[There's a long silence, and a bit of static, and a lot of hesitation... but once she starts talking, there's no sign of reserve, or doubt.]
[Not even a little.]
At home, I'm stationed in the center of the land, near Rabona. But somehow I often found my way North. ...not that the Organization knew. They were personal trips, really, because I never did satisfy my curiosity about you. I never knew you the way I wanted to.
Of course, at home you didn't know me either. [She laughs a little, quietly.] I... didn't introduce myself. But, I lingered, from time to time. Close enough to feel your energy. Not that it's easy to miss, or hard to find. It's familiar, and comforting, in some ways.
Hm. ...you're a bit horrifying, aren't you? But probably not the worst thing in our world. It's strange how I never managed to resolve my conflicted feelings about you. Maybe it's evidence that you're right - that I never left, and that everything will be what it was, soon.
...that's why I'm leaving this to you, by the way. In case I disappear in a week, or a day. Or sooner, for that matter. I realize you're keeping your distance from me for whatever reason. But I thought I should share.
[A little pause, and her voice turns a bit lighter, now.]
I'm leaving a few messages, though, so don't let it get to your head.
I'm kind of still. Arguing. Or... talking? Two of them left - the ones I was most concerned about. But Irene said I was admirable. [She laughs a little, but doesn't... sound happy. Not at all.]
It's funny, I... knew this would happen eventually. That's why I didn't--
[...and now her voice is trembling.]
--that's why I didn't tell anyone. I just. I didn't know how to have both you and them in my world at the same time. And I don't know... I don't know...
[And her voice trails off, to be handily replaced by crying.]
Are you upset? I mean, were you upset? Just then I felt--
--you. Not the way I always--
[...]
I probably shouldn't have drank the drink. Drunken? I know it's not drinked. Had. I probably shouldn't have had the drink!
But I know I felt. It. ...and I was thinking! I don't know what would upset you that way. Since I haven't asked you to... protect anyone or anything like that.
I still don't know! Are you okay?
I always worry, you know. I know it's stupid. I know that. But I can't help it because you died, so I know you can and... why are you upset, anyway?
...the bottle is... filling up again. Hm.
[There's a fumbling sound, and then she drops the Forge... which turns itself off.]
[Ugh. This is just the kind of shit that you do that she hates. Intervening. Between Priscilla and Teresa. But here she is thanking you for it. How the fuck is this what's happening here?]
[So much coal. Tiny, tiny diamond. And it's painful to even say in this instance. FINE. THANK YOU.]
[A long pause. She bites on her bottom lip a little because, well, she has a few things to say, but it's a matter of putting them in order. So, start with the simple.]
I've been in a terrible mood lately, and I don't know if you really mind, but I mind, so I'm sorry about it.
Isley. If you can't be bothered to tell me what you're trying to accomplish by forcing me to spend time with you, then yes. It's fair to say my answer is no.
[Well, this is a little awkward. After all, they did leave things on a fairly good note, all things considered. Even so, what must be done must be done, so...]
Um. I don't mean to be rude, but we have one... bit of unfinished business.
[...]
I really can't have you lingering around the Headquarters. For one thing, it's inappropriate and for another I don't want to cause a panic or upset anyone. Or... spark any kind of... well, anyway, the point is...
[...not that she finishes the point. But well, it's fairly evident. Probably.]
[...there's a fumbling noise, and then Bing! Video. Priscilla is currently on her bed, in her nightgown, and surrounded by BOOKS. If he looks closely, he may notice the very ones he gave her, along with a copy of the Art of War, some Sherlock Holmes novels, and a journal - currently open to a half-filled page.]
...I was thinking. I had such a wonderful birthday. And a lot of that is because of you.
And then I thought... I should say thank you. I mean, very directly instead of in an implicated kind of way. Because you didn't have to do it, and I bet it's not the kind of thing you normally do... err, do. But you did do it. I know it was Kaien's idea! And I'm really grateful to him too.
But it means a lot coming from you, because you're not the kind of person who does these things. And...
...and now I'm rambling. But I have a lot of books and they're making me wordy. Not that I wasn't... wordy before.
[...wow, ramble city! She takes a little breath.]
Anyway. Thank you.
