@Everyone | Text | UN: Reeve T. (Additional Private to Steph)

[plate_builder]

Two things this evening for discussion.

First: It seems there is a new strangeness with the devices and I believe a frank and open discussion my be required. My wrist device seems to have changed from the usual blue which matched my arrival scrubs and to yellow. Furthermore I have not been able to access my previous guidance power. I have not attempted yet to see if I would be able to access the ability associated with yellow, but I believe a discussion may be warranted on this situation.


Second: Considering the loss of my guidance ability, I am not prepared to go through the forests alone to Watney's farming project where I was taken from. I had delayed my departure due to adjusting to the acquisition of a power from machine in the Bunker, but since then I have found myself in possession of some additional equipment.

Would there possibly be a party able to assist me in heading south with the gear? The sooner the better?


Private to Steph

I need to ask a favor of you.

Comments

[spoileralert]

Why haven’t you come back already?

I’ll keep you under watch, don’t worry. It won’t be any trouble.

[plate_builder]

I failed at communication a bit there. I am still here in the village, I am leaving soon for the southern farms. I stayed here as long as I did to recover and to head to the bunker for some power.

I should not have delayed as long as I have. I should have headed for the farm immediately.

[spoileralert]

I advise staying put until you’re more in control of yourself, but you shouldn’t be any danger as long as you don’t wander off alone.

[plate_builder]

Bull has offered himself as an escort, and I have fire power of my own now. Literally.

Steph, I CANNOT handle being here right now. I will do less harm there than I have already done here.

[spoileralert]

Good.

I’m far less concerned about your ability to defend yourself than I now am about you starting a forest fire.

If there’s anything you’d like to talk about, I’m here. I seem to be thinking a lot more clearly than usual but I’m still myself.

[plate_builder]

I have been using magic since before you were born. I can handle fire spells.

...

Sorry. You're not the only one experiencing a change. I fought with Alistair. I considered him a friend but was far blunter than I would ever be over how a decision of his.

At this point I most likely will have to have someone like Aqua serve as a go between to even arrange for lumber for the barn project. If he'd be willing to make it.

I cannot remain here at this time, with my hands and mind free to cause trouble.

[spoileralert]

Hey, I’m still not sure about your combat capabilities. You might not be so good at hitting a warthog instead of a monster house.

Don’t worry. If you offend me I’ll let you know, odd changes or no.

I wish there was more I could do to help. If it’s any comfort it would be absurdly childish of him to refuse lumber for a project that isn’t yours.

[plate_builder]

Fair. Trust me to blast things with fire and I'll trust you to be able to beat me up.

It would, and I doubt he will be. But the project could end up delayed. And that doesn't change that I hurt him. Which was not my intention.

[spoileralert]

If need be I’ll facilitate the work and necessary materials. I have the idea that I’ll be very good at it just now.

Nothing will change that. But there’s no point lingering on things you can’t affect. Learn from it and focus on solutions, if you can.

Have you considered writing a note for him explaining that a proper apology and discussion will have to wait? I have the materials and it would be easy to proofread.

[plate_builder]

Can't start until spring and I wouldn't bother him yet. When I have more details I will pass it on to you. If we are still like this. Thank you, Steph.

I have more materials than you do. Reams of paper. Remember? With how we parted he wouldn't read it.

[spoileralert]

Ha. I had forgotten. I suspect my attitude may have had an effect on my memory. Lack of retention due to inattention, maybe?

In any case it’s something to think about. The note, not my ability to focus. I

[plate_builder]

Maybe. I'm not a specialist. Assuming would be stupid on my part.

I won't do it. It's pointless. I would make more mistakes.

[spoileralert]

Whatever helps you sleep at night. I wouldn’t assume it’s the only answer. That would be stupid.

[ See what she did there]

[plate_builder]

Okay, that's pretty funny. Applause for you, Steph.

[spoileralert]

That's funny, I was just about to say the same about you.

[ She feels pretty free to be relentless and unsubtle here. She can always blame it on the scrubs. ]

[plate_builder]

Now how did I earn amusement?

[He doesn't understand what she's getting at, sorry.]

[spoileralert]

By not listening to yourself talk. Or reading what you wrote, as the case may be. You're so good at doling out advice, you should follow your own.

[plate_builder]

Which advice? I'm a bit lost here.

[spoileralert]

Don't assume you know how your friends are going to act, and stop being whiny baby about it.

That second part was me.

[plate_builder]

A fair point.

Thank you.

However I will remain upset about my behavior.

[spoileralert]

Good. It should upset you. That's how you learn.

[plate_builder]

I know how to behave. This damn device is what is messing this up!

[spoileralert]

What did I just say about whining?

You're not you anymore. This you clearly doesn't know how to behave, or how to control how he behaves. Be aware and adapt.

[plate_builder]

I will try.

I promise nothing more.

[spoileralert]

[ There is no try ]

Man I really wish you knew pop media from my world right now