video.

[theguideless]

[I.D. simply reads "Martin" now. and a Martin surely is at-hand! long time no see, network. only six-plus months long, nbd.

he looks fairly pleased and...relieved after a beat. because he's pretty sure he's figured this out.]

Hello... [his eyes wince. doubt.] Hello? [the screen tilts a little while he inspects something.]

I think this is right. It's been a long time since I've used one of these... [his stare trails away.] I took one of the new ones. I think that's alright, since mine's been gone for a long time...

[a beat. he looks back.]

Is everyone alright? Now that they're gone...

Comments

[theguideless]

Wu, Well I didn't know that until...getting here. [blink.]

[highbloodprince]

Oh, yeah.

I forget sometimes you don't know nothin' about anythin'.

[he's such a good friend]

Well look, don't worry about it. Long as I'm on top of this shit ain't no windows about to be busted or life support systems about to go screwy.

[theguideless]

[look at Martin fail to feel insulted or sad about that remark. because it's fairly true from his perspective anyway...

he nods, ever faithfully believing.]

I don't think anybody wants to suffer much, either. We'll be alright.