[The web-cam flicks on once again, and Kimiko offers a slight grin.]

So, I may have come off a bit harsh about this place at first; but it actually does seem pretty cool.

[Her shoulder's shrug in a non-committal gesture. She bites her lip, blue eyes uncertain.]

And I realize that I may be just another newbie around here, but I thought I should mention my upcoming birthday. [Huffs.] Thirteen. Some people call it the year of change, but should I believe in that kind of stuff? I mean, it's just another number, right?

[Is it possible he's actually prepared for the community this time?

Yes, but it's not likely. It's far more likely he was just trying to look at his reflection for some reason or another. This time around he looks a bit amused, though.]

Oh, it's this again. Should I begin to count on these visits? If I'm to be mad, I might as well embrace the madness. [He smiles, all charm and amusement.] Magic mirror on the wall, what other worlds have you for me today?

[Honestly, no one should be surprised to see Rose sitting in an infirmary again. She doesn't look injured so much as annoyed, though. The extent of her injuries appear to be a bandaged hand.

Her annoyance doesn't abate once she spots the feed.]

D'you know what, that's officially the last anniversary I agree to. No matter what mum says, they always end in explosions. I didn't even get t'finish my meal this time! [And clearly none of this is her fault. Clearly.]

I don't hurt my mommy anymore. When I came back they let us stay out of the hospital.

Kefka did it. He's good.