[Friend/Acquaintance Filter- this is SUPER generous. If you’ve EVER had a decent conversation with her, consider yourself on it.]

Once upon a time… [She laughs a bit here.] Now that just sounds silly, doesn’t it? I always wanted to live in a fairy tale, but…well, the last one I went to wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be. But I always did ( Read more... )

[It sounds as if she's just finished crying. There's a clink as she drops a spoon onto a dish and she finally speaks up.]

I said...I hope it goes down. [There's a nervous giggle.] But I don't know where down is. [Pause as the ship rumbles a bit. She takes in a trembling breath.] Looks like I was right, though ( Read more... )

So...this is really happening again. It was certainly interesting the last time! Maybe people will actually get to hear some good news, too. We could all use a bit of good news from home, I think. I just...I almost hope this time that there is someone and- oh, wait!

[And here she switches over to Russian]

My name is Svetlana Nazarova. I'm...er...from ( Read more... )