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Oh, Janie... Has-- something happened? Since I saw you... was it last night??

I am fine. People change their numbers all the time.

Oh aye, indeed; I suppose that's true... But you talked of changing all your contact information, which of course, suggests you're moving somewhere new, too! [She pulls a mock pout] And then how will I make surprise trips into your kitchen?

I have a box for my mail. I don't receive any at home.

Oh! Indeed? Well then... I suppose my owl will just find you, the same he has every other time that I've sent you mail... Which is... NEVER, actually! [She chuckles, sheepishly.]

Why don't you send me mail?

Ooh yes, I really ought, oughtn't I? I mean, seriously: I remember feeling so bloody thrilled in my fifth year, every single time the post owl from my family came to me at the breakfast table! Getting letters-- from people you know or don't-- well. It's FUN, isn't it?

Which is to say: maybe I ought write to your daughter, as well...

She'd love that. I think she's having a hard time right now, not that she'd admit it.

Aww! What makes you say that? I mean: is she behaving differently or anything...?

She's been an absolute angel. But that just means she's hiding things from me. I know that school is hard.

[Speaking of which, he's been looking for Janie and this young woman.. is confusing. Kayori youngsters always recognise people they're close to, in any form, but Malik wasn't expecting this.]

I think you already did.

...Hello. [She's surprised, and feels like she might already know this strange young man]

[Strange? Malik would be delighted with that.]

Hi. [Those awkward long silences. The ones where Malik. is wondering how much damage he can do by saying the wrong thing.] I'm Mal. I er, thought I was tracking someone else. I think.

Hi, I'm Janie. It's nice to meet you, Mal.

I thought you might be.

I mean, hi.

Do I know you from somewhere? Are you one of my boyfriend's friends?

Yes! That's it. I thought I'd seen you on his arm.

Good old... Dave. Andrew.. John.

...Who are you working with?

Working with? No, it's okay. I'm family. Sort of.

[Of course that's not the right thing to say either, probably, but he's not putting those stories Phoenix told the kids together with the fact that this is Janie's past.]

...Sort of. [She's suspicious. Family has not treated her the best.]

You've got one chance to explain yourself, or I will show force.

I hope I get your new number...

[He's been taught basic self defence and a bit of fencing, but the angel doesn't want to ever have to use them. And on Janie of all people, who could kick his ass to kingdom come.]

Uhh, my name's Malik Ravenhead. You're my auntie Janie.

Edited 2015-11-01 21:45 (UTC)

Ravenhead. Vahl! Oh! Hello...

You're the first person who is getting the new number.

Hi. [Yes, he knows that's the third time he's said it now.]

Am I supposed to be even talking to you? What if I end up creating a massive paradox or something?

[There are very good reasons why the kids aren't allowed offworld without an elder. As for temporal travel? His dad is so going to kill him.]