I think Reigen had a midlife crisis? [ there's some. amusement and concern there both. ] Whisper seemed to be trying to keep to herself. I can't blame her. It felt pretty crowded in there. Mika and Rocket were doing alright. They're best friends now. I think Norma had accepted being surrounded by the weirdest people possible by the time Reigen and I showed up, so she was pretty relieved.
[ he's not sure what to say about the rest so he pauses ]
[ his feelings are kind of. yknow, simmering anger and betrayal, but there's a blip of guilt at her reaction for having to be the one to tell her ]
... I wanted a different answer too. [ he doesn't particularly think there's anything that would've justified it for himself, but no reason at all is... worse. so. ]
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:10 am (UTC)[ at all. ever. ]
There were real fish in the fake lake, I guess. [ HE CAN'T SWIM ]
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:11 am (UTC)Somehow, this sounds sadder than just being dead.
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:15 am (UTC)[ 1) dont fuckin die what the fuck but also 2) IT WAS BAD ]
Let's just say I'm glad I'm out and leave it at that.
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:18 am (UTC)How were the others holding up?
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:22 am (UTC)[ he's not sure what to say about the rest so he pauses ]
Mostly everyone was bored.
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:46 am (UTC)What about, um... Chiemi?
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:49 am (UTC)Killed Norma, didn't really have a reason, doesn't care that she did it. [ it's. so short. sorry. ]
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Date: 2023-11-08 04:55 am (UTC)there's just a cold, heavy feeling. like that's exactly what she was afraid of. ]
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Date: 2023-11-08 05:15 am (UTC)... I wanted a different answer too. [ he doesn't particularly think there's anything that would've justified it for himself, but no reason at all is... worse. so. ]
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Date: 2023-11-08 02:47 pm (UTC)[ she's obviously not, but it's also pretty clear that she's moved past doubting everyone around her because of it. so that's a win. ]
Just glad Norma gets the second chance she deserves.
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Date: 2023-11-08 02:57 pm (UTC)Yeah. Me too. [ with a soft grin ] She'll be glad to see you guys.