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♻ 008 | audio/spam
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Um-- hey. I was wondering if a warden could go to my room, and get me my iPod and my Bible-- 'cause I ain't in there right now, I'm in the infirmary. Maybe a pack of cards, too; that'd be good.
[She sounds woozy and tired, but surprisingly calm; in good spirits, even. She and Merlin were both killed by kaiju, it had been traumatic, and she's death-tolling-- but she's tired of panicking and stressing about death. Even though she's more used to the idea now, it still bugs her a lot when she thinks about it, so she's actively trying not to do that. It's working pretty well, all things considered. She's not in denial about it the way she used to be, but she's careful to keep her mind focused on other things.
The toll itself sucks, though. It feels kind of like getting the flu after being run over by a steamroller.]
My head ain't right for poker or anything, but if anyone wants to play... I don't know, like Go Fish or something, you can come on down. I wanna see y'all, 'cause I think I'm gonna be stuck in here for a little bit. But that's only if I like you; if I don't, you can fuck off.
... And I also want everybody to know that my warden saved my life.
[And then she'd died right after, but that's not the important part.]
When we were still normal, he said he'd fight monsters for me, and he did. I know we thought we was different people and everything, but I think it still counts for something. He's a hero. A real hero.
[There's a smile in her voice; there's pride. She's been called a hero herself before, by her misguided fan club back at home. But she's never had anyone be a hero for her-- at least, not in the traditional way, where they physically defended her in the face of evil. She doesn't consider herself defenseless by any means, but being protected-- being valued like that-- is such a good feeling, and she's tickled pink by it. She's pushing the fact that he actually died in the process out of her mind, and just focusing in on the good.]
I just wanted to say that. That's all.
[Feed off.]
[spam, all week]
[She'll be staying at the infirmary throughout the worst of her death toll, spending most of her time in bed. For the first few days, she'll be lying down a lot: listening to her music, occasionally chatting up visitors and clinic staff, and when she's not too sore or nauseous, trying to recruit people to play cards with her (simple, easy games that don't require a lot of thought or quick movement). As the days go on and she starts feeling better, she'll sit up in bed more, and even get up and move around some. By the fifth day, she'll still be feeling the death toll's affects, but they'll be lessened and she'll be ready to go. But if by that point Merlin's still in and doesn't feel the same way, she'll stick around until he's ready to leave too. Solidarity.]
[OOC: Merlin gets blanket rights to pop into action threads and overhear her side of audio/video phone stuff, even locked conversations! Others who are working/staying in the infirmary can do this too, if they want. If you want your character to talk to Tiffany but want them to say something Merlin/others shouldn't overhear, we can have them do it in text, or set the conversation at a time when people are sleeping and/or not around.]
Um-- hey. I was wondering if a warden could go to my room, and get me my iPod and my Bible-- 'cause I ain't in there right now, I'm in the infirmary. Maybe a pack of cards, too; that'd be good.
[She sounds woozy and tired, but surprisingly calm; in good spirits, even. She and Merlin were both killed by kaiju, it had been traumatic, and she's death-tolling-- but she's tired of panicking and stressing about death. Even though she's more used to the idea now, it still bugs her a lot when she thinks about it, so she's actively trying not to do that. It's working pretty well, all things considered. She's not in denial about it the way she used to be, but she's careful to keep her mind focused on other things.
The toll itself sucks, though. It feels kind of like getting the flu after being run over by a steamroller.]
My head ain't right for poker or anything, but if anyone wants to play... I don't know, like Go Fish or something, you can come on down. I wanna see y'all, 'cause I think I'm gonna be stuck in here for a little bit. But that's only if I like you; if I don't, you can fuck off.
... And I also want everybody to know that my warden saved my life.
[And then she'd died right after, but that's not the important part.]
When we were still normal, he said he'd fight monsters for me, and he did. I know we thought we was different people and everything, but I think it still counts for something. He's a hero. A real hero.
[There's a smile in her voice; there's pride. She's been called a hero herself before, by her misguided fan club back at home. But she's never had anyone be a hero for her-- at least, not in the traditional way, where they physically defended her in the face of evil. She doesn't consider herself defenseless by any means, but being protected-- being valued like that-- is such a good feeling, and she's tickled pink by it. She's pushing the fact that he actually died in the process out of her mind, and just focusing in on the good.]
