At Longfellow Inn; New London, Britannia:
Mrs. Esterly (to Charles): Oh excuse me, young man. I was expecting Mr. Turner. Are you new?
Charles (to Mrs. Esterly): ... Yes. That's very funny Mrs. Esterly. I haven't seen you in a while. What can I get you?
Mrs. Esterly (to Charles): Good heavens, Charles! You've certainly grown since last time I saw you! I was hoping to get some of your scones, dear.
Charles (to Mrs. Esterly): Yes, I suppose I have. It's been quite annoying. None of my clothes or shoes fit any longer. Oh! Let me get your order.
Mrs. Esterly (to Charles): Hee hee. I can imagine. Thank you, Mr. Turner. ...You've become quite a handsome young man.
Charles (to Mrs. Esterly): Oh. Um... T-- thank you, ma'am. Here's your order.
Mrs. Esterly (to Charles): You're welcome, dear. Have a good evening.
At Vernian Industries; Coventry, Britannia:
Hiiri: I am very annoyed.
Carver (to Hiiri): <cough> ... Yes, mistress. We... thought you would be...
Hiiri (to Carver): … Are you still here, Carver? How many more times do I have to stab you? You practically look like Swiss Cheese.
Carver (to Hiiri): We're... not sure, ma'am... We've never died before ...
Hiiri (to Carver): Well, get on with it… And, try not to get blood on my carpet. It's the third one this month.
Professor Maladori (to Hiiri): I shouldn't think the carpet is the largest of your concerns at the moment, Miss Potter.
Hiiri (to Carver): Maladori? What on earth are you doing here? And, what exactly do you expect to do with that thing you're holding?
Professor Maladori (to Hiiri): I think that's more than enough from you. (to Starling) Well. That's one broken toy sorted.
Starling (to Professor Maladori): Yes, mistress. What should we do with Mister Carver?
Professor Maladori (to Starling): I'm afraid your pet is rather doomed at this point. If you'd like to keep it, gather it up and take it along.
Starling (to Professor Maladori): I would, ma'am. I've strangely grown quite fond of him over the years. Would you like me to dispose of Miss Hiiri?
Professor Maladori (to Starling): I've got Hiiri's brain. Waste not, want not. And at my age, I'm not about to muck about with a ton of broken clockwork. We can raise the rest to the ground... It is a pity. I hoped this one would be different. But, they always end up the same. Plans that are far too complicated... Petty vengeances... I suppose if one wants something done properly, there is no substitute for doing it oneself.
Starling (to Professor Maladori): Yes, ma'am. (to Carver) There, there, Carver sir. My mistress will save you. She's very smart.
Carver (to Starling): ...Yes, miss...
Professor Maladori (to Starling & Carver): Oh! It still talks, does it? We'll see to you, boy. Not to worry. Come along, Miss Starling.
Starling (to Professor Maladori): Yes, ma'am.
A few hours later, onboard the Wicked Sister, Longfellow bunker, The Tombs; New London, Britannia:
Yukiko (to Victor): Victor? Are you alright? You've been asleep in here for days according to Felix & Zoe.
Victor (to Yukiko): Huh? No, no. I'm awake... Yuki? What are you doing here? ...Where the bloody hell am I?
Yukiko (to Victor): You're on the Sister and it's docked in the bunker. I was going to let you sleep but I missed you. Care for some company?
Victor (to Yukiko): If it's your company that you're offering, of course! ...Where did you say we are? ...What happened?
Yukiko (to Victor): We're on your ship, which is dock-- Something is wrong. Who the hell are you!?! What have you done with Victor? Start talking or I will not hesitate to kill you.
Victor (to Yukiko): Who the hell am I?!? Who the hell are you? I don't have a bloody ship! I don't know who gave you your information, but they clearly didn't do their research.
Yukiko (to Victor): The Wicked Sister is Victor Potter's ship. Wow. You almost had me fooled. You look a lot like him but there's something off... Who the hell sent you? You have two minutes before I holler for his parents & then, you're in big trouble.
Victor (to Yukiko): Ha ha ha! Go right ahead. I know for a fact Vincent Potter doesn't have a ship and that both his parents are dead. Try your next empty threat.
