exsilium | → text (a little bit forward dated)

[The message today is in text, because she doesn't want anyone to hear how her voice shakes or see how exhausted she is.]

I know there's a lot going on right now, so I'll keep this quick.

Anyone who knew Ellie Linton, she's gone back to her own war, about ten days ago, so if you were worried about not having seen her around, that's why. Sorry for not contacting people privately, it was a little hard to keep up with who all she knew.

[And maybe there's part of her that just didn't want to deal with having the same conversation over and over again.

This is easier.]

For our new arrivals: my name's Steph, welcome to our temporary moon base, feel free to get in touch if there's anything I can help with. This is my tenth month since arriving, so I know a thing or two.

I also wouldn't mind some sparring partners. Or if anyone wants to learn how to fight, I know about twenty different martial arts styles and I'm happy to teach people to defend themselves. Anything to help keep busy.

That's it from me, have a nice day, everyone.

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[ Oh. Well then. ]

i guess i need to find someone new to argue pointlessly with now. thanks for letting us know.

[ Translation: he's going to miss her. A little. Yeah... ]

isn't that what your girlfriend's for?

no? not really.

apparently i've been doing it wrong, then

[jokes instead of feelings]

[ who needs feelings ]

i at least try to make those particular arguments have a point to them. that's the key.

[yes gamora]

i'm sure collette makes that difficult for you

[ wow rude ]

it might be a never-ending struggle but i persevere.

[ Or he gives up. Or he changes the topic. Or he leaves the room! All three options work on occasion. ]

[she calls 'em like she sees 'em]

you deserve a medal for your efforts, i'm sure

just laundry. medals aren't very useful.

depends what they're made of

considering our current location, it'd be made of nothing worthwhile.
a rock, probably.