[Video | January 1st, Afternoon]

[z_jay]

Good afternoon, Luceti. Eugene, here, and I hope you're all keeping warm out there. I know many of you are probably still recovering from the solstice celebration earlier this month, or festivities that might preoccupy you during the end of a year and the beginning of the next, but I am in need of a favor from a few of you.

[His smile is hopeful, a little nervous, but not tremendously so. That nervousness does prompt him to lick his lips to wet them, giving a semi-glance offscreen for a moment before continuing.]

I, uh, will need whoever's helping Tasha out with her café to contact me as soon as possible. Nothing's gone wrong, but I think it's a good idea I get to know you all better. I don't think I've met you all just yet. But we can work on fixing that.

Anyway, business is open as usual, if you need a warm drink to keep you from freezing. Drop by, I'd love to have the company! As always, listeners...

[Now his smile is genuine, feeling a little bit of embarrassment since technically the audience was watchers instead of listeners, but old habits die hard.]

Don't do anything crazy, out there. Just kidding-- stay safe.

Comments

[halfnhalf]

Yeah, I'm here. Ready to work.

[Count another person who sounds a little morose; he liked Natasha a lot, and didn't get to know her near as much as he wanted to. What a way to start the new year.]

[z_jay]

[At least they can all agree on missing Natasha. Something to use to rally them under a cause, which he doubted would be necessary, but nevertheless...]

Hey, thanks for checking in. And for helping, because I could really use an extra set of hands. We're just carrying on-- I think she'd want that.