... That you are somewhere very fleshy and meaty. This is not the first time all of this has happened. Callisto is... the odd one out. Something about hydroponics, and flowers, and... the haze. I'm not sure if we're to trust Callisto or not.
... But alright. Lucien can try. [do we have other nonhumans... sidon.] I'm working with him closely as I can. As he lets me. He's very insistent on seeing you.
... I saw his memories, the week before this. I know where he's at, and how terrified he is. [she's been more gentle with him. well, as gentle as she can get. she really does want to throttle him a lot.]
I'll tell him. And - yes. I know. He told me what the consequences might be of seeing you too much and then tried to argue with me when I told him that he's being a moron.
[GOD.]
I made him promise to stay here. We need him here.
anyway you're correct i can't believe i'm on the living side of the homo nothing in life matters meme this time.]
You don't need to worry about us. If anything happens, we end up with you. [...] I wish there was more that you could tell us, but I suppose I'll have to wait until Friday to hear more.
[i'm so sad to not get to read your cyoa exit right this instant god]
... There's so much I think about telling you, day to day. Even now.
No--no, no, no. Don't come to us. The least of you that comes to us, the better maybe.
[DON'T READ IT EVER. He squeezes her gently.]
Keep going. Remember that... we're always with you. We're with you there, you know? Don't forget. Something happened... before us. When all of this started, just like what we're going through.
...Write them down, and when I get back, I'll read them.
That contradicts what that HERMES message said about tying the votes.
[she raises her eyebrows at that. but.
she takes in what he's saying to her, and then, finally:]
Yes, I know. We've gotten so many documents that have indicated that to us. We're piecing it together, slowly. I imagine you don't need our info, but I can try to send it to all of you somehow if necessary.
[a beat. she looks kind of like - not upset, but she gets a little wobbly at that last bit. ooogh.]
I like ice cream. [she says, finally. she does not cry and she won't because it's very difficult for her to do, but she's definitely feeling a lot trying to tell him these stupid little things.] I've never had it before here. I was a child for a while, I don't know if you saw that. I finished the book you were reading when...
[trails off there. switches tracks.]
I bought a thousand of those tiny wizard statues on accident.
[she's still got it in VR because she's trying to get used to the idea of this just being part of her, from now on. it's not like it's going to grow back, so.]
I wish you could too. Shoma was fascinated by it. [...] It's a little uncomfortable sometimes, but no. It doesn't hurt. More that it aches.
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[she says in the GROUCHIEST tone in the world. a beat.]
... I know that all of you are close by, but I'm so... I'm so tired of losing people.
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[He owes Throné so much, anD NOW ALSO OWES LUCIEN SO MUCH AFTER TOMORROWWWW.
The squeeze he gives her is an attempt to be reassuring.]
I know... We're looking for a way. Don't worry, Throné. We'll get back to you all.
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I know. We're looking on our side, too. We're a little bit closer all the time. [she pulls back finally, but she refuses to let go of his hands.]
Is there anything I can do? Is there anything you can tell me about what you have all been up to?
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What have you heard from Lucien?
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she holds his hands tightly.]
... That you are somewhere very fleshy and meaty. This is not the first time all of this has happened. Callisto is... the odd one out. Something about hydroponics, and flowers, and... the haze. I'm not sure if we're to trust Callisto or not.
[MILLIONS KNIVES ASS]
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You know most already. Be careful--don't kill Callisto, okay? They...
[He isn't sure how much he can say without blitzing out.]
They don't need to be with us. But they might be able to help you... if you know how to use them. Let Lucien try, okay? They... don't like humans.
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[she says wryly. but.]
... But alright. Lucien can try. [do we have other nonhumans... sidon.] I'm working with him closely as I can. As he lets me. He's very insistent on seeing you.
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I wish he would rely on others more... I'm sorry he is a handful always. He is... scared, I think. He doesn't look it, or sound like it, but...
Tell him I said to let you help. I'll put it in a stern letter.
...He should stop trying to summon me. It won't turn out well if he keeps pushing it. He knows that. It won't help anyone.
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I'll tell him. And - yes. I know. He told me what the consequences might be of seeing you too much and then tried to argue with me when I told him that he's being a moron.
[GOD.]
I made him promise to stay here. We need him here.
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His expression softens between the frizzled pixelation and glitching. He brings his arms up to give her another hug again, but just one.]
I told him the same. I don't think he is going to listen to either of us, though... but it's worth trying.
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I don't think he will either, but I won't stop. [she is extraordinarily stubborn. he hugs her - and she squeezes him tight, with a sigh.]
... Viktor, please be careful where you are. Promise me. I can't imagine we'll see each other again like this for... for some time. So.
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So many people need fucking hugs, and most of them are living, very funny.]
I will. It isn't... as bad as you might think there. Well, the flesh is a little weird... Not that I'm wanting to stay, or anything.
[The next day, he goes on her CYOA. Wild.]
I'm more worried about the rest of you.
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anyway you're correct i can't believe i'm on the living side of the homo nothing in life matters meme this time.]
You don't need to worry about us. If anything happens, we end up with you. [...] I wish there was more that you could tell us, but I suppose I'll have to wait until Friday to hear more.
[i'm so sad to not get to read your cyoa exit right this instant god]
... There's so much I think about telling you, day to day. Even now.
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[DON'T READ IT EVER. He squeezes her gently.]
Keep going. Remember that... we're always with you. We're with you there, you know? Don't forget. Something happened... before us. When all of this started, just like what we're going through.
...Write them down, and when I get back, I'll read them.
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[she raises her eyebrows at that. but.
she takes in what he's saying to her, and then, finally:]
Yes, I know. We've gotten so many documents that have indicated that to us. We're piecing it together, slowly. I imagine you don't need our info, but I can try to send it to all of you somehow if necessary.
[a beat. she looks kind of like - not upset, but she gets a little wobbly at that last bit. ooogh.]
... Alright.
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Just keep that in mind.
[Reaching up, he cups her face in both of his hands.]
Tell me some now. We have a while.
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I like ice cream. [she says, finally. she does not cry and she won't because it's very difficult for her to do, but she's definitely feeling a lot trying to tell him these stupid little things.] I've never had it before here. I was a child for a while, I don't know if you saw that. I finished the book you were reading when...
[trails off there. switches tracks.]
I bought a thousand of those tiny wizard statues on accident.
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He laughs, sort of sudden. He didn't expect the wizard part.]
I love ice cream. It reminds me of sweet milk.
[Hilariously, he just told someone earlier this week he liked ice cream.]
What will you do with so many of the tiny wizard who attacked you?
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I don't know yet. Maybe I'll leave them around the ship in hidden spots.
[...]
I'm still not used to this leg. [huff.]
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He fritzes out and in as he squats down to look at it.]
I wish I could really see it. [He wants to tinker...] It will take some time to get used to, yes. It doesn't hurt you, does it?
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I wish you could too. Shoma was fascinated by it. [...] It's a little uncomfortable sometimes, but no. It doesn't hurt. More that it aches.
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[Thoughtfully stroking his pixelated jaw.]
Mmm... The weight will take time to adjust to having, but you should make sure it isn't too heavy and the edges aren't digging in. Shoma can help you.
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He's already promised me to make a new one for me if the ship decides this is its property at the end.
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Heh. That seems very much like him. He could do it. I'm glad he's there to help you with things like this.
[He stands up again, smiling a little.]
Tell him thank you for me.
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I will. Make sure you try to find him as well. He misses you. [...] Thank you for coming to find me.
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