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[seawalled]

Arright, my outlet converter has gone missing. Might've fallen out on the ride from the airport.

How am I supposed to charge my mobile now? I rather need it if I'm going to start looking for a new ... everything.

[there's a pause as the fresh face takes a deeeeep breath and exhales slowly, before smiling]

Right, I'm sorry, that's the absolute wrong way to go about introductions, isn't it? Hullo, my name's Ellie, and I just started getting these ... other memory things. I still feel daft saying it. But I don't suppose any of you have any advice for someone needing a flat here in the city? Apartment. You call them apartments here. I bake. I cook. I'll pay you in food. I'll walk your dogs. I don't know. I'll something.

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[temptationaccomplished]

Oh, how sweet of you. I'm afraid I don't have much in the way of advice. If Ms. Naeuri happens upon this, you may want to ask her; I believe she works in real estate and may be able to suggest resources. I haven't looked for an apartment in years.

What an awful way to arrive in the States, though. My sympathies. I do hope Mr. Martin wasn't any more, ah, charming than usual.

[seawalled]

How d'you spell that? Naeuri, I mean. I can look her up, that's a help. Thank you.

... And yeah, not the arrival I was expecting at all. ... He acted like a scalded cat. Is that the usual? I feel bad for his co-workers if it is.

[temptationaccomplished]

I believe it is spelt N-A-E-U-R-I.

All things considered, I don't feel terribly sorry for anyone in the Bureau, but yes scalded cat seems to be his default setting. I think if we ever get a smile or laugh, it will be a miracle and I hope someone preserves it on film.

[scotch_egg]

Fell. Shut up. Ellie. Go home, for fuck's sake.

[temptationaccomplished]

Oh. Oh, goodness. This is YOUR Ellie? Oh, she's lovely. She's really very adorable. How in the world is she related to you and Anthony?

[scotch_egg]

Piss off and don't encourage her. First flight home she's gone and isn't coming back. [he regrets the first part of that as he's not really mad at Fell but he can't take it back so he'll leave it as is]

[temptationaccomplished]

You're being exceptionally disagreeable, even for you. She seems nice! Much better than the rest of the lot, no offense intended. What's wrong?

[seawalled]

He doesn't want me here because he knows I'll make him take proper care of his daft self, whether he bloody well likes it or not. Alec, don't you dare butt into my personal conversations and tell people to piss off ever again, or so help me I will hire you a massive Swedish live-in nurse and give her full permission to use restraints.

[temptationaccomplished]

Oh, now, I don't think that would be necessary. The restraints. He'd probably be able to slip out of them anyway, skinny as he is.

But Anthony and I will be very glad to have more help in the matter.

Though I appreciate the defense,
I've grown rather used to Alec telling me in varying degrees of politeness to 'piss off.' It's charming.

[traceofeffort]

Hey! Lisa. Pleased to meet you, and welcome! I don't really have any advice on an apartment - I already live with a roommate who is probably going to get suspicious of me one of these days. I might have an extra phone charger, though, if you find somewhere to stop long enough to plug in? Not that those are as hard to come by as an apartment, but it's something!

[seawalled]

Nice to meet you too. I appreciate the offer, dear, but it's more the fact that UK outlets are shaped a bit different.

[she holds up the end of her charger to demonstrate]

[traceofeffort]

Oh yeah, I get that. I'm so glad I don't have to charge my bass or anything, I'd be screwed. I just thought I'd offer something that works until you could find an adapter. Getting around without a phone would be rough around here.

[seawalled]

That's sweet, thank you. John's found a spare so he's 'ookin' me up.

But you play music! That's lovely. I tried clarinet once in primary but I was rubbish at it. You must be very dedicated, you.

[traceofeffort]

Okay, good. That'll work, then. [John? Oh, right, she'd just met him. She nods.]

Ah, yeah, I've been practicing for a while. Clarinet's not easy either, I had band geek friends back in the day. But I'm... [That's a loaded word.] Both of me are dedicated to music. I just put on a big - well, big is subjective, to be sure, but whatever - show for my birthday, I'm sorry you missed it!

[seawalled]

Both of y - oh! Oh, right. ... Sorry, it's takin' me a bit to get used to. ... A show, though, really? That's amazing. I'll just 'ave to catch the next one. Hope you had a good birthday. Was it a big one?

[this is her way of trying to pin down Lisa's age. teenagers and young adults can be pretty hard to sort out once you're far enough away from being one]

[traceofeffort]

It's okay! It really does take some getting used to, but eventually either it grows on you, or you hate it enough that it sticks. I'm the former. And if you don't mind nightlife, I've got smaller shows a couple times a week. As for this one, I just turned twenty, so I wanted to have a little bit of a party!

[Her tone turns dreamy, almost.] It went better than I could have imagined, so... I'm not complaining, y'know?

