[Behold, the rare domesticated ceiling porcupine.]
[Or rather, it's Flaky the porcupine really regretting her choice in jobs this month. It's really dark and spooky, and Flaky's far past the point of losing her nerve. Being cuddled in the fetal position and holding the Guide in a death grip is sometimes really relaxing.]
Why did it have to be heights
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[Have a horrified scream. THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED.]
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Will she...remember this?
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Well, she usually seems to.
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Being so close to death... that's a terrible fate.
[Irony, no?]
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We have to live with it. Even if we were normal, we still would be living close to death.
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[He hesitates, taking a moment to remember that this is private.]
...I know what it's like, living so close to death like that. It's not a pleasant thought...
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[Uh, shouldn't a kid your age be worried about something else besides death?]
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[He chuckles weakly, trying to break the tension.]
The point is, I know how challenging that can be, and for you guys... I can understand where you're coming from. I empathize with you.
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Oh... well, thanks.
I never caught your name.
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[He tries for a weak smile]
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