[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

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[untrueheart]

[No one could replace Natasha for her anyway.]

When?

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[z_jay]

Within the past two days, I can't say when precisely.

[There seemed to be something deeper going on here, and he wasn't sure he should be the person to say this, but...]

I know it's little consolation, but if you do need anything, I'm sure Tasha would like us to provide it for you.

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[untrueheart]

You can't.

[She even shakes her head. This man will not be able to come up with the difference.]

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[z_jay]

[Unfortunately, then, there wasn't much more he could do except not waste her time, so he paused for a beat before nodding, bending a little to indicate he was taking his leave]

Well, if there is anything we can do, don't hesitate. Sorry to bear this bad news.