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(( String the third. ))
Mon Dec 12, 2011 22:16
Ilraen could only stare, wide-eyed, as his partner—
partner—charged into the room and doused the fairy (and anyone unlucky enough to be standing in the same trajectory) with punch.
"Excuse me, Orken," he said weakly. "I need to . . . " he trailed off as he approached his partner.
Nume, for his part, watched the fairy flee the room with satisfaction, though not pleasure. There were still flames, though the smoke was rising into the rafters for the most part, and no one seemed to be suffering from it. He looked around and spotted Ilraen coming toward him.
"There you are," Nume said.
"Here I am," Ilraen agreed. "What are you doing here? You told me you would not come."
The black-haired man shrugged. "Came to keep an eye on things. Some fishy messages were going around, and Maintenance hinted the power might go out somewhere. I figured a mass panic would ruin my evening more than the Lounge, though given it was on fire when I got here . . . " he shook his head with a grimace.
"Most of them are out now," Ilraen observed, watching the largest blaze above mysteriously die down as, unbeknownst to him, all the oxygen was sucked away. "Since you are here, you can meet Agent Orken." Seizing Nume's arm cheerfully, despite the man's resistance, Ilraen dragged him back toward the food table.
"Orken, this is my partner, Nume. I do not believe you've met."
"Agent Supernumerary," Nume added for the sake of completeness, pulling his arm free and eying Orken dubiously. "So, you're the Yeerk?"
(( I apologize for Nume's complete lack of tact. ~Neshomeh ))
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Holiday Party 2011!
Fri Dec 9 23:41
(( Hello! Before we start, just a few ground rules to keep things running smoothly: 1) When you join in, post your response to the end of whatever the most recent post is, to keep just one string of...
(( String the fourth. ))
Fri Dec 16 23:30
At first, Nume didn't realize that Sylvia was talking to him. There were lots of people in the room; she could have been addressing anyone in the general area, and anyway, he wasn't finished with the ...
After not getting a response from Kelok
Sat Dec 17 06:31
(Kali figured he must have been too busy with his food to respond), the Tok'ra turned away from the Wraith and went over to see just how badly the tree had been burnt. It didn't look too bad, though...
New food!
Sat Dec 17 23:15
"We're back and we got food!" said Philip as he and Gaspard pushed his way through the crowd, laden with several aluminium foil-covered trays. The two boys placed the trays onto a table and started...
Lisa watched interestedly...
Sun Dec 18 01:16
... as an interesting gray sludge crawled out of a covered tray. She then shrugged and grabbed a piece of pie. Unfortunately, she did not see that next part, where the sludge jumped on an agent....
"Huh? This isn't DoSAT..."
Fish Custard,
Wed Dec 21 16:21
Evie said as she wandered into the Lounge. "Fish? Wrong way again." "This is HQ, there's no right way either... ooh, what's this?" the Fisherman replied as he absent mindedly walked in. "Christmas...
Rolling on the floor...
Wed Dec 21 18:59
...Gaspard decided to call out for help. Now, there are quite a few dialogue choices when it comes to asking people to help you get rid of a murderous, sentient blob that came from a cafeteria tray....
Before she could grab the exploding Christmas cracker...
Wed Dec 21 19:52
... Lisa was assaulted by another blob of grey jelly-stuff. "GET IT THE HELL OFF ME PLEASE OH GOD!!!" Lisa fell off the chair she was standing on and tried to do the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" thing....
What the---
Thu Dec 22 01:08
As many mages from Lee's home continuum had found, when a large amount of magic was used for an extended amount of time, there was often an adverse effect on the mage who was acting as the conduit...
"Woah, not my fault"
Thu Dec 22 01:26
said Gaspard to the magician as he was backing away from a newly spawned ball of sludge. "Blame it on the Cafeteria. Last I heard, they were breeding things in their pots and pans."
Lee drew in a deep breath,
Thu Dec 22 01:33
closing her eyes for a moment to try and collect herself. She had to remind herself that Ian and Sammy were safe, and that was all that mattered. There was no need to act on the immediate impulse of...
"What the hell is this?"
Fish Custard,
Thu Dec 22 12:29
Evie shouted as she tried to pry the sentient sludge from her chest. "Gimme the cash!" the ball replied. "Huh?" the Fisherman said, bending down and examining the creature. "It speaks?" "Yeah, great, ...
Lisa managed to...
Thu Dec 22 13:25
... squish the thing with a large plate, but it just reformed. And then jumped on her. And then demanded her credit card. Lisa decided that the only approach she hadn't tried would have to be...
((Sorry about the tense mistakes...
Thu Dec 22 13:26
I was in a rush.))
(( String the third. ))
Mon Dec 12 22:16
Orken meets Nume, and Thomas grabs the presents
Guvnor of Space,
Mon Dec 12 22:52
Orken was leery of Agent Supernumerarys question. He hoped that it was no the start of some anti-Yeerk tirade, or questions about flushing. He shuddered slightly, remembering the question Cadmar had ...
((accidentally post this down below, so I am reposting.))
Tue Dec 13 02:01
Lisa lay back on the couch and closed her eyes, hoping for a short nap. Possibly a nice cookie. Of course, this is a holidy party in the PPC HQ. Peace is not an option. Within five minutes, Lisa was...
Not the snack table!
Tue Dec 13 02:43
With a resounding crash, the table fell down, drenching the already-disgusting foodstuffs in... motor oil? Gaspard edged away from the slowly expanding puddle of flammable material and bumped into a...
Using his 'awesome' observational...
Tue Dec 13 05:29
Skills Percy managed to miss the whole roof on fire incident, right up until he was showered in glass. This shook him out of his conversation long enough for him to glance around. "Whoa, whoever did...
Lisa glared as best she could...
Tue Dec 13 08:13
... while covered in stuffed hedgehogs and orange slices. "For your information, I'm fourteen, a wizard, and yes, I am an agent. Well... in training. But still." She got up, dusted herself off, and...
Food stuffs
Tue Dec 13 17:36
Kelok was disappointed by the fall of the hedgehog and motor oil table, but said, "Don't worry, the chocolate table is fine." He chose a small handful of chocolate covered slugs, and poured a cupful...
