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[Jade is grinning into the camera, looking pretty different. She's wearing fancy pajamas, just like John, except hers sparkle. She's also got white dog ears.]

Hi! Um, sorry, everyone. But I am back now! I hope I didn't worry anyone. Was I gone long?

[There's a pause, then Jade shifts the camera so that those furry ears are in full view.]

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And where have you been? And what the hell is on your head?

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Tt.

Were you successful, at least? In doing what you set out to.

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Um... Kind of. Mostly. I am not sure how it turned out!

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Yes, the machine does have a way of choosing inopportune moments.

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It is kind of frustrating! But I like being back, too.

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( and eyeroll. ) Just in time for the holidays.

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You aren't excited for the holidays?

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Not particularly.

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How come?

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( he shrugs. )

They're complicated.

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Oh.

I can still get you something, right?

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No wise person would say no to a gift.

But it would have to be an equal exchange.

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[She giggles.]

You don't have to get me anything!

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I can hardly be in you debt.

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You won't be in my debt, silly!

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You may not see it that way, but I certainly would.