WELCOME TO DREAMWIDTH, HERO...

[There's a lot of explanation she could provide for this question, but this is public and Barbara isn't much for giving unnecessary information to the network at large. Bad enough that she has to ask at all. However, she can't help sounding worried.]

Has anyone seen Charlie in the past day or two? Teenage girl, red hair, last seen in Venezuela?

( Private to Charlie )

You know, however much you learn about things from books or other people, it's always different to experience it yourself. I was barely home at all, but already over a month has passed here?

These time differences could get seriously confusing.

[The redheaded woman in the wheelchair looks tired, but she manages a smile. When she speaks, her voice is quiet, but there's a certain wry amusement to it that matches the expression.]

I can't say this was exactly the welcome I was expecting.

[She pauses while she shoves her glasses a little farther up her nose and shakes her head.]

Not that I was expecting to be here at all.

[Smile fading, she leans forward, hands flat on her thighs and her expression all business.]

First things first, before I go out and get stranded - just how accessible are things around here? Some things look pretty similar, but I'd rather know in advance.

[Another pause and the smile's back, though this time it's just friendly.]

And after that, can anyone recommend a good place for take out?