A week and a half is the record, I think. I'm really sorry about... last time. It's like I had some kind of compulsion to pry. More than normal, I mean.
Eugh. We'll see how good I am at not saying anything dumb on the network-- pretty sure I can manage, but cross your fingers for me anyway. A little backup never hurts.
[ There's a quiet scoff; somebody doesn't sound all that worried. ] Honestly, I don't even remember what I said. Things got-- weird after that. [ Just another box of memories to ignore forever until he dies! Put 'em in the attic. ] You okay now, though? Saw some posts about things being back to normal now, and...being that I can't make heads or tails of whatever the hell went on, I'll take their word for it.
I think okay is kinda pushing it, considering Norfinbury in general, but sure. We'll call it that.
Good. It's hard enough doing anything around here without all the extra bullshit-- we'll just have to be glad it's not permanent. [ Wouldn't that be awful. He wrinkles his nose at the thought, resolving not to stay on it for too long. ] What happened with you, anyway? If you don't mind me asking.
Well, my arms got stuck to my sides and started bleeding acid, and Zack said I looked like somebody beat the crap out of me. Mostly it felt like I wasn't really in control of myself.
...I was gonna say that's one of the weirdest things I've heard of, but I think we're even for once, and I am absolutely not proud of it. [ Or all that happy, but how often does that happen? ] Does that count as my initiation or something? 'Cause I think I deserve a gold star, personally. 'Handled another round of Snowhell without losing your shit'-- ten points to Vasquez.
Which, uh-- which Zack is this, for clarification's sake. [ He's heard mention of Steph's Zach and...other Zack? Zach II? Really, Vasquez has been somewhat operating on the assumption that they were the same person, more or less. He/they were out there somewhere, one of them died recently, and that was about as confident in his info as he got. ] Did your guy come back yet--?
Really lets you know you're alive, doesn't it? Although-- not for long, in some cases. [ His tone's still laced with plenty of sarcasm, and he follows the comment with a small chuckle. ] Haven't had to do that yet, though! Here's to keepin' up that streak.
[ Her response gives him pause, and Vasquez gives a low hum of acknowledgment. Shouldn't have asked, in all likelihood, but it was too late for that. ] Been that long, hasn't it. [ It's not phrased as a question, instead coming across as more of a quiet recognition of the fact. He'd died-- quite some time ago, although the exact date escapes him. Vasquez isn't the best at sympathy, empathy, any of that-- he's going to put in at least a little effort here, though, even if it's awkward. ] How're you, uh. Holdin' up, with that?
Well, let's see. I've definitely had denial and bargaining, and now I'm stuck pretty firmly in depression. I guess I still have anger to look forward to.
Well, if you ever wanna go beat the shit out of some trash cans or-- something, just let me know. Could use the exercise, myself. [ Screw you, death price, he's an Adonis. Office Adonis, though, which is to say...not impressive. ]
I'll keep an eye out for any more pillows to toss your way, too. [ Gotta keep that nest up to par, after all. Vasquez isn't well-versed in helping, but maybe that counts. ] There anything else you can think of? Figure a care package couldn't hurt. [ It's not the standard Hyperion-level schmoozing of allies he's used to-- this is simpler, and plenty more genuine. Plus, it's not like he can just buy everything and leave it at that; there's gonna be some legwork involved for once. ]
The other idea was blowing up snowmen, but we're out of grenades, and there's none of the right vending machines out here to fix that. But I guess there's nothing that says a little mixing and matching won't work.
--alright, if I do find any by some fluke, you have to share. [ He hadn't even thought of coffee in ages, but hell if it wasn't an excellent idea. Time to make a note of that! ]
Believe it or not, sometimes I come up with a good plan. I like to think it's more often than not, even if there's a few people that don't appreciate my genius.
[ They're the best, definitely. Would it be in poor taste to make a snow-Joker and hit a home run with its head? ]
This is the second time I've heard of someone finding booze-- you guys have all the good luck. What kind of blood pact do I need to make with the Admin to dig up some myself?
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[ Who, exactly? No idea. He'll find a scapegoat. ]
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[ There's a quiet scoff; somebody doesn't sound all that worried. ]
Honestly, I don't even remember what I said. Things got-- weird after that.
[ Just another box of memories to ignore forever until he dies! Put 'em in the attic. ]
You okay now, though? Saw some posts about things being back to normal now, and...being that I can't make heads or tails of whatever the hell went on, I'll take their word for it.
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I'm alright. Blood's gone, arms are moving, everything seems more or less back to normal.
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Good. It's hard enough doing anything around here without all the extra bullshit-- we'll just have to be glad it's not permanent. [ Wouldn't that be awful. He wrinkles his nose at the thought, resolving not to stay on it for too long. ]
What happened with you, anyway? If you don't mind me asking.
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Well, my arms got stuck to my sides and started bleeding acid, and Zack said I looked like somebody beat the crap out of me. Mostly it felt like I wasn't really in control of myself.
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Does that count as my initiation or something? 'Cause I think I deserve a gold star, personally. 'Handled another round of Snowhell without losing your shit'-- ten points to Vasquez.
Which, uh-- which Zack is this, for clarification's sake. [ He's heard mention of Steph's Zach and...other Zack? Zach II? Really, Vasquez has been somewhat operating on the assumption that they were the same person, more or less. He/they were out there somewhere, one of them died recently, and that was about as confident in his info as he got. ]
Did your guy come back yet--?
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[ She's not in a great mood for humor, but at least she's doing a little better than she was when they last talked. ]
Zack with a 'k', sorry. My Zach... I don't know that he's going to come back at all, at this point.
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[ Her response gives him pause, and Vasquez gives a low hum of acknowledgment. Shouldn't have asked, in all likelihood, but it was too late for that. ]
Been that long, hasn't it.
[ It's not phrased as a question, instead coming across as more of a quiet recognition of the fact. He'd died-- quite some time ago, although the exact date escapes him. Vasquez isn't the best at sympathy, empathy, any of that-- he's going to put in at least a little effort here, though, even if it's awkward. ]
How're you, uh. Holdin' up, with that?
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Well, let's see. I've definitely had denial and bargaining, and now I'm stuck pretty firmly in depression. I guess I still have anger to look forward to.
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[ Screw you, death price, he's an Adonis. Office Adonis, though, which is to say...not impressive. ]
I'll keep an eye out for any more pillows to toss your way, too. [ Gotta keep that nest up to par, after all. Vasquez isn't well-versed in helping, but maybe that counts. ] There anything else you can think of? Figure a care package couldn't hurt.
[ It's not the standard Hyperion-level schmoozing of allies he's used to-- this is simpler, and plenty more genuine. Plus, it's not like he can just buy everything and leave it at that; there's gonna be some legwork involved for once. ]
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[ But it's a nice thought. All of it is, honestly. ]
The only thing left on my wish list at this point is coffee, and you probably won't find that anywhere but downtown. Thanks, though.
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--alright, if I do find any by some fluke, you have to share.
[ He hadn't even thought of coffee in ages, but hell if it wasn't an excellent idea. Time to make a note of that! ]
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[ No actually they're terrible ideas, don't do those things. ]
I'll definitely share. I have some alcohol now too.
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[ They're the best, definitely. Would it be in poor taste to make a snow-Joker and hit a home run with its head? ]
This is the second time I've heard of someone finding booze-- you guys have all the good luck. What kind of blood pact do I need to make with the Admin to dig up some myself?
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[ And now Vasquez has her as a friend, so that's almost as good, right? ]