She did. Apparent[static] see there's something malfunctioning even from her end of th[static]s, so it seems like [static]tty colossally hecked up. But at least [static] not dying, as far as I can tell. I feel physically fine, anyway. You t[static]ight?
[ She disappears for a slightly more prolonged period, though it's clear that she's talking about something from the way she's waving her hands around animatedly when she is briefly visible. Bless. ]
[He can't entirely control his response to the sight of her flickering, fading. It's an animal horror, primal, a kind of horror he thought he'd lost - this fight or flight response to the sight of a broken reality. It makes his eyes widen, nostrils flare, jaw lock. But his reasoning mind fights. It's a familiar fight when split this way, Man and Beast. It's easier. A little easier.]
Even if she [static]sn't matter. I'll take my chances with the Russian government. They'll have to ge[static]eative to come up with worse conditions than we're already enduring.
[It's almost a joke. He licks his lips, almost unnerved at his own attempt at humour.]
And perhaps they'll let u[static] abilities they're so interested in.
I said as m[static] --yself. I offered to cooperate with any would-be abduc[static] exchange for hot chocolate. [static] more serious about it than she thought.
They couldn't hold us anyway, right? Not wit[static] --estored. We're too badass.
[ The half-garbled statement is accompanied by half-hearted fingerguns. Who even freaking knows what these people who may-or-may-not exist are capable of? They might have control collars like Jack had.
[He sees your feeble optimism and raises you a feeble joke. Surely any minute now they'll get into one of their normal positive feedback loops? They've gotten so much practice at faking it till they make it.]
I look forw[static] seeing your wrath unleashed on [static]ew Russian overlords.
Tiny needle launchers hidden among the petals? You could na[static]thing about bees.
[See this is exactly the kind of quality conversation he's here for. Existential dread is a lot less dreadful when he can focus on keeping up with banter. It's an old and respected battle archaeologist trick, you know.]
Not if [static]rly start tomorrow. I should try to sleep myself. It's [static] you know. The irony.
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[ She disappears for a slightly more prolonged period, though it's clear that she's talking about something from the way she's waving her hands around animatedly when she is briefly visible. Bless. ]
--nk she is a spy after all.
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[He can't entirely control his response to the sight of her flickering, fading. It's an animal horror, primal, a kind of horror he thought he'd lost - this fight or flight response to the sight of a broken reality. It makes his eyes widen, nostrils flare, jaw lock. But his reasoning mind fights. It's a familiar fight when split this way, Man and Beast. It's easier. A little easier.]
Even if she [static]sn't matter. I'll take my chances with the Russian government. They'll have to ge[static]eative to come up with worse conditions than we're already enduring.
[It's almost a joke. He licks his lips, almost unnerved at his own attempt at humour.]
And perhaps they'll let u[static] abilities they're so interested in.
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They couldn't hold us anyway, right? Not wit[static] --estored. We're too badass.
[ The half-garbled statement is accompanied by half-hearted fingerguns. Who even freaking knows what these people who may-or-may-not exist are capable of? They might have control collars like Jack had.
But still. OPTIMISM. ]
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[He sees your feeble optimism and raises you a feeble joke. Surely any minute now they'll get into one of their normal positive feedback loops? They've gotten so much practice at faking it till they make it.]
I look forw[static] seeing your wrath unleashed on [static]ew Russian overlords.
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Um, you - you nev[static] where you woke up? We want to start [static] you in the morning.
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[Look fantasies of violent destruction are occasionally good for you.]
I'm [static]apel. Luck of the draw. [The static rasps with his tense sigh.] It's going to be a long night.
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[ Gosh, Beckett would make such a good vault hunter. He's already good at thinking in Pandoran IT'S SO CUTE! ]
[static]ore than willing to stay awake with you until things improve. It isn't as though it'll be hard to avoid falling asleep.
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[See this is exactly the kind of quality conversation he's here for. Existential dread is a lot less dreadful when he can focus on keeping up with banter. It's an old and respected battle archaeologist trick, you know.]
Not if [static]rly start tomorrow. I should try to sleep myself. It's [static] you know. The irony.