Log 55 [Voice]

[shooting_blanc]

Ugh, I thought the headache when I got out of that hole was bad.

[A long pause]
If anyone needs me, I'll be imposing on Alma at the temple for a bit.  I just... Need time to think.  Everyone I hurt, I'm sorry.

[Private to Tieria//Unhackable]
I...

[He sighs.]

I don't think I'll ever find the words for how sorry I am.

[Another pause, as if he is trying to think of something else to say, but the recording cuts out to what sounds like someone attempting to choke back tears, and a bare fist striking the terminal.]

[/Private]

Comments

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[innovate-human.livejournal.com]

It was... not entirely your fault. You were not...

You were not entirely in control, and that was not your decision.

I may need to rethink some previously held assumptions.

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

[A very long pause, as if he's trying to compose himself]

...Thank you. I... I remember everything they talked me into. And everything they did while they were in control.

rethink...?

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[innovate-human.livejournal.com]

... I see.

Yes.

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

This is exactly the sort of thing that's always worried me...

Ever since my sister...

Rethink what, exactly?

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[innovate-human.livejournal.com]

... Your sister?

Ah... nothing you need be concerned about at the moment.

Re: Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

She was court-martialed for a friendly fire incident. They suspected it was intentional because they had just ended a relationship, and it wasn't going smoothly.

...She took her own life soon after.

Right. Let me know if there's any way I can be of assistance.

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[innovate-human.livejournal.com]

[He's quiet for a long moment.]

I'm sorry.

... I, for one, have no objections to you staying in the lower level headquarters, should you wish... and feel you need to separate yourself from the majority of the organization for a while.

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm stuck on the lower level for a week anyway... But being at the temple feels cathartic.

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[innovate-human.livejournal.com]

... As you wish.

I think... I should visit it, as well.

Private // Unhackable [Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Alma's a cryptic little lady. But she's good company.

[mileina.livejournal.com]

Mr. Michael, maybe a nap would help your headache!

*Putting on a brave face for loli*

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Thank you Milli, I'll try that~

Awwww. Michael-nii :(

[mileina.livejournal.com]

Remember to do it! Don't forget, okay?

He doesn't want to make her worr y <3

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

But of course. I'm glad I've got you watching out for me &hearts

[sociopath-elle.livejournal.com]

That won't be very comfortable.

[Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

No, but I don't mind...

[He snarls audibly]

And what do YOU want?

[sociopath-elle.livejournal.com]

...What?

[Voice]

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

You... seemed to be enjoying yourself this past week. What I did... what I became... did it amuse you??

[sociopath-elle.livejournal.com]

I'm a sociopath with paranoid delusions. I guess the parasite or whatever just...picked up on that. I was like that, for a while. Not as much anymore, but still there. My brain isn't normal. I'll react to things differently. That's just the way it is.

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

...

Just give me some time. This thing pushed a LOT of my buttons.

[sociopath-elle.livejournal.com]

Alright.

If you get tired of staying at the temple, my house has a bunch of extra rooms I don't use.

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Being here... makes my head feel a bit clearer though.

I... might come by. If I don't... I'll make it up to you later.

[indefective.livejournal.com]

... you're back~

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Yes, and for real, this time.

I'll come by and visit the flower shop once I can come to the upper level again.

[indefective.livejournal.com]

I look forward to that. If you really are better. But I guess death solves ... a lot of problems.

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

If only it could solve some others...

[covert-chord.livejournal.com]

Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Will do. How're things for you?

[covert-chord.livejournal.com]

They're decent. I'm taking care of Lyle's injuries, and the other housemates as best I can. I'm also trying to fix up the house, but it's a little difficult when I've only got one working leg. I'd ask Ed, but I don't know where he's off to.

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

I'll check with Alma... see if I can't come up and help out on the repairs before my week is up.

[celestialadvent.livejournal.com]

Temple?

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it seemed an appropriate place to go to take some time to think...

[sniping-targets.livejournal.com]

Welcome back. How are you feeling?

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Better, for having talked with Alma... but the last week is going to stay with me for a while, I think.

[bou-san.livejournal.com]

Want some company for a bit?

[shooting-blanc.livejournal.com]

Sure thing.

Bring some tea?

want to log?

[bou-san.livejournal.com]

Right, I'll bring it with me.