_reaper]

It's very nice to meet you, Ivy. I take it you've been to the City before?

[archivy]

Likewise. And yes, I have been, though it appears that several years have passed in the City since then, and no time for me in my world.

private voice (no knowing all this Miss Archive)

[hatesthefood]

I'll explain things later. I promise.

private voice

[cry_reaper]

You had better. She's... well, I was strange as a child, but she's quite... prescient, isn't she?

private voice

[hatesthefood]

Yeah, she is. She's brilliant and not very kid-like. It's a shame.

private voice

[cry_reaper]

I don't know about brilliant, but I know about not having a normal childhood.