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Now? Yes.
[A snort, and she drops the napkin.]
More to the point, I remember you. We traveled together, or our doubles did.
[A snort, and she drops the napkin.]
More to the point, I remember you. We traveled together, or our doubles did.
I can't imagine how that might have went.
[yes he can: he's thinking not well, if he was as much a loner then as he is now.]
But more to the point, this is useful to know. I'm not sure how, but I can't imagine being alone with memories like these would be simple.
[yes he can: he's thinking not well, if he was as much a loner then as he is now.]
But more to the point, this is useful to know. I'm not sure how, but I can't imagine being alone with memories like these would be simple.
Violently.
[Penelope offers a tired, almost put-upon smile.]
I've remembered a lot of really, really dangerous places. And even more fighting.
[Penelope offers a tired, almost put-upon smile.]
I've remembered a lot of really, really dangerous places. And even more fighting.
There's that one time I got mad over a McFlurry...
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[he's been to warzones, and countries without a particular love of his profession for the express point of writing embarrassing stories on them. While he raises his eyebrows just a bit at the point, he doesn't seem to have as much of a visceral reaction to it.
Besides, there were other, stranger parts of the memory that concerned him. Such as his attitude about being arrested. It wasn't exactly hard to connect that memory with his previous one-- he was a criminal. And one that was hard to impress.]
I see. Then, perhaps this once, I will ask you spare me the gory details. We came here for other matters, did we not?
Besides, there were other, stranger parts of the memory that concerned him. Such as his attitude about being arrested. It wasn't exactly hard to connect that memory with his previous one-- he was a criminal. And one that was hard to impress.]
I see. Then, perhaps this once, I will ask you spare me the gory details. We came here for other matters, did we not?
Apparently I was, and I was super drunk? Ugh.
[ HASN'T REALIZED THIS ISN'T VERA ]
[ HASN'T REALIZED THIS ISN'T VERA ]
[Penelope arches one eyebrow and nods, flipping the tablet around.]
There is one thing. Before I show you this, I think you need to know that there is someone else that I've shared visions with, here in the city. Well, a significant one anyway. My girlfriend remembers chocobos too, but we haven't had any overlap yet.
Officer Noah Gabranth, who recently lost his Retrospec connection, is someone from that world that our doubles are. If he gets his connection back, he'd be someone to step lightly around.
[Which is an ominous statement but...]
There is one thing. Before I show you this, I think you need to know that there is someone else that I've shared visions with, here in the city. Well, a significant one anyway. My girlfriend remembers chocobos too, but we haven't had any overlap yet.
Officer Noah Gabranth, who recently lost his Retrospec connection, is someone from that world that our doubles are. If he gets his connection back, he'd be someone to step lightly around.
[Which is an ominous statement but...]
[one he can't really appreciate just yet, especially without memories of the judges. But, he does humor her warning. He gives her a quick nod, and a serious look that meant he would take her warning to heart.
But that was all.]
Of course, though... Hmm. Well, perhaps, that is for another discussion at another time.
I am very keen on this video you've promised, Penelope.
But that was all.]
Of course, though... Hmm. Well, perhaps, that is for another discussion at another time.
I am very keen on this video you've promised, Penelope.
[ wait that doesn't sound like vera at all-- ]
Oh
Oh oh my goodness I'm so sorry..... That misfire thing happened again?!
This is embarrassing
Oh
Oh oh my goodness I'm so sorry..... That misfire thing happened again?!
This is embarrassing
So I see you made quite the friend... [he almost sounds as though he'd be joking, but the look on his face is serious.
In fact, he pauses and rewinds a few times on parts that he finds particularly interesting, for one reason or other. The first swimming, the appearance of Bruce, the garden. These are the things that draw his attention.
Still. Despite his initial statement, he looks... perturbed.]
... I see what you were hinting at.
In fact, he pauses and rewinds a few times on parts that he finds particularly interesting, for one reason or other. The first swimming, the appearance of Bruce, the garden. These are the things that draw his attention.
Still. Despite his initial statement, he looks... perturbed.]
... I see what you were hinting at.
I see. I think I get it? You're saying you drink a lot, right?
So...you're Franklin, huh? I'm Ann. I haven