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[cuddlefishpeixes]

[There are a lot of scribbled-out words. Those of you who can read Portuguese (Eridan) or Greek (Cyrus, Eridan) might be able to make out little words and phrases in the pink scribbles - "Help me", "I don't know what to do", "I can't" - but most of the scribbles are too scratched out to be legible.]

[Her handwriting is shakier than normal, and she's dropped her little quirk. All of her 'H's are written normally.]

Could...
Could someone please come get me? I need someplace to stay for the rest of the holidays.
I really hate to trouble anyone, I'm sure everyone's having a lot of fun with their families and friends, but I don't know what else to do.

Please.

I can't stay here anymore.

[Filtered to Iroh]

I don't know what to do, Professor! I just...I have to leave. I can't come back to this house again, but I don't...have anywhere to go.

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[jasmineofthewest]

What's going on, Feferi? I'm sorry, I haven't been paying much attention the last few days... Ah, hold on, let me just read everything, give me a few moments.

[His reply comes a few minutes later after he does read everything available. And after he takes a few long seconds to contemplate things. Things like how two student's guardians would both die so close to each other.]

Oh... Feferi, I am so sorry. I hope you know you're absolutely more than welcome to stay with me if you want! It would be lovely to have you- I mean, the circumstances aren't lovely, but I hope you know what I mean.

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[cuddlefishpeixes]

Really? I mean, are you sure that would be okay, Professor?
I don't want to trouble you, but I don't know what else to do.

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[jasmineofthewest]

It's really no trouble in the least! Please don't think you're inconveniencing me.

I'm not just your teacher, Feferi... I consider you a part of my family, you know.

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[cuddlefishpeixes]

Well, in that case, I can't say no. 38)

Thank you, Professor.

Um.

Is just Iroh okay?

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[jasmineofthewest]

[A small chuckle escapes in an accidental voice message, but otherwise his next message is text.]

Of course! You can call me whatever you like, honestly. Uncle Iroh, Old Coot, tea freak... etc, etc.

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[cuddlefishpeixes]

[In that case, a gasp and a subdued little laugh come across in reply.]

Oh, I could never call you most of those things.

But I think I might call you Uncle.