*Elbow ducks behind a table and peeps out between plants to spot the thieves or murderers who have smashed open the door. Seeing only Ladybird, he starts to come out, his hands in the air and mouth hanging open.*

You nuts? Knock much?

*At the sight of her tears, a knot forms in his gut. He grabs Ladybird by the shoulders and tries to see her eyes.*

What in Hades are you talking about? Who's here?
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