<small>[Eddward steadies his hat. Several more gadgets are on his person--some sort of magnifying monocle, some rings on his fingers, and he appears to have a belt with various tools in them. Several books are scattered throughout his personal space.]<big>

Greetings again, fellow Otherworlders! This is Eddward speaking, your astute local paperboy!

( Ramble ramble ramble! )

 

[There's a rather obvious sniffle, and a deep breath. She's sobering herself up for this, knowing fullwell she doesn't want to say it.]

I... He...

[She clears her throat] Tomorrow all the stores and official buildings of Darstone will be closed in order to honor Lorris, the late Speaker. As citizens, you are all invited to his funeral tomorrow at noon, if you would so wish.

[She cuts off the feed there. Xiuh doesn't want to start crying over the network. She has to be strong damn it.]