49 [Video] After Raphael's death.

[showchoirstar]

[Text Sent To Network ; Attachment: Oh Holy Night]

[It's snowing. And Rachel is outside, clad in a green dress, with a red long jacket over it, complete with a green beret, readying a microphone outside of the theatre. It appears she's connected it to a speaker, which is connected to the sound system inside the theatre -- and the PCD is position

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[havemyfightclub]

Did someone make you cry? Just say the word and I'll kick their ass, Berry.

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[showchoirstar]

[ -- okay, that makes her smile a little, and she quickly wipes her eyes before shaking her head slightly.]

No -- I'm okay.

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[havemyfightclub]

You sure? You're crying.

[ SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY UP. ]

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[showchoirstar]

I just sang a solo.

[SHE ALWAYS CRIES. But also her angel bff died so you know. 8(]

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[hedonisms]

Very pretty.

[ so...insincere ]

How ever did you come into possession of my brother's sword?

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[showchoirstar]

It isn't any of your business.

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[hedonisms]

On the contrary, it is my business when a weapon that could potentially end my life ends up in your rather unimpressive hands.

[ WHAT IF SOMEONE TAKES IT FROM HER???? ]

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[showchoirstar]

[Have a very even stare.]

It is in a building that is warded against angels. Not even Raphael could get it if she wanted to.

[And then, somewhat curtly.]

You should be thankful I bothered to tell you at all.

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[wishgrant]

[ Luca is going to camp out by the door, waiting for her to get home. ]

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[showchoirstar]

[It takes a little bit of time, but around half an hour later, Rachel is coming up the stairs, dusting snow off of her coat as she makes her way to the door, somber.]

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[wishgrant]

[ the second it opens, luca hops up blocking her way to get in. ] Miss Rachel?

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[showchoirstar]

[And Rachel stops abruptly, in order to not run into him, and she offers a little bit of a smile.]

Merry Christmas, Luca.

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[checkoutpandora]

[And here's a brother who doesn't care about the sword.]

For what it's worth, kiddo? You meant a hell of a lot to her too.

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[showchoirstar]

[ -- well. That's refreshing. And very much needed.]

Please don't utilize the past tense.

[But it's not so much a snap as it is a request.]

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[painhumbles]

Right. She's coming back. No way in hell this place'll let her go- she's actually making progress. [Awkward Gabriel is awkward.]

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[showchoirstar]

[It makes her feel slightly better, even with the awkwardturtling. She remains quiet, though, before Rachel draws in a breath, exhaling slowly, before she says the first thing that comes to her mind -- ]

I have to make her a cake.

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[soothing_flame]

[After the song ends, it takes a while before Ai is able to speak up. When she does, her voice is quiet.]

That was beautiful.

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[showchoirstar]

Thank you.

[She takes a deep breath before offering the faintest glimpse of a smile.]

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[soothing_flame]

[Ai gives her own smile as she tries to think of what else to say.]

You, ah....you said you don't typically celebrate Christmas, right? Do you celebrate something else?

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[showchoirstar]

I am Jewish -- I celebrate Hanukkah.