❀33rd Charm❀ ⇁ video

[choseherownway]

[She's sitting cross-legged on the floor of the med-centre, kolto tanks visible behind her, hair still wet from her stay in the tank. She's already gone through all of the entries, had to reassure herself that she was the only one who had died, that Bellatrix was locked up before she could summon the fortitude to announce her return

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[pathtosacrifice]

Hey, next time you're going to die, don't leave me a note in your absence. [xc]

[Alliance Lock]

Gangs, you say?

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[choseherownway]

[She makes a face] I'll keep it in mind. I did mean it, though. Once we weather this latest storm, at least.

[Lock]

I just watched the Hollownet broadcasts, so I don't have any personal confirmation of the heightened activity, but either way I think it would be good to have people in there, yes.

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[pathtosacrifice]

I think we're going to be in for a lot of storms.

[Lock]

Could be dangerous.

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[choseherownway]

What else is new, in this place?

[Lock]

I won't ask you to do anything you're not willing to do, Catty.

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[only_mostlydead]

I made sure that your room was relatively safe in your absence, but if you do that to me again, you're not going to be welcomed on board. [These are all lies. Every single one of them.]

[Alliance Lock]

Are you jumping the gun on what's going on with Taris yet?

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[choseherownway]

You have my thanks. And I'd say something about trying my best not to die to save someone in the future, but it would unfortunately be a lie.

[Lock]

[She's quiet for a moment, looking off to the side] Perhaps. It's likely, even. [And turning back to face Alice now] Telos was awful. Millions died, and there was nothing I could do. I did nothing. I'd rather be proven wrong jumping the gun than be proven wrong having done nothing again.

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[only_mostlydead]

You're too damn noble. [Shepard would do the same thing.]

[Lock]

You could get a lot of us killed asking us to go there, too, if nothing happens. Not all of us Outworlders handle the resurrection with grace.

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[choseherownway]

Speak for yourself.

[Lock]

[She pales slightly at the resurrection comment, although being so pale already it's hardly noticeable] I know that.

I won't send anyone who doesn't understand the risks, but the entire point of this Alliance is to lend aid to citizens when no one else can or will help them. This latest business with the rationing only exemplifies that no one, not even the supposedly 'good' Republic is on the side of the ordinary people in this war. [a pause] Infiltrating the Sith, Czerka, the gangs - even the Republic, at this point. This isn't the first time I've asked people to risk their lives, and it won't be the last. [She carries that with her, every time she asks. Her fingers tap absently]

Ground teams would be good too, that's what people were doing on Telos. Directing people to bunkers, keeping people calm. [a sigh] Or perhaps that's what we should focus on. From my understanding, there are extensive underground tunnels. I can get in touch with some contacts on Taris, map out which ones could withstand

[creator_man]

[Slightly relieved.] ... does... did... ... never mind. Is there nothing to be done about the person who was after you?

[Alliance lock.]

I don't have much - just that apparently, sales to the civilian population have risen.

Weapon sales.

[choseherownway]

[She smiles back, settled in her quarters now] It's been taken care of. That's what all this was about, actually. Although...dying wasn't a part of the plan, more of an unfortunate side-effect.

[Lock]

[She rubs her temple, nodding] That is remarkably unsurprising all things considered. Thank you, Kevin.

[creator_man]

Oh? If it has been, the information will be very much welcome. I'm sorry it had to go wrong.

[Lock]

Anytime. I know it's not much and, indeed, very much not surprising, but I had hoped that people would turn to other options. I guess I keep believing people will think at least a little like me.

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[lily_schlaflied]

Lily! Oh, Lily, thank goodness you're back!

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[choseherownway]

[Staring. When she speaks, there's a choked tone to her voice, sort of like she might cry] Sh - Shiori?

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[lily_schlaflied]

[Shiori smiles widely, eyes glistening.] I'm back, Lily.

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[choseherownway]

[She's just going to bury her face in her hands for a moment to gather herself, before she looks up and offers her old friend a helpless mile] God, I don't know whether to be grateful or horrified, but I am glad to see you. I can't say - oh, I've missed you terribly, Shiori.

[goodfor6things]

[Bethany fumbles for a few moments before responding properly, her expression a mix of relief and surprise.]

Sis was right; it's uncanny. Except for the ears, I suppose. [clearing her throat] Maker's breath, it's good to see you again. Welcome back, Lily.

[choseherownway]

[Looking confused for about half a second] Un - oh! You mean Tallis? I didn't think - have you been home, Bethany?

It's good to be back. I'm sorry about the way things went down, before, but thank you for your help.

[goodfor6things]

I fell asleep almost immediately after the... incident. Not very surprising when you think about it, but Revan certainly seems to be enjoying himself.

I wish things had gone differently, but... well, I'm simply glad that you've returned. You know I'm always here for you, whatever you need.

[choseherownway]

He certainly does appear to have it out for your family, doesn't he? Me, on the other hand, he appears to be happy with enough as I am. [She offers a smile] The last thing I want right now is to come back as my future self.

Oh, I don't know. Things didn't go precisely to plan, but they more or less worked out as I'd hoped. And thank you, Bethany. That means a lot.