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sirenspull2012-11-02 12:42 am
motioned) wrote in sirenspull2012-11-02 12:42 am
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forty second dance | video; tiny bit forward dated to midmorning!
[The face on the screen, when first she appears, looks a bit somber.]
I guess the longer you live here, the longer you learn to expect the unexpected, huh? But even then, I didn't think - I mean, Halloween passed, so I thought maybe nothing awful would happen. I've lived here for two years and it still catches me off guard, things like that. I just hope it wasn't anyone with powers behind it. If it was, they should be ashamed of themselves. But that's not what I wanted to talk about, even though I'm really sorry to anyone who saw things that hurt them.
[But then her expression brightens considerably.]
I wanted to talk about, um, being here so long, but it's not as self centered as it sounds, I promise - I guess I just wanted to thank everyone. I think I might have said already, but it's been two years today, and even though the first few months I hated it and just wanted to go home, I think I wouldn't be the same person I am now if I hadn't come here. Not just a different person, but not as good of a person, either. I mean, I've learned so much, and so many people have helped me learn that stuff, both stuff about me and stuff about life, and I wouldn't trade that for the world. Maybe not for any world. I can't help but feel like this is my home. I've met so many people, so many amazing people, people I think of as family who I would never have even known about otherwise. And a lot of them aren't here anymore, some of the best people I've ever met, but I would much rather have known them and lost them than the alternative, you know?
[Her voice gets a bit thick, though it's not in the least unhappy, and she has to pause for a moment to recollect herself.]
So I guess, just - even though horrible things can happen here and things can get very bad, and everything seems dark, I just hope everyone here can find as much light in this island as I've been able to. But I know not everyone's as lucky as me, and I know there are people who have been through things I can't even imagine, so... I'm not the best with technology, but I guess since I'm saying this to everyone, you can all tell what my NV number is, so if everything gets to be too much - there's always someone you can talk to, even if I don't know you.
[Filtered to Fakir]
I need to talk to you.
[Filtered to Gilbert]
Are you busy?
I guess the longer you live here, the longer you learn to expect the unexpected, huh? But even then, I didn't think - I mean, Halloween passed, so I thought maybe nothing awful would happen. I've lived here for two years and it still catches me off guard, things like that. I just hope it wasn't anyone with powers behind it. If it was, they should be ashamed of themselves. But that's not what I wanted to talk about, even though I'm really sorry to anyone who saw things that hurt them.
[But then her expression brightens considerably.]
I wanted to talk about, um, being here so long, but it's not as self centered as it sounds, I promise - I guess I just wanted to thank everyone. I think I might have said already, but it's been two years today, and even though the first few months I hated it and just wanted to go home, I think I wouldn't be the same person I am now if I hadn't come here. Not just a different person, but not as good of a person, either. I mean, I've learned so much, and so many people have helped me learn that stuff, both stuff about me and stuff about life, and I wouldn't trade that for the world. Maybe not for any world. I can't help but feel like this is my home. I've met so many people, so many amazing people, people I think of as family who I would never have even known about otherwise. And a lot of them aren't here anymore, some of the best people I've ever met, but I would much rather have known them and lost them than the alternative, you know?
[Her voice gets a bit thick, though it's not in the least unhappy, and she has to pause for a moment to recollect herself.]
So I guess, just - even though horrible things can happen here and things can get very bad, and everything seems dark, I just hope everyone here can find as much light in this island as I've been able to. But I know not everyone's as lucky as me, and I know there are people who have been through things I can't even imagine, so... I'm not the best with technology, but I guess since I'm saying this to everyone, you can all tell what my NV number is, so if everything gets to be too much - there's always someone you can talk to, even if I don't know you.
[Filtered to Fakir]
I need to talk to you.
[Filtered to Gilbert]
Are you busy?
action;
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[Sob, why is he making this beautiful moment awkward.
He holds an arm out for her, offering another hug. Today is a day of hugs in lieu of intelligent conversation.]
action;
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[He mumbles as he wraps one arm around her in return. Tiny daughter /)_(\]
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You don't have anything to thank me for.
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[But he doesn't elaborate.]
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Do not.
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Another second and he pulls way from her.]
Oh - sorry. I need to finish this and I haven't even started dinner yet...
[Which is the easier answer than what's in his head and on the tip of his tongue.]
action;
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[Because he's supposed to support this right?!]
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[He hesitates, then reaches out to pat her head.]
I'll figure out what the procedure is for everything tomorrow.
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[Stupid modern technology.]
action;
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[But it seems to appreciate trolling and irony.]
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[Aaaawkward silence.]
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Then let's not think about it at all.
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[Nervous laughter...]
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