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[ This time around, Alice doesn't look as awkward addressing the network. Curled up in a dark blue cloak, Alice gives a small, awkward wave. ]

Hello.

[ She wonders what some may think of her now, given how calm she is. Alice usually isn't one for starting up conversations and it shows how she seems to fidget in her seat. ]

We must have new "recruits", I can't say I remember any of you from when I first arrived. I'm not good at introductions, forgive me -- my name is Alice Liddell. But I didn't want to address others to introduce myself.

I imagine that some of you may have had your clothing sullied or tattered from what transpired a few days ago with our little excursion. [ Far too polite, considering some of ALASTAIR's own are far from noble and composed. ]

I do have an offer. If you're mindful of your budget, and... other things, such as keeping from authorities, I would like to offer my services to tend to garments. I'm not the most renowned seamstress, but it is very customary where I come from young girls are taught many things, including sewing. I don't ask for anything in return; I don't want anything. It's the least I can do for some of you, who have been held for two weeks. I'll even clean garments for those of you who haven't gotten the chance in the past few weeks.

[ Alice pauses and adds- ]

And, I must note, despite offering such a generous offer, I will only do so, for a small while, as long as some of us -- or most of us -- are looking to be discreet. Indeed, there are vendors who are willing to provide, though they may be looking at this as means to exploit us for a profit. Alternatively, the goblins maybe one venue if you're looking for new clothes to begin with. At least they seem reasonable when it comes to pricing, I've noticed.

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[ As always, Alice leaves a note for Gintoki if she steps out while the poor man is passed out in her bed. Thankfully, Sakura isn't that far from Alice. It only takes fifteen minutes later to have Alice in a dark blue wool shawl at her door.

She feels like a bag lady, dressed like this, but it's a little cold out. ]

[What Alice is wearing isn't so much an issue, so long as she's comfortable and warm. Especially if she might end up curious and wanting to join Sakura in a trip with Fly.

Still, the younger girl is quick to answer the door, letting Alice in and leading her to Sakura's room. It isn't the biggest or fanciest, but it is something. Big enough to service her needs and what she intends to do right now once Alice follows.

Taking a deep breath and summoning her staff from the necklace around her neck. Enlongating it to the staff's length before summoning the Fly card, extending the wings on either side of the beak of the Sealing Staff.]

W-well....this is it?

This is it?

[ Alice asks softly in a tone that could easily been dismissal, if it weren't for her breaking out in a wide smile, green eyes slightly widening in response. Glancing back down at the staff, Alice poises her hand outward, wanting to touch it. Of course, she wouldn't dare do so without Sakura's permission. Instead, she turned back to her, still with the same, encouraging smile that was becoming very reactionary in Sakura's presence.

Alice would do nothing but offer her praise and support. ]

It's very impressive! I wouldn't have dreamed of such a thing! And this lovely staff can hold more than on person?

Ah, yes! I've flown with Tomoyo-chan, sometimes with Syaoran-kun too.

[Obviously there probably is a limit on the weight, but Alice shouldn't be an issue if she wants to experience it with Sakura. The younger can't help that proud, encouraging smile in return as she offers a hand, inviting Alice to touch it, to join her if she wishes.]

Did you want to?

[ Only once Alice runs her hands over the surface of the the key staff's surface, as if she was going to break it if she touched it further. Still with a small smile on her face, Alice eyes meet Sakura's.

She also doubts her weight will be an issue. ]

I'll fly with you, Sakura.

Okay! This will probably be better outside.

[She'd rather they have plenty of space and not potentially need to squeeze through the window. So she carries the staff with it's larger wings, taking Alice's hand in her other one as she leads the way back out. It's only then she readies herself, sitting astride the staff as if it were a witch's broom, reaching to help Alice get up behind her.]

Ready?

[ Alice doesn't straddle it, she sits on it sideways, with her dress and petticoat fully splayed out. She won't be convinced to sit otherwise, unlike with Gintoki. Surely another girl will understand how much of a problem is with sitting otherwise. The tips of her bloomers already showing is already slightly mortifying. ]

I'm ready.

