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[For a moment, all you can see is the rainbow fuzzy face of a lamb -- until Rei pushes it out of the way with a scowl. She looks harried, tired, and is holding half of what appears to be a set of bed sheets. The other half seems to have been eaten.]

Is this week over yet? Because I really want it to be over. And if one more sheep tries to eat my sheets drying outside, we're having mutton tonight.

[She pauses, though, and looks -- slightly more serious.]

And -- I know this is Shura's thing, but anyone who went to the Inner City -- do you mind telling me what everyone found? Is everyone okay? Any new information? I know all of us who went in first would appreciate getting all of the facts to see if any headway was made -- or if the scientists were found. So... let Toushirou or I know so we can cross-check our facts.

And I'll definitely give anything I found over, too -- fair's fair.

[And then the public feed cuts off.]

[Filtered to Anna // Private // Unhackable]

Are you and Castiel okay? What happened to him?

[Filtered to Castiel // Private // Unhackable]

You're an idiot. Where are you?

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[Rei looked up with a blink -- and she looks confused, because she does know who Sora is, but -- not this Sora.

Have half a smile.]

Rei.

Hi, Rei! Nice to meet ya.

[Have a large grin Rei, Sora is feeling very friendly today...although he does on most days, so this is nothing new.]

...Sorry about your sheets. I think Riku might have some extra ones if you need 'em.

[Pause. Oh, wait. He's not really here to talk about sheets.]

Anyways! Have you really gone to the Inner City?

They'll be fine. I can fix what's left of them.

[She tilts her head, though, at his next question.]

Yeah, I have.

That's awesome!

[Sora was only the tiniest bit jealous.]

I wanna got here, but...Riku keeps telling me that I can't. It's too dangerous.

[He frowns a bit.]

What's in there, exactly?

You can't get anything in this place without some risk.

The Animus reside in the center of the Inner City.

What do ya mean risk? Like...dying?

[Because if that was the case then maybe Riku really was right.]

They do? Has anyone seen 'em before!?

I almost died, when I went. It's dangerous.

You can't see them. They're spirits.

[Sora's eyes widen slightly at her words. She almost died? Could the Inner City really be that dangerous?]

Oh, well...maybe I'll just stay home then if I couldn't see the Animus and it's that dangerous.

[He pauses for a moment.]

Hey, wait. Do you have any...powers? 'Cause if not then maybe I could protect you if you ever go there again!

[He thinks Usagi and her friends are all just girls. He is oblivious, Rei.]

[... you are lucky she's in a kind mood.]

... I can take care of myself just fine, thanks, Sora.

You sure? 'Cause like...Riku and I know how to fight and stuff if you ever need help.

[He's just trying to be friendly, Rei! He doesn't know that you can kill things like no one's business!]

I can take care of myself.

Okay, I was just making sure!

[He smiles a bit.]

Anyway, thanks for the info and um, if you ever go to the Inner City again...let me know, okay?

-- I will.