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Noah Lazarus ✦ David Shepherd (tankslayer) wrote in reincarnatecomm,
@ 2015-02-28 18:06:00

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lydia evans, noah lazarus, olivia shepherd

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To: Lydia Evans, Olivia Shepherd, NPC Lazarus family
From: Noah Lazarus

> I'm about to do something really stupid. I'm sorry.

[And then he does something stupid.]

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	Reply herworship 2015-03-01 01:26 am UTC (link)
	[ooc: Sent five minutes later, after she's seen the broadcast.] Are you trying to give me a heart attack? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-01 05:47 am UTC (link)
	No. I'm really sorry. I understand if you want to wait longer before hiring me, or not do it at all. But it was the right thing to do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply herworship 2015-03-01 09:06 am UTC (link)
	> Are you kidding me, Lazarus? I want to bring you on sooner. NOW, preferably. >> Do you know how fast I had to put an extraction team together in the event we had to pull you out? One minute and forty seconds. >>> You put yourself at a lot of risk today without any back up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-01 04:09 pm UTC (link)
	> Are you sure? I'm pretty sure they're going to be watching me for a while. I'm not exactly a safe bet, right now. >> You put together an extraction team in less than two minutes? Really? You're more efficient than the FBI. >>> I couldn't get up there and lie about it. I couldn't make the problem worse for other people just because it would be safer for me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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herworship
2015-03-02 09:11 pm UTC (link)

> All the more reason to bring you on sooner. I'm not concerned about a safe bet, I'm concerned about you becoming the next reincarnate scape goat.

>> ... Thank you. When your goal is to beat the FBI to something, that's kind of the results you want.

>>> I'm not lecturing you. What you did was stupid, and brave. That's the sort of thing we look for here, so you'll fit right in.

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tankslayer
2015-03-02 11:32 pm UTC (link)

> I'm pretty sure there's no escaping that, now. They kept trying to paint me as a sympathizer anyway, because of James.

>> I guess that was kind of a silly observation, since that was the point. Sorry, I'm a little... it hasn't really sunk in yet that I actually did that.

>>> Huh. That's what Zach said too. Not about the stupid and brave, since I hadn't done this yet.

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	Reply herworship 2015-03-03 01:43 am UTC (link)
	> So come on board with us. You'll be a little safer, at least. >> No, I appreciate the observation and the compliment. I don't know how much Zach told you, but I'm still pretty new to this. I'm sure that might be painfully obvious, considering. >>> Well, we are related. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-03 02:26 am UTC (link)
	> Okay, if you're sure that you don't want me to wait for a while. >> Considering what? I had no idea you were new to it, you're doing a great job. >>> That's a good point. Has he [...] heard about this yet? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply herworship 2015-03-03 04:18 am UTC (link)
	> I'm very sure. >> Someone less new to the job might have been able to prevent what happened to Zach, that's all. >>> Not sure, but I'm on my way to see him. Assuming you're not still in danger of getting arrested for treason, that is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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tankslayer
2015-03-03 04:46 am UTC (link)

>> Even people with experience can't see everything coming. You can't predict for everything, that's the biggest lesson you learn with experience. Please, don't blame yourself when you just proved how competent you are.

>>> No immediate danger, I don't think they've figured out what to do yet. If he's heard, tell him I'm sorry I didn't warn him. I was kind of hoping he wouldn't be watching yet, I didn't want to stress him out more.

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	Reply herworship 2015-03-03 06:45 am UTC (link)
	>> It's hard not to blame myself with Zach. When you spend your whole life looking out for someone only to fail when it matters most, even logic and reason temporarily goes out the window. >>> I'll tell him. Even though you have nothing to be sorry for. You did the right thing, Noah. He'll ~~eventually~~ see that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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tankslayer
2015-03-07 12:33 am UTC (link)

>> I understand. I'd probably feel the same way if it was one of my brothers. ~~I can~~ If it would make you feel better, I can sit down and go over it with you. Like a debriefing, to help you figure out if there was anything you could have done differently.

>>> Thank you. I know it was right, and I'm sure he does too, but if it was a shock for someone who I'd warned, it was probably worse for anyone who I didn't.