I just wanted to say that. That's all.
[Feed off.]
[spam, all week]
[She'll be staying at the infirmary throughout the worst of her death toll, spending most of her time in bed. For the first few days, she'll be lying down a lot: listening to her music, occasionally chatting up visitors and clinic staff, and when she's not too sore or nauseous, trying to recruit people to play cards with her (simple, easy games that don't require a lot of thought or quick movement). As the days go on and she starts feeling better, she'll sit up in bed more, and even get up and move around some. By the fifth day, she'll still be feeling the death toll's affects, but they'll be lessened and she'll be ready to go. But if by that point Merlin's still in and doesn't feel the same way, she'll stick around until he's ready to leave too. Solidarity.]
[OOC: Merlin gets blanket rights to pop into action threads and overhear her side of audio/video phone stuff, even locked conversations! Others who are working/staying in the infirmary can do this too, if they want. If you want your character to talk to Tiffany but want them to say something Merlin/others shouldn't overhear, we can have them do it in text, or set the conversation at a time when people are sleeping and/or not around.]
Spam
...Go fish.
[He says it as courteously as it can possibly be said.]
Spam
You get any visitors while I was sleeping? Friends or anything.
[She's realized she doesn't really know who his friends are, while he knows all about a lot of hers because she's constantly marveling over how amazing Iris, Dillon, et al are.]
Spam (note this roster is slightly presumptuous and possibly incomplete :x)
[He's aware that his social circle seems quite a lot smaller than hers.]
How about you?
Spam
[She doesn't recognize the other two names, though she has briefly met Letty before.]
Duke brought me hot chocolate, and Steve brought me some stuff from my room. And another guy dropped by too; I've talked to him a couple times but I don't know his name.
Re: Spam
[Merlin's a little bemused by that, but there's no harm in it. She'll find out his name eventually.]
Has Mason visited?
[It's mild, curious.]
Spam
[She plays with a strand of her hair, biting back a little smile.]
I kinda hope he does, though. That'd be nice.
Spam
[Because she wants it to happen, so he does too.]
Spam
And if he does I'll introduce you, okay?
Re: Spam
Okay. [He smiles wryly.] I'll wait until I'm recovered to corner him and ask about his intentions.
[It is...eighty per cent a joke.]
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Hey, I could tell you his intentions. He don't really... like me in the way I like him, but we are good friends and he likes kissing me.
Re: Spam
[Merlin pulls a face. This strikes him as somewhat unchivalrous.]
Does he know? That you two feel differently.
Spam
[She frowns at the look on Merlin's face.]
You okay?
Re: Spam
[He considers this. It's something to worry about, but maybe for now it's something to worry about on his own time. He understands that standards have changed.]
....no. No. I was just concerned that it might have changed things between you, but I'm glad it didn't.
Spam
[The fondness in her voice is clear.]
And you know, he's a good friend, even outside of the other stuff. I don't mind just being his friend at all.
Re: Spam
[Merlin can't help but smile. Other people's happiness will always lift his spirits somewhat, particularly other people finding happiness with one another.]
A friend who you kiss sometimes?
[This is a bit bemusing to him, but not in a bad way, necessarily.]
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[He lifts his hands in a placating gesture.]
Nothing wrong. It's just...not what I'm used to.
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[In theory. In reality it depends a little more on what walk of life you're from, and the wealthy are subject to more and stricter rules than the poor. Regardless Merlin wouldn't kiss anyone unless (at the absolute least they knew they felt the same way about each other. And even then, probably not until he was prepared to offer some commitment.]
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Spam tbh I was really looking forward to them having this conversation in game canon
I don't know what that means. Either of those.
[Aren't most friendships beneficial?]
Spam yessssss
[Merlin. Those are basic words (at least, as far as she's concerned).]
Well, friends with benefits is like-- you're just friends, but you kiss or hook up sometimes. And dating is... do you know what dating is at all?
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Dating is when you're together with someone. In a romantic way. Ain't you ever met someone with a boyfriend or girlfriend before?
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[Of course he knows casual sex is A Thing but it's not polite to really acknowledge it.]
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