{Voice - 30}

[sucker_punches]

I... feel I should apologize for the way I behaved last week, on the network. I, um. I guess I snapped at people who didn't deserve it.

[And a few who did. But moving on.]

Priscilla... I'd like to start taking shifts on the Patrol again, if you need me.

I should see if I've still got a job at the Clinic, too.

[In other words, she remembers

Comments

[yetsleeping]

That's fine! I... I'm glad you're back to... well. I'm glad you're back.

[sucker_punches]

Thank you. I guess I just... needed time.

But I want to get back to what I was doing, uh, before.

[yetsleeping]

No one understands that better than me! I... didn't even remember my name at first. Or anyone else's, really.

[sucker_punches]

I remembered everything up to coming here, but... nothing about this place at all. It's strange.

How long did it take for things to come back for you?

[firebornfidelis]

...

You're feeling better now, Sakura?

[sucker_punches]

Yeah, I am. I was pretty disoriented, I guess.

[firebornfidelis]

Understandable, after what you went through.

I'm glad you're all right.

[sucker_punches]

I guess...

[Change in topic, go.] I must have missed a lot in a month. How are you?

Private

[internecineowl]

Sakura. It's good to see you doing better.

Of course I want to work with you again.

Private

[sucker_punches]

[That brings a genuine smile to her face, not that it can be seen. Still.]

I'm really glad to hear that.

Were you working with someone when I was... well, gone?

Private

[internecineowl]

[Gone. That's one way to describe it. He frowns a little.]

Yes, for a short time. But I never believed you would stay away long.

Private

[sucker_punches]

... your optimism surprises me sometimes.

[It shouldn't, because he's him, but it does.]

[ voice ]

[lonestray]

[...Huh. Was not expecting that. Anatole, how do you still manage to pull out the surprises after over a year?]

You've regained your memories of this place?

[ voice ]

[sucker_punches]

I have. And I'm sorry for...

If I hadn't forgotten, I wouldn't have spoken to you like that.

[ voice ]

[lonestray]

There is no need to apologize.

You found Naruto?

[ voice ]

[sucker_punches]

[Small laugh.] It was more like he found me, but yes.

[elementally]

I don't think that uh, anyone would... hold that against you. [Well, maybe some people, but not ones to really pay attention to.]

You're thinking of coming back?

[sucker_punches]

Yes, I am. [Wryly.] If my boss will take me back after so long, that is.

Do you work there, right?

[elementally]

It's-- not like dying is your fault.

Yeah, I work there.

omg /stabs that last sentence in my last tag. this is why i shouldn't tag with family around, lol

[sucker_punches]

... maybe not.

I'm looking forward to working with you, then. You really helped me out when I woke up.