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[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin's prepared, having read up on these days on the Network. Besides, extra people wouldn't have fazed her without the preparation. She speaks without emotion to the screen, expression blank as ever, but, if anyone thinks about it, this isn't in her job description.]

The majority of you will be leaving on Monday. I still welcome you to the City, and any who remain on Monday should go to the Welcome Center, located across from the fountain.

[She finishes there, but can be found by the fountain to greet people, or in the Welcome Center.]

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[no_cakes_today]

You've such beautiful hair, Yin, and pretty eyes. Do you like tea parties?

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[moonlitrequiem]

[Like? She doesn't care one way or the other, really.]

I will go to one.

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[no_cakes_today]

But would you like it, dearie? They tell you that you can't feel, but you're the same as me, aren't you? Don't let them lie.

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[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin looks up at that. She knows. Nothing Yin's read about prepared her for that.]

[Finally, she nods.] Yes, I would like one.

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[no_cakes_today]

[She takes Yin by the shoulders and folds her into a deceptively gentle hug.]

Shall we find you a new dress, Yin? A new dress and a tea party with someone who knows, that's what you need.

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[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin allows the hug, and there is an attempt - a raised hand - to give a little back, though it is slow.]

[She just nods to everything else.]

What is your name?

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[no_cakes_today]

[It's a small attempt, but it doesn't go unnoticed.]

Drusilla, and I'll take very good care of you, pet.

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[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin nods to that. Dolls can't really argue they need to be taken care of. They're just not supposed to be aware of that.]

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[no_cakes_today]

[Poor doll. Drusilla takes one of Yin's hands and leads her--well. They'll end up Underground, if Yin doesn't protest, but the vampire doesn't have a destination in mind. She's following stars and pixies and trails of bread crumbs.

Drusilla is many things, but neglectful of her newest toys is not one of them, especially when that toy is full of feelings that no one else can hear.]

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[moonlitrequiem]

[She won't protest - is basically unable to - and just simply allows Drusilla to take her wherever she wants. Maybe there's an unspoken trust, or acceptance. But Yin's not supposed to be capable of any of that.]

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[no_cakes_today]

[And vampires aren't supposed to be capable of love, but Drusilla knows that she can love very well indeed. She has taken a quick liking to Yin; they're not so different, really.

Yin won't get out of the weekend without a pretty new dress and a tea party.]

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[moonlitrequiem]

[She isn't supposed to be able to love, either. Perhaps they are not so different.]

[Yin will...treasure the memory as best as she can. And most definitely wear the dress with thoughts of Drusilla.]