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Maryanne Elizabeth Walker (maryanne_walker) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2013-05-08 00:25:00

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Besides Jay Gatsby's Daisy, has anyone else vanished? I don't mean in death either. I mean just... 'before your eyes' poof. ~~Daryl's here longer than I would have figured if this was some Island fuckery~~

I want to keep track of the people who just evaporate, to see if this is something new the island is doing with people or if this is the end to a whole new fucked up set of island fuckery.

Sorry for all the language for people who don't like it, but there's no better way to put it. This is FUBAR, ya'll.

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	maryanne_walker 2013-05-11 05:17 am UTC (link)
	Alright. I'm good with that theory. Even if you are a ghost, which I doubt you are, there's Annie, Alex and Mitchell. Ghosts can survive here too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-05-11 03:00 pm UTC (link)
	That is good to know, thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	o.o He's not a ghost is he? maryanne_walker 2013-05-11 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	You have a scent to you, most ghosts don't. Or not much of one anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Nope! Just paranoid! XD gatz 2013-05-11 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, and I can change my clothes. Apparently that's not the case for ghosts. But I do remember dying, and Nick was at my funeral- but then, I don't suppose there's much about the island that makes any sense. Really, I'm just thankful for the chance to keep on living, in whatever way I can. I'm sorry, I must sound terribly self-obsessed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Aww Poor Jay! maryanne_walker 2013-05-11 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	Oh no, you don't sugar! And if you died, you're entitled to be a little self-obsessed. We had a few people on the train that had died and then were brought back live and well. Ummm I think Dean Winchester said something about his girlfriend being dead before she was brought here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-05-12 05:47 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, people die every day. Only it is a little unusual to remember it. As far as I know. There was a train? It's odd. I thought that this was Gehenna- or as I believe you may say, purgatory- but the longer I am here, the more I think I was incorrect. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	maryanne_walker 2013-05-13 02:10 am UTC (link)
	I don't know I've never died, but you could ask? Remembering it seems pretty traumatic. Oh yes, it was a lot like this place, except it was a train, and it moved around in space and time. And occasionally made bizarre stops. Oh, I did too! But Laura's been there, and she says it's not. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gatz 2013-05-13 04:30 pm UTC (link)
	It isn't too traumatic. It was a very quick death, I hardly felt a thing. Only I suppose I better be very careful here, indeed. I hear that we are meant to go home once we die here, but if that is the case- well, you see my point. Did the train drop you off here? I'm glad I'm not the only one- and that is good to know, as well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	maryanne_walker 2013-05-13 07:29 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, I do. Do you mind if I ask how you died? Nope, the island yanked me from it. I'm sure that you and me aren't the only ones. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gatz
2013-05-13 07:51 pm UTC (link)

Not at all. It seems that many of the people here know already, having read a book published under the name Fitzgerald. I was shot, you see- in the back, actually, I wasn't aware of who my murderer was until Mr Carraway informed me upon his arrival. It was rather a slight misunderstanding, although I can't say I entirely blame the man. He was mad with grief. His wife had been killed in an accident involving my car, and he incorrectly believed that I had been the driver. He then turned the gun on himself- it was a terrible mess, or so I hear.

Oh, I see. And was it a welcome escape?

No, quite right. Mr Carraway was certain that he must have died as well, although I can imagine it must have been quite a shock to see me, while he was still wearing his funeral suit.

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	maryanne_walker 2013-05-13 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	It's on one of my need to read lists. But sugar honey ice tea! In the back? That's horrible. Did you know it was going to happen? At the time that it happened? No. Everyone I loved was on that train. And I was the only one here. He was wearing the same suit he wore to your funeral? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gatz
2013-05-14 07:50 am UTC (link)

Oh. I've read it now, actually. I don't know what to make of it. It's only about one summer of my life, and I suppose it makes me slightly uncomfortable to think that those few months are what I will be judged on forever.

In the back, yes. I didn't know, I just heard his footsteps and then the gunshot. I had an idea that something bad might happen, Nick did suggest that I left town for a while, but I was a fool, too worried about Daisy's well-being to just run away. ~~Not that she gave a damn in return~~

You were the only one here? On the whole island? Oh, that must have been so horrible.

Yes, well that is to say, he arrived on the island directly from my funeral, and I was the first person he saw here.

