Third Wave | Video [slightly future-dated to the day AFTER the zombies!]

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[ Here is that teal-haired doctor again. Only how curious! Her ears are now webbed and there's green scales just near the base. If anyone noticed her before they'll remember she'd been wearing a white hat for the last few weeks. And probably also that before that she had completely average looking round, human ears.

Cat's out of the bag. But why? Well, that half-empty glass of scotch in her hand and the fact she's obviously in a rather rowdy bar are probably some very good clues.
She giggles at whatever slurred joke the man next to her just said and grins into the tablet. ]

Hey! Hey I've been thinking and Ihavesomethingtosay. [ She smacks her hand down on the table to punctuate that. ] So. You know what's hard? keeping friends from plotting murder. I dare say the most thankless job to be had. 'Specially when they think you hate them... [ She rakes a hand through her hair and down her face, rubbing around her eye before it drops away. ] But they're both idiots. No, no. Wait a moment....

[ A squint, and a focused counting on her fingers. 1,2,3,4... ] How... how many of you kill? Its not just the reckless two. Sweet blue earth.

I think. I think 's is just depressing. [ She slouches, shoulders hunching a bit, the good mood from just a moment ago washed away.

A grimace and a long gulp of her drink. ]

Hey... Hey someone talk to me? Its a saying, my mother would say. 'Ripples always return'; it doesn't translate well. But that means kind words will come back to you, so let's talk, about anything. ...Maybe a story? Give me one and I will return it 'with a kiss'. With kindness.

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[implying]

With a kiss, truly? I do hope that has a chance at being literal, hmm?

[bearswitness]

What are you doing.

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What? No, no. It's a saying! Don't make me blush.

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Eshkol! It's good to hear from you, I like our talks, er-um, conversations. Wha do you mean?

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[asskickersunite]

Er, thanks for the offer, but I'm kind of taken.

[What to do with a bit of quiet downtime by yourself? Have a smoke, of course.]

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[ that get's a small chuckle. ]

Then of course I won't make a dishonest man of you. But. I'm afraid I'm selfish enough to ask for a story anyway.

[asskickersunite]

Well, I've spent a good couple of decades on the road. Got anything in particular you wanna hear?

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Mmm.. Anythin' about the ocean, maybe? Been thinking about it lately.

[asskickersunite]

Grew up near it, I take it? I wouldn't mind seeing the ocean again, it'd be nice to slow down for awhile between making runs to the Sacred Beer Tree for the other guys. Can't have a party on the beach without plenty to drink, am I right?

[flamberge]

[Even for someone having recently dealt with a cold of death, it's not hard to guess what's going on in this little picture.]

You ought to consider improving your alcohol tolerance before addressing the network while intoxicated.

[The ears? Don't bug him (really, he doesn't care). Getting wasted and babbling? Does.]

[implying]

A little blushing is good for you! It stimulates the blood flow. And additionally, I have no trouble at all imagining that you're quite lovely when you do it.

[bearswitness]

Who are you with.

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[spellcastes]

[ amused and INTRIGUED... ]

I don't kill for my own entertainment, if that is anything at all.

[speakveryclearly]

[Alien girl that you might recognize from like two months ago when that one plant guy needed a portable sunlamp is sitting in an alleyway. She can still glow in the dark. The tablet is in her lap.]

The social institution of murder prevention is regrettably under-respected.

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[birdhousesoul]

Dr. Kimbler. [Color Anders concerned.] Is there anything I can do for you? Besides tell you a story. Which I suppose I could do, but would that really help?

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[boughtabookstore]

Killing is sometimes unavoidable.

Are you used to drinking?

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[inafadingcrown]

[This is your roommate looking rather concerned.]

I would be glad to speak on whatever subject you might wish, but do you not think it might be best if you were to take some time to yourself? You seem in need of rest. [Translation: you are drunk and probably going to be embarrassed about this later. Might want to get off the network.]

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[ A look of confusion and a pauses to... look around. ] Um. Nobody right now.

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[ Oh look, here's some blush right on cue. Along with a stifled giggle. ] Vanadi you're such a tease!

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More in it, than near it. But I actually... don't drink so often. The Sacred Beer Tree? Did you really have such a thing?

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Oh you make it sound like a habit! S'not something I do all the time. How often do you drink?

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[ A pout and... the need to explain herself! ]
No, no I gather that! Not something m'not used to, but 's really hard for somebody to listen to other options? Other ways. Spilled blood in the water spills more of itself.

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[ Oh its that helpful alien girl! She remembers you. ]

Yes! It-it really honestly is. Not so many people see that and it is awful. Terrible. S'wonder why you bother sometimes!

[speakveryclearly]

[Her chin is in her hand now; she sparkles sardonically.]

Why does anyone bother to do anything? Love, usually. Though it's a wonder why we even bother with that. An intrinsically irrational act.

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Anders, hello! The clinic is holding up just fine, yes? I 's worried I didn't mean to not come in today. M'being irresponsible. But I don't think.... I'm a lot of help ri'now.

But stories are good! Who doesn't like stories?