Yukiko (to Victor): … Who said it was empty? The only reason I haven't killed you is that I want to know what you've done with my fiancé. (to Vincent & Poppy) Captain Potter! Miss Poppy! I need your assistance! We have an intruder!
Victor (to Yukiko): You're fucking mad.
A moment later:
Poppy (to Yukiko & Victor): What's going on in here, sweeties? Yuki, why are you pointing a sword at Victor?
Yukiko (to Poppy & Victor): … This isn't Victor.
Victor (to Poppy & Yukiko): ...Mum? You can't be my... What the ruddy 'ell is goin' on?!?
Poppy (to Victor & Yukiko): Very funny, you two. Is this punishment for my sending Yuki off on a mission for a few months? Because, it's a little over the top… Victor, why do you have a pistol behind your back?
Victor (to Poppy & Yukiko): I don't know what kind of scam you lot're runnin' but I want no part. What's next? Is "Dad" gonna come in?
Poppy (to Victor): Your father was in the middle of putting your brother to bed… Victor, what was the last thing you remember? (to Yukiko) Yuki, put the sword down… It's Victor, I know my own son. I'm just not sure it's our Victor.
Vincent (to Victor): Victor Harrison Potter! Put that gun down this instant. That's no way to treat your mother.
Victor (to Vincent): Dad... Zoe... Zoe saved you, didn't she? She said she was going to...
Poppy (to Victor): And, she did… You didn't trust her, did you? What did you do, honey?
Victor (to Poppy): I did. Sort of. But what could she do? Really? She gave me the slip. I tried to follow her... To see if there was something I could do…
Vincent (to Victor, Yukiko & Poppy): Good heavens! Nothing is ever easy with this family is it?
Poppy (to Vincent): Not in the slightest, lover.
Yukiko (to Poppy, Vincent & Victor): I can't bloody stand around here and listen to this… I need a fucking drink.
Poppy (to Yukiko): Calm down, Yuki, we'll sort this out. There's a bottle of saké in the mess hall. Help yourself. (to Victor & Vincent) Zoe & Nate changed everything ages ago. Why show up now? What triggered it?
Victor (to Yukiko): Were we really engaged? ... Jesus. Sorry. (to Vincent & Poppy) I don't know. I was trying to jump three years back, use Zoe as an anchor. I don't think I quite managed it.
Yukiko (to Victor): … It's fine. (to Vincent & Poppy) I'll be in the mess, if you need me.
Poppy (to Victor): Oh… Before we go any further with the questions. Come here, honey. We missed you. And, it's only been a few months for us. I can't even begin to imagine what its been like for you.
Victor (to Poppy & Vincent) ... It really is you, isn't?
Poppy (to Victor): It is, honey… (to Vincent) You picked a terrible time to turn contemplative, lover. Say something reassuring to your son.
Vincent (to Poppy): Sorry, lover. Take his gun. (to Victor) It's alright, kiddo. We've made it through weirder than this, haven't we?
Poppy (to Vincent): Of course, lover. (to Victor) You heard your father, hand me the gun, please. I assure you, we're harmless... To you.
Victor (to Vincent): Heh. I guess so... I never thought I'd see you guys again. (to Poppy) Here.
Poppy (to Victor): Thank you. We love you, lit-- Victor honey... Now, give me a hug.
Victor (to Vincent & Poppy): Oh... Um, yeah. Of course...
Vincent (to Poppy & Victor): Hee hee. Group hug! Don't make it weird.
Poppy (to Victor & Vincent): Heehee. It's the only way to do it.
Victor (to Vincent & Poppy): I-- I never thought I'd...
Vincent (to Victor & Poppy): I know, Victor. It's alright...
Meanwhile, in the mess hall:
Amunet (to Yukiko): Hey Yuki, care for a drink? … Oh… I guess you did… Hey! That was a really nice bottle of whiskey… that you just finished. Um… Things not go so well with your fancy pants reunion? I thought for sure you wouldn't be seen for days.
Yukiko (to Amunet): … You really do talk too much.
