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[cloverdaleboy]

[IT'S THE TIME OF YEAR TO THINK OF FAMILY, RIGHT?? Scott had found something in his pocket earleir that he'd apparently taken with him upon arriving here. He decided to show all of Sacrosanct, assuming they'd, you know, actually care. In the video now, he's just sitting on his barrack's bed, his tactical vest off so you can see his undershirt and

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[parasomnist]

No children, no, and... I don't really want them, I wouldn't be a terribly good parent, I think. And I think... the universe has other plans for me.

But your son looks very sweet. You must miss him terribly.

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[cloverdaleboy]

(OOC: ... Am I late on our tag in the dream-walking? -_-;; Oh, that is so me.)

Hmm, sounds like you're also reserved. I guess that's okay. In that case, maybe I can bring him one day to Sacrosanct. That way, you could enjoy what happiness could bring you, without being a real parent.

[He says this like happiness is something you're obviously lacking. lulz.]

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[parasomnist]

[ooc: no, that's me dear haha XD at least, I think so. Probably. DUNNO, I GOT LOST IN ALL THIS LJ RUINING THINGS]

That's sweet of you, I suppose.

[Dude, she is lacking, but she's also ENTIRELY certain that small children is not going to solve that

Teacher, man. she knows how she is with kids. Which is terrible.]

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[cloverdaleboy]

(OOC: Oh, ahaha, all right then, well take your time!)

Don't worry, life is full of difficult things, and everyone's got something to push them through. I'll admit it wasn't my kid, at first.

[Tempting though it is, Scott's gonna just refrain asking if Alex has any family she's missing right now.]

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[notafuckingkid]

WHAT'S WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS.

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[cloverdaleboy]

[By the way, Scott's new to this encryption thing, so he'll be taking a good, oh, 5 minutes to figure out how to respond with the little

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[notafuckingkid]

[CT can see this and is cleaning up any missteps, for her own safety rather than his.]

THAT'S BECAUSE THEY AREN'T FUCKING STUPID.

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[cloverdaleboy]

[It dawns on Lt. Scott, hmm, maybe this is another one of those people who's all "It's classified B|" like Thom was when he first came here. So he decides to explain his self another way. He also has probably given up learning to encrypt, btw. So it's good you fixed it for him.]

Oh, it's not for intel. I was just wondering. I'm, you know...the kind of guy who wants to know. To get to know you.

[He means "get to know people", but I'm giving him the wrong word on purpose.]

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I don't have children. Even if there were someone who I was... [ She pauses for a second, and then shakes her head. ] I don't think it would be a good idea, with my job. It wouldn't be fair to them.

But I have a niece. Ella. [ She fishes a picture out of her wallet and holds it up with a faint smile.

After a moment: ] What's he like? Your son?

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[cloverdaleboy]

[So. Another one whose job really takes the joy out of their life. Scott thinks kids are joy, so you get what I mean when I say Scott pities these fools.]

Rough life.

[He squints at the tiny picture to get a good look, and finds her absolutely adorable.]

Wow, she's a cutie. [And then her question.] Actually, I...I'm not really sure just yet. His mom said he loves the military, so he was pretty shy while I was around. He seems smart, not talking to strangers, eyes wide open... [A beat.] What about your niece? You used to visit her often?

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[ She shrugs a little. ] I knew what I was getting into when I took the job. I'm not saying I wouldn't like kids, but I love my job.

Most of the time, at least.

[ She grins at the question about Ella. ] Yeah. She and her mom live Chicago, but our mother and I like to drag them out for visits as often as we can get them. She's smart too. Really smart. Outgoing, totally charms everyone she meets... She's a sweetheart. [ And it's obvious Olivia really loves her. ]

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[cloverdaleboy]

[He's nodding the whole time, agreeing. OOC: Also, am I like...late one our other thread? I have a sinking feeling. -_-]

Huh. She sounds a little like her aunt. [Smiles. He doesn't know her profession, of course, but her reasoning makes it evident she's intelligent.]

Are you still holding out hope to see her again? It's just that some of the people here...well, they seem like a lot of them have given up. I know I can't. I have to see my kid again. Is it the same for you?

[See Scott with a sympathetic half smile for you and your adorbs niece.]