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[The feed clicks on to show a girl dressed to the nines sitting on a rock. In the rain. In any other moment, Rachel Berry would appreciate the dramatic nuances of the scene, but for the moment? The girl looks scared, arms wrapped around herself, and she's shivering.]

This isn't funny. Whatever has happened, I'm going to figure it out. You hear me, Vocal Adrenaline?!

[And she's calling into the woods now, because obviously, this is the rival glee club's fault. She's serious.]

I'm going to get back to the performance hall and we're going to win, without your cheating! I demand to be returned at once!

[Her bravado is broken by a small sob as Rachel tucks her head into her arms once again, totally ignorant of the PCD recording her.]

Oh, Finn, where are you?

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[Rachel's head snaps up at the noise and she glares into the darkness, jumping to her feet. In heels. In the rain. She's pretty talented.]

Who's there?! I'm warning you, I'm carrying mace and I can fight!

[Look at her put those hands up. ... yeah, she can't fight. At all.]

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

Whoa, calm down. Look down, there's a metal box thingy close to you. I have one too and that's how we're talking right now!

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[Rachel will scoop up the PCD and squint.]

... hello. Who are you?

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

I'm Sirius Black! And who might you be, lovely?

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[somethingspecial]

[... well, the endearment causes her to smile a little bit, if not uncertainly.]

... Rachel Berry.

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

[He likes it when he makes girls smile!]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Rachel!

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Thank you, Sirius!

[Because it IS a pleasure to meet her, obviously.]

I'm sorry that I don't look my best -- I've been put out in the rain, apparently, for whatever reason -- the spirits, I guess, didn't want me to sing tonight.

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

Nonsense! You look stunning and I'm sure you look even better when dry.

Oh, you can sing?

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[somethingspecial]

[Sirius, nobody calls her pretty. You're instantly her favorite person in this place.]

Yes! I'm the lead female star in New Directions, McKinley High's glee club! I was just about to perform for Regionals but -- ... I've been told that I've been brought here instead.

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

[Hey, as long as someone is female, Sirius automatically thinks they're pretty.]

I'm sure you sound like an angel when you sing. Maybe you should perform for everyone in Adstringendum if you can't perform at this Regionals place.

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I've been training since I was three months old. And... maybe! Do you sing? Or does anyone else sing? I'd love to put on a performance! I can't let my voice falter while I'm here, after all.

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

Nah, I've never been a good singer. I know there's a choir at Hogwarts, but I never joined. Not really my thing. But I do enjoy listening to a person who can sing.

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Well, I can assure you, Sirius, I can sing.

[And by now, she's warmer and safer inside Ed's house, so she's a great deal happier. Though still looking ridiculous.]

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[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

I hope that you can give me a demonstration one day, Rachel.

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[somethingspecial]

[Maybe Adstringendum isn't so bad after all.]

I will! I would sing for you now, but...

[She pulls at her hair.]

I should get changed and get dried off first.