Cali (Miah),
Tue Dec 13 17:39
(OOC--sorry I didn't reply yesterday) Cali pulled back from Cadmar as he finally processed that Thomas had asked him something. "Hey, where'd he go?" he asked Cadmar.
Re: Hugging
Tue Dec 13 17:44
Miah wiped her face, and looked around for Maria. When she spotted Maria hiding behind her, she said, "I always forget about you being a cat."
Agents Cadmar and Maria,
Tue Dec 13 20:03
Cadmar blinked and looked around. "Oh, looks like we kind of ignored him... I guess getting lost in someone isn't complete bullcrap after all." Cadmar spotted Thomas approaching with a couple of...
Thomas is awkward
Guvnor of Space,
Tue Dec 13 20:14
Thomas cleared his throat. I can see that there is no need for either of you two dudes to answer my question. Uh. Well. This is kind of awkward. Well Ill leave you two be, but first, I wanted to...
After snagging a few treats...
Tue Dec 13 20:39
...from the surviving snacks table, Kaliel left Orion talking with someone she didn't recognize and surveyed the party around her. Now that the fire had come under control-- a few of the rafters were ...
"A snack run would be in order,"
Tue Dec 13 21:15
replied Gaspard. "Unless you can conjure up food outta nowhere with your magic. By the way, which Department are you applying for? No, wait, let me guess... Floaters, right?" At that moment,...
Re: "A snack run would be in order,"
Tue Dec 13 22:57
*With Miah and Maria* Miah looked a bit guilty. "It has been a while since we've had a team building exercise." *Cali, Cadmar, and Thomas* "What'd you get, Cadmar?" Cali asked excitedly.
Opening box
Agent Cadmar,
Tue Dec 13 23:13
"Let's see..." Cadmar pulled the lid off and looked inside. "Hmm? A necklace? Oooh, that's what you meant by beads!"
Nume folded his arms ...
Tue Dec 13 23:45
... over his black sweater-vest and waited for Thomas to leave without replying. The younger man was in such a hurry, a response hardly seemed necessary, especially not with Ilraen on smile-and-wave...
Thomas and Orken
Guvnor of Space,
Wed Dec 14 00:30
Thomas grinned. Im glad you like it. Uh, if you pull the green beads, it releases sleeping gas. That might be useful at some point in the future. He felt awkward in front of the couple. Uh. Nice...
Lisa walked over and grabbed a...
Wed Dec 14 07:48
... chocolate-covered pineapple slice from the other table, looked at it doubtfully, and then shrugged and bit in. "Well, chocolate table isn't so bad. But yeah, I'm applying for Floaters. Might...
Lynn Gillies ...
Wed Dec 14 10:06
... looked around, and set her tray of pumpkin bread on the corner of the chocolate table. "It's not chocolate-covered, but this looks like the only surviving snack table. So much for sorting the...
Lisa shrieked and...
Wed Dec 14 12:14
... streaked over to the Christmas crackers, almost jumping for joy. "Normal foo..." she trailed off as she looked in the box. "Those... are not crackers. Those... are not even edible. Or food. Are...
Arthur Briggs ...
Wed Dec 14 14:31
... looked at the young woman. "No, they're not food, they're crackers. Haven't you ever seen Christmas crackers before?" Gillies grabbed a plate, and put several slices of pumpkin bread on it. "If...
"Well, no, I've only...
Wed Dec 14 16:45
... "heard about them. I thought they were some sort of English Christmas treat. I suppose I really should have read Harry Potter more carefully... So... what do you do with these things?" Lisa...
Upon seeing Cadmar and Maria
Mister Shoebox,
Thu Dec 15 15:11
Derwin smiled widely. "Ooh! Caddy and Maria are here! Yay!" He politely excused himself from the conversation he was having with Natasha,and bounded over to the two Floaters. "Merry Christmas! Happy...
There was a moment of silence ...
Thu Dec 15 16:36
... in which Ilraen waited for an explosion, but it didn't come. Nume simply went "Huh" before going on: "I guess he wasn't exaggerating when he said you take the whole professionalism thing...
Natasha rushed back...
Thu Dec 15 17:43
to the party. After being given that switchblade from Derwin, she had been left speechless. The problem with her and holiday presents was that if someone gave one to her, Natasha would feel guilty...
Well, that was odd....
Thu Dec 15 18:59
...said Gaspard as the girl he was talking to dived under a table. "She's going to meet somebody she's already seen... next year?" he wondered aloud. Deciding to give logic a rest, he shrugged his...
Greet Derwin
Cadmar and Maria,
Fri Dec 16 00:43
"Oh, hey Derwin!" Cadmar said with a smile. Maria waved at the ghoul. "Merry holiday thing to you too!"
Guvnor of Space,
Fri Dec 16 03:10
Orken did not know how to react. He could have sworn that the older agent had been challenging him. Maybe he had misread the situation. It certainly wouldnt be the first time. It was around this...
Without waiting for a reply...
Fri Dec 16 10:04
... Lisa grabbed a cracker and examined it. "Oh, these are the things with the little paper hats inside? I've always wondered what the point of these was... I mean, it's a paper hat. Ooh!" Lisa...
"Woo and yay!"
Mister Shoebox,
Fri Dec 16 10:28
Derwin cheered. He grabbed Natasha in a hug. Turning to Cadmar and Maria, he gave another big grin. "This is Natasha! She gave me chrystals!"
Fri Dec 16 17:44
Natasha wasn't a very touchy-feel sort of person, and being hugged by someone who doesn't have any skin made the experience much more uncomfortable than it normally was for her. But, trying hard not...
(( String the second. ))
Sat Dec 10 21:47
(( Since it's starting to look a bit cramped down there on my screen. )) Ilraen flinched at the shout from the red-haired girl with the radio and watched for a moment, until she left and everything...
Looking for something edible
Sat Dec 10 22:04
Gaspard stood up and headed towards the snack bar. That choco-tuna has horrendous: why on earth would anyone make that, let alone eat it? "Curse my curiosity. I really shouldn't have eaten that,"...
Having managed to put her stack of presents under the tree,
Sat Dec 10 23:12
Lee turned around to see if she could find her way back to Ian and Sammy. The crowd had shifted enough that the subjects of Lee's search were blocked from sight, however, and given the density of...
New arrivals.
