002 | video.

[paracosmic]

[babydoll is feeling rather sociable today, finally feeling like she can ask a few more questions than she normally would. of course, that isn't much for her. she never likes to pry too much into peoples' personal lives unless they've given her the permission to do so.]

When I first offered, it was a while ago, so I'd like to offer once more. If anyone needs help with training or handling certain weaponry, I can help.

[she pauses, eyes wandering away from the device for a quick moment before focusing at the camera again.]

I was also wondering- what sort of things did everyone do before arriving in Exsilium? What type of jobs?

[it's also the fact that she's from a much earlier time than most of the transports around exsilium that's making her curious. living in the 60s only gave her so much leeway.]

Comments

[hostage]

Not real well.

[paracosmic]

[jesse....]

You're smart, Jesse, how -- [how did you let that happen?, she wants to say, but her manners take over,] sorry, it's not any of my business to be asking you.

[hostage]

It's okay. But I'm not. I'm not smart. I didn't finish school, you know?

[paracosmic]

That doesn't mean you're not smart.

[she didn't get to finish, either. or start, really. she never got to be the person she wanted to. her family was more important.]

[hostage]

Yeah, well, anyway... Where I come from, it pretty much means you don't work unless you wanna scrub toilets forever.

[paracosmic]

I'm sorry. I didn't know it was that bad. Where I came from, men had a lot of options for jobs.

[hostage]

It's my own damn fault, anyway. If I'd worked harder or whatever...

[paracosmic]

Is being here like a second chance?

[hostage]

Yeah. Totally.

[paracosmic]

Don't screw it up, okay? It wouldn't be worth it.

[her words might seem a little biting, but her tone is soft, more encouraging than anything.]

[hostage]

Trying my best. But that probably ain't saying much, huh.

[paracosmic]

If you think it's saying a lot, that's really all that matters. I think you're doing a great job here, Jesse.

[hostage]

That's sweet, but...

[paracosmic]

That's just what I think. I'm not around you much, if at all. I don't know what you're up to, but if you say you're trying your best, then that's what matters.

[hostage]

[He sounds uncertain about it, but:]

Yeah. Thanks, Baby.

[paracosmic]

Remember to stay safe.

[and she hangs up. she'll check up on him soon.]