94. Fallin' down under the pale moonlight

[handy_psychic]

The Yard is becoming too dangerous to walk around in without falling into one of the tears.

I

[A long pause, as this pains him to write.]Everyone... stay away from it. For your own protection

Comments

[longnosedliar]

Okay. [A couple thoughtful pentaps here.]

Oi, Bridge? Thanks. I don't think I've ever had a boss before, but you've been a really awesome one.

[handy_psychic]

I tried to be. And thank you for just... being you, Sniper.

[longnosedliar]

[gasdouasdo Bridge. ;o; Another pause to get his bearings back.]

You too, boss! And hey, don't get too down. The Yard might be near gone now, but we're not.

[handy_psychic]

Yeah, at least we didn't lose anybody! It would have been a lot worse if this was sudden, but we had some forewarning...

[feathered_earth]

We don't know that it's the end that's coming. But whether it is or not, I'm so glad I met you.

[handy_psychic]

You, too, Krile. No matter what happens.

I'm [looong pause] trying to think of it as a new beginning.

[live_ringer]

Does this mean we'll get a severance package?

More seriously... it's been a good run, boss. Can't think of anyone I'd have rather worked under.

[handy_psychic]

It'll include a bag of donuts as a consolation.

Thanks, Lyle. I'm glad you all think so well of me.

[live_ringer]

Glazed, sprinkled, or jelly-filled?

[handy_psychic]

Yes. All of the above. I think there are some chocolate-frosted ones, too.

[burntorangesky]

Thank you for informing us, Bridge.

It has truly been a pleasure, working with you.

[handy_psychic]

You, too, Fred. No matter what happens, I'm glad you were with me.

[burntorangesky]

It doesn't look very good for us at this point, does it?

I can't say you were the best boss I had, as I cannot recall whether I have ever had a boss, but you were certainly the best I can remember.

[handy_psychic]

Nope. If- I mean, if it looks like we're still going to be here for a while, I'll talk to Locket and the other Adventurer captains and see if they can find work for us.

Thanks. It really means a lot to me to hear that. I'm not sure I was ever a leader before thought I suppose I could have been and just not rememembered it, but either way, I truly appreciate it.

[felinemystique]

Thanks for letting us know.

[handy_psychic]

Sure.

It's [Pause] I wish there was something more I could have done.

[felinemystique]

Don't we all. But a good commander knows when to pull his people out of the way; it doesn't have to mean you're giving up.

[handy_psychic]

Yeah, that's very true. All that's left is to prepare for whatever's coming next as best we can.