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[thunderousapplause]

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video; April 24th, mid-morning

[thescabbard]

Ahh-- There!

[Iri sits back from where her watch rests on the coffee table, then gives the camera a little wave.]

Hello, Padme! Allow me to apologize for asking a favor of you so suddenly, but... Well, with the ball tonight, I'm a little at a loss for what to do with my hair. I understand if you'll be busy with your own preparations, so please, don't feel obligated. Just let me know if you'll be available!

[thunderousapplause]

Oh - hello Irisviell! I'd be happy to help you out with your hair, though I may need to borrow your hands. Is that alright? You can come to my apartment if you'd like, or I can visit you at yours.

[thescabbard]

My hands are yours to use!

[Hands which she clasps together in excitement.]

I would prefer to go to your apartment, as long as I may bring Illyasviel -- my daughter -- along with me.

[thunderousapplause]

Oh, absolutely. I'd love to meet Illyasviel. Does she need any help?

[thescabbard]

She'd mentioned wanting me to do her hair, but...

[Padme should be well acquainted with Iri's lack of hair knowledge; too bad Illya wants what she wants and isn't really open to suggestions.]

I could certainly use the help, if you wouldn't mind instructing me.

[thunderousapplause]

Oh, that's totally fine. I don't have a daughter, but I understand the bond between a mother and her children is very important.

[At least, she doesn't have one yet.]

I don't think I'm doing anything around lunchtime, if that's alright with you. I have a salad made, too.

[thescabbard]

[Mother-daughter bonding is important, especially when that child is as fickle as Illya.]

That sounds lovely! Please, allow me to bring something as well. Will sandwiches do?

[thunderousapplause]

Oh, that'd be nice. I've mostly been getting by on produce and breads - sandwiches will be a change.

[thescabbard]

[She's glad to hear that. Since Archer's departure from the city (and thus, the end of her lessons), Irisviel's cooking hasn't improved a lick.]

Then we'll arrive right around noon! Thank you, Padme, truly.

[Action]

[in_loveless_memory]

[Padme will find that there is a wrapped box on her doorstep. Atop the gold and white wrapped box is a card. Written in elegant Japanese kanji is the word "thank you" on the front with "thank you" written in English underneath. Inside the card reads in English:

Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do for me.

- Ritsuka Aoyagi

It's not very long, and it's not very eloquent, mostly because Ritsuka isn't very good at that sort of thing.

If Padme opens the present, inside is a gold and white headpiece.]