AUDIENCE FOR: Estelle

[guestservices]

this is what you get until you give me a shitpost

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[guestservices]

[ hehe. they're not surprised by that, but make a little noise that sounds like approving. their similar taste!!

ah, the question, though - that's more serious. ]

What do you mean?

[mustbepurged]

Some of the rooms we used to be able to enter are strange... There are shadows all around the entrances, and I don't think we can go in anymore.

[guestservices]

Oh, yeah.

[ she can't see their face, but there's a frown in their voice. ]

...Iunno, either. To be honest, it surprised us too. But, it's getting to be the end of your contract, so... who knows.

[mustbepurged]

So you really don't know? Does it interfere with your work...?

[guestservices]

Nah, not really. I wouldn't spend too much time in those spots, though, yeah? [ a little worried sounding. ] They're unpredictable. The shadows always are.

[mustbepurged]

I won't. It looks much too ominous... but I'm worried they might spread to even more parts of the hotel.

[guestservices]

Yeah, shit, that'd be bad.

[ aquila frowns, folding their arms. ] We'll try and keep an eye on it for the next couple days. Just gotta last to the end of the week.

[mustbepurged]

Yes, of course...

[She hesitates...]

When the day comes... we'll be able to reach the lobby, right?

[guestservices]

[ they glance at her. ]

...I think you'll be able to. It might be difficult - I don't think it'll be a walk down the stairs like it is right now, to be quite honest. But there'd be no point in a contract's existence if the ability for you to fulfill it wasn't there.

[mustbepurged]

[She smiles faintly.]

... I think I can believe that.

That it won't be easy... but it must still be possible. For all of us.

[guestservices]

It's always easier to achieve what feels impossible if you allow yourself not for a second to see it that way.

[ aquila is a little bit of a determinator in that way. they give her a little nudge with their shoulder. ] People're counting on you, yeah? You're a little light around here.

[mustbepurged]

[She looks a little surprised, but after a moment, she nods.]

I've always wanted to be someone who people can count on. Even if just in small ways...

... I won't lose heart. I promise.

[guestservices]

[ they reach over and pat her on the head. ]

Don't tell anyone my secrets, but, y'know? Talking to you every week's been one of my favorite things here. [ there's a wink in their voice. ] So, I think you've done a good job.

[mustbepurged]

[That brings a smile to her face.]

Really? I'm so glad... I've really enjoyed the time I've spent with you, too.