video;

[virginprice]

[He would rather do this by text, but his English is still very awkward and he doesn't think that everyone he needs to contact would be able to read d'Angeline. Thus, he sits pale but composed, hands folded on the console in front of him.]

I am very sorry to announce that Mademoiselle Favrielle nó Eglantine is no longer present on Tu Vishan. My heart goes out to all who knew her- she was a very good friend to me and to many others, I am certain.

[He looks down, remembering what he has to say next and taking a calming breath, and then looks back up.]

She has given me the ownership of her business, and I hope that everyone working for her now will continue to do so- if we could have a meeting in a day or two, I think that would be for the best.

In addition, she has left letters and gifts for some of those who remain. [He reads the list of names out carefully.] Nita, Stephanie, Kyle, Oliver, Bucky, Bruce, Dorian, Henry, Inara, Sep, Peggy, Amon- there is something for each of you. Please contact me so that we can make arrangements for its delivery.

I have also been instructed to tell any ladies of her acquaintance that they may have what they like from her wardrobe.

[He can't make himself smile right now, so he just nods.]

Again, I am sorry to be the one to deliver this news. I wish I did not have to.

Comments

Private, video

[epigrammatical]

I am so very sorry, Alcuin. I shall miss her greatly, but I imagine that you will miss her more.

[And now he's worried about Dorian and not sure what to do.]

Private, video

[virginprice]

There are many in Keeliai who will miss her a great deal. She had many friends.

[He doesn't want to lay claim to the greater part of grief over her. Others knew her longer, and better- but she was d'Angeline.]

[cowled]

[He's been in a state of emotional shock more than enough times in his life to recognize the symptoms. The way his focus narrows, the faint, persistent white noise humming in the background.

No longer present.

'No longer present' doesn't mean dead. It doesn't mean shot and bleeding in an alley, it doesn't mean dying in an explosion. In fact, there are many more things it doesn't mean than the ones it does. But the ambiguity to Alcuin's statement is... troubling, and Bruce's mask slips.

There is nothing quite like grief to make him angry. But by the time he turns on the video feed, and although Batman is just beneath the surface, his expression is perfectly calm.]

Thank you for telling us, Alcuin. Please, let me know if you need anything, I know she was dear to you.

[The words aren't even mechanic. He manages to sound soft and sympathetic and utterly unaffected all at once.

brb, creeping into Favrielle's suite now.]

[virginprice]

[Perfectly calm meet perfectly calm, though there's no anger hidden under Alcuin's mask. Simply grief at the loss of a friend and a connection to his home.]

If you need anything, Bruce... you did know her longer than I.

[He hopes that she and Bruce made up their quarrel before she left. It would be terrible to be left with such an ending.]

video ; private

[poeticverses]

Oh, Alcuin.

[Favrielle was the only person from Terre d'Ange aside from him, as much as Jehan knew]

Would you like some company?

video ; private

[virginprice]

[He manages a wavering smile at the sympathy in his voice.]

I do not think I would be very good company just now. If you are willing to tolerate that...

audio;

[imaginate]

[Quiet, and sympathetic:] I am sorry for your loss. [Losing someone here, well, it hurts quite a bit.] Uhm, I can pick it up personally. When is convenient?

audio;

[virginprice]

Thank you. I am sorry for yours. [He worked for her, after all.] Not tonight... perhaps tomorrow?

[wintershepherd]

It's nothing you have to apologize for, Alcuin. I'm sorry to hear that she's gone... I would've liked to have gotten to know her better.

[virginprice]

She was a wonderful woman. I am glad to have known her for the time that I did.

[video]

[suoxi]

[ this is one of those very brief moments where Inara loses any and all composure. ]

What?

[video]

[virginprice]

[He swallows hard, Inara's loss of composure making it more difficult to keep his.]

She is no longer here. She's gone... wherever we are returned to, I know not, Inara. I am so sorry, I know you were friends.

video

[shootingshields]

[She's frowning in the screen.]

You're absolutely certain she's no longer here?

