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( The problem here was, so far as Ellie could see it, was that there were people. Too many people, a claustrophobic press of Transports jammed in so that she felt like she suddenly had some idea what it was like for cattle to be run through the crush. Whether or not they were all destined for an abattoir was another matter entirely.
Not just that, but they weren't the right people. Some of them seemed decent enough, but they weren't her human safety blanket or the guy that kept them all going, or the one that she could always feel superior to. (To be honest, it was a relief none of them were Lee.)

This might be why she is addressing the network from one of the bombed out buildings rather than her place, which she hasnt visited for a few days. Ellie's just surrounded by debris, dirt and water damaged walls, though some of the prior are concealed by some pretty massive piles of paper. She's propping herself up on her elbows, not looking right at the device. )

I was wondering what there is around here in the way of record keeping. I mean, these things have got a lot on them, but something other than that. Pens, paper - the tangible stuff. In case the network fails, or something.

There's probably already something, but I haven't had time to figure all that out yet. And maybe if there isn't, we should make one. Record the people who have been here, what they know, experiences and stuff. Not just stuff that happens here, but before. Or, um, elsewhere, I guess. Wherever home is.

( Despite this being a video broadcast, and deliberately so, she has to yet glanced at the camera. She does now, very briefly, but there is a definite guilty expression to it. Ellie opens her mouth again, but thinks better of it. )

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Gold star, Jericho. Nice deduction.

I'm sorry.

Me too.

( She doesn't clarify FOR BEING A JERK because she isn't that hideous. Well, maybe sometimes. )

Tell me about your home.

( If you... want to.... 8| )

[boy is this an unsteady conversation...and HE'S the one safe behind text! man...]

I lived up in the mountains mostly by myself. But it was very beautiful and peaceful there for the most part.

( oh, please, nothing about Ellie or her emotions or how she thinks is ever unsteady. No way. Jericho is simply confused.

If only this were a video communication - he'd see her expression soften a little. ) Mountains are pretty amazing. Did you mind it, but? Being alone up there?

It wasn't so bad. It was pretty lonely though for a lot of the time...but that's not really the mountains' fault or anything.

( All right, well done, child. That got her to laugh. )

I guess not. Trying to get an apology out of the mountain might have been a way to kill the time, though.

( Ellie stop being weird. )

[.. .. . dis person]

I think I lucked out with having other things to do.

( she is so sane and balanced ok )

Being able to distract yourself with things is amazing, but when you run out, that's the problem. Loneliness and boredom just sink their teeth in.

Sometimes it can't be helped :\
But it's not so bad here...I have a lot of new friends now.

2nd. ( video. )

lmao omg i am so sorry WHY SO MEAN ELLIE

SO MEAN TO LITTLE KIDS

THEY CAN'T UNDERSTAND ALL HER EMOTION

RELEASSSE YOUR ANGER EMBRACE THE HIPPIE SUPERHERO LYFE......

BUT HER RAGE GIVES HER POWER

ELLIE UR NOT A RED LANTERN SRY2SAY

UGH DON'T OPPRESS HER POTENTIAL

LOOK NOBODY WANTS SPACE NAPALM BARF EVERYWHERE

WOW WAY TO BE JUDGMENTAL YOU DON'T KNOW HER LIFE

NOSE IN THE AIR