[ Mari blinks, then cocks up one eyebrow, something between bemused and entertained. Why on her own birthday-- wouldn't you normally make it the other way around? She almost goes to say this out loud, but then a far sweeter opportunity rears its beautiful head. ]
A lifeline? Okay! [ Without missing a beat, Mari whips out her phone-- ] Then we'll call Dia and--
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A lifeline? Okay! [ Without missing a beat, Mari whips out her phone-- ] Then we'll call Dia and--