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[handwringing]

[There's a crackle, and then a new voice is coming over the radio. She sounds pleasant, and happy to be here, though there's a bit of an edge to it, like she might be stressed out about something.]

Hello, everyone. Since a lot of you are out exploring these islands, I thought this would be the easiest way to introduce myself to those of you I don't know. I'm Elsa. I've been with the Carnival for just a little over two years now, and, well, I'm also your new Treasurer.

If any of you are part of the treasury division, you can contact me through the treasury's channel. Or you can use 144.95613 to reach just me.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all. Thank you.

[That might have sounded a tad over-practiced, but she did it.]

Comments

[wild_magic]

[Treasurer... He knew he was supposed to have the Treasurer as his boss, but the other one had left so soon after he came here that he never really had a boss his entire stay. He's not quite sure what to think about that.]

Are you gonna explore the islands too? They're pretty fun.

[handwringing]

[The voice on the radio sounds awfully... young. Well, it's not like the Carnival never recruited kids before, mostly runaways from various worlds. Given everything that's happened just before she came, though, she hopes he's alright...]

Yes, I'm sure I will once I get some time.

What's your name?

[wild_magic]

I'm Susan!

[handwringing]

It's nice to meet you, Susan. What's your job here?

[wild_magic]

Well, I have a lot of jobs... But basically my job is talking to people.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[Despite intervening time and an extra change or two, the voice on the other end of the radio sounds exactly as Elsa remembers it. Along with a little bit of delight!]

Elsa! How good to see
You came back to work our treasury!

[handwringing]

[And Elsa sounds equally delighted.]

Zecora! It's nice to hear your voice again. How are things?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

At the moment, their best
Since we are at rest.

[Oh sure, they have performances to prepare for and customers to mind, but after the nightmares of their past few stops, this is paradise.]

Are you okay
In every way?

[handwringing]

Yes - a bit tired, some of the beings Ringmaster sent me after are... uncooperative. [That's one way to put it.] But I'm fine.

What about you? I heard the last stop was... rough.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I have recovered well
From our trip to Hell.

[Zecora is carefully generic in her answer, hoping Elsa will inquire no further. She won't lie or hide the truth, but frankly, the details aren't pleasant and she doesn't think Elsa really wants to hear them.]

[destiny_key]

[Wait. Treasurer? Isn't that supposed to be his boss? Sora's pretty sure someone's mentioned that at some point.

Also, when did they get a treasury channel?]

Um, it's nice to meet you, Elsa. When did you get here? Or, um, when did you get back, I guess.

[handwringing]

[They've always had one, but no Treasurer since Gilgamesh left.]

Just a few days ago, but I've been buried in work. What's your name?

[destiny_key]

I'm Sora! I, um, I think you're my new boss.

[handwringing]

Oh! Sora, alright. What do you do here?

[At least he doesn't seem as young as the other one?]

[destiny_key]

I'm a Patch! But, uh, I kinda help out everywhere. I'm actually in the costume shop right now.

[If you listen carefully you can probably hear the sounds of Carly screaming in the background.]

[cellphoneangel]

Hello, Elsa. I am Castiel, the Acquisitioner. I am sorry I've missed you before, being in and out all the time. Let me know if you need anything.

[handwringing]

It's alright. I've been busy, myself. It's nice to finally meet you somewhat properly.

[But they're still just talking to each other on the radio.]

[dorkypantsuit]

Welcome back.

[handwringing]

Thank you. It's nice to be back.

[Even though she's learned that the Carnival has Been Through Some Shit.]

[dorkypantsuit]

You came back at just the right time.

That position's needed someone competent enough to fill it for a while.

[handwringing]

You say that like you didn't have much confidence in the last one...

But I hope I'll be able to meet your expectations.

To Elsa's Personal Frequency

[mylastchance]

Hello.

My brother is working in your department.

He's kind of an idiot... So if something happens or he misbehaves let me know.

Sorry.

[handwringing]

[Give her a minute to respond, she's laughing over that one.]

Is your brother Susan?

[mylastchance]

[Unbelievable...]

Please don't tell me he did something already.

[handwringing]

I don't think he's excited about having a boss.

[Too bad because he has one.]