[seawalled]

Went to the odd club or two with a mate, back home ... don't see why I couldn't give it a try here. I'm not exactly a party animal, but I 'least know how to put my hair down.

[she grins as she picks up on that dreamy tone]

Sounds like it was a very special night, eh?

[madman_with_a_box]

Hello~! Welcome to New York! I'm a transplant too, I understand how hard it is to get your bearings in a new country.

[It's that familiar, but far too friendly, face again. He has the audacity to wave in an amiable manner. He looks to be in an office of some sort, rather than a living space. There's a couple of degrees on the wall and a bunch of books.]

Whereabouts in the city are you looking to move? I don't know much outside of northwest Manhattan, but I can get you around, show you the tube routes, where to get a converter. You might also just need to see about getting a...hang on! Wait!

[He vanishes for a moment, leaning down to the side as he rummages for something. He's muttering to himself as he looks for several seconds, then finally -]

Nope...no, oh, hey, was looking for that! No...aha! Yes!

[He sits up, holding a converter in his hand. He looks pleased with himself.]

I just happen to have a spare. Happy to drop it off somewhere for you. I'm John, by the way. I think we spoke in passing before?

[seawalled]

Oh, you 'gain, hullo! [she's so pleased to see him, really she is. she even waves back. the two of them are probably going to break everyone else with their combined friendliness]

I haven't even started thinking of areas, just ... near enough to go yell at Alec if he starts doing things that aren't good for him. I'd love a -

[and then he ducks out of view, leaving her to look at the feed with an amused, but perplexed sort of frown. when he pops back up, she grins just about immediately]

Oh aren't you just a dear! Dear John, that's a bit odd, though, isn't it?Little awkward. [she flashes an embarrassed smile, but it doesn't stop her from chattering in the least] I'm Ellie. ... Said that earlier, though, didn't I. Ha ...

[too much energy, too much awkward, still not bothered]

[madman_with_a_box]

[Well, isn't she friendly! John immediately takes a liking to her, especially when she waved back at him. He grins at her, still proudly holding up the plug converter.]

Afraid I can't help you with Alec's location; we've only just met and you know - strangers and all that, he hasn't told me whereabouts in the city he's staying. But I suppose you can get anywhere on the tube or in a taxi!

[He laughs at the 'Dear John' comment and shrugs a bit, completely untroubled by the potentially embarrassing feeling. Every name had some sort of unfortunate phrase that went with it, after all.]

Nice to meet you, Ellie. Don't worry about any old Dear John - no one leaves letters anymore. That's why we've got texts. [With a bit of cheek, he tosses the converter into a satchel and sets it on a jacket.] Anyway, it's all yours. Just let me know if you want to meet somewhere and I can hand deliver it, just for you - or I'll mail it, if you're more comfortable. I've been here long enough I've mostly converted everything over to US standard.

[seawalled]

Oh, he's going to move in with our cousin, soon ... Suppose I could always have him help me find something close. See that, you helped after alll. Sometimes all I really need to do is whitter on for a little while and I come to it.

[mail, ugh. no. she's such a social creature and she's starved for it in this silly little Best Western she booked]

I could eat. How 'bout I treat you to lunch? 'D cover the cost of that converter and tube fare.

[madman_with_a_box]

[John laughed a little; he liked Ellie! She was pleasant and a bit funny. Truly, he'd met more amiable and interesting people in the past two weeks of being Different than he had in all of his years as a student and a professional. Oh, he had a few friends from those days that had stuck around...but most of them were still in England.]

Aw, you don't owe me any lunch for this! But I won't say no to getting out and having it! I'm up near Columbia University - that's northern Manhattan. Tell you what - give me the address you're at and I'll come to you, and we'll have lunch and I'll give you a whirlwind tour - but only if you're in Manhattan - I'm shite with the rest of the boroughs.

[He's already putting things in a backpack, including the converter and his wallet, and reaching for a light jacket, but he flashes her another cheeky little grin.]

Shall I set them up a log?

[seawalled]

Yeh, it's just a little hotel. M'cousin Anthony has this great huge place he's trying to convince me to stay in, but ... mm. Bit posh for me, and my half-brother doesn't care for it, so there's eggshells, if you follow.

[she'll text him the address of the hotel]

A tour sounds like a lovely way to spend th' day. I'll see you soon?

YES Please set them up a log! :D

[madman_with_a_box]

Oh! Well, I mean. You can't beat free real estate in this city. It's none of my business, but if you can get a place to stay that's rent free, I highly recommend it. It's expensive to live here.

But! None of my business; you have to do what's best for you.

[He inputs the address of the hotel in his GPS and starts to gather his things.]

Great! I'll meet you there in half an hour-ish. Traffic is a bit meh around here.

[seawalled]

Just enough time to freshen up. I'll meet you in the lobby!