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[boutant]

[ It's early in the morning when Ariadne makes her network post and she's obviously still tired, nursing a cup of coffee. The reason she's awake might be obvious -- in the background, even though there are no speakers anywhere nearby, a song is playing. ]

You know, I've never heard this song before in my life.

[ There's a pause so she can yawn into her cup of coffee. ]

But I think I like it. I'd like it even more if it didn't wake me up, though.

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[invisibilities]

Not that one. But I listened to things like it at home.

[ and simon's song peters out and changes after a few minutes. ]

[boutant]

Not here?

[ Without realizing it, her fingers have started tapping against her coffee mug in time with the music. ]

[invisibilities]

My iPod wasn't with me when I arrived.

[ simon misses it greatly. ]

[boutant]

You should be able to get another one.

[invisibilities]

They're expensive.

[boutant]

You could probably get one for cheap around here, considering all the strange things you can find.

[invisibilities]

Maybe.

I have to buy alcohol for Nathan's birthday first.

[boutant]

... Why do you have to buy alcohol for Nathan's birthday?

[invisibilities]

It's at my flat.

[ as if this makes perfect sense. ]

[boutant]

It's his birthday party.

[invisibilities]

I know.

[ there's a pause. ]

I don't mind doing it.

[boutant]

... You're sure?

[invisibilities]

We're friends. We do things for each other.

[ mostly one-sided but...whatever... ]

[boutant]

All right.

[ She's going to look and see if she can find him an iPod. ]

[invisibilities]

You can come, if you like. To the party.

[boutant]

You said it's at your place? [ She tucks some hair behind an ear. ] When is it?

[invisibilities]

The 15th. Or the 16th. If there's a curse.

[boutant]

I should be free.

[invisibilities]

Alright. I'll...see you then, then.

[boutant]

Bye, Simon.