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"I’m uh, I’m a biographer by trade. You wouldn’t know my name but I’ve almost certainly ghost-written something that you’ve read and this— This seems like um, this seems like a story worth telling well."

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un: zuzu

[cuedoves]

[ it's a mystery how he manages this but zuko manages to send lucretia a picture of a corgi butt ]

[7edacted]

Thank you. I haven’t already had seen one of those before, so I’m glad that you filled that void for me.

[It is pretty cute though.]

Do you have any other pictures you'd like to share?

@ ben

[onlyhope]

Lucretia?

This is Obi-Wan.

[7edacted]

Hello, Obi-Wan. I’m glad you were able to find me on here.

[She might be from a world of nebulous technologies, but things like cell phones were still largely mysterious to her. She’s managed though.]

What can I do for you?

[onlyhope]

Did you happen to get a cheeky little survey on your device?

[7edacted]

Ah, yes I did.

I'm still working on completing the task it set out for me.

[cuedoves]

What are you talking about? I didn't send you anything.

Yahahaha.

Shut up!

[ is zuko having a voice to text battle with a korugu or just going insane, who knows ]

[onlyhope]

Well, perhaps we'll be able to hit two womprats with one stone.

What is it you need to do?

[7edacted]

[Lucretia starts typing to ask about womprats but pauses, and erases with a chuckle. She'll have to ask that later,]

I'm meant to say "yes" to something I typically would not. Apparently, the person in charge here doesn't think I'm much of a risk taker.

[onlyhope]

That's delightfully vague isn't it?

[7edacted]

It is, but hopefully that means the solution is open to interpretation.

I considered asking that young lady to help me with my "selfie game" but that was a little too much.

What was the task you were given?

[onlyhope]

You must admit it fits the bill.

I've been told to share a skill, or to learn one. I wondered if perhaps you might join me for a tea ceremony?

[7edacted]

You seem to be confused. You need to change the name in your "To" field to change who your messages are going to. I'm only getting half of a conversation that isn't meant for me.

[She's being helpful!]

[7edacted]

A tea ceremony?

I don't think I've done that before. At least not one from your world.

[In other words, it probably counts. She thinks so anyway.]

I would love to.

[onlyhope]

I should hope not. Unless you are familiar with Naboo?

[7edacted]

Is that a kind of tea?

I'm kidding. I have no idea where Naboo. Or whether it is a planet or a city.

[onlyhope]

Perfect.

I'm afraid it will have to be a bit rustic but I shall do my best.

[7edacted]

I'm sure it will be lovely.

Where shall we meet? I'm not certain if any of the cars available are any more Naboo-like than others.

[onlyhope]

I'd rather not take my chances in the museum again, if it's all the same to you.

How are you at navigating terrain like this?

[cuedoves]

I'm talking to you! Except for that stupid laughing thing. It just appeared out of nowhere.

[ zuko does not realize his voice to text is picking up both sides of the convo ]

Who are you anyway?

[7edacted]

[Oh boy, there's 'from a fantasy world' and then there's this guy.]

My name is Lucretia.

These devices are a little complicated, but if you treat it like you're writing a letter, it seems to work for the most part.

[7edacted]

I agree wholly. Also I'll be fine. I'm more used to roughing it than I look.

[onlyhope]

Excellent. There is a lake to the west that I think will make a fine location.

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[7edacted]

I think I've seen that one. I'll be there with bells on.

[There's a pause and she smiles a little at the device. How long has it been since she accepted a simple social invite. Not since Merle invited her to go on a spa day and that was, hm, well as it could have been given the circumstances.

It's some time later, after she's packed up her My Home and started her trek to the west. It's nostalgic, finding her way, but the little device does a lot to help, and soon enough she finds the lake, and finding Obi-Wan along the side of it is just a matter of walking along the edge until she spots him mid-preparation.

She calls out,] I'm not too soon, am I?

[onlyhope]

[ When she arrives, Obi-Wan has set things up insofar as his meagre means will allow. There is no Nubian tea here and really, Obi-Wan wouldn't call this any kind of traditional tea; more like a harvested collection of herbs. But it will do the job. There are a few dishes gathered together, including a tea pot and cups — in good condition, and clearly lifted from his own home making app.

Still standing, Obi-Wan raises his hand over his head and waves her over in clear invitation when she calls out. He waits until she's a little bit closer before answering. Like the first time they met, he is still in his Jedi clothes — though the outfit lacks the robe, leaving him wholly in pale linen. ]

Not at all, I've just set the tea on.

[ And it's clear he has, as the tea pot is propped up over a short, smoldering fire next to the flat are he's selected for them. ]

I hope you didn't run into too much trouble.