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[bibliophale]

Hello, network. This is AZIRAPHALE. I have a bit of an odd request. Would anyone be willing - and equipped - to take care of a young girl for a while? Her name is Lilly and I've been looking after her, but I think it would be best if she had care from a human. She is... sprightly. Please let me know. Thank you. -AZIRAPHALE

P.S. This device insists on capitalizing my name, it is not meant to be that way.

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[andhiswife]

Yes. I can help.

[this entire thread is gonna be public have fun everyone]

[bibliophale]

Oh wonderful! I can take her to you. When would be convenient?

[andhiswife]

I may need to pick up a few supplies. What sort of things does she like?

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[bibliophale]

Well... she likes to make things, like little dolls. And she loves to draw. She is still learning not to draw on the walls. So I'd get a good cleaning agent if I were you. Also she is very, er, athletic.

[bibliophale]

I'll be honest. She grew up in the woods.

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[andhiswife]

[After a considering pause.]

I see.

[andhiswife]

I do have some familiarity with woods.

[bibliophale]

Well. Then you should be reasonably prepared.

[andhiswife]

Give me some time to get ready. I'll text you in a little while.

[etherthief]

wait

[private from now on]

[etherthief]

Wait. Wait. Are you sure this is a good idea.

[andhiswife]

[it is the best idea why are you complicating things]

The girl needs care. I can give her that.

[etherthief]

[the typing indicator flashes several more times but ultimately Iman knows she has no good reason to contest this]

[andhiswife]

[Well, that's not the least bit suspicious. Greta doesn't want to invite further objections, though, so she elects to pocket her phone instead of pressing the issue.

It's fine. This will be fine.]

[some time later]

[andhiswife]

All right. I'm ready.