Cassie Cameron-Young,
Sat Dec 10 23:26
At this point, the doors opened and a small group of people entered the room. The most distinctive one was a tall man with pale purple skin and green hair, who was practically bouncing with glee....
More guests enter
Sun Dec 11 01:55
Hopping through the doors at that moment was a deep one, with a fairy flying not far behind. The deep one had long forelimbs and a long head, while any details about the fairy were hidden due to her...
Gaspard looked at the ashes...
Sun Dec 11 02:18
Then at the wooden furniture. Then at the wooden floors. Then at the manic fairy randomly setting stuff on fire. According to the chatter he overheard while grabbing some snacks, the Lounge had gone...
Percy spotted a familiar face...
Sun Dec 11 02:44
It was the same ghoul he had met earlier that day, not the angry one with the weird advice but the cool one with the metal teeth. "Derwin! That's his name." Percy said to himself before taking off in ...
Caliban winced as Percy stepped on his foot.
Sun Dec 11 05:31
"Hey, watch it!" he said. "Oh, it's you, Percy. Hullo there." Running after the green-skinned man, he, too, stepped on a few feet. "Of course they'll look at you, Percy," he said, "Your skin is...
More arrivals
Sun Dec 11 05:31
Logan, Aegis and Kern wandered into the lounge. Logan's hair looked even more dishevelled than usual. The sounds of an ongoing argument wafted in from the corridor. "... look, I was tired, ok?" said...
Turning to Caliban...
Sun Dec 11 06:03
he said "Oh hey Caliban! How are ya? Yeah I didn't always look like this." Putting his hands in his pockets Percy continued, "Anyway this place is pretty damn weird, walls appearing out of nowhere...
More fire
Sun Dec 11 13:33
Yn'hrai, glad his Touhou-verse companion was with someone else for now, hopped over to the snack bar. All he saw that was edible was some tuna, but it was a strange brownish color. "All the food here ...
Startled, Gaspard turned around
Sun Dec 11 14:41
and faced his speaker. "AUUUGH- oh, I mean, yessir. I mean, no sir. Well, I mean .. if you haven't noticed, this place is kind of... combustible. Pyro fairy and tinderbox conditions do not match."...
Yn'hrai was unsurprised by the man's reaction.
Sun Dec 11 16:11
"Ah, yes, I should introduce myself," the deep one began, "I am Yn'hrai, a deep one. We are from the deep oceans of the Cthulhu Mythos. Great Cthulhu is often the only thing people know of from the...
Caliban rubbed his beard.
Sun Dec 11 13:21
"Yes, nice to see you again too," he said. Shrugging, he looked around. "I have no idea. I remember someone telling me that you have to distract yourself in order to find your way around here," he...
The intern cleared his throat.
Sun Dec 11 17:21
"Oh, sorry 'bout that, sir. My name is Gaspard De Grasse." Gaspard looked up at Kasaiko. "As for my armband, ma'am, it's because I'm still an intern here. Haven't been hired yet, probably due to...
Guvnor of Space,
Sun Dec 11 17:59
...smiled in appreciation. Thank you. I have been out of reading material for a while now. Wondering if he had misinterpreted how Christmas presents worked (most of his knowledge about it came from ...
Sun Dec 11 18:25
Kelok shook his head ruefully as he watched the fairy light the Lounge on fire. Unger and Khazad-Dym were dancing with joy, all memories of nearly killing himself apparently forgotten. Kelok checked...
Sun Dec 11 18:38
Cali calmly passed out the super water guns that Castor had made for him and the children. Hannah supervised Helen, helping the toddler aim at the ceiling and not the food table. Kyle and Kevin were...
Looking up at the ceiling
Sun Dec 11 21:30
Frédéric De Grasse was watching the flames slowly lick at the wooden structure. He looked around for his son and eventually found him near the exit, talking to... well something. Good. Gaspard could...
Re: Looking up at the ceiling
Sun Dec 11 23:26
*OOC: We accidentally posted at the bottom of the other part of the thread, so I copied the things we had out of order, and put them here in order. End of OOC* (1st post) Maria: "Miah!" Maria cried...
Re: Looking up at the ceiling
Agent Maria and Mark,
Sun Dec 11 23:32
Maria shrieked and tried to hide behind Miah from the water, to no avail. "Nooo!" she wailed as the kids ran off, laughing. "I hate water..." Mark walked over, laughing. "Ahah! What's the matter,...
Re: Looking up at the ceiling
Sun Dec 11 23:55
Cali was knocked off balance by Kyle and Kevin's guilty darting through the crowd. "What did you two do?" he shouted after them. They giggled evilly. He turned to find out what kind of damage control ...
Turning Around
Agent Cadmar,
Mon Dec 12 00:10
"Oof!" Cadmar was about so say something rude to whoever ran into her, but stopped when she saw it was Cali. "Cali! Hi!" She wrapped him in a hug. "It's so good to see you! I was thinking you'd ran...
Thomas meets Cali
Guvnor of Space,
Mon Dec 12 01:05
Thomas gave the new person a welcoming grin. I dont know you! But thats fine, dude, cause this is a party. WHOO! He cleared his throat. Sorry, dudes. I have gone a few minutes without doing that ...
A young girl stomped in and...
Mon Dec 12 08:23
... yelled "Why didn't anyone TELL me there's a party?" Since everyone was busy with said party, no-one answered. The girl made a small growling sound and flopped down on the nearest couch. Her name...
More arrivals
Mon Dec 12 11:16
Arthur Briggs and Lynn Gillies walked through the door. Briggs wore his usual battledress, but with a Santa hat instead of his UNIT beret. The solid gold box in his arms was full of Christmas...
Lisa's eyes skimmed over the...
Mon Dec 12 11:59
... snack table, searching for edible items. As in, things that were not made of cardboard, motor oil, small stuffed hedgehogs, or any combination of the three. She finally poured herself a glass of...
"Oh! Yes!"
Mon Dec 12 12:04
((This is going on a little before the fire. I was busy yesterday, so yeah, wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey. )) Ilraen had nearly forgotten the box he was holding, but now that he'd seen Orken pleased with ...
Guvnor of Space,
Mon Dec 12 13:56
((Direct response to Neshomeh's last post, so same deal with timey-wimey stuff)) Orken breathed a sigh of relief. Smoke? He sniffed the air, and indeed smelled smoke. He frowned. Hrm. I hope...
