The Velvet Key

[ Lacus opened her eyes --- first noticing she was uncomfortably lying down on the floor. This confused her because she last remembered sleeping on a bed at Reverend Malchio's cottage. Now, she seems to have awoken on a chair inside what looked like a hotel lobby. But she has no idea how she got there.

She looked around --- for any signs of Kira, the children or Reverend Malchio but she found none. She saw a newspaper beside her, expecting to find any clues of her location. She found only a name of a place she never heard of before. ]

Prospero?

[ The image of a lovely, pink-haired woman appears on the screen. She looked extremely worried about something. When she smiled, it was bright --- but for those who are observant she still had worry in her eyes. But with one deep breath, the worry was gone and was replaced with a more confident smile.

She was Lacus Clyne and must remain strong. ]

I apologize if I am causing a disturbance in your network.

But ... I thought this may be necessary to find answers. If you have time to spare for me, please? I would greatly appreciate it.