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[idonthateyou]

[ When Vivian loads the video up, there's a smile that hasn't aged a day. The rest of her, however, is definitely older. Much older. And when she speaks, it's clear time has been kind to her speech development. ]

Hello, friends! Do you remember me?

It's been so long! But I haven't forgotten any of you. Hmmm. I wonder who's still here? [ She hesitates. ] Doctor? ... Taka? Are you still here?

[ It goes without saying that despite the smile on her lips, it's fading fast unless someone answers her. ]

Comments

[idonthateyou]

Oooh. I always wanted to learn how to make a tree!

[ good luck, joel ]

[golonghorns]

You mean like an artificial Christmas tree? Or a real tree with real leaves and everythin'?

[Because he... could show her either one, really.]

I'll teach you about both.

[idonthateyou]

[ She clapped the tips of her fingers together quickly and stood up in front of the camera in excitement, so it was just a torso speaking to him at this point. ]

Thank you! When can we begin, Mr. Joel?

[golonghorns]

[Oh. Look at that. Enthusiasm. He'd been running short of that lately.

Still. This was his... friend's kid. And he was still a teacher.]

Whenever you got time. You want to get settled in first though, right? Catch up with your Dad.

[idonthateyou]

Yes! [ She looked toward her window. ] But before Mr. Moon harms us.

[golonghorns]

Come on down to the Woodshop room when you're ready. I'll be down there this afternoon fixin' a few things.