Fire? FIRE!
Mon Dec 12 17:06
"Uh, Lee?" Lee broke off her conversation with Ian (who had finally found her a few minutes earlier) and looked over at her daemon, who was staring pensively up at the ceiling from his perch on the...
((continuing temporal anomaly))
Mon Dec 12 17:03
Yn'hrai had anticipated the intern's recommendation that Kasaiko join the DoGA. It was the obvious choice given her personality. "Kasaiko's meeting with the Bonsai Mallorn has disqualified her from...
The exit was a few steps away.
Mon Dec 12 21:09
Frédéric looked around for his son and found him just off to his right. "Gaspard," he shouted over the pandemonium. "Can you pursue your conversation with your friend outside please? It's getting hot ...
((should we just move this thing back in time by now?))
Mon Dec 12 21:01
Lisa squeaked as she was splashed with punch. She ran off to the side, found the pitcher of strawberry lemonade, and (after a regretful look at her new favorite drink) also threw it at the ceiling....
(( Well ... ))
Mon Dec 12 22:07
(( I wrote my last post intending to be caught up by the end, so as far as I'm concerned it's all fine now. That said, though, I am very much against actually burning everything down, since that...
All clear!
Mon Dec 12 22:45
Came the shout from the inside of the Lounge. Gaspard and Frédéric came back inside. "Man," said Gaspard as he looked at the scorched interior. "Who knew a small fairy could do all of that?" "I have...
Lisa lay back on the couch...
Tue Dec 13 01:59
... and closed her eyes, hoping for a short nap. Possibly a nice cookie. Of course, this is a holidy party in the PPC HQ. Peace is not an option. Within five minutes, Lisa was sat on, she had angrily ...
*Dr. Freedenberg (Darn it--they both start with F!) (nm)
Sun Dec 11 18:34
At the snack bar...
Agent July,
Sat Dec 10 00:12
July peered at the assorted snacks, pondering what to try. Chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered mints, chocolate covered orange slices, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered...
Looking warily around
Agent Cadmar ,
Sat Dec 10 00:33
Cadmar looked both directions from outside the Lounge. Then she looked up, and of course, found almost three sets of mistletoe. "I don't SEE anyone around..." She ducked in quickly, bracing for...
Feeling slightly ridiculous,
Sat Dec 10 01:02
Kaliel let herself be dragged into the Lounge by Orion, who was dressed in a suitably silly reindeer headband, a red-and-green sweatshirt, and a comfortable pair of sweats. The Harry Potter native...
The Lounge doors were flung open,
Sat Dec 10 03:06
and Kestrel burst in, with Caleb, Hope, and Kieran in tow. "CHRISTMAAAAAAAS!" the ferret shrieked, zipping away from her companions into the party....
The doors creaked open
Sat Dec 10 04:14
And let two more people into the Lounge. The tallest of the pair, a 50-year old Chinese man with greying black hair and an angular face, surveyed the room. He turned to his son who was standing...
Percy was experiencing...
Sat Dec 10 06:57
One of the most awkward moments of his life, coming a close second to the time he had dived through the window and into that girl's room. I mean how has he supposed to know she was undressing, she...
Caliban wandered into the lounge again.
Sat Dec 10 08:07
He was reading the same book he read when he lead the wizard, the ghoul and the green-skinned man to his RC. Finally, he closed it and put in one of his longcoat's many pockets. He looked around....
Sat Dec 10 15:54
"No. Now go." "I'll give you chocolate?" "As I said before, no. Now will you kindly go?" Frustrated, Agent Skorp kicked the door, then cursed as pain raced up her leg. "Well, why not? I /know/ you...
The moment she had heard there was a party...
Sat Dec 10 14:54
Zanna had rushed immediately to the lounge, and was now hanging out at the food table and chatting up anyone who happened to pass by. Which was pretty much everyone. She was also making it a point of ...
Morgan wandered by...
Sat Dec 10 15:04
... on her way to the drinks table and nodded to David. "You look like you're having as much fun as I am," she said morosely. "Are you drunk too? If not, would you like to be?" She sighed. "Not that...
OOC: Psst.
Sat Dec 10 15:54
hS, we're trying to stick to keeping it one-after-another than the usual higgledy-piggledy. :P
OOC: I was trying to.
Sat Dec 10 16:00
Look at the times: I made my first post, LH cut in above me, I replied to her, then Anon replied to my first one. hS
OOC: So the usual PPC time wibbly wobbly, then.
Sat Dec 10 16:03
Aha. Right. Shall keep that in mind for order, noting it here for Neshomeh. Your post Then LH's, then yours, then Shoe-anon, and all else that follows there.
OOC: Where are you slotting Skorp in? (nm)
Sat Dec 10 16:07
Agent Orken
Guvnor of Space,
Sat Dec 10 16:25
First, Thomas had dragged him here, insisting that it was polite and "professional" to show up at one's office Christmas party. Then, he had insisted that Orken buy gifts for all of his friends....
OOC: Gah, another one?
Sat Dec 10 16:16
Right. Huinesoron post, LunarHuntress post, Huinesoron Post, Shoe Post, Skorp post, then the post I just posted after Shoe. And stabbings with sharped candy canes for everyone else if they make it...
In a chair in the corner...
Sat Dec 10 14:53
... Morgan was slumped, staring into a mug. "So I get killed by a Macrovirus," she explained to anyone who'd listen, "and regenerate into, well, this." She waved a hand vaguely at herself, took a sip ...
Derwin burped happily.
Sat Dec 10 15:25
"That..." he gasped, "Was the best Choco-ham sandwich I have ever tasted." He paused. "Mind you, it was the ONLY choco-ham sandwich I've ever tasted." He adjusted his Santa hat and wandered over to...
Sat Dec 10 16:17
July made a face as she saw the ghoul, and began to try scooting away from the food, hoping to not be noticed. Santa hats and expressions like that never meant good news, to her. "I think I just lost ...
Morgan bumped into the table...
Sat Dec 10 16:37
... and dropped her mug. "Bother," she said vaguely, "I was thinking about thinking about drinking that." She bent down to pick it up, and a gun slipped out of her holster to land on the floor next...
"Ooh, hey," Colt said, temporarily distracted.
