[ The handy partner in crime is so beyond late. Maybe she was taking a nap or something. At any rate, it's only now that she comes in the door to the room... and finds them all gathered here looking a bit too serious for her liking. Vanille stops in the doorway, looking from one person to another, taking in the scene, but not the words that were just spoken. ]
sob, I miss everything
Um... I... just walked in on something, didn't I?
[ oops... ]