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[dr4con1cl4w]

[The video clicks on, and is dark for a moment until it's adjusted right. Terezi is visible for a few moments, contemplating it the screen. She's in the shadow of a building, out among the streets.

Then, she holds up a piece of paper to the screen.]

Can anyone read this?

[It's upside down

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[empireofmymind]

"Ermis Suites, Room 418"....isn't it?

[He only caught the feed after her question was asked, and had to root around to find the source of the noise. As such, he hasn't seen Terezi yet.]

[dr4con1cl4w]

I wouldn't know! That's why I'm asking.

[empireofmymind]

You - wouldn't know?

[He hopes she didn't forget how to read--

Well. She doesn't look like he was expecting. But Ken immediately chastizes himself. Without memories, how can he have expectations? Foolish him. Narrow-minded him.

Plus, that paper....she's new too.]

[dr4con1cl4w]

I can't read it. Not accurately enough.

I wouldn't bother to ask if I could!

[empireofmymind]

Ah, true...

[He's dejected for a moment.]

You're - new, right? Do you - need help finding the apartment suites?

[dr4con1cl4w]

Very good! Yes. And you know where they are!

[empireofmymind]

Yes....

Could you show your location again? I'll be right there.

[He was out himself, having made a point of exploring a little bit more every day. So he's not too far from the lab at present.

Though - he has a funny feeling about you. Something about the tone of your voice makes him feel self-conscious.]

[dr4con1cl4w]

[She idly pans the camera around her surroundings.

And then leans against a wall and waits.]

[empireofmymind]

All right. Wait there, please.

[He remembers seeing that - yes, he's been there. But which way?

This street? Or this street?

And if the strange wild pigs are still on the loose, he can't leave someone waiting for him without any idea where to run....

Long story short, by the time he shows up, he's going to be looking a little frazzled.]

[dr4con1cl4w]

[She sniffs the air once she hears footsteps. She taps her cane against the ground and grins.]

What took you, Mr. Blueberry?

[empireofmymind]

Sorry, I --

...Mister - Blueberry?

[While he stares in confusion, he notices something. She's got a cane. Is she hurt? No. Then -

She's blind.

She's blind, and he acted confused about how she couldn't read the instructions.

Ken hasn't got a clue who he is. But he's pretty sure he's one of the most thoughtless, embarrassed, ashamed people in the entire city.

And also one of the most confused.]

[dr4con1cl4w]

Your hair. [She taps her own.

She sniffs the air again when he's silent.] You stare like you've never seen someone from another species. Hahaha! Well, maybe you haven't.

But you don't see me staring. How rude!

[empireofmymind]

Ah - then - you're not -

[Had he been wrong? She knows he's staring, and the color of his hair.

And...species...that's not quite right, he's met Mokona, but the words aren't coming....

He'll be able to properly react in a moment.]

[dr4con1cl4w]

Not what? Spit it out. I don't bite.

[Her smirk would suggest otherwise.]

[empireofmymind]

...No. It's nothing. I apologize.

[He composes himself as quickly as possible.]

I'm Ken. You need to get to the apartment, right?

[dr4con1cl4w]

Not many people get offended by "nothing".

[A smirk.]

Yes. Give me a tour, Blueberry hair.