Sat Dec 10 17:15
"It's the Time Lady from the thing with the Sue Invasion and the Macroviruses." Colt elbowed Gerry. "Remember her?" Gerry sighed. "Of course, Colt." "Hey!" Colt directed this at Morgan. "Want some...
Sylvia looked around
Sat Dec 10 17:19
Her eyes were open wide as she took in all the colorful decorations and lights. "Oh wow! Look at this! Hey," she said trying to get her partner's attention, "Natasha! What are those?" She pointed...
Ilraen ...
Sat Dec 10 17:25
... didn't see anyone he knew well on the way to the snacks table, though he did spot Maeryn/Kaliel there and gave the Tok'ra a wave. He made himself a mental note to go and say hello properly in a...
July, in her attempt to move away from the ghoul...
Sat Dec 10 17:33
...ended up bumping into Zanna, tripping over the other agent's shoes, and falling onto the floor. "Ahahahawhoops hi there." She waved upwards, and promptly picked herself up. After an awkward...
Derwin turned to Sylvia with a big smile
Mister Shoebox,
Sat Dec 10 17:42
"Mmmf! Mf-" he gulped the food in his mouth."-Sorry. Pleased to meet you!" He said cheerfully. "I'm Derwin! You wanna cheeseball?" he asked, motioning to the platter. "We have plenty."
Morgan frowned.
Sat Dec 10 17:39
"Whiskey," she mumbled. "I think... maybe not a good idea." She tried to focus on Colt. "So, do I know you yet? You're a little blurry right now, but your voice sounds familiar." (Meanwhile,...
Sat Dec 10 17:50
Colt grinned, and poured a shot for himself, which he promptly downed. "Couple years back! After all the macrovirus stuff and everyone went back in. I nearly shot you!" This got Colt an elbow to his...
Smiling, Sylvia accepted...
Sat Dec 10 18:02
...Derwin's offer and after examining it, took a bite out of the chocolate covered treat. Natasha, dodging between party goers, caught up with her partner. "Natasha! Try this!" Sylvia reached for...
Orken's mood...
Guvnor of Space,
Sat Dec 10 18:03
...was lightened slightly by Ilraens disheveled state. The Andalite was behaving like a fool, and no matter how well he liked this particular Andalite, well, seeing one covered in food and making a...
Derwin gave a somewhat embaressed smile.
Mister Shoebox,
Sat Dec 10 18:06
"Not really." He said, giving a shrug. "Gurgan says that they overstimulate me, and that the 'last thing I need is another headache brought on by you going into other agents rooms and breaking their...
Sat Dec 10 18:24
"Okay then." Natasha tried again to strike up a conversation, "What fandoms are you into then? Also, um, is Gurgan your partner?" Meanwhile, Sylvia had wandered off, distracted by the many curious...
Re: Derwin gave a somewhat embaressed smile.
Mister SHoebox (ooc),
Sat Dec 10 18:10
Saved from trying to defend himself by Thomas' appearance,
Sat Dec 10 18:27
Ilraen sighed in relief and finally thought to wipe his mouth on the back of one hand while the partners talked. He frowned at the amount of chocolate that came away. He hadn't been that overtaken...
Morgan furrowed her brow.
Sat Dec 10 18:30
"You... shot me?" She blinked at Colt and held up her gun. "With a gun?" "Everyone /down/!" a woman's voice yelled, and the redhead who had been following Morgan around dove between her and Colt,...
Gerry rubbed the back of her neck.
Sat Dec 10 18:41
"I have no idea, and yes, that was," she grumbled. Colt was blinking in surprise, both arms up, before he properly processed that the strange woman had disappeared. "Uh. No. Nearly. But didn't."...
Morgan shook her head slowly.
Sat Dec 10 18:46
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Celebrity Summit, which debuted in 2001, is the third of Celebrity Cruises' four 91,000-ton Millennium-class ships, and it's the third to undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. During a three-week dry dock in January 2012, most of Summit's existing cabins and public spaces were reorganized and/or revitalized, and the ship received a number of Solstice-class upgrades.
Passengers can now indulge in some of the contemporary amenities the line has been busy rolling out since Celebrity Solstice debuted in 2008. Summit's dated and underused conservatory has been replaced with Qsine, a specialty restaurant with the tagline "uniquely unordinary," where vittles include sushi lollipops and popcorn fish and chips. The former Champagne bar has been revamped into the line's popular new Crush Martini Bar, where flashy mixologists pour upscale cocktails atop an ice bar. And the ship's once run-of-the-mill Internet cafe has been transformed into the "Celebrity iLounge" -- the first authorized Apple reseller at sea, which features state-of-the-art workstations, technology classes and a helpful staff.
Additionally, 107 AquaClass cabins have been added to the ship. Similar to the line's popular Concierge Class cabins, these cabins come with added amenities, including Hansgrohe spa showers, complimentary access to the ship's Persian Garden thermal suite and exclusive fee-free access to Blu, one of the ship's newly added specialty restaurants. They're ideal for passengers looking to upgrade their experience without splurging for a suite. Seventy of these were converted from Concierge Class cabins, while 37 were built during the ship's dry dock, replacing venues that have either been eliminated or relocated.
The result? The ship maintains an air of casual elegance but now has a decidedly modern ambience, complete with contemporary amenities and finishes. You would never guess you were sailing on a ship that is more than a decade old.
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The three-deck Grand Foyer is inspired by a Venetian courtyard and is decorated in warm amber and golden tones, with silk lanterns, marble floors and stylish floral arrangements. It is reminiscent of the lobby of a fine hotel and sets a tone of refinement. Off the foyer, on the Entertainment Deck (Deck 5), is The Emporium, a shoppers' paradise featuring designer labels, Celebrity logowear and duty-free items, as well as the first-ever Bacardi store at sea.
The ship's two-level library has comfortable wing back chairs and sofas, and it works on the honor system. It's a cozy spot with an excellent midship location on Deck 8, right near the elevators.
Passengers on Celebrity Summit can check e-mail and research ports in the Celebrity iLounge, at a flat rate of 75 cents per minute. Package rates of 38 minutes are available for $24.95, 90 minutes for $49.95, 208 minutes for $99.95, 555 minutes for $199.95 and even 1,666 minutes from $399.95. This rate applies to both the desktops in the Internet center and to your own laptops when using Wi-Fi. Passengers can also take technology classes on such topics as editing and manipulating photos, moviemaking, and smartphone and tablet apps. Classes are $20 each or $35 for an unlimited iLearn package.
