Try Catching Flootemon with your Communicator!

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Who: Everyone!
Broadcast: If you want!
Action: July Planet!
When: The month of July!

[This is another planet mingle since the first one has nearly hit captcha! Feel free to continue threads or start brand new ones!]

July Planet Information

First Mingle Post

Comments

[dancingmd]

[Beverly stiffens at that comment, her jaw subtly hardening. Natasha doesn't mean anything by it, it's a deflection, but it's also a stark reminder that this is not the Natasha she knows, her friend. Her Natasha would have never been so flippant about this subject.

Not that it's her fault - Beverly was probably too open.

Tight smile.]

I guess so.

[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha wouldn't have had to be trained in microexpressions and psychology to know she pushed back too hard and crossed a line with that comment. It was a misstep, and one born of defensiveness.

She drinks her tea, considering how to recover. She's not trying to alienate anyone.]

Sorry. [A moment to late to feel natural, though not insincere.] That was inconsiderate of me.

[dancingmd]

[Slight shake of her head, though she remains stiff.]

You didn't know.

[outstandingbalance]

That doesn't make it better.

[dancingmd]

Nevertheless, I understand it.

[Sarcasm as a shield, nothing new to her. She finishes the last of her tea.]

Perhaps... this is enough for now. I do hope that we will get a chance to speak again?

[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha nods and noise, not denying that would be for the best.

Her head still bowed, she adds:]

I am sorry I'm not her.

[dancingmd]

[Beverly reaches across the table, resting her palm just in front of Natasha, careful not to touch her. A symbolic gesture of forgiveness - and apology too.]

Don't be. You didn't choose this.

[outstandingbalance]

No, but still.

[It's about the best Natasha can do for the time being.]

[dancingmd]

[She nods.]

Thank you. I appreciate you agreeing to talk to me. I know this is not... Ideal.

[outstandingbalance]

No, it's fine. It's not your fault.

Just not an easy situation for anyone.

[dancingmd]

[Beverly gives her a small smile. No, it's not easy for anyone, she's right about that.]

Well... I better let you get back to work.