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maryanne_walker
2013-05-14 08:53 am UTC (link)

It was on a list of 'should read' books when I was in school. I didn't read it because I didn't like it when people told me to read a book because I should.

That's horrible, yet nobel. I'm sorry you went out like that. And very glad that you were rescued and brought here.

Yeah... I went a little crazy for a few days. I don't know that I've been right sense.

Wow, did he pass out?

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gatz
2013-05-14 09:15 am UTC (link)

Really? How odd. I can't imagine why it is so interesting to people. It is just the journal Nick kept for a summer.

You think so? I think I'm just an idiot. It's more apparent, reading it from Nick's point of view. I took the blame for her, died over it- she didn't even come to the funeral. ~~I know she couldn't, Tom wouldn't have~~ Ah, I'm just feeling sorry for myself, it's nothing really. I'm glad I was brought here, too. It is much nicer than home. The people are nicer.

I can imagine, certainly. You seem to be sane enough, to me.

No, he thought that he must have died, as well. He was trembling, but he was okay.

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maryanne_walker
2013-05-14 07:07 pm UTC (link)

Yeah, it's considered a classic, though. To be honest I didn't read it because the same teacher made us read the Lord of the Flies. And that had to be the most disturbing book I've ever read.

She was in your car? And she didn't step up? That's her bad not yours. And I seriously need to start talking to the people you're talking to.

It's put me on edge. Like I'm constantly either expecting something bad to happen or being afraid something bad is going to happen.

Poor guy. But he's okay now?

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gatz
2013-05-14 10:29 pm UTC (link)

Yes, I hear that I am a bestseller. Maybe it's something to be proud of, but I don't know. Oh, I haven't heard of that, perhaps it was published after my time. I wouldn't say my book is disturbing- well, it was for me, but only because the story was my own.

She was the driver, yes. But I said that it was me, to protect her. It wasn't at her suggestion, although I have to say that when she appeared on the island, she didn't seem particularly grateful about it all. Oh, it's just everyone, generally. I have spoken to a few unpleasant characters, but for the most part everyone is terribly accepting and friendly. I am so used to being judged based on my finances or my race that it has been refreshing to be among people who don't seem to be concerned with such things.

I can understand that. All I can say is that worrying about it isn't going to help. Bad things will happen whether you worry about it or not, but if you focus too much on what might happen, you could miss out on all of the good things.

Yes. Well, no-

[Maryanne.]

I don't want to say it publicly, because I do not want to cause unnecessary alarm, but Nick was seriously injured in an unprovoked attack by one of the island's residents. A Frenchman by the name of Montparnasse. He has broken ribs, and a great deal of bruising. The man in question has been- warned. But I believe he caused some physical harm to two people from his own world, as well.

Ah, and to think I was just trying to convince you of how pleasant I find everyone to be.

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maryanne_walker
2013-05-15 04:24 am UTC (link)

Oh you are! And you should be proud, because while you may have passed, you're remembered through the ages. I would recommend it, but I wont. Because it's creepy.

Well... that's just. Messed up. Really really messed up, no way else to say it. I'm used to being judged for what I am, but being mortal isn't one of them.

I know that, I do... I just have a hard time convincing my heart of it.

[Jay]

Does Nick still have the clothes he was attacked in? I'll find the bastard and show him why he doesn't do that.

Oh sugar, I already knew there were some creeps on the island.

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gatz
2013-05-15 07:36 am UTC (link)

I think I was afraid, from what Mr Salvatore said, that I was remembered as nothing more than a bootlegger, but having read it, I'm not too disappointed. Mr Carraway offers too forgiving a portrayal.

Do you think so? I don't think I realised it until she appeared here, and I could see that she truly didn't care about anything but herself. So perhaps the island did me a favour, in a way. Have you found yourself to be less judged here, than at home?

I understand- the communication between my heart and head has always been a troubled one.

[Maryanne.]

That won't be necessary. I've already dealt with him.

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	maryanne_walker 2013-05-15 08:56 pm UTC (link)
	You were a bootlegger? I hate that you had to learn it that way though. I hate women like that. It's probably the reason I'm so blunt. Yes and no. I find that people don't come after me with pitchforks and torches like practically did back home. It was easier before my kid was born. But now I have something to lose. [Jay] How? If you don't mind me asking. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gatz
2013-05-16 01:10 pm UTC (link)

Yes, a very successful one. I realise there's very little point in being secretive about it here, given that so many already know, and that it's hardly a legal issue any longer.

