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[launderer]

[So this hasn't been a traumatic last few days at all. Still Sky assumes it's better to at least find something to do than sit around and think about how she isn't home. Or about how people were just killed on earth. What she's supposed to do? She doesn't know. She amusingly assumes to herself that at least no one will need her to cook any books here.]

Ugh, hi. I'm Skyler. [Because while only a handful here are associated with her husband, she would rather leave him out of this.]

I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to do. [And this is already starting to sound like an AA introduction or something.] I'm a mom back home. It's the one thing I'm really good at.

[It's not entirely true, but she doesn't really know what else to say, and who needs an accountant in space?]

I like to write, and I don't really have powers. Or know how to fight. Well. [She doesn't want to think about the fight with the kitchen knife, so instead she just breathes and nods.]

I'm not sure what I could really do here, but I'm good with children. I have two of my own, and I'd like to help if I can.

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[lazyinlove]

help with kids you mean?

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[launderer]

Specifically yes, but anything I'm needed for. [She doesn't want to just sit around.]

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[hostage]

[Wow, look at Jesse. He's actually sober now. Doesn't he look so much better when his brain is functioning?]

Hey, Mrs. White. Settling in, huh?

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[launderer]

[And this is her not in a complete state of shock. She's at least somewhat more lively.]

I guess that's what this is called.

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[revolutionized]

[There's a girl on the screen, with shockingly pink hair, but any punk rock similarities seem to end with that.

She looks very tired, and doesn't smile, but her voice is kind.] What do you write?

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[launderer]

Just stories. [And it's been awhile. A long while.]

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[vaccination]

Write like... books?

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[launderer]

Stories. But one day maybe. [The life and times of being married to the infamous Heisenberg.]

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[controlledvariable]

[Oh shit.

Oh shiiiiiiiit.

She doesn't miss that Mrs. White from Jesse, and Steph has absolutely no idea how to approach this situation. It's impossible not to think of her own mother, not with what she knows of Walter White, and she has to wonder if he treats his wife the same way Arthur Brown treated his.

But this woman doesn't need her projecting, so she forces herself to push those thoughts away, before switching on the feed, deciding to handle this like she might handle any other newbie.]

Hi, Skyler, I'm Steph. [a little wave, and her smile is warm.] I work with the clinic, and we're trying to get ourselves set up here, and we could really use any extra hands. You don't have to know first aid or anything, just helping out with the organization of supplies and equipment would be great.

[She knows what it's like to have nothing to do and to go crazy with it, so she's trying to offer an option for someone who isn't a fighter or a diplomat.]

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[launderer]

[She wouldn't know how to take it if some stranger knew about Walt, knew about the possible abuse she lived through the last year. But the girl seems friendly and gives her a lead.]

I'll do anything at this point. Even if it's just stocking. It'll be like a high school job all over again. [Except no shitty pay.]

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[fullmeasure]

With all the children I've seen here, I'm sure you'll get a few requests.

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[launderer]

I've met a few myself already. [Too many that remind her of Holly.]

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[gevurah]

It would be good to have someone keep an eye on the kids. We don't exactly have daycare or schools.

Maybe the clinic can use an extra pair of hands.

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[launderer]

Daycare or schools? [That just seems wrong.]

Who is teaching them?

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[legal_eagle]

[Cheerily, with a great big smile:]

Good luck convincing the kids here they need help! Anyway. Hi. I'm Sonya.

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[launderer]

It's less about help, but I'm sure some of the little ones need care for.

Nice to meet you.

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[ensorceler]

I am in much a similar position as you in my lack of proper qualities to reflect a soldier, though I have no children of mine own.

There is a...sweet boy I have taken in my care while here, though. I am certain it would do him well to know more care and love.

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[launderer]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. [Because she really doesn't know about training or any of that.]

It seems quite a few people adopted other children.

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[quackery]

You like to write? That's cool! What sort of things? Poetry, prose?

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[launderer]

Just stories.

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[blondtactician]

[It's something small. Something silly, like the color of her hair, and the way she just announces herself as a mother.

Armin tries not to think too much about his mother.]

Considering how some people seem to take on the role of mother, perhaps you could provide some sort of instruction.

[Armin doesn't want her to know his age, doesn't want another person fussing over him in such a way. And yet.]

There will be plenty who can help you learn to fight, I am sure. I could make some suggestions if no one has stepped forward.

But I've heard it said that it takes far more than strength to win wars. Perhaps some area of expertise you have - logistical things, or empathy, or budgeting, will prove to be useful in the end. If you have a good knowledge of Earth's timeline you could also help brainstorm ideas for where we can find supplies.

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[launderer]

I don't really want to fight. But thank you.

[She doesn't really know how she feels about aiding them in general, though she likes the idea of caring for the children. They're innocent in all this.]

[kyoumibukai]

A mother, you say?

[He inspects her image on the screen and seems to be satisfied with it.]

It's an occupation that's fairly well respected, in my opinion. My sisters and I were essentially raised without one, and none of us ended up being better off for it. I did meet my mother, much later...

[His expression changes from smiling distance to weary sadness]

...and I thought I could have a relationship with her at one point. But she died before I could. I do know that she treasured all of her children, even if she could not be with us. That is enough for me.

[launderer]

I'm sorry you lost her. [She's been torn away from her daughter, so part of her can understand this.]

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[keep_smiling]

Not everyone here is a fighter. I'm certainly not. There's still plenty you can help with, though, and people are willing to teach! A war effort needs more than fighters, after all.

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[launderer]

[You are way too happy for her right now.]

Yeah, I've been told. Thanks.

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[the_human]

I'm an uncle! That's almost like a mom. Fighting is easy, though, all you gotta do is punch somebody. Or kick their butts, or get a sword or something.

Maybe you could cook? I bet you're good at that, and there's lots of people who are junk at cooking. [A beat.] I'm junk at cooking.

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[launderer]

[Being a mother is a lot different, but she refrains from saying that.]

Fighting is a little more involved, I think. It's not something I want to learn for myself. [She's already been involved in enough violence.]

I don't know if they need any cooks.

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[unholy_rebirth]

[Fellow mama here. :D ]

Is there ever a time when mothers are not needed?

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[launderer]

I really hope that answer is no.

[bitcher]

[Beecher laughs to himself a little]

This could almost be a post I'd make. Well, except for the "good with children" part, despite a few reassuring Father's Day cards.

...If it's any consolation, it sounds like a lot of people are still trying to figure this crap out.

[launderer]

You're a father? [It's something normal. She can relate to him. Oh, thank God.]

I'd like to help if I can. Do something.

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[pixieboots]

Even if you're not that big, you don't need powers to use what you do have in a fight. [ said some preteen in a domino mask. ]

I bet you could learn.

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[launderer]

I probably could, but it's not something I actually want. [She doesn't want to become a person that can do that willingly as opposed to someone that does what they have to to survive. It's too much like Walt right now.]

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[copia]

Well, there are times when we don't need to use combat for missions, so I think you'll be okay. [ A small smile appears on her face. ] I'm Kaede, it's nice to meet you, Ms. Skyler.

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[launderer]

Mrs-- but please just call me Skylar. [She doesn't mean to correct, but-- sore subject.]