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[perdre]

[He speaks with a mildly British accent, mixed with twinges of French in every other consonant. His first instinct would have been to use his native language - the latter - but it's become clear that he'll have more luck being understood going with his father's.]

I... wish I could think of something wrong I'd done. Something that would explain why I'm here and why I have to - fight. [He's having a hard time expressing himself. Peter doesn't... really know what he wants to say, other than that he would very much like to be placed back where he came from.] Then I'd feel there was some kind of justification I could understand.

Anyway, uhm - if there's someone I know out there, is... is there any way I can find them? Contact them? I'd really appreciate any help. I - I have a friend - his name is Frederick, he's a doctor, English, taller than me... [He gestures with a flat hand, above his head. Then he reaches into his pocket to bring a small photograph closer to the camera,] This is the only picture I have of him. I don't have pictures of anyone else.

[With a soft sigh, Peter's shoulders drop. He then mutters to himself, a presence of annoyance in his tone,] Je ne sais pas sur quel pied danser...

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[graciousness]

Hopefully very soon.

[ she smiles, inclines her head. ]

I'm Guinevere, Gwen. It's nice to meet you.

[perdre]

[o-oh.]

Hi, Gwen. I'm Peter. Peter Gaudin. It's nice to meet you too.

[graciousness]

Peter.

[ she nods, she will remember. ]

Have you found others of your world?

[perdre]

No, [he shakes his head, eyes downcast,] I don't think so. I'm hoping they see this, if they're around...

[Specifically Freddie. This might be easier to handle if he were around.]

[graciousness]

You shouldn't let it dishearten you. There are many people here who are very kind and would help you settle in and answer your questions.

[ namely Gwen, but she's too modest to offer herself when there are others, more qualified. ]

[perdre]

I'm starting to realize that. Maybe this place isn't as bad as I thought.

[graciousness]

It truly isn't. I miss home too, there aren't many who don't. But the living arrangements are comfortable and there is food and truly, the people have all been very good to me.

And I am certain they would be to you, too. You seem kind, there is no reason for them not to. N-not that I'm saying that they shouldn't be to other people I meant to say that they should be.

To - you.

[ oh dear. ]

[perdre]

[Oh, he understands that awkwardness towards the end. He suffers from it from time to time as well, so he can be sympathetic about it. With a smile in his tone,]

Well, I don't expect anyone to be too nice. I'm just a newcomer. A stranger.

[graciousness]

We were all strangers here once. I'd like to think we'll treat any stranger as we would have liked to be treated.

[ oh gwen, you and your gentle heart. ]

[perdre]

That's a very nice way of looking at things.

[No, really. He sounds earnest enough.]

[graciousness]

[ she bows her head. ]

Thank you. I - simply remember how I felt when I came here, how confused I was. I think it's the least we can do.