I was dazzled by everything about her ~~but I wasn't the only one~~ It was a complicated situation, but I have noticed that people here are much more open about their feelings. Why were they so prejudiced against you? If you don't mind me asking-

Of course, I can understand that. Was your child born on the island?

[Maryanne.]

Just with my fists- oh, I didn't kill him, its just that I know there is no form of justice system on the island, and I couldn't just let him get away with that. I told him that if he so much as looked at Nick or Eponine the wrong way again, I wouldn't be so... forgiving.

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maryanne_walker
2013-05-17 12:00 am UTC (link)

Did you do the making of the liquor or just the running? There are still dry counties around the country but usually they're only that on Sundays.

I'm not exactly human. I'm what my world calls a mutant. I can change from my simple 5'6 build to a 9' long Mountain Lion. And that doesn't count my tail.

Yes. He wasn't conceived on the island though.

[Jay]

Good on you sugar. I would have been so forgiving the first go. He would have been dumped in the Oubliette without even a wet match for a friend.

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Maryanne

gatz
2013-05-17 12:51 pm UTC (link)

Both, although most recently I operated a chain of- "drug stores". We had people working for us- my business partner and I- who would do most of the running. That is to say, we had suppliers, but we were the distributors. As I mentioned to Mitchell previously, I am also able to make liquor, if the pub is ever at risk of running short. It's mostly rye whiskey and gin, but it's something.

I see, how unusual. And this is known, in your world? I can hardly comprehend it. But I am sorry that you were a victim of discrimination, I understand that well enough. People feel threatened by that which they don't understand, and they lash out. I wish it wasn't so.

I see. It must be frightening, looking out for him here.

Ah, I appreciate your understanding. Many would have thought I should have kept my temper. I wasn't aware of any Oubliette on the island. Good to know.

[ooc- I'm assuming that he's replying to this before going through the door, just fyi. I know some people take net things to be 'real time'. Just in case you were confused.]

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Jay

maryanne_walker
2013-05-18 04:47 am UTC (link)

Oh, so you were almost at the top of the chain. It seems like it would be exciting and scary all at the same time. And Whiskey and gin beat Moonshine anyday.

Yeah, my Dad had my name put on a list that pretty much told people that I was a mutant. Not what I could do exactly. At least I don't think. It was meant to be for government agencies only, but you know how that goes.

Yes and no. I have a lot of people helping me, the only thing I really have to worry about is his Uncle George kidnapping so his daughter and he could be the youngest elopers ever.

Beating on a woman? I hope no one would accuse you of not doing the right thing. It's hard to find. Unless you're not looking for it, then you run a risk of falling into it.

[ooc- It's all good! I figured that was what was going on. I only usually say they're 'real time' if someone ask about it.]

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Maryanne

gatz
2013-05-18 10:35 am UTC (link)

Yes, exactly so. I suppose Wolfsheim was the top, and he started me up in business. It was- it was frightening in the beginning, but after a while, not really. Ms White used to ask if I was not afraid of the cops, but truthfully, they were some of my best clients. Yes, the whiskey isn't too bad at all.

I see, that is unfortunate. I do know how it goes, yes. Word spreads so quickly, often exaggerated through rumour and gossip until it is only a fraction of the truth any longer. I often heard people whispering at my parties that I was a German spy during the war- absolute nonsense, and yet rich men who didn't even fight for their country were always considered more truly American than myself. And it's not as if I have any mutations or powers, so I can scarcely imagine how much worse it must have been for you. I'm glad that you don't feel the same persecution here. If anyone gives you any trouble- well, it sounds as though you can certainly take care of yourself, but I am here for back-up, if required.

I'm glad that you have the help you need, that is good. Ah, how adorable.

Yes, quite. I'm glad that you think so.

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Jay

maryanne_walker
2013-05-18 09:30 pm UTC (link)

So you were the guy to rub elbows with?

Well, having the mutation gave me an upper hand. It allowed me to survive and take out some of the oppressors that were trying to kill me and the kids. They don't persecute me as a mutant, just someone with loose morals.

The kids get along real well. Neither one seems to fuss at all, which can both be a blessing and a curse, when they're with each other.

He's lucky he got off with what he did. If anyone else would have caught up with him, he would have probably been missing a few limbs, or a few key male parts.

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