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Tweak says, "You're weak"

Lacus Clyne (fields_of_hope) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2014-06-09 12:45:00

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aidan reilly, data, euphemia li britannia, lacus clyne, lyle dylandy, neil perry (au), sougo okita, tenma, veronica mars

Day 275 | Video | Open
Day 275? Oh, my...

[So she too had succumbed to the disappearances that plague the dome. Her first thought, quickly dampened, is for Kira. She won't give up hope, yet it seems doubtful that he would have arrived again in her absence, being only a very seldom addition to her life here. As for her second thought, no doubt she'll have confirmation either way very shortly.]

[Woozy from the strange, yet not entirely unfamiliar sensation of her memories of home overlaying her last memories of the dome, Lacus applies her extraordinary focus and steadies herself. The still-fragile peace back home will have to be entrusted to others, for now, and she must come to accept being imprisoned yet again... or still, depending on which memories she favors. Yet more to sort out once she has a moment.]

[In the meantime, she smiles into the video feed, easy and sanguine.] It would seem I've been gone a number of weeks; I should think I've missed quite a lot. Perhaps someone could fill me in?

And, hello to anyone I've not met. My name is Lacus Clyne, and I'm glad to meet you in spite of the circumstances.

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	action sadistfaction 2014-06-10 04:03 am UTC (link)
	[Well, at least she's right about that.] I am... but I also am not because I don't want you to leave again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	action fields_of_hope 2014-06-10 04:16 am UTC (link)
	[Normally she might make him a promise that she won't, but it's one not in her power to keep. And if she had the chance to go home, honestly, she needs to go. People are depending on her. All the same, while she's here, she wants him to be happy.] I suppose we'll have to see. But I hope as long as I'm here I can make you smile at least a little. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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sadistfaction
2014-06-10 04:25 am UTC (link)

[He nods, having expected that from her. That's so like her, after all. But still, he's not sure of what to say. Anything he can come up with won't change the situation. So he decides to go with something a little more... embarrassing.]

We never touched your room, Aidan and I... [He puts a hand on his cheek.] I couldn't. And when Aidan told me he invited Euphie to move in with us, it really pissed me off. I thought they were both trying to replace you... so they've been sharing Aidan's room.

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	action fields_of_hope 2014-06-10 04:29 am UTC (link)
	That was very sweet of you. I'm sure Aidan wouldn't try and replace anyone, but it makes me happy that you would leave my room for me. I hope you gave Euphie a chance. She's very kind. And we are very different people, despite the similar hair color, so you had nothing to worry about. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	action sadistfaction 2014-06-10 04:45 am UTC (link)
	I did give her a chance... I've spoken to her in the past, and she was helpful. But it still pissed me off, and it made us all living together complicated for a little while. [He sips his tea.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	action fields_of_hope 2014-06-11 01:25 am UTC (link)
	I understand. I'm glad if it's better now. I spoke to Aidan, he seems a little different. [To put it mildly.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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sadistfaction
2014-06-11 01:49 am UTC (link)

[He is not in the least bit surprised that she noticed.]

He is. [A nod at that.] He agrees with me a lot more these days, especially when I have nothing but bad things to say. That wasn't how it used to be. He was the kind of guy who would try to make a positive out of a negative. It's not always like that anymore. I don't know if there's anything I can do other than the stuff I usually do... killing virtual zombies and drinking beer and hanging out like guys don't really change anything.

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	action fields_of_hope 2014-06-11 01:55 am UTC (link)
	I think it might mean a great deal to him, just to have someone to spend time with. Don't underestimate that. [That's not to say she intends to sit by and do nothing, but in good time.] I'm sad to hear that. It would seem something very significant happened to him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-11 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Yeah. I'm sure you could ask him about it. I don't think it's for me to tell. [Even if Aidan would be okay with that, it didn't feel like something he should do.] It's not really my business... and all that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-11 02:01 am UTC (link)
	[Smiling, she shakes her head.] No, you shouldn't tell me. He will do so if he feels it's right. It had to be different for you to see him like this. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-11 04:08 am UTC (link)
	It is. There is a benefit to it, though... [A brief pause, because he thinks this is going to sound weird.] It makes me get my own head out of my ass, if you know what I mean. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-11 04:14 am UTC (link)
	[Her smile quirks and she glances at him over the rim of her cup, silently confirming that she knows exactly what he means.] [And perhaps being a little cheeky to get a reaction.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-11 04:20 am UTC (link)
	[He traces a finger around the edge of his teacup.] At least everyone can be a little happier... 'cause you're here right now. Everyone who matters, anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-11 04:22 am UTC (link)
	[Lacus rises from her seat and leans across the table to kiss his forehead.] I don't remember being gone, but if I did I would have missed you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-11 04:26 am UTC (link)
	[Lacus kisses! It had been a thousand years... or at least it felt that way!] You better. [He can crack jokes if he wants to!] Weird you don't remember being gone... I can't tell if that's less stressful or not. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-12 04:35 pm UTC (link)
	Mm, I'm not sure. It's probably worse on everyone who remained here, either way. I do have some new memories from home, but I also don't remember leaving. I don't suppose that will ever get easier. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-12 04:52 pm UTC (link)
	Ah yeah. The same thing happened to Aidan recently. [He tilts his head.] Even though I know it can happen, since it has a number of times, it's still odd. Things here never make any sense and probably never will. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-12 05:16 pm UTC (link)
	[So that's what happened. Poor Aidan.] Maybe not. This place has always had its way of toying with our feelings and memories. [Why else would she have been with Tyki?] All we can do is help each other and try our best. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-12 05:26 pm UTC (link)
	[Speaking of memories and being toyed with...] So, uh. D'you remember the little bots we get sometimes? [He's sure she does.] If you ever hear Aidan talking about me being a [He makes air quotes] "good kisser," it's 'cause of the bots. Not 'cause we decided to experiment one day or anything like that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-12 05:29 pm UTC (link)
	[Don't laugh, don't laugh.] Ah, I see. [Calmly sipping her tea.] I suppose that was quite the eventful day. Perhaps I should be sorry I missed it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-12 05:51 pm UTC (link)
	Nah, other than that you haven't missed a whole lot of fun stuff. [He shrugs.] The only big things I can remember is something freaky happening to people's dreams, bodies being swapped, and a sporting event... Also that I maybe very briefly spoke to someone about therapy because Aidan maybe talked me into it. Maybe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2014-06-12 05:58 pm UTC (link)
	If Aidan thinks it's a good idea then I must approve. [Hm, was this before or after Aidan's post-new-memories-changes?] If there hasn't been very much fun happening, I suppose we will have to think of some ourselves. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2014-06-12 06:20 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. It's an emergency. All this other stuff is wearing me out. [Not really, but he has to be dramatic, of course! Look at how tired he is!] I don't know if I can do this anymore. Emergency! Emergency! (Reply to this) (Parent)

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