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we know not the trials before us [VIDEO]

[ The video feed shows a girl in her mid-teens, pale and with her hair hanging loose around her face. She's dressed in what some might consider an old-fashioned style -- a dark skirt and coat, with what is very obviously a man's overcoat slung over her shoulders. The left sleeve of her coat is tied in a knot at the elbow, and hangs loose below the knot.

She appears to be somewhere in the oxygen garden, judging from the foliage behind her. ]

I did not think to find myself in this place again. Can anyone tell me if a Mister Tillman or a Mister Lensherr are still in residence? Or Bran Stark or Jack Kelly? Or a girl called Chase?

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I don't know... I saw them on the phone.

[It's a phone, right? Looks like a phone. Close enough.

... 'Pleasantries'...? Well, he'll just accept it, because it sounds nice. He bows forward, because that's the polite thing to do. Or at least, he tries his best to while holding the comm. device.]

It's very, very nice to meet you, Mattie.

I will introduce you to my friend Bran Stark, if you like.

[ She smiles a little despite her concern over such a young child being left alone in a place like this. People like herself and Bran and Chase are one thing -- they're used to looking after themselves, and are of an age to do. ]

It is very nice to meet you, Takeshi. Have you found a safe place to sleep? And the kitchen where you can find food to eat?

[Meeting other kids is gonna be weird; he's not used to knowing kids. But he'd like to know them--really! So he nods at that. And even manages a tight-lipped little smile.]

I found a room today--

The numbers on my arm open it, so I stay in there. That's right, right? And I know where a kitchen is; I've been getting food!

[He's doing good, he thinks! Just gotta keep it going.]

Yes, that is your room now. But you do not have to stay there if you do not like it. [ She pauses as she considers the wisdom of telling a small child that he should roam free and alone in a dangerous place. ] However, it is best if you remain in a place where you know someone nearby from whom you may request help, should you need it.

...What kind of food have you been eating? [ Better not be just sweets. :| ]

Um, I made sandwiches today... I can open jars and climb the tables.

I'm good at making food.

[It's only partially untrue! He's mediocre at food-making. Win-lose.]

You should have better things to eat than that. [ She is at least a little impressed by his readiness to look out for himself, however. ] If you want, I will show you how to make hot food in the kitchen.

Hot food? I'd like to have hot food!

[He and his new dad buy warm food sometimes. He likes eating it when it's cold out... He can't help but be a little happy at the thought of his dad and him having lunch at the park. Takeshi smiles.]

You know how to make it...? You'd show me?

[ Mattie can't help but smile a bit at such an enthusiastic reply. She has been away from home for longer than ever in her life, and misses her brother and sister more than she had imagined she would. ]

Of course, I cook often for my family at home. I will teach you something simple, and if you like you may eat with me when I have my own meals. There is always plenty to share.

Oh... It's good to cook for your family... If I learn enough I can cook something for my papa and he'll be real proud. [Huh. Well, if that could be the case, he has to try it! He'd love to impress his dad.] I'd like to do that.

I am certain he would be, so I will teach you something that you may make for him when you return home. [ A father's pride is something to be treasured, after all. ]

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