{Animus}

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[ there is a static hum on everyone's PCD, as the screen goes black. it starts to whisper, before ghostly voices seep through the communication lines ]


learn something

lose something
just don't forget it again

our lessons don't arrive
gently

Comments

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whim

entertainment

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[Get over yourself, Ys. Figure it out.]

And how do I know this isn't- some- elaborate hoax? You've disturbed people's memories before.

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people's memories are disturbing
why would we keep something like that here?

we're airing them out

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Take it back.

[It's quiet- almost a childish demand.]

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you'll have to hold onto it until they're done

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

No. I don't want it.

[As if it were a thing that could be pushed away.]

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too late
or right on time

we don't want you either

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Then- let me go- !

[His teeth grit and he shakes his head.]

-back home, if there's still a way that I can-

[Oh God.]

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

...you know what happens?

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

You do not.

[Pause.]

...tell me, then. If you're so sure.

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you told us you didn't want what we gave

no reason to help now

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

...fine.

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[That. Is the sound of him throwing his PCD. Hard.]