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[aeterna_filia]

[Kaguya's been fairly silent on the network lately. The reason for that becomes somewhat clear after just a moment. Behind her appears to be the interior of a temple, although it certainly looks more home-like now.

How could Kaguya not decorate it? Well, with what she could currently afford, at least. She seems rather pleased when she begins to speak.]

Good day to you, citizens of Hinoto-Ri. Thanks to the suggestion of an acquaintance of mine, I have taken up residence in the old temple located in the Aquarius District.

It's really quite lovely.

[A dramatic pause.]

Therefore, I believe a celebration is in order. This Saturday, I will be holding an open house. There will be plenty of refreshments, and I hope all who attend will bring their cheer and good spirits with them.

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I demand to speak whoever is in charge!

[ the woman on the line, despite her rather harsh tone is looking as calm as she possibly can. the only thing revealing franziska's anger is the way that she clenches her sleeve, as if indicating that she doesn't have time for any of this nonsense. ]

Abduction is a criminal offense. I fully plan to prosecute the fool who dared to take me, a von Karma with the full force of what that entails!

[ there's the sound of a whip and the flash of something in the background hitting the wood desk in the standard Hinoto-Ri apartment very hard. she doesn't look happy at all and it shows openly now. ]

My father is dead. You will not extract any ransom from him. The von Karma estate is held by me, so asking my brother will be of no use either. If I have to negotiate a fee for my release, then so be it. I refuse to talk to these kinds of lowlifes in a normal circumstance however since all that has occurred in my flawless memory is waking up in this barely adequate apartment, I feel I have no other choice but to use this... device to hear the kidnapper's terms.

[ franziska won't even mention the dream she had. it is not relevant. however she is painfully reminded of one of her cases, and she involuntarily clutches her shoulder again, remembering the pain of the bullet once there but cuts the feed soon after ]