Celebrity is known for its excellent and innovative menus fleetwide, but the line did not quite live up to its reputation on our cruise -- admittedly the second sailing post-dry dock. While many of our meals were average at best, highlights were Qsine, the sea day brunch buffet, the house-made ice cream and gelato, and the burgers and hot dogs at the Mast Grill.
Celebrity Summit certainly offers plenty of dining choices. The two-level Cosmopolitan Restaurant features sophisticated decor accented by La Normandie, a beautiful, seven-foot-high bronze statue of a woman draped like the goddess Athena, created by Art Deco sculptor Leon-Georges Baudry. This statue originally graced the first-class smoking room in the legendary liner SS Normandie. The dining room also has a sweeping staircase for grand entrances on formal nights and a two-level glass wall with panoramic views aft.
There are two options for dinner in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant. Passengers can go with traditional set-seating at either 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., or opt for the more flexible Celebrity Select dining option. With Celebrity Select, passengers have the option to eat any time between 6 and 9:30 p.m. and to decide whether they want to eat with their own party or at a mixed table with other passengers. They can also make specific dinner reservations for each day of their cruise online in advance, make reservations onboard or simply show up when ready to eat. The restaurant is open-seating for breakfast, but it is not open for lunch.
The restaurant offers a set nightly menu featuring typical steak, seafood, chicken and veggie options, in addition to a full menu of specials (with chef recommendations) each night. On our cruise, most dishes were good, but not great, and consistency was an issue.
On the first sea day of each cruise, there is typically an elaborate brunch buffet served in Cosmopolitan, which includes everything from eggs benedict and Belgian waffles to steak and shrimp cocktail, from late morning to early afternoon. This is a favorite among Summit devotees, and it's a not-to-be-missed affair.
The Normandie, a 134-seat specialty restaurant, serves upscale dishes prepared using traditional French methods; think goat cheese souffle, pan-seared foie gras and Dover Sole Veronique. It features memorabilia from the legendary transatlantic liner, including gold-lacquered paneling depicting hunt scenes that originally adorned the smoking room on the SS Normandie. The restaurant also touts a dine-in wine cellar, open kitchen and "butterfly service" with waiters serving, presenting and removing dishes at the same table in unison. Many dishes are prepared or finished tableside. The fee is $40 per person and well worth it -- you'd expect to pay upwards of $100 on terra firma.
Qsine, a specialty restaurant that debuted on Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, is a super-sleek and inventive dining venue that offers a whimsical, interactive dining experience. The menu is presented on an iPad and features items inspired by different cuisines from around the world, including disco shrimp, filet mignon with five different sauces, tacos with guacamole you prepare yourself and Kobe beef sliders. All are served in creative vessels -- you'll rarely see a serving plate. Passengers are encouraged to order several dishes for the entire table to share, tapas style. Portions are generous, so you'll need to pace yourself if you're not used to supersized meals. Our meal at Qsine was the best food we ate during our weeklong cruise aboard Summit, and we found it to be well worth the $40-per-person fee. Both the meal and the experience as a whole exceeded our expectations.
Blu, which is exclusive to passengers sailing in AquaClass cabins, features luxuriously modern decor, soft lighting and a menu inspired by spa cuisine. Though the food does not seem overly healthful, the restaurant does feature smaller portions and dishes that are lighter than what you will typically find in the main dining room or buffet. Options include seafood ceviche, tortilla soup, pumpkin gnocchi and Hawaiian salmon. Blu also offers an excellent breakfast menu -- featuring yogurt parfaits, fruit smoothies and pancakes -- to AquaClass passengers. Suite passengers do have the option of dining at Blu if there is availability.
On the casual dining front, the Oceanview Cafe serves buffet-style breakfasts, lunches and dinners. There you'll find various carving stations, made-to-order omelets and pasta dishes, pizza and antipasti, and a slew of internationally inspired dishes, including everything from British bangers and mash to Indian curries and fee-free sushi. An ice cream bar sits at each entrance to the buffet. Complimentary treats include a selection of hand-scooped hard ice cream, freshly baked cookies and toppings like Reese's Pieces and Sour Patch Kids.
One surprising highlight of dining in Celebrity Summit's buffet is the view. The venue is spacious and features floor-to-ceiling windows all around. There are even "portholes" built into the floor so passengers can peer down into the ocean as they dine.
During the ship's refurbishment, Celebrity's Solstice-class creperie, Bistro on Five, was added to Celebrity Summit. The eatery, which has a $5-per-person fee, is open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, making it a convenient option for passengers looking for something to nosh between meals and late at night. The menu features both sweet and savory crepes, along with wine by the glass, beer and cocktails. We were underwhelmed by the bacon, egg and cheese crepe, but the banana-nutella crepe (a popular choice) was tasty.
The Mast Grill is a poolside barbeque venue that serves up burgers, fries and hot dogs with traditional and gourmet toppings, including caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms and assorted veggies. This option is open from lunchtime through the early evening hours.
Previously Cova Cafe, Cafe Al Bacio offers specialty Lavazza coffee beverages and house-made gelato (be sure to have yours in a freshly made waffle cone) for a fee, as well as complimentary pastries.
Free room service is available 24 hours a day and features standard breakfast pastries, sandwiches, burgers, salads and pizzas, though an expanded menu is available to Concierge-class and suite passengers. We tried breakfast in our cabin twice, but for the most part options were lacking, and the quality of what was available was inconsistent. We decided it was worth the extra effort to head down to the buffet for better-tasting, fresher food. We also tried a late-night pizza order, which again was disappointing -- it was reminiscent of frozen pizza that's been reheated a few too many times.
Of the 1,119 cabins aboard Celebrity Summit, more than 80 percent are outsides, and the majority of those have balconies. The ship features a number of suites, ranging from 1,432-square-foot penthouses to the considerably more petite 251-square-foot Sky Suites. Accessible cabins are available in all categories, including suites.
