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[Alice laughs again.]

I see. I'll have to keep an eye on him to make sure he behaves himself in the future.

[It's a good sign that she's already feeling at ease in Karin's company. Alice had to admit that part of her was nervous, not knowing what the other woman knew or thought of her.
Or anything beyond 'she's Yuri's friend who helped him a lot,' really.]

Pastries sound lovely. It's good to treat yourself every now and again.

[Yes, she has a sweet tooth.]

I don't know that he's ever behaved himself, no matter how closely someone was watching— but I think if anyone could make it happen, it would have to be you.

[Alice has been such a large presence in her life even without them ever having met. Her opinion of the other woman is already largely well-formed, to be honest, but Karin is looking forward to getting to talk to her rather than to simply hear about her. Yuri was a little too buttoned-up about his feelings to tell her certain things, but she'd always been good at reading between the lines.

She smiles warmly, gesturing towards the door in a motion that is politely human despite the talons it displays.]

Whenever you're ready, then. And it's my treat. Sort of a welcome to the city?

[Karin's comment gives Alice a moment of pause. Yeah, she's right. Yuri will do what Yuri will do--the best Alice can do is nudge him in the right direction. She loves him, but...]

Are you sure? I've earned a bit of money in the short time I've been here if you want me to contribute.

[She can't help but let politeness take over, even in the face of friendship and kindness.]

But, either way: thank you.

Please, it's no trouble— I'd like to, if you'll allow me.

[Whether or not Alice can afford to pay her own way is irrelevant; given the kind of person Karin knows her to be, she's certain that she's already made good use of herself and been plenty industrious since her arrival, but Karin herself feels the need to play hostess to a certain extent.]

I've had a few months to get used to how things work around here. If I can, I'd like to help both you and Yuri find your feet, as well.

[For her part, Alice doesn't put up a fight. Karin is, after all, Yuri's friend. And a friend of Yuri's is sure to be a friend of hers, even if they're just getting to know each other. She'll accept Karin's offer.]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it, and I'm sure Yuri will too.

[Even if he puts up a fuss about it.]

How long have you been here? Yuri only described it as "a while."

[She nods, both to confirm that they're on the same page as well as in response to Yuri's observation, vague as it had been. She begins to head towards the Coven's grand foyer at an easy pace, trusting Alice to follow along.]

A few months now. It was early summer when I arrived. In some ways, it's gone very quickly, but in others... well, a lot can happen in a few months.

[She gives a thin, self-deprecating smile as she gestures broadly with one hand to her... all of her. She didn't always look like this.]

It's a lot to get used to. For the most part, though... I actually do like it here. It has its charms.

[In response to Karin's gesture, Alice gives the other woman an appraising look. It must be tough, transforming in such a way without really getting a say in the affair. Karin seems to be handling it well, but Alice can't help but suspect that it's been a Time getting there.]

For what it's worth, I think that the happenings look lovely on you.

[It's not a backhanded compliment--there's a certain grace in the birdlike features that Karin now possesses. Besides, Alice has been through too much to shy away from the weird and monstrous. ~~Also, have you seen some of the shit Yuri turns into??~~]

As for the city itself... a lot of it reminds me of when I was little girl. It's strangely comforting, all things considered.

[Her smile softens just a touch; there's certainly a level of self-consciousness regarding the changes she's been through, but she's learning to embrace the bulk of them. There are more ahead, she knows, and they're unlikely to be any easier than the ones that had come before, but she appreciates Alice's words of kindness all the same.]

That's very kind of you to say.

[As for the city:]

It is a little bit like home, in some ways. More monsters and magic than back then— at least, what I knew about when I was a child. [They both know full well now just how much of both are present in their own world.] It's not so different from western Europe. Even some of the food is the same.

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