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[Video feed kicks on and it shows Charlie. Upside down since it probably turned on when she set it down and she doesn't quite realize it but that's okay. Hypnos the cat has solved the problem by sniffing the device and knocking it to the floor. Charlie picks it up, notices it's recording and rolls her eyes slightly. She looks a bit anxious today. There's a reason for it and she almost looks like she wants to say something but she switches the device off.

It's back on a while later, pointed at a stack of candy hearts.]

So...these are falling outside. I'm not sure what made me think to eat some since this is the City. Weird shit happens often. Blame parts of breakfast turning into sand. [An annoyed sigh and the camera spins slightly to face Charlie. Her hand is visible for a brief second. They're taped up and there is a brief shot of a punching bag behind her.] Be very careful what you eat today, guys. For many reasons.

[And the feed is off again.]

[ooc: charlie ate three candy hearts. BOOM!, from Fred Weasley, N3rd and Lie To Me from evil ed. she isn't sure how to feel about any of this. enjoy!]

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[Oh, balls. Charlie now just feels so awkward.] Hi, Fred. So...I think I got something of yours. From one of the hearts.

Blimey. Nothing too naughty, I hope? I'm pleading innocent.

How about we go with 'upsetting'?

[ This is disconcerting, and he needs to see her face. He needs to be able to read her, or to at least try. ]

You all right?

[And she's pretty readable at the moment. There is a load of concern and confusion on her face.]

Fred. Were you in a really, really big fight before you came here? And did you--[This isn't so much awkward as it's just painful to ask and even then, she's still having difficulty with words.]

[ And that's all he really needs. His confusion and fear turns to something akin to anger (though not entirely directed at Charlie), and he scrubs a hand over his mouth. ]

You saw the war.

[ Rather, not just the war but a particular part that only a handful were there for, most of whom aren't around to spill the details. Damn this city. ]

I did. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have even gone near the candy.

[ She's upset, visibly so, which means she definitely saw it then, and if the theme of the day's anything consistent, she saw it from his perspective. ]

Bloody Hell.

[ He runs a hand through his hair, shakes his head, and exhales shortly. Bloody Hell. ]

Don't apologise, love, you couldn't've known. You shouldn't have had to see that, I'm sorry.

It still feels wrong. [She doesn't like it when people nose in her business. Especially when the City is involved, even if she knows that in that case she really shouldn't be bothered.] Fair warning, Fred my dear. Next time I see you, I might hug you.

[ He snorts a little, allowing a small smile though it's not entirely pleased. ]

Frightening thought. I'll be sure to come in full battle armour.

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