Summit's standard cabins, from the least expensive insides to outside balcony cabins, are well configured and neatly decorated with warm hues. Most inside and outside cabins come in at about 170 square feet, and balcony cabins range from the standard 170 square feet to around 191 square feet, with the balconies themselves measuring between 38 and 54 square feet. Each standard cabin -- including inside cabins -- has a sofa and sitting area, vanity and small coffee table. Storage options are fairly standard and include built-in wardrobes and some small shelves that are built into the cabin walls. There are additional under-sink storage bins in the bathroom of every cabin. Most balconies are simply furnished with basic lounge chairs and small tables.
All cabins include safes, phones with voice mail, hair dryers, use of bathrobes and mini-bars. All televisions are interactive, which allows passengers to view and select shore excursions, order room service and watch movies directly from their TV's. Provided toiletries include body wash, shampoo, conditioner and lotion by Elemis, the brand used in Celebrity's spas. Cabins feature two 110-volt outlets and two 220-volt outlets at the desks. Here's a tip: If you bring converter kits, you'll get more usable outlets for sundry electronics like laptops, digital cameras and cell phone chargers.
Summit's ConciergeClass cabins measure 191 square feet. Passengers who book these cabins receive a number of added perks, including a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, a pillow menu, daily fresh fruit, nightly hors d'oeuvres, use of binoculars, Hansgrohe shower heads and an expanded room service breakfast menu. Also included are priority check-in, priority embarkation and disembarkation at each port, shoe-shine service, a Celebrity Cruises tote bag and use of a golf umbrella and binoculars. In 2012, Celebrity expanded the ConciergeClass services to include an exclusive pre-departure lounge with free coffee and juices.
At 195 square feet, AquaClass cabins are just slightly larger than the ConciergeClass cabins and offer many of the same perks, but also include daily complimentary bottles of Evian, freshly brewed iced tea and a personal spa concierge who is on hand to arrange spa treatments. Passengers booked in these cabins also have complimentary access to the spa-inspired Blu restaurant and the Persian Garden thermal suite, where they can use the aromatherapy saunas and steam rooms.
The most spacious balcony cabins -- those configured for families -- are about 271 square feet and boast impressive 242-square-foot balconies. The family balcony cabins each feature a "master" bedroom with a privacy partition, a queen-sized bed and two convertible sofas. Balconies are each furnished with two full-sized lounge chairs, a side table, two smaller lounge chairs and a small breakfast table.
For a nice splurge, there are four suite categories, ranging from the Sky Suites to the house-sized Penthouses. Sky Suites -- the smallest suites on Celebrity Summit at 251 square feet -- feature lounge chairs in the sitting areas and a VCR, in addition to all of the amenities found in standard cabins. Nearly twice as large as Sky Suites, each 467-square-foot Celebrity Suite has panoramic windows, a dining room, a glass-enclosed sitting area, two entertainment centers with VCR's or DVD players, a music center, a walk-in closet with vanity and a whirlpool bath tub. The 538-square-foot Royal Suites are similar to the Celebrity Suites, but they have balconies with whirlpool tubs and floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors instead of panoramic windows. The most luxurious accommodations on Celebrity Summit are the 1,432-square-foot Penthouse Suites, which each feature a foyer, a baby grand piano, a butler's pantry, motorized draperies with lights and a security system, two interactive entertainment systems and a wet bar, in addition to all of the amenities present in the other suite categories. Penthouses each have a master bedroom, complete with an extra dressing room and vanity, a powder room and a marble master bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower.
Suite passengers have access to all of the perks offered to Concierge-class passengers, in addition to butler service, priority tender service, full in-suite meal and afternoon tea services, complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino, preferred seating in the main dining room and specialty restaurants, complimentary shoe-shine service, delivery of requested boards games and an in-suite computer/printer (upon request in Sky Suites).
Celebrity Cruises is increasing its suggested gratuity by 50 cents per passenger/per day beginning on all bookings made on or after April 29 for all cruises that begin on or after the same day. The new suggested gratuity will be $12.00 per person/per day, if you're in a standard cabin; $12.50 per person/per day, if you're in a Concierge Class or AquaClass; and $15.50 per person/per day, for passengers in suites.
Celebrity Summit has a number of bars and lounges, including the revamped Revelations nightclub, which is located on Deck 11 forward and has three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, making it a great spot for sunset views. It's also perfect for relaxing with a book during the quiet afternoon hours. The Rendezvous Lounge, just off the main dining room, is spacious, and you'll often find musical performers there pre-dinner and even mid-afternoon. Michael's Club, which was more of a traditional cigar bar in its previous incarnation, now has more of a pub atmosphere. There are a number of flat-screen televisions scattered about, and at the bar, you'll find more than 60 international and craft beers, along with high-end Scotch and whiskey.
Added during the ship's recent refurbishment, Crush Martini Bar is the place to be pre-dinner and between shows on any given night. Not only are the cocktails inventive, but the mixologists put on a show, mixing and serving up to a dozen drinks at once from stacked cocktail shakers. The vibe is swanky and passengers often arrive in crowds, dressed to impress and ready to socialize. Cellar Masters Wine Bar was also added during Summit's dry dock. Dimly lit and furnished with cozy couches and chairs, Cellar Masters offers a selection of for-fee tapas and wines from around the world. It even features Enomatic wine servers (like wine vending machines), where passengers can create their own tastings.
Fortunes is a smoke-free French-inspired casino, complete with 193 coinless slot machines, one craps table, several poker tables, two roulette tables and a number of blackjack tables.
Because of the ship's port-intensive itineraries, most activities do not get started until quite late. Poolside and outdoor events and performances generally start after 3 p.m. Shows in the ship's theater typically begin at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., but depending on the night (and that day's port of call), show times can be as late at 10:30 p.m. That means many of the other more upbeat nightlife options, including game shows and dance parties in Revelations nightclub, don't get started until 10:30 or later. Though late nights are not a problem when you can sleep in, we found this schedule to be a challenge for passengers who had to be up and off the ship early for in-port touring and shore excursions.
In addition to the late-night offerings, the ship features a number of musical acts -- including a Latin quartet, an a cappella group, a couple of soloists and a duet -- who perform in venues throughout the ship. However, these acts are definitely more subdued, and we found attendance to be lacking during many of their performances. We particularly enjoyed the talented guitarist/vocalist who performed in Cafe Al Bacio (also a popular space for mid-afternoon socializing and card games).