[She smiles, and somewhere off camera, one of her cats meows.]
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Isley?
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/DROPS IN ON YOU
...thank you.
I mean, for. Hm. Just... thank you.
ZOMG IT'S AN A-SPIDER! QUICK, GET THE RAID!
/WIGGLES MANY LEGS.
*steps on*
/bites your toe -_-
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[Not even a little.]
At home, I'm stationed in the center of the land, near Rabona. But somehow I often found my way North. ...not that the Organization knew. They were personal trips, really, because I never did satisfy my curiosity about you. I never knew you the way I wanted to.
Of course, at home you didn't know me either. [She laughs a little, quietly.] I... didn't introduce myself. But, I lingered, from time to time. Close enough to feel your energy. Not that it's easy to miss, or hard to find. It's familiar, and comforting, in some ways.
Hm. ...you're a bit horrifying, aren't you? But probably not the worst thing in our world. It's strange how I never managed to resolve my conflicted feelings about you. Maybe it's evidence that you're right - that I never left, and that everything will be what it was, soon.
...that's why I'm leaving this to you, by the way. In case I disappear in a week, or a day. Or sooner, for that matter. I realize you're keeping your distance from me for whatever reason. But I thought I should share.
[A little pause, and her voice turns a bit lighter, now.]
I'm leaving a few messages, though, so don't let it get to your head.
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[...]
I'm kind of still. Arguing. Or... talking? Two of them left - the ones I was most concerned about. But Irene said I was admirable. [She laughs a little, but doesn't... sound happy. Not at all.]
It's funny, I... knew this would happen eventually. That's why I didn't--
[...and now her voice is trembling.]
--that's why I didn't tell anyone. I just. I didn't know how to have both you and them in my world at the same time. And I don't know... I don't know...
[And her voice trails off, to be handily replaced by crying.]
I'm sorry. For the crying.
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/trolls you
But it's Irene, and... please don't hurt her.
Why so precious when you're wrought with anxiety, Priscilla?
IDK BUT GET USED TO IT.
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LOOK A VM THAT ISN'T FROM PRIS
All right, I don't know what you're tryin' to pull with this stupid idea of yours, but I'm in. Just this once.
And just so we're clear, I'm not on the fucking menu. For any of you.
Yum, yum... P:
:o hey now!
*leer*
noooo get out creepers
*lumbers toward*
/swats at with a broom
*bites broom*
NO I NEED THAT >:
*CACKLE*
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...yeah she's tipsy. She might sleep it off and answer sober. or not. :|a
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Are you upset? I mean, were you upset? Just then I felt--
--you. Not the way I always--
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I probably shouldn't have drank the drink. Drunken? I know it's not drinked. Had. I probably shouldn't have had the drink!
But I know I felt. It. ...and I was thinking! I don't know what would upset you that way. Since I haven't asked you to... protect anyone or anything like that.
I still don't know! Are you okay?
I always worry, you know. I know it's stupid. I know that. But I can't help it because you died, so I know you can and... why are you upset, anyway?
...the bottle is... filling up again. Hm.
[There's a fumbling sound, and then she drops the Forge... which turns itself off.]
...How precious. XD Except SHE is talking about his death, too. Hooboy.
SOB. She's not going to say it but she is TOTALLY in awe of him. And also worried at the same time!
He's not in the best of moods right now. :|a
Farily understandable!
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Don't... hang up on-- that isn't what I meant! You could have at least let me explain. I--
[F-Frustrated noise!]
That's not that I meant.
...please answer.
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Isley, you bitch.
Why, thank you.
NOW SHE IS HAVING GUILT ATTACKS
Good.
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idk, blame your other character for this. ALSO PRE-AUCTION.
[Behold, a pause. For she is considering whether this is a deeply stupid question.]
[Well, may as well ask.]
Would you consider me a person?
LOL WHOOPS.
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n_n
That's such a cute smilie I can't even deal with it.
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HEY NEIGHBOR
HEY YOUR FACE! Action log here? Or in the log com? Or what?
I am down with whatever is easiest!
What do you WANT, though? XD
Ummm. Action! Here is fine :o /orz sleep ate my face
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Please get back to me when you receive this.
