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[There's something different about Saul today.

He's seated in front of the camera, as usual, and he's in a suit, also as usual, but —

Oh, maybe it's the fact that Stephanie's leaning against his shoulders as he speaks, which takes away all possibility of him being his usual, businesslike self.

It might be that.]

Hey, everyone. As some of you've noticed, Jesse Pinkman went home a couple of weeks ago. Since there was some concern over the cookie situation last month, we — [With a brief nod upward, toward Steph — ] Figured that we'd harness some of the holiday spirit that's been goin' around and make sure this month's newbies are fed and clothed. Feferi will be taking care of handing out jackets and whatnot on the first, and Steph and I will be manning the cookie table alongside anyone else who decides to join us.

[Without missing a beat, Steph adds:]

Might even see if I can get one of those big urns to put hot cocoa in, to help warm the newbies up, and us, if we're hanging around there for a while. Any chance you can help out with that, Ella?

[She gives the camera a bright smile, which is mostly for Ella's sake. Sorry about abusing your powers.]

What we're not gonna do is make a party of it. I know that kinda sucks, but we just don't have the space, so the plan is that everyone who wants to can bake a couple batches in their own ovens, then bring them to our place sometime on the thirty first. If you don't know the address already and you're planning to help out, I'll give it to you here. [But she's not - just giving it out on the network openly.] If you need ingredients, let me know; I went on a mission and made sure we had plenty of stuff so I can give you flour or sugar or choc chips. Same goes for the recipe. Annnnd if you need help getting cookies to us, speak up, and we'll work something out.

[For a second, it looks like she's about to wrap it up, but then something else occurs to her.]

Speaking of parties, I dunno if anyone's doing anything for New Year's Eve, but if they are, can everyone try to get the cookies to me before like - seven, so I can still go out. Thanks.

[At which point Saul looks up and over at her, feigning a pout.]

Sorry, so we can go out.

[And then he's all smiles.

Before the feed clicks off, he adds another "thanks," and away they go.]

[Then, a private text to Sonya from Steph, sent only moments later:] sonya, i know you're smart enough to put two and two together, but please don't say anything to anyone else. it's not something that needs to be spread around.

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[implying]

[ guess who's gonna totally ignore the old guy and pretend like this was a steph-only broadcast, THIS GUY ]

Ooh, it would be a crime if there weren't anything happening for New Year's Eve.

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[controlledvariable]

[Vanadi you little shit.]

Does anyone even have the room to throw a party? I don't think the New Initiative would be pleased if we took over their set up.

not here

[lazyinlove]

[But gross.]

voice;

[ohr]

I know exactly what you mean, and I can totally do one, or two.

Also someone beat me to the Christmas party, but maybe something can be arranged for New Year.

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[controlledvariable]

You're my favorite.

[C:]

Seems like Vanadi's interested, maybe you guys can team up.

[if that happens she'll need to have words with Vanadi about flirting with Ella.]

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[outshine]

[ She should have thought this through before she turned on the video. She sucks air in through her teeth, unsure of what to say at first. ]

...sorry 'bout your friend.

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[5055034455]

Hey, Trish.

[Saul smiles a little. There's nothing sad enough in it to suggest the kind of loss he's actually feeling, but it's clear he's feeling something.]

Thanks.

[text, private]

[legal_eagle]

[It's a long time before she responds.]

I want to see it stated. No twinkly "went home" bullshit. Say it.

[text, private]

[controlledvariable]

there's an investigation going on into the cause of his death, it needs to be kept private for now

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[buttpunch]

[Video pops on, and it appears that Tsubomi is finally no longer on the moon. Or surrounded by a million plants.

What she is surrounded by is a pile of fabric in carefully folded stacks.]

If you're going to be out greeting people, I think you should have more than coats! [She reaches around and picks up what is unmistakably a Snuggie.]

I made several of these, and they're waterproof. You can have them, if you'd like. I'll come around with a stack of regular blankets in case the new Transports need them.

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[5055034455]

[Waterproof Snuggies?

Someone's looking thrilled.

(It's totally Saul.)]