Celebrity's enrichment and activities program, called Celebrity Life, features culinary demonstrations and cooking competitions, wellness seminars, dance classes, navigation classes, technology classes and much more. Some of the most popular of these offerings are the events that involve the ship's crew, such as officers vs. guests pool volleyball, a crew talent show, lessons on navigation with the captain and "Dancing with the Stripes," a dance competition that pairs officers with passengers.
The ship's theater is glitzy and rich-feeling with rows of long velvet-covered sofas and small tables built into the floor between every pair of seats, making it much easier to finagle snacks and cocktails while taking in the nightly entertainment. Shows ranged from knee-slapping funny to almost unbearably cheesy. We particularly enjoyed the comedian but could have passed on the "burlesque show." Several of the Celebrity Life activities are also held there, including an "Iron Chef"-style cooking competition that teams passengers up with members of the ship's cooking staff.
Shore excursions are the standard island tours, guided shopping, snorkeling trips, beach visits and rainforest treks. Prices are in keeping with those of other mainstream cruise lines; however, Celebrity does offer sightseeing packages that combine excursions in each of the ports on the cruise itinerary and offer up to $40 in savings off individual bookings.
You'll never see the kids! The Fun Factory offers a puzzle wall, play area, computer games section, movie room and crafts area, plus a broadcast room and video game arcade. Tower is Celebrity Summit's teen club and disco. Participation in the kids' program is complimentary (with some exceptions) and is broken nicely into compatible age groups. "Toddler Time" (ages 3 and younger) requires parental accompaniment for children who are not yet potty-trained, and potty-trained children from ages 3 to 5 can join the "Shipmates" program. "Cadets" (6 to 8), "Ensigns" (9 to 11) and "Teens" (12 to 17) make up the balance of the groups. Age-appropriate activities are available for each, and trained counselors are in attendance. Facilities are open from 9 a.m. each morning, or half an hour prior to arriving in port for parents who are booked on cruise-line-sponsored shore excursions.
Activities include sports, crafts, karaoke, treasure hunts, theme parties, movie showings and more. LeapFrog interactive toys are available for use in the kids' facilities, or they can be checked out for private use. Video games and late-night dances are available for teen passengers.
All participants ages 3 to 8 must be signed in/out to the Fun Factory club by an adult older than 18, presenting a previously signed password for verification. Children ages 9 to 11 can sign themselves in and out of programs until 10 p.m., but an adult is required to sign them out of activities after 10 p.m. A slumber party is offered in the playroom every evening from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. A lunch party is available on port days from noon to 2 p.m., and a dinner party is available every evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each of the three parties costs $6 per hour, per child. Pre-registration is required for lunch and dinner parties.
Limited, private in-room baby-sitting is available for children 12 months and older. The cost is $19 per hour for up to three children from the same family. Arrangements must be made 24 hours in advance through guest relations.
V.I.P. passes that allow unlimited access to all program activities are available. They offer 40 percent savings on all individual lunch, dinner and slumber parties, and children with V.I.P. passes will be given an exclusive goodie bag and will have access to exclusive activities, such as behind-the-scenes tours. Infants who sail must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise. However, for transatlantic, transpacific, select South America and other cruises, infants must be at least 12 months old.
Celebrity Summit's family accommodations are the largest of the balcony cabins, and they easily sleep a family of four. It's also worth noting that there is no dedicated kids' pool, and the ship's main pool is a lap pool that is generally from five to more than six feet deep, so it may not be suitable for younger children.
Fellow Passengers
Celebrity Summit's passenger base is composed mostly of well-traveled, middle- and upper-middle-class Americans in the 45 - 65 age bracket. A good number of families can be found, particularly during the summer and holiday periods. On sailings out of San Juan, there are typically a large number of Spanish-speaking passengers onboard; however, you'll also find a sprinkling of Canadians and Europeans on any given sailing.
Dress Code
Depending on the destination, the dress is usually casual during the day and resort casual in the evening.
Expect one to three formal nights, depending on the length of the cruise; weeklong cruises have two. Formal nights find most of the ladies in cocktail dresses and pantsuits, while men typically wear suits and ties. On "Smart Casual" evenings, women wear nicer sundresses, and men wear slacks and button-down shirts.
There are casual dining options for those who choose not to dress up on formal nights; they include Oceanview Cafe -- the ship's buffet venue -- and Bistro on Five, a creperie.
Fitness and Recreation
The 25,000-square-foot AquaSpa by Elemis is one of the largest at sea, with a free thalassotherapy pool in a stunning space under a dome with pergolas, topiaries and a bronze by Fernando Botero. An AquaSpa Cafe serves light dishes for breakfast and lunch. Some 40 different Elemis therapies, massages, facials, wraps and scrubs are featured, including an Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt body treatment and a Thai Herbal Poultice Massage.
Celebrity also has a trained acupuncturist onboard Summit. In fact, it was one of the first lines to introduce the now-standard cruise spa option. Medi-spa cosmetic services, including Botox, Restylane and Perlane treatments, are also performed by licensed physicians aboard Celebrity Summit, and teeth-whitening treatments are available, as well.
A number of fitness and wellness seminars are offered daily; topics include youth-enhancing lifestyle tips, nutrition, weight loss, acupuncture and stress management.
The ship's oceanview beauty salon offers standard services for men and women, including haircuts, styling and color, as well as shaves, waxing services, manicures and pedicures.
The fitness center is spacious and features an abundance of cardio machines lined up in front of floor-to-ceiling windows, a selection of state-of-the-art strength training machines and free weights. Pilates, yoga and boot camp classes are offered for a fee of $12 per person, and Morning Stretch and Fab Abs classes are free of charge. Dance classes are also offered throughout each day, in different areas of the ship.
The ship's main resort area is complete with a pool for lap-swimming, Jacuzzis, a stage and a teak dance floor. A jogging track (five times around equals a little more than a mile) on Sunrise Deck passes by the Mast Bar and offers views of the pools below. A full-size basketball court and paddle tennis court are among the top-deck recreational facilities.
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Winter Games is a dazzling tale of secrets and betrayal. This powerful novel follows Frances Fitzsimmons'quest to discover what really happened to her grandmother in Germany in 1936.
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