[There wouldn't be a post like this if it weren't the case, but she has to ask anyway. It's kind of surreal, given how much of a normal presence Favrielle had been throughout Peggy's entire time on the turtle.]

video

[virginprice]

I wish it were not so, but yes. I am.

[He looks apologetic. He is. He is sorry for every friend who has lost her.]

video; encrypted 30%

[trainwrecked]

There's... more than one Bucky here, now. But I'm guessing she meant me.

[God.]

I... are you all right?

video; encrypted 30%

[virginprice]

I was not aware of that, but I am sure she meant you.

I am more concerned for those who have known her longer. Are you all right?

audio

[depicted]

[Just audio. He doesn't want to show his face. He doesn't want to express his anger.

Because losing a friend is one thing, he's used to that. But if Favrielle is somewhere out there, being dissected . . .]

Would tomorrow evening work?

audio

[virginprice]

[If there's the possibility that Favrielle is being dissected, Alcuin never ever wants to know about it.]

Yes, of course.

video;

[chiot]

Maybe she's gone back home, huh? [ So there's nothing to worry about! Gavroche grins wide. ] Take care of her business there?

video;

[virginprice]

Yes, I think that is likely. I am sure Terre d'Ange will be pleased to have her back.

[mopirates_moproblems]

I am sorry to hear that. She seemed a formidable lady.

[virginprice]

Thank you. She was indeed. [She'd been ill-tempered for the last days of her presence, but he doesn't hold it against her. How could he?]

video; anonymous location

[wilsooon]

I'll... come and get it. [He hasn't had someone he knows, even peripherally, disappear before.]

video; anonymous location

[virginprice]

You may come to my apartments in Earth. Tomorrow would be preferable.

[He'll do as she showed him so long ago and make his console display his location.]

audio

[survival_isnt_living]

[Sep usually goes for video. Not this time, though--controlling his voice is easier than his face, and he doesn't feel like keeping the mask up at the moment.

He'd liked Fav, crows take it.]

It's Sep. I live next door to her, and you're in water as well, yes? Which would be easier to meet at?

audio

[virginprice]

[Audio is a relief. Alcuin is schooled at keeping his expression pleasant and calm, but it is difficult at such a time.]

I am in Earth, but I can meet you in Water if you would like.

[amonfire]

I- [ He remembered he carried her fabrics for her when the city was kinder. Following after flowing brightly coloured hair to be taken in by her charm like any man. ] -was not aware she had left. [ He can't say 'gone.' This surprises him as well as how it weighed heavier on his conscious than he imagined it would. ]

You and I have not formerly met, but seeing as you're in charge of her affairs I would meet with you as soon as possible.

[virginprice]

It was a recent occurrence- between yesterday and today, but I have been assured that she is gone. [And he doesn't know where, which troubles him.]

I am at your disposal, sir. Where would you prefer to meet?

voice;

[philosophe]

I am very sorry, Alcuin. [He doesn't know what he would do if he lost any of the amis, here. He doesn't want to think about that, either, so --to being reasonably helpful.]

I did not know her well, but even so. Is there anything you might need?

voice;

[virginprice]

Thank you. [He appreciates the kindness.]

Ah, no, I am well- Jehan is coming over. But your offer is very kind.

Video; private :: let's pretend she responded promptly ;_;

[thequeensown]

[Talia had heard o these instances, but had not experienced them herself; not yet. This was in part that she had only been here a few weeks, and also because she did not know many of the other Keeliai.

But Alcuin had been nothing but kind to her when she had arrived, utterly unable to control her Gifts. Still he had come with clothing for her; clothing that she knew he had gotten from Favrielle. Her voice is gentle when she speaks, layers o emotion warring in her tone.]

I'm... I'm sorry for your loss, Alcuin... How are you faring? Would you care for any company? [He scarcely knew her, but if she could help him in any manner, she would; she owed him that and more.]

Video; private ::we can do that!

[virginprice]

I am well enough. I will miss her greatly, but... there is little I can do for that, save remember that she would have wanted me to be happy. [He manages a smile, a very small one. It's not quite real, but it's close enough.]

I have another friend coming over tonight, but if I need anything I will surely ask. How have you been? Are you feeling better?