Kate- Welp... that was... a thing that happened.

  Cere- Should I summarize that sex was underwhelming?

  Kate- Oh, it was whelming all right, it felt like putting my cunt on the arm of an old vertical washing machine.

  Cere- Speaking of the arm, it didn't hurt I hope?

  Kate- All healed up, the nano injection did a good job, just under a month to fix that break. Shouldn't you know these things?

  Cere- I'm trying not to invade your privacy when I can avoid it.

  Kate- You're weird. Old Cere would never have even considered that. Probably nobody in Paradise for that matter.

  Cere- Ethics of a bygone era I guess.

  Marcel- "That waz great! Want another go?"

  Kate- "T'was what it was."

  Marcel- "Something tellz me it wazen't the same for you..."

  Kate- "..."

  It felt so empty... Thought I would feel something... feel whole. I just feel... lost.

  Cere- Like you lost a small hope that it would fix you?

  Marcel- "..."

  Kate- "Look, it's not you..."

  Marcel- "Yeah, right, like hell it'z not!" *Snort* "I know the song and dance! Don't mother me."

  Kate- "I mean it, I think I'm broken."

  Marcel- "Don't spit platitudes to my face. Iz it the size, the shape? The swirling speed? You know I can swap eazy for another model."

  Kate- "It's not that, I just..."

  Cere- Incoming transmission from Gwen

  Kate- "Just a sec, I got a call."

  Marcel- "Typical! We're talking here!"

  Kate- "Shut it, later."

  Yes?

  Gwen- Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiih! KAAAAAAATE! It's been so long!

  Kate- Hey Gwen, yeah it's been a while. How are you?

  Gwen- I'm getting maaaariiiiiiiied!

  Kate- Congratz! Who's the mark?

  Gwen- It's not like that, I want you to be my maid of honour!

  Kate- You serious? What about Alana or Paige? That's a big deal, I'm not sure if...

  Gwen- ... those bitches are not invited. Look Kate, I'll be honest, I didn't leave the Asstro in the best of terms.

  Kate- Anything I should be aware of?

  Gwen- ... Naaah, just... personal stuff, you know. Ayyyway, what do youuuu say?

  Kate- *Sigh* Alright, sure, I'll be there.

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  Gwen- Do you have a plus one?

  Kate- Might have someone in mind. Might help smooth some things over.

  Gwen- He's in the business?

  Kate- Yeah.

  Gwen- Is he any good?

  Kate- Don't want to get into that, not now.

  Gwen- I meant on the field. My little sister finally popped her cherry. never thought I would see the day.

  Kate- I didn't say that... He's great on the field, combat cyborg, good training, good softs, why?

  Gwen- My husband might have a job offer for you two. I'd like you to take it.

  Kate- Anyone I know?

  Gwen- I'd say, he's just the most eligible bachelor in town, Arthur Smith!

  Kate- Wait, what? The cosplay wack job? Are you out of your mind?

  Gwen- He's weird but he's loaded!

  Kate- I'm not sure that's such a...

  Gwen- The chauffeur is on his way to get you two. BYYYYYEEE!

  Cere- *End of connection*

  Kate- "FUCK!"

  Marcel- "Problem?"

  Kate- "Who knows with her? Probably, yes."

  Marcel- "Need help?"

  Kate- "Kinda do, but it's not what you think... not quite. Going to a wedding, a big one, like stupid big. I need a plus one and there might be a job at the key. I signed you up."

  Marcel- "How big?"

  Kate- "Celebrities."

  Marcel- "Who?"

  Kate- "His fucking majesty Arthur Smith, and Gwen, one of my sisters from my time at the Asstro."

  Marcel- "Bwahahaha the geek found someone? I guess when you're rich enough... Are you sure your sister will be ok?"

  Kate- "I'm way more worried for him. Gwen has... sticky fingers. Hope she ain't dragging us in one of her cons. Never ends well."

  Marcel- "That bad?"

  Kate- "Do you know how much shit you need to pull for Cherry, of all people, to disown you? Lost her wings after I left, two years back I think? Not sure what happened exactly but it must have been fucking bad. Come to think of it I might just be the last one to talk to her."

  Marcel- "She's the screw-up? Thought it was you."

  Kate- "Nah, 'm just a black sheep, she's the fucking big bad wolf of the family."

  Marcel- "Should I bring my gear?"

  Kate- "I'll go in heavy with my rack... think'll add some more 'nades too..."

  Marcel- "Bordel de putain de merde!"