34th Message - [Audio]

[dulcisnuntius]

[The audio feed crackles to life. There are several moments of silence before Dulcie's voice can be heard. She sounds shaky, like someone on the edge of tears. She takes a deep breathe, and then-]

I'm sorry. For everything.

[She takes a deep breath, as though she's about to speak more. But before she can she speak any more, the audio cuts out.]

Comments

[ audio ]

[oneminutemaze]

Dulcie?

[ The ":C" is probably audible. ]

I know I don't really know you that well, but would you like me to come over and make you some tea?

[ Tea always helps, right? The hipsters and the Brits are influencing her. ]

Re: [ audio ]

[dulcisnuntius]

Thanks, Ariadne. I don't know if I can really see anyone today.

[oneminutemaze]

You're welcome.

What if there's a puppy involved? [ Not that she's asked if she can take Pancake with, but oh well. ]

[dulcisnuntius]

That does make it awfully tempting.

[oneminutemaze]

He's an adorable little Corgi. Very tempting.

[dulcisnuntius]

Tomorrow, maybe? It'd be nice to see you again.

[oneminutemaze]

Sure. [ She's not going to mention that she and Pancake could both probably use the fresh air. It's not about her, it's about Dulcie. ]

Maybe make yourself a cup of tea in the meantime? It might help.

[dulcisnuntius]

I don't actually eat. Or drink.

[At least not anymore.]

[oneminutemaze]

Really? [ Duclie never did tell her she was an angel. ] Can you?

[dulcisnuntius]

[Sometimes people make a guess at the wings...]

Sometimes yeah. Lately, though. It just feels kinda silly to do it when I don't need to.

[oneminutemaze]

[ She managed to miss those. ]

Hmm... Maybe some incense or something?

[dulcisnuntius]

Worth a shot, yeah.

[oneminutemaze]

I really do hope you feel better.

[dulcisnuntius]

It's appreciated.

[oneminutemaze]

I'll see you tomorrow, then? [ She doesn't want to cut off the conversation, but she's not sure what else to say. ]

[dulcisnuntius]

It's a date.