[voice/video]

[carriesparasol]

[At first there is only audio. Those familiar with Lady Maccon's sharp tone will recognize her voice.]

As I said before, Prudence had gotten hold of the device and was pressing keys at random. I thought it would do little harm as we have been disconnected for some time. But when I looked I most certainly saw the community in the panel there.

[There's the clicking sound of someone typing when suddenly the video clicks on! Alexia, Professor Lyall, and Lord Akeldama are all curiously huddled in front of the screen. Prudence meanwhile, is firmly placed in Alexia's lap, though she is trying desperately to play with the sleeve of Lord Akeldama's coat. Oddly enough, while little has changed in the three adults, Prudence looks noticeably older. Somewhere around two years old.]

Ah! See! [Alexia looks triumphant.]

[Professor Lyall anxiously polishes his glassicals, which he was using to examine the device just a moment ago.]

Yes, it does seem to be entirely functional again, after all this time- but why now? We all gave up hope quite some time ago.

[Alexia, meanwhile, smiles softly at her daughter.] You are just a clever girl, aren't you Prudence?

No. [Prudence giggles before turning her attention back to Lord Akeldama's sleeve.]

Why Puggle, do be careful That is crushed silk!

[But he reaches for the child, ruffling her hair affectionately.]

Halloo, ducks! Fancy seeing you again!

[ooc: regular text is alexia, italics is Prudence, green is Professor Lyall, and blue is Lord Akeldama.]

Comments

[chapter_behind]

....She's grown up quite well, hasn't she?

[video]

[carriesparasol]

[Alexia smiles ever so slightly.]

James! You are still here. I had wondered.

Re: [video]

[chapter_behind]

It hasn't been more than a week.

[video]

[carriesparasol]

A week? But James, it as been close to two years.

[cravats]

[Lyall really has no idea what to say.

But he's going to say it after he's retreated to his study and dug up his own device, which (wonder of wonders) has connected as well.]

James...

[chapter_behind]

Randolph...?

[cravats]

I'm sorry for leaving for so long.

[glimmerous_fop]

This has to be one of the most bizarre disappearances...

...Welcome back.

[cravats]

Mr. Gavin, it's a pleasure to see you again.

[glimmerous_fop]

It's a pleasure to see you again too, Herr, I had a feeling I might.

How long has it been for you?

[cravats]

Approximately two years. I see that it has barely been a fraction of that time for you.

[carriesparasol]

I assure you, we had no intention of leaving so abruptly, or for so long.

[glimmerous_fop]

I'm sure you didn't...but it hasn't been that long. I think the fact that your entire world was blocked...well that was peculiar.

[atadflamboyant]

Leibling!

[glimmerous_fop]

Have you been working on your German, Herr.

[ video ]

[baaaaseball]

[ The sight of the little girl made him smile. ]

She looks very happy. Your daughter, right?

[ video ]

[carriesparasol]

[She nods politely.]

Yes. My daughter, Prudence.

[Prudence looks content, but lets out another "no!"]

[ video ]

[baaaaseball]

[ That just got a laugh out of him. ] She's adorable. I haven't been keeping up with the community lately, I had no idea we had a mother on here. A bit of a late congratulations is in order, right?

Re: [ video ]

[atadflamboyant]

My daughter, as well!

[baaaaseball]

Lord Akeldama! It's been a while! I didn't know you were married!

[p_a_r_a_d_o_x]

Welcome back you all.

Why does Prudence looks so old? You have been gone only for a week or so.

[carriesparasol]

Thank you.

It seems the community is up to it's usual tricks. For us it has been two years.

[p_a_r_a_d_o_x]

It...does that sometimes. [Arthur smiles.] I'm glad to see you all are alright at least.

James missed you all.

[atadflamboyant]

Thank you, my dear!

[p_a_r_a_d_o_x]

You are welcome. How have you been Lord Akeldama?