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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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[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.

[cry_reaper]

That happens sometimes. I've seen it.

[archivy]

I am aware of that. [ It is a little disconcerting to have it happen to her, but she suppresses that emotion. ]

[cry_reaper]

I hear you understand a great deal for a girl your age.

[archivy]

I am the Archive, the sum of human knowledge.

[cry_reaper]

Everywhere?

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.

private voice

[hatesthefood]

I remember her being here before. She knows... everything. Literally everything.

private voice

[cry_reaper]

No one can know everything, love.

private voice

[hatesthefood]

No, she really knows everything. I'm serious.

private voice

[cry_reaper]

How?

private voice

[hatesthefood]

That's the part I don't really remember. I think it's some power or something, but I'm not really sure.

private voice

[cry_reaper]

No one should have a gift like that, its... cruel in one so young.