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[notawoman.livejournal.com]

I hope it's not too late to join the restoration efforts. I wish to lend a hand, after all that has befallen the townsfolk.


Oh...? Have I gained a neighbour? I really should apologise for my carelessness. Before the chaos, I was so distracted by accustoming myself to the strangeness of my surroundings that I did not introduce myself to the people I have been living beside! Those on the fifth floor are more than welcome to join me for tea in room 511 at any time. But please, warn me first!

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[walkingthedust.livejournal.com]

I'm sort of your neighbour, I suppose - I'm a couple doors down in 517. My name's Donna Noble.

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

I would say so! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. My name is Xiao Meng.

I hope you're faring well, especially after all the recent troubles.

[walkingthedust.livejournal.com]

Oh, well, I missed all the recent excitement - I've only been here for a day or two. So I'm doing fine, just still adjusting to this whole thing a bit.

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

Oh! Then please forgive my mistake. It's taken me so long to adjust to the technology here that I've barely paid attention to who has been on the floor! My homeland is quite unlike Paradisa.

It hasn't been too troubling for you so far?

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

I'm kinda' bored. Could I come try some of that tea stuff? I'm up on floor 9.

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

You're welcome to, of course. Greed, wasn't it?

Well, Greed Gongzi, I do apologise for never having introduced myself properly. It's Xiao Meng.

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

Interestin' name, there. I guess I'll be down, then. When are you havin' it?

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

It won't take long to prepare, so if you wish to come now, then I shall go and get started!

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

Ah, good. I'll bring down some pastries from my fridge.

[Jumps out the window with several boxes in tow, dragging his claws along the outside wall as he rappels to the fifth level, knocking on the window.]

Oi, you there?

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

[With a surprised look, he looks over his sholder to the window, blinks, then walks over to open it, before stepping aside]

Well that's certainly an unusual choice of travel! Not to mention a dangerous one. [he smiles, half-astonished and half-amused, as he gestures to a small table he has prepared] Please, come and take a seat, Greed Gongzi.

[He then moves to take a seat]

I trust you are doing well, then? [he queries, this time with a mild but cheerful smile]

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

[Not really paying much attention as he enters, setting down the boxes before taking a seat.]

Don't mind if I do! Aside from the demon attacking the town, I've been--

[Realizes it's the first time they've met face-to-face.]

Holy shit, you're beautiful!

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

[His smile quirks, entertained by the reaction]

So I've heard. You sound a little surprised.

[He moves to pour out some tea for the both of them, before he tilts his head curiously at the boxes]

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

Most men don't look quite so...ya' know. Fetching.

[He gives the tea a few careful sniffs before sipping it, the cup looking slightly undersized in his hands.]

Guess I'd better break out the pastry, then.

[Opens the boxes, laying out several different pastry delights.]

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

With good reason, I imagine.

[He then gazes at the pastries with delight, and daintily picks up one] Thank you for providing them! They look delicious.

[He takes a small bite, then looks to Greed] As you were saying, you've been...?

[so-many-needs.livejournal.com]

Just kickin' around, really. Tryin' to get by at my job and wait it out until I leave. No way of knowin'. Some people are here days, some weeks, some more.

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

We can always use another pair of hands, miss...?

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

I assure you, I am a man. My name is Xiao Meng.

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

Oh? I apologise, I'm apparently rubbish at guessing.

Remus Lupin, it's a pleasure to meet you.

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

Oh, please don't worry about it. You're certainly not the first to make that mistake, and I daresay you won't be the last!

Likewise, Remus Gongzi.

How is it that you're organised? Or shall I just turn up and make myself useful?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

We usually assemble at the castle entrance, around eight - those with experience direct the rest of us in what to do.

[notawoman.livejournal.com]

Then I will see you there tomorrow! I appreciate the help.