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[When you open up this particular video feed, for a minute there's nothing but the sound of shallow, panicked breathing. Though her situation was explained to her and this is by far a better outcome than what she was certain awaited her in the orphanage, this was still a deeply troubling experience for her. She's spent too long waking up in unfamiliar places to feel completely at ease with this sudden change in events. Spending the past few minutes fumbling with her bracelet didn't appear to calm her down from her near-hysterical state.

There's several more deep, steadying breaths, as if gearing herself up to talk. After a moment, the soft voice of a young British woman comes out in a trembling, feminine pitch.]

H-hello? Can...can anyone hear me? [The maid said this was how it worked, but...she's been purposely given faulty directions before. It takes a toll on you after a while.

But never mind that, there are more important matters at hand. Such as-]

I...I'm not certain who can hear this, but...has anyone seen my dog? He answers to Brown and he's really quite friendly, so...I'm sorry if he troubles anyone, but...please, don't hurt him.

I beg of you.

[Waking up in an unfamiliar place? No problem. That's what she's been doing in more hostile environments for....god, it feels like months.

Waking up without her dog anywhere in sight? That's a cause for panic.]

Um...I'm Jennifer, so...if you see him, just...tell me, please. [The poor girl sounds like she's setting herself up for an execution by giving out her name]

I'm sorry for the trouble. And, um...

...Thank you.

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[Well, that's...comforting. It's been a while since someone aside from Wendy actually spoke to her nicely.]

Um...he's brown. [Ahurdur, obviously,] I...I think he's a Lab? I'm not sure....I'm sorry.

[Welp, it's not exactly a description that'll help Sen much, but at least the girl's trying.]

It's quite all right. I'll pay special attention to any brown dogs I might come across.

In any case, he can't have gone too far if he was with you.

I...he's always been right next to me, but...

[She bites her lip nervously in a way Sen can't see.]

Ah, I see. [Her voice goes softer now. She thinks she gets it...]

It must be difficult to be separated from him then. But don't worry yourself. I'm certain there's no shortage of people willing to help you find him.

...Everyone's been very kind. [Even if she's not sure she believes it.] I'm very grateful for the help everyone has offered me...I hope I haven't imposed too much.

Oh, not at all! We've all been brought here to work together, have we not? Helping each other should only come naturally.

[It should, but it doesn't always turn out that way. Jennifer is much too timid to disagree though.]

...Yes, I...I hope that's the case.

[She "hopes?" Oh dear...] Oh, there's no need to worry, dear. You'll be just fine, I'm sure of it.

[Sen sounds far more certain of that than she does.]

...Yes, of course. Thank you, miss.

[A short laugh.] It's no trouble at all. I am sorry I couldn't be of more help.

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