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Who: Carl Grimes & You
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Red Fish
When: 6/9/17

I know you can fall asleep and suddenly remember more from home. Didn't think that stuff would still happen if they're just memories.

Has that happened to anyone else? Waking up with something new?

[ action;; Red Fish ]
[ For those on the Red Fish who have paid attention, Carl has been absent for a few days. Only tucked into his bed, but still. If they're quick enough, they could catch him sneaking his way to the medical bay, head tucked toward his chin and hair covering his face. Hiding something? Of course not, there's nothing to hide!

Afterward, he'll be out wandering the halls, white bandage covering half his face and looking a little older than he was when he went to sleep. Still the same twerp, though. ]

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[outstandingbalance]

Somehow, that came across.

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[postocular]

Didn't think it would be this much of a pain in the ass.

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[outstandingbalance]

Would you like to elaborate on what's frustrating? Or just as a general state of being.

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Remembered something happening different than how it did. Thought it was under control and it's not really..

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[outstandingbalance]

Right. That, I follow.

Sorry to hear it.

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[postocular]

I'll get over it. Might need extra practice, though.

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[outstandingbalance]

No problem there, unless you had something better to do with your time.

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Not really.

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[outstandingbalance]

Well. There you go.

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Sorry I missed our lessons.

[ In case she hadn't already figured out it was him. He's sure she had, though. Natasha's smart. Can put the pieces together between his absence and a cryptic text. ]

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[outstandingbalance]

[She may have suspected. It's always good to confirm, though.]

It happens sometimes. Don't worry about it.

So am I going to have to teach you how to fight with one arm now?

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No. I mean you almost would have had to.



An eye.

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[outstandingbalance]

[Couldn't make it easy, could you?]

That'll make shooting a trick.

[But you know...]

I can work with it.

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[postocular]

[ The Grimes boys don't do easy. But how would fighting with one arm be easier than learning to shoot with one eye?? ]

I understand that.

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[outstandingbalance]

[You can relearn balance and how to compensate for a missing arm, but you can't relearn depth perception. Natasha will figure it out, though.]

Let me know when you're ready to get back to work.

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[postocular]

As soon as possible.

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[outstandingbalance]

Then barring more comas or unexplained injury, I'll see you in the morning.

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[postocular]

If there is another coma just drag my ass out of bed.

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[outstandingbalance]

Noted.

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[ Just like their routine before, Carl is in the gym at eight. He's ready to go, but it's irritating, knowing he'll basically have to relearn a lot of the stuff they'd already gone over to compensate. ]

Hey.

this is perfect

[outstandingbalance]

[Did he get taller, too? He looks taller. For what it's worth, Natasha isn't put of by the missing eye.]

Hey. Right on time.

[postocular]

No crazy comas or unexplained injuries yet.

[ You know, aside from the one he just had. Listen, teenagers grow like weeds. ]

[outstandingbalance]

In that case, let's see if you remember how to throw a punch.

[That's a little bit of an exaggeration, but he's gained some height and reach, on top of losing his sense of perspective.

It's good to start somewhere small.]

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[ Remember, yes. Will he throw it the exact same way? It's more than highly unlikely. Regardless, he steps forward and takes the stance that she taught him. His fist curls, thumb on the outside because really, he's not trying to break it. Lets the motion start with his footing and push through the punch.

Definitely off the mark. ]

[outstandingbalance]

[Not unexpected. Natasha barely has to side step it.

The question is how much is new body and how much is not being able to see. She smiles a little, rueful.]

Well. We have a little work to do, but I think we can work around it.

[Losing an eye never stopped Nick. Natasha sees no reason to let it stop Carl.]