That'd be fantastic. Thank you. Feferi's gathered up gloves and scarves, too, but these will be a great addition, Miss...?

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[fullmeasure]

[you two are gross]

Sounds like you're harnessing more than a "little" holiday spirit.

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[5055034455]

[Hi, Mike.]

Does it?

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[khajidont]

[wait wait wait ew are you guys doing it?

GROSS.

(Sorry Saul.)]

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[controlledvariable]

[WAY TO JUMP TO (correct) CONCLUSIONS, JAIME.]

voice, private

[anklets]

[Amongst all the holiday chatter, both this post and those from all the rest of the month, one of these things is not like the others.]

I hadn't realised he'd left. [ bittersweetly, she thinks it's better for Jesse that he isn't here, after all that he'd- done ]

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[5055034455]

I think it slipped under more than a few radars. I'm sorry if you would've liked knowing sooner — things have been a little hectic with all the adjusting we've had to do since the move.

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[biwinning]

Ew.

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[5055034455]

[Saul grins.]

I knew the peanut gallery would turn up sooner or later.

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[angel_of_death]

[Walter remembers Saul. Saul was the guy who gave him something to do when the supply line situation went FUBAR. He didn't see things from the same angle as the old bloke, for certain-- but the fact that he actually gave Walter an outlet instead of being patronizing or condescending earned him some manner of courtesy.

But interacting socially in a pleasant manner is far from Walter's forte. As such, when he opts for a video transmission, he actually stares blankly at the screen for a brief moment as he pulls the cream-coloured yak wool scarf down from where it covers his mouth.]

...Are congratulations in order?

[Saul and the girl seemed like a happy couple, after all. Like fiancées, or newly-weds in Walter's eyes.

Of course, his thinking is coloured by the fact that he's from 1940s England.]

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[controlledvariable]

[......]

I'm sorry?

[DON'T SAY WHAT SHE THINKS YOU'RE SAYING]

[video]

[highfrequency]

Pinkman is gone?

[video]

[5055034455]

Yeah, he left a little over a week ago.

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[worldswillburn]

Handling cookies now? That's some promotion.

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[5055034455]

Isn't it? [He grins.] I don't suppose you have heretofore unannounced baking skills, do you?

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[vaccination]

[Ellie's still a little sore about Jesse being gone--it's sad, what he had to put up with here, and he didn't say much better about home--but the two get a look. She doesn't care about cookies anymore, however...

Eww. Eww.]

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[controlledvariable]

What!

[It's not like you didn't know already, Ellie.]

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[alittlesweptup]

[SLOW, DELIBERATE SQUINT.

Because, ah yes. Some things are carefully slotting into place in his head.]

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[controlledvariable]

[]

locked.

[wolfchild]

will there be furs

[5055034455]

There might be. I'll have to check.

If that's what you're most interested in, we could keep it in mind the next time someone goes on a supply run. :)

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[individualist]

[So smug right now.

Well, inwardly. Outwardly he's smiling rather pleasantly.]

A shame to lose a companion during the holiday season. My sympathies go out to you.

Not here: Judging Lucifer is becoming some sort of morbid hobbie.

[senseandcecilbility]

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[changeitroundsome]

[At least Facilier won't comment on the apparent hot topic of their turgid love affair. What people do with each other is their own business, not his]

I might be able to concoct a few warming elixirs, give them something to see them through finding someplace warm to live. Every little helps, right?

[He won't even charge them, because a friendly, helpful person when you arrive in a strange and frightening new world is just the sort of person you'd go back to for further business later. If he can get a few tarot readings out of it at the same time, all the better]

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[controlledvariable]

[thank]

That sounds pretty good, would you mind telling me what exactly involved in these exilirs?

[you fucking bet she's going to try to find someone who can double check these things to make sure there's nothing shady going on.]

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[totallytrustworthy]

[Sorry Saul, Chloe has too mich to say about this.] Christ, finally. Good to know that's one problem out the bloody door.

Feferi's been pulling more than her fair share around here, by the way. Don't know how you lot handle responsibilities but I'd say she's due for a promotion.

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[Sorry, Chloe.

Saul can't talk to you right now.]