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[Ugh. This is just the kind of shit that you do that she hates. Intervening. Between Priscilla and Teresa. But here she is thanking you for it. How the fuck is this what's happening here?]
[So much coal. Tiny, tiny diamond. And it's painful to even say in this instance. FINE. THANK YOU.]
Thank you.
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AHAHAHA ILU
*leers*
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[...and then another click as she changes her mind and turns it on again. There's wind in the background.]
What do you do if someone betrays your trust?
[She doesn't even mean you.]
What would you recommend?
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[A long pause. She bites on her bottom lip a little because, well, she has a few things to say, but it's a matter of putting them in order. So, start with the simple.]
I've been in a terrible mood lately, and I don't know if you really mind, but I mind, so I'm sorry about it.
...even if you don't mind.
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...WELP here it comes.
[Someone's voice is shaking. Oh, it's hers. Definitely hers.]
[Maybe that's why it takes a moment for her to say anything else.]
I don't know... what you were doing there. But I don't want you anywhere near--
[There's a crunching, cracking sound. Because she just crushed a hunk of wall in her hand. Temper temper.]
Stay away.
Priscilla, it's wall abuse such as that which resulted in Humpty's fall. Be more careful.
:| No!
...Now who is lacking respect? Tsk, tsk.
...nope, still you.
^_^
...definitely, definitely you!
*tugs on strings*
*grabs scissors*!
So fiesty.
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Well, okay she did have one more thing to say. >.>
Isley. If you can't be bothered to tell me what you're trying to accomplish by forcing me to spend time with you, then yes. It's fair to say my answer is no.
I assume that wait was not too long.
Re: Well, okay she did have one more thing to say. >.>
:|a She finds herself skeptical about his motivations.
She ought to be.
Can't say she doesn't learn from her mistakes, at least uh, sometimes
Sometimes.
And yet more often than it seems.
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Um. I don't mean to be rude, but we have one... bit of unfinished business.
[...]
I really can't have you lingering around the Headquarters. For one thing, it's inappropriate and for another I don't want to cause a panic or upset anyone. Or... spark any kind of... well, anyway, the point is...
[...not that she finishes the point. But well, it's fairly evident. Probably.]
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Backdated to 3/26!
[Is someone put out by having been possessed by the ghost of a little girl and looking for some entertainment at his expense? Possibly.]
I find myself endlessly curious about a certain matter. Would you be so kind as to indulge it?
Backdated to 3/26!
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[Her voice is quite steady. And quite cold. Rather her business tone, at the moment.]
^_^ And Voice
Voice --> Video
Video
Video | LOL HERE LOOMS THE MORAL EVENT HORIZON
Video | ...he likes this side of you, lovely.
Video | Typical. She gets scary, he gets a happy. ;D
Video | He can't help it!
Video | ...that's okay, it makes me happy too, HA!
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[She sounds a bit... dreamy, today. But then, that's fairly normal. On and off.]
...it wasn't as satisfying as I'd hoped.
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[ video ] /pokes you :3
...Why didn't you say anything?
[What gave you the right to die for us without even letting me know?]
[ video ] /kweh~? ^v^
/bothers the silver guy
[...there's a fumbling noise, and then Bing! Video. Priscilla is currently on her bed, in her nightgown, and surrounded by BOOKS. If he looks closely, he may notice the very ones he gave her, along with a copy of the Art of War, some Sherlock Holmes novels, and a journal - currently open to a half-filled page.]
...I was thinking. I had such a wonderful birthday. And a lot of that is because of you.
And then I thought... I should say thank you. I mean, very directly instead of in an implicated kind of way. Because you didn't have to do it, and I bet it's not the kind of thing you normally do... err, do. But you did do it. I know it was Kaien's idea! And I'm really grateful to him too.
But it means a lot coming from you, because you're not the kind of person who does these things. And...
...and now I'm rambling. But I have a lot of books and they're making me wordy. Not that I wasn't... wordy before.
[...wow, ramble city! She takes a little breath.]
Anyway. Thank you.
[She smiles, and somewhere off camera, one of her cats meows.]
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[Voice] Sorry this is so short but it's srsly the only thing he has to say to that... XD
[Voice] LMAO! There is no length equivalency requirement XD