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	Reply herworship 2015-03-07 09:38 am UTC (link)
	>> ... That would really help me, actually. If you don't mind. >>> I don't think you should worry so much about what Zach will think. I love my brother, but he can be a little short sighted when it comes to the people close to him. Give yourself some credit. You were right. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-07 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	>> Of course I don't mind. Whenever you're ready. >>> ~~Yes, but we're~~ ~~He's~~ It's hard not to worry a little more about him right now. Of course he tells me about Jack and then almost immediately goes and gets shot before I can make him talk about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply herworship 2015-03-08 12:35 am UTC (link)
	>> I really appreciate it. >>> You'll get your chance to. I promise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-08 05:12 am UTC (link)
	>> Any time. I mean it. >>> I trust you. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-01 01:30 am UTC (link)
	[ooc: Also sent five or ten minutes later, after she's seen the broadcast.] ... Oh my god. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-01 05:47 am UTC (link)
	I didn't plan on it being quite that stupid. That just kind of happened. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-01 09:08 am UTC (link)
	Did it happen after you fell on your head? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-01 03:01 pm UTC (link)
	Do you know those moments where you're more like your reincarnate than you want to be? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-02 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	I think so? I mean. Sometimes I get this really overpowering urge to ride a horse. But I don't have a horse, so that urge eventually passes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-02 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	> Horses? Seriously? >> You get the urge to ride a horse, I get the urge to stand in front of tanks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-03 01:46 am UTC (link)
	> Éowyn? There's a whole thing with horses. Where she's from they were all called Horse-lords, or something. >> Tanks? Seriously? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-03 02:27 am UTC (link)
	> There was? I must have missed that part of the movies. >> Just one tank. He slayed it. The tank was an allegory for a giant. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-03 04:23 am UTC (link)
	> ... It's the entire second movie, Noah. What did you do, sleep through it? >> So we're both a little crazy with heroic stupidity, huh. >>> I guess I also sometimes get the urge to stab things. But I'm pretty sure that isn't as specific to her. Pete tells me I have anger management issues. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-03 04:48 am UTC (link)
	> Maybe? I only really watched the parts where the fighting was actually happening. >> I guess that's something we have in common. >>> I don't have any sisters, but I was almost engaged so I still know that there's no right response to that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-03 06:49 am UTC (link)
	> Suddenly rethinking this whole friendship thing... >> Guess so. >>> Smart man. Thanks to Éowyn I do have a sword now. >>>> So, you quit the FBI. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-07 12:34 am UTC (link)
	> I'll watch it again. More than just the fighting parts. >>> Then I'm definitely not commenting. >>>> ~~Holy shit~~ I did. No turning back on that one. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-07 09:39 am UTC (link)
	> I'm holding you to that. >>>> How does it feel? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-07 04:26 pm UTC (link)
	> Look, if I fall asleep, I apologize. They're really long movies. >>>> I honestly don't know yet. Right? But a little terrifying. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-08 12:36 am UTC (link)
	> Don't make me sit through it with you and poke you awake, Lazarus. >>>> Do you need anything? A new identity to cross the boarder with, maybe? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-08 05:22 am UTC (link)
	> I think I could manage sitting through the entire series with you poking me, but I may make you watch mine with me, too. I still haven't. >>>> I've made contact with a friend who says she can help me out. I don't want to give you too many details quite yet, but I'll tell you when I'm sure it's safe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-08 09:39 am UTC (link)
	> A mutual sharing in fictional awkwardness and misery? I'm in. >>>> ... Comforting. I think. Just please promise me you'll be careful? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-08 05:30 pm UTC (link)
	> We'll make a weekend of it sometime, because I feel like we'll need to add something fluffy and happy to that lineup after we're done. >>>> I'm sorry, that isn't as cryptic as I made it sound. It's completely above board, I'll be getting a real job that doesn't involve lying to anybody, anymore, if they're willing to hire me like she thinks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply daughterofkings 2015-03-08 07:06 pm UTC (link)
	> I'm good with that. Just no rom coms. Can't stand those. >>>> I trust you. And, hey, if it works out? Congrats on the new job. That's probably the quickest turn around I've ever seen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Reply tankslayer 2015-03-08 08:35 pm UTC (link)
	> I don't think I even own one, so we're safe on my end. >>>> Thanks. I think. I'm hopeful, anyway, it has to be an improvement. (Reply to this) (Parent)