[i]Irina felt...different. She didn't understand what was going on. And Tesuto wanted her to...talk? She couldn't talk, her tongue had been ripped out years ago. But it would be worth a try at least..[/i] [i]Irina opened her mouth, for once, and tried to make a noise..[/i] "...Hello?" [i]Now, assuming that device worked..[/i] [i]Irina's voice sounded...younger. Kind, compassionate, with a tint of an Italian accent within it. Beautiful, almost.[/i]