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[theguideless]

[LONG TIME NO POST. but hey, shiny new...typey-posty-devices. he must try. he must...fail to really get how this shit works.

the feed is sideways. a blink, a beat with an expression realizing oh hey it's doing a thing, and then a moment to quickly right the thing. this way. whew. okay.]

Ha, uh...Sorry. [sheepish.] I wasn't very good with the old one...and this one's stranger. [let him demonstrate by trying to fold one corner of it into view...but not really getting that far and just kind of. shaking the feed. oh well.]

Maybe it just takes getting used to... [by golly it only took months to feel comfortable with the old one what could go wrong with this.] I'll try not to do anything too strange or...press anything I don't recognize. [which is a lot.] I just wanted to make sure I could at least...hear from people again.

[a beat.

wait...]

I'm...being heard right now, right?

Comments

[strategic_guile]

One day we'll just have to get the answer out of them.

[theguideless]

[he makes a soft sound, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. it's just not something he knows how to feel about.

one day, huh...]

[deadelfwalking]

There is no reason to concern yourself, either way.

[he gestures to one of the chairs near the couch.] Come and sit, Martin. At least, if you intend to stay a while.

[Koltira uncorks the bottle of scotch next to his glass, pouring himself more.] I do not wish to delay you from other matters.

[strategic_guile]

[An apologetic smile] Sorry for all the questions, but you were the only one I knew of to ask. I hope you reach those people you need to, Martin.

[sithiche]

Yes, it's a pleasure. [ he chuckles ] And I suppose so, yeah.

[revelation]

Hehe, I hope my name is easier to pronounce than it is to get used to these things.

[undeadarmies]

Then I won't worry.

[She's quiet for a moment before clearing her throat gently.] Hey, so. We should hang out sometime, now that you're not skulking around in shadows and running away.

[theguideless]

[sklfha;] Ah, well, yes...I, wouldn't worry. I'll get it right. Both of them, I think.

[theguideless]

Oh– [oop, the reflex. other people can apologize, it's ok man...

he exchanges the look.] Thank you. Blaine.

[theguideless]

[looking up; b li nk...

OH.] ...Y-yes. I think we should. [nodding quickly.] I mean, I'd like that.

[theguideless]

[moving on command right away, Martin plops himself into the chair. he still slouches without thinking about it, smiling quizzically at Koltira.]

What if you're a matter, though?

[hornedomen]

Good. First of all, do you see that light next to the little black circle? As long as that light is on, everyone else can see your video.

[deadelfwalking]

[without hesitation.] I should not be.

[theguideless]

[not missing the beat:] Why do you think so?

[deadelfwalking]

Martin ... [he rubs his face, because to him it's just obvious.] You hated me. I horrified you. Is all of that truly --just--gone?

[theguideless]

[his eyes squint just a little.]

No, nothing's gone. [a slight pause.] But it's done. My life as Darkov...the things that came with it, all of that. It's done. I don't need to be scared of you anymore.

[deadelfwalking]

[he's so much more assured than before. It gladdens Koltira to see these changes--to see that the boy actually looks healthy and whole.

Still, he mutters.]

Perhaps you do.

[revelation]

Mm, I'd be happy to help you if you'd like.

i can type

[sacrificar]

Will you listen to them all?

[Always asking the tough questions. that's her.]

[theguideless]

[peering.]

Why do you think so?

[theguideless]

Oh–

Well...Well I figure I can use all the help I can get...

WHAT ARE WORDS

[theguideless]

All...?

[beat. er, well.]

...I...I guess that wouldn't be possible like this.

[revelation]

We can help each other! Because that's what friends do, right?

( friendship +1 )

[theguideless]

[friends?

oh, my... .,

Martin is pink, though grinning.]

So I've heard, yes.

[boughtabookstore]

You should explain that further.