Episode 109

[spongetastic]

[Peter was just settling into his second cup of coffee when the letter came. It's good he's already sitting down when he reads it, because the words hurt. Every time someone leaves it's painful for him. This is just another blow, another dear friend gone back home. The news is so staggering he almost misses what else is in this letter. When he sees this second thing he lets out a soft laugh.

When he's ready to speak, his voice sounds overwhelmed]

I want to talk to everyone about something important. The newer people may not know about it, but there's a karaoke bar in town called Caritas. Its name is Latin for "mercy", and was built a few years ago by a dear friend of mine. Anyone regardless of being human, demon, powerless or powerful is welcome in Caritas. It's a sanctuary.

If you ever need a safe place to go, or just want a drink, Caritas is open to you. I won't turn anyone away. And if ever there's a crisis in Paradisa, the bar is protected.

The reason I'm saying all this is because it looks like I'm the new owner. I'm going to make sure Caritas continues to be the sanctuary its founder intended.

Comments

[spongetastic]

Um... I couldn't say unless you tell me her name.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Oh, right. [Chie's being a little slow today] It's Rise Kujikawa.

[spongetastic]

No, sorry, I haven't met her yet. But she's welcome in Caritas anytime.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Okay! We'll definitely drop by then. What's your name?

[spongetastic]

Peter Petrelli. Just Peter is fine, though.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Nice to meet you! I'm Chie Satonaka.

[spongetastic]

Nice to meet you too, Chie.