Then let's go! Hold on!

[Sakura, on the other hand, is younger and not from such a time that she has such qualms, especially given that Tomoyo's outfits usually take the Fly into account, since it is one of the first cards she captured after all. What matters is that Alice is comfortable and secure as she kicks off and starts to rise, a grin on her face as she feels the wind in her shorter hair.]

[ The feeling of being raised up in the air rather quickly takes her by surprise, but not enough to frighten her. Alice was mostly fearless, with the exception of fire and stigma. At the moment, she regrets not tying back her long hair, which is thrown in her face and Alice doesn't make the motion to pull it out of her face, only toss it back to get a better look of the world bellow. If anything, she likes the thrill and the sight of being high up, thinking to herself that women in London couldn't handle such a sight. Any sudden movements remind Alice she really does have to tighten her grip, nearly laughing at herself for forgetting to do so. ]

Remind me next time to pull my hair back.

[ It's only a slight annoyance, but manageable. ]

Oh, sorry. I have a lot of hair ties but most of them and my ribbons are back home still.

[That and it isn't usually quite such an issue for Sakura, with her shorter hair in comparison. Even if she didn't tie it up, it is still shoulder length at the longest length in the front where it frames her face. Sakura herself already has hers tied back in the usual pigtails, simply letting the longer strands at the front get tossed with the wind as they rise.]

But you're okay? Hold on tight!

Yes, I'm fine!

[ Alice calls out to her over the slight breeze of wind. It's cold, but not too much to the point where Alice insists she wants down. No, everything is such a fascinating sight from above, that everything looks like a miniature and of her father's toy train sets from her youth. With a white knuckled grip, Alice encourages her to keep going. ]

It's not frightening, at all, I love it!

That's good! I was going to say, if you are scared, we can go back down. Anywhere in particular you wanted to go or see?

[Obviously, within reason. Certain areas might be more difficult, but not impossible, given their height. It isn't like the humans or goblins can stop them or even necessarily see them depending on how high up they are to care about the particular areas each have more presence in.

Sakura herself is much more used to this though, and simply enjoying the view. Being able to share this with someone.]

[ Her eyes are glued out, above the city, watching the skyline and the world below her. The clouds, Alice would say, as she turns to gaze back up to the sky above.

She almost doesn't hear Sakura. ]

Oh, no, I don't have anything I wanted to see specifically. I'm happy, even with the simplest of things. I only hope to see it when there is sun, again.

I can bring you back up again once we figure that out!

[Hopefully. If they have time in the aftermath if and when they succeed in their mission to restore the sun. It really would give Alice a much better view. Still, nothing for it but to make the best of it for now. Still, she veers to the side and aims to the clocktower, one of the taller buildings.]

I would love to.

[ Alice calls back out to her over the gust of wind as she veers, hands still tightly wrapped around the staff. Alice's attention isn't on Sakura, but on the buildings as she went by. She hopes one day, she can see all of this under the warm sun. And speaking of warm, Alice turns her attention back to Sakura. ]

Shall we return?

Ah, sure! Going back down, hold on!

[She starts to descend, at Alice's request, her shorter hair mostly tied back and out of her face with the wind as she angles them down again, the ground and buildings getting closer, getting bigger and with more detail until finally, they land, Sakura still hovering for a moment before she ensures Alice dismounts and she dismisses the staff back to it's usual necklace.]

[ It's easy for Alice to hop off with the way she sat, sliding off the side and straightening her long, dark hair. It's not too fussed, thankfully, aware that she doesn't have a brush other than her comb. When she's not worried about the state of things, she'll preoccupy herself with that thought later. ]

Thank you.

[ She smiles gently, impressed with Sakura's ability. What a fortunate girl to have such wonderful things, she thinks. ]

That was lovely -- I haven't seen anything like that, in all of my life.

O-of course! Any time you need to get somewhere quickly or want to fly again, just let me know!

[Sakura's own hair is at least tied back and short enough not to get too windblown either, luckily. Not that she necessarily cares on that as much. But she is pleased, definitely relieved that Alice enjoyed it.]

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