[31: video] so much for these youthful eyes to see, so much for peace and tranquility

[kindly_done]

[There's a small gathering here by the door, but that hasn't stopped Jack from getting right up next to it, his shoulder pressed against the wood. It is from this rather odd position that he decides to make his first real transmission since the fear event.]

Does anyone know where this goes?

[Locked to Elaine; difficult hack]Maybe we should have

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[angel_junk]

[ The reply starts with Bhamba opening a video feed, curious about who wants to talk to him privately... ]

[kindly_done]

[Jack hums anxiously through gritted teeth, then whirls suddenly on his heel and shoots a terrific blast of electricity down the hall. When he turns back, a snap of his fingers yields only a tiny spark.]

No more.

[angel_junk]

[ Bhamba sighs.

He knows about EVE by now, about how Plasmids can run out temporarily, so at least that gesture is something to consider.

What he doesn't know is what else Jack might be hiding, on or in his body. Not that it actually makes much of a difference. ]

I...

[ Tentatively Bhamba reaches for the button that opens the sliding door.

It's an exercise in its own right and he stops just before touching it.

Then he turns around, clutching his head with both hands. ]

[kindly_done]

[Jack stares. This isn't what he wanted. He came looking for a chance to say he was sorry, but--]

I made it worse.

[The right thing is clearly to leave Bhamba alone. Jack steps back from the door, pulling himself up straight and managing with an effort to smooth his features into something resembling calm. It gives him a severe look that sits oddly on the soft lines of his features.]

I'm going now. Don't worry.

[He wants to run, but he keeps his step measured as he goes.]

[angel_junk]

[ Bhamba's hands drop to his side, but he doesn't turn around.

Not for a long while in any case.

When he finally does, Jack is already gone.

He breathes a deep sigh that is not entirely of relief.

Then he returns to Amy's room. ]