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[noprophecies]

Who: you!
Broadcast: video
Action: Marsiva
When: right now tbh

[when the screen turns on, there's nothing but blackness for a few minutes, followed by a string of very angry-sounding curses. There's the sound of fumbling before a woman's face comes into frame, and she squints at the camera before her eyebrows turn down in a scowl.

Someone is not happy]

If this is supposed to be some sort of joke, then I am not laughing. Though I find it rather cute that you seem to have made your walls fire-proof.

We shall see what else your bloody ship can stand up to. Return my damn weapons.

[that's it, that's all she has to say. With a huff, she fumbles and manages to end the feed]

Comments

[noprophecies]

[she can't help but make a face]

Yes, yes, I will do my best to be patient.

Aside from the nonsense here, though - how have you been, Erik?

[grandstanding]

Well - all right, I suppose. I'm frustrated about being here, but it's gotten better since Charles and Hank arrived. [That first month alone had proven very difficult, in retrospect.] I wish we'd been able to stay home for once. As these things go, it's not the worst place I've been imprisoned.

[noprophecies]

If you were not frustrated, I'd worry there were something wrong. Hank is the tall boy I threatened before you left, yes? [what are names] Wait, were you here before them?

[grandstanding]

Most likely. And yes, for about a month. They didn't realise I was missing, so I think time isn't passing.

[noprophecies]

[she . . . actually looks a little relieved]

Time has stopped at home, then? Well, that's good news.

[grandstanding]

At least in our case. I would think it's the same everywhere... but it's hard to be certain.

[noprophecies]

I certainly hope it is the same for my world. Especially given what has happened in the last few months.

[grandstanding]

[Ah. So things aren't in such good shape for her. He mulls that over for a moment, before he replies.]

If you want to talk it over once we can meet in person, I'll listen.

[noprophecies]

[when have things ever been good for her though. She can't help but quirk a smile]

It is quite a dramatic and utterly ridiculous rubbish story, but I would like that.

[her smile softens a bit]

I have missed you, Erik.

[grandstanding]

I've missed you as well.

[noprophecies]

I have to admit, it is strange to see you out of - ah, "uniform".

[grandstanding]

Well, you'll have to get used to it.

[noprophecies]

[both eyebrows go up]

Make me.

[grandstanding]

[He says nothing, just making a gesture to... himself, his clothes. He's already making her.]

[noprophecies]

[haven't you missed the maturity]

Just because I see them does not mean I have to get used to them.

[grandstanding]

Your loss.