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You have a few minutes to spare, Miss Huang? It would be nice if you did.

We really should meet up, despite our differences. And bring Zepia with us. Setting a few guidelines among us might be more beneficial than detrimental...just to keep infighting devastation to a minimum.

[Merem is sitting on his front porch, missing a left arm but sharing a seat with a pleasant looking priest.]

I must admit, this is a harrowing situation you've gotten yourself in, Merem.

Don't speak as if you're alone. You and me, we in this together now. What do you think you're going to do?

As long as-

Yes, I'm well aware of that line. I suppose it can't be helped. While we're here, we'll probably have to play second fiddle to humans. Let them take whatever actions they wish. I refuse to lift a finger to help unless asked though. No, I won't even offer it.

I wonder what Ciel would think of that statement? Regardless, I wish you would be more pro-active.

I could think of a few things and none of them good. I've made my decision though. Things will remain the same as it was back home.

[Feel free to bother or call.]

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[She'll just glare at you, without responding to that first statement.]

Well then, I shall have to find out. Regardless, if what you say about this place is true... death holds little meaning anyway.

Death, not so much. Pain and humiliation, that still exists.

[She winces at that - while she hasn't gone through much pain yet, humiliation she's had plenty of.]

...once I regain my true powers, everything will be different.

I wish you all the luck with that. Perhaps if you choose to receive your proper body back, they'll only take away your liver. You'll live but it'll be in pain.

...I think I shall look for another way.

I have doubts of you finding anything.

But it seems we regain our powers over time, do we not?

That's true but are you willing to wait? What if I decide to jump ahead?

...assist me in acquiring those boxtops.

Are you asking me or ordering me?

Whichever will be more effective.

You do realize I'll refuse any orders you give, don't you. But you'll be glad to hear they aren't accepting boxtops any more.

But...if you visit, they might have a random package for you.

Then there is no longer a price?

Who knows. The postmaster said he had a package for me but I'm not willing to risk it right now. Nor would he tell me what was in it. Why don't you test it out?