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[stillbetter]

Right. Who lives in unit - [hold on a sec] 301? [PAGING PEETA MELLARK AND SOUJI SETA ahem] I've been staying at another place for a while, but I believe it's time I finally move in. Hope that's all right. I won't take up much space.

[And that's all there is to it. OR IS IT!!!!]

( ATTEMPT AT FILTERING THE REMAINDER OF THIS POST FROM JULES GRUMLEY AND EMILIA GORSKI IS GO )

I have a request. It might be a little strange, but I'm absolutely sure this place has seen much, much strangers things. So. [Shouldn't be a big deal. She clears her throat.]

Is there any of you who can help with memories? As in help someone gain back memories. Therapy, super powers [she can't believe she said that], I don't really care. As long as it isn't detrimental to anyone involved. I'm a bit desperate.

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[stillbetter]

Well - I mean - [she brings her hand up to her forehead, clearing her hair off her face] It's not exactly a lie if it's her future, is it?

[senseandcecilbility]

[He thinks of Solomon, and his own young master. They are not the same person and they cannot be.]

Her experiences here might lead her to different paths and...different choices.

[stillbetter]

Not if nothing changes back home. That is what happens, isn't it? Things remain the same there?

[senseandcecilbility]

I have met a lady who has been in Exsilium for a whole year. A whole year is...quite a long time to experience.

Is your sister-in-law unhappy?

[stillbetter]

[Silence.]

... It's complicated. Her wife is clearly unhappy, and - she needs support. Support I can't seem to provide.

I can't - I can't imagine what it's like to have your loved ones be completely unaware of who you are.

[senseandcecilbility]

[He, on the other hand, has a fairly good idea.]

I would not advise you to sacrifice a lamb to feed another. If she truly loves your sister-in-law, that is something she might come to understand...in time.

[He also wonders if counseling sapphists qualifies as a sin.]

[stillbetter]

I hope so. But I was also hoping I could spare everyone some pain.

[senseandcecilbility]

It might be better to allow them to face their pain. What would you tell her if she ever found out?

[stillbetter]

Well - [Uh -] I thought she... might be all right with it.

[senseandcecilbility]

I have never met someone who took tampering with their memories easily.

[Also the voice of experience.]

[stillbetter]

[Dammit, you'll make her feel guilty.]

So you're telling me there's no easy way it can be done.

[senseandcecilbility]

[Angel of Repentance here. Guilt comes with the job description.]

Not that I am aware of.

[No right and easy way at least.]

[stillbetter]

[deep sigh. Not what she was expecting to get out of this.]

... is there anything I can do?

[senseandcecilbility]

[Is it ever?]

My suggestion is that you and your family try to love and care for your sister-in-law as she is now, and allow her emotions to develop naturally.

[stillbetter]

[Loving and caring for Jules... right...]

Easier said than done.

[She may be rolling her eyes a bit.]

[senseandcecilbility]

Forgive me for saying so, but it does seem as if you already had a strained relationship.

[stillbetter]

[she sighs, dropping her shoulders.]

It's her wife I'm mainly concerned about, to be honest. She's the one who's been suffering the most with this ordeal.

[senseandcecilbility]

[Her wife...]

This I might be able to assist with.

[stillbetter]

[A little spark of hope-] You can?

[senseandcecilbility]

I believe I could help her achieve a little more clarity, so she might understand how to better deal with her current dilemma. However, I cannot do that without her approval or cooperation.

[stillbetter]

[le sigh! Complications, complications.]

I suppose I can... try to talk to her. I was going to, either way.

[senseandcecilbility]

Please do. I cannot do much, but I would be happy to help.