[network] Event: Long & Lost [NIGHT 217]

[snowblindmods]

it's been so long between the words we spoke
will you be there up on the shore, I hope

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[video, private]

[loveismadness]

Wait, but don't ya wanna get everyone back home? How's that gonna work out, kid?

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

Not everyone wants to go back to their own home.

[ And she intends to send everyone where they want to go! But that opens a whole can of fear-worms. ]

I'm afraid we're not going to have a choice. I'm afraid once we leave this place I'll never see my friends again. Or worse, not be able to remember them.

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

Oh.

[she contemplates, biting her lip just a bit.]

Does what happens here really matter that little, ya think? Ta the universe, or universes?

...Least if we lost our memories, we would be way less susceptible to PTSD. Not that we pro'ly don't already have it.

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

I don't even know if what happens here is real.

I don't think I'd even mind a little PTSD if it meant I was sure about something.

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

Does it make it better or worse if it's real? I mean, I'm terrified by things that ain't real all the time. Wouldn't make anything any better if it were.

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

I don't know. Better, I think. I've made friends here. I don't want to lose that.

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

That's pretty noble of ya. I mean, I dunno. There's a lotta memories I wouldn't forget, so I guess I can understand ya. They're all I've got.

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

I've lost too friends already, even before here.

[ She thinks of Becky and fresh tears from her eyes. ]

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

...Hey, kiddo. It's gonna be okay.

[she senses some sadness, and that won't do. harley would put a comforting hand on her shoulder, if she could, but...]

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

[ She wipes furiously at her eyes. ]

God, I wish I wasn't such a crybaby.

Re: [video, private]

[loveismadness]

We're in one heckuva situation, kiddo. Don't beat yourself up about it.

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

You can say that, but I'm still gonna.

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

Well, then, I guess I'll just hafta boost your self-esteem or somethin' like that! You're my number one gal pal while Red and Kitty ain't here!

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

I wish you the best of luck. Zach's been trying for ages.

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

I'll make it a Snow Hell-wide effort! Just you wait!!

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

[ Steph just sighs. ]

I'm worn out, Harl. Maybe I should just go to bed.

[video, private]

[loveismadness]

Oh, yeah, don't let me keep ya up! Go on an' take a rest--and stay safe, ya got that?

[video, private]

[spoileralert]

You too. G'night.