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[Kara's staring seriously into the camera when it clicks on, hair pulled up into a messy bun and arms spread business-like across her desk. on her left is an impressive stack of children's valentines (you know the kind, the ones with cartoon characters you buy in boxes for the class party) and on her right is an equally impressive bag of fun size chocolate.]

Greetings, fellow clubmates! I am sorry to be taking up your attention like this, but considering the date I am afraid that it cannot be avoided.

[the way she's speaking makes it seem like this is a life or death scenario, but then she keeps going and...]

In only a few days' time the Day of Valentines will be upon us! We do not celebrate such a holiday at home, but I have done the research on it and know very well that not receiving an affectionate greeting card can cause irreparable damage to one's soul and ruin lives!

[that's how it seemed in the many, many movies she watched that touched on the subject, at least]

I do not wish for my dear Numbered friends to suffer such a tragic fate! There were a great deal of charming cards and sweets on sale which I have taken the liberty of purchasing, and I implore you to allow me to write you at least one of them!

We may arrange for a drop-off point if you are leery of having your identity revealed, but please do not let pride keep you from accepting it! There is only so much time in which I can make these deliveries. I promise that my penmanship is excellent and any good tidings I write will stave off the horrible life-crushing feelings!

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[the card includes a greeting in Ukrainian along with well wishes for the holiday, all written in a cursive that makes it obvious the writer is relatively new to using this particular alphabet. the care put into both the card and the selection of the gifts (a wide diversity of chocolates and conversation hearts) is apparent all the same]

I hope that you are correct! There is nothing more exciting than an adventure to help others.

[ ...This...is absolutely sweet, really. Sierra hasn't had anyone do anything like this for her in a long time, and she cracks a genuine smile almost automatically. After everything else going on, so hectic and so...serious, it's nice to just stand here with such a sincere gift from such a genuine person.

She wants to be this girl's friend. ]

Next time you start one, feel free to call me up to come along, okay?

Truly?

[the smile that Kara flashes is pretty bright itself, because there is just something really exciting to her about the idea of strengthening friend bonds through really zany adventures]

Oh, I will be absolutely certain to! There is nothing more exciting then adventures with friends.

You know, I think I agree. It's...just been a while since I've done anything like that, since everything started up.

[ SHE'S BEEN A LITTLE DISTRACTED, OKAY... ]

Yes, I can imagine that the numbers and events which follow them can make it a bit difficult to undertake some endeavors. I have been relatively lucky in this regard! Perhaps I will be able to share some of it with you.

[it'd be nice if everything could calm down to manageable levels for everyone]

If so, I definitely wouldn't mind. I've been...reasonably lucky, I just managed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time once or twice.

[ UNFORTUNATELY... ]

Ah, I find that that is usually the worst sort of poor luck to have. It is very difficult to navigate out of such a situation.

Yeah...luckily people have been able to help me out of those jams so far, but it's kind of a worrying trend?

I do not know if I would be so worried about always having people kind enough to lend their aid at your side, but it is certainly unfortunate that such situations continue to crop up. Perhaps we will learn how to mitigate such things soon.

If we could, I would adore it. I mean...learning how to tone down the problems? Sounds magical.

Some of us have been receiving magical powers, have we not? So it is quite possible!

[she giggles]

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