Halliwell Manor, Thursday Evening

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Piper sat on her bed with her laptop and looked over some notes from one of her classes. She had a paper due next week and thought it would be a good idea to get started on it. She wasn't usually the type to wait until the last minute...unless she had turned into a demon or something.

She kind of hoped for some sort of distraction.

[ooc: for the BFF]

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Veronica had been a little out of sorts all day. She figured it was because of Cameron's phone call last night.

She realized how much she missed having friends around that knew her well and that she could talk to about anything.

Since she couldn't have them with her, she decided a phone call was the next best thing and picked up to dial Piper.

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Piper reached for her cellphone and checked the caller ID.

"Hey Veronica," she greeted, definitely grateful for the distraction.

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"Hey, Piper," Veronica said, smiling at the sound of her BFF's voice. "I'm not catching you at a bad time, am I?"

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"Not at all," Piper said, closing her laptop. "I was just looking over some notes, but I'd much rather talk to you. How are you?"

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"Coping," Veronica replied honestly. If it were anyone else she would have said fine, but she knew better than to try to hide things from Piper.

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"You want to talk about it?" Piper asked, concerned. She figured this had something to do with Archie.

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"That's why I called," Veronica said. "It's not quite the same as hanging out in our room with chocolate, but I suppose it will have to do."

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"It's not the same, but I am still hear to listen," Piper said.

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Veronica sighed and got comfortable on her bed. "Well, the newest thing is that I got a call from Cameron last night," she said. "They got some bad news about Anakin this week."

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"Oh? What's up?" Piper asked curiously.

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"Apparently his son is one of the new students," Veronica said.

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Piper blinked. "Seriously?"

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"Yep," she said, hesitating before continuing. "He's been telling people that his father died before he was born."

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"Oh god," Piper said quietly, unsure of what else to say.

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"I know. The whole thing is just crazy," Veronica sighed. "And that on top of everything with Archie..."

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"Sounds crazy, yeah. One of those 'Only in Fandom' things?" Piper said with a frown. "Is Archie okay?"

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Veronica sighed again. "I haven't talked to him since he left Neptune on Monday morning," she said. "We... can't really keep in touch anymore."

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"What's going on? Why can't you keep in touch?" Piper asked, frowning again.

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"In order to get the job at the Maritime Museum, he needed a new identity," Veronica explained. "One that would establish a credible reason for him to have the knowledge he has and one that would actually allow him to work in the United States."

She swallowed hard. "For his safety, he has to cut ties with his old life."

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"I'm sorry, Veronica," Piper said quietly, wishing she was there to give her friend a hug.

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"We knew it was a strong possibility before we went to Paris," Veronica said. "So we made the most of the time we had together."

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"I'm glad you two managed to have a great time in Paris," Piper said, smiling sadly.

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"And of course I set up a way for us to at least check in once in a while," Veronica added. "But we may never see each other again."

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"Maybe you will someday," Piper said, trying to sound hopeful.

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"Maybe," Veronica said. "But if not, I'll always have the memories."

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Piper nodded somberly, even though Veronica couldn't actually see her. "Yeah."

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Veronica was quiet for a few moments. "I think I've probably depressed us both enough now. What's going on with you? How are your sisters and your Grams?"

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"I'm okay," Piper replied. "Mostly dealing with school. My sisters and Grams are well. It's really good to be with them again."

She sighed. "I miss everyone, though."

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"Me too," Veronica said. "Oh, hang on."

There was a brief commotion on her end of the phone and Piper might have heard a girl saying something about late night pizza.

"Hey, Piper? My roommate wants me to go out for pizza with her and a few other girls on the floor. Can I give you a call next week? Hopefully with better news to share."

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"Sure," Piper said. "Talk you you next week then. Have fun!"

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"I'll try," Veronica said. "I miss you. I'll talk to you soon!"

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"I miss you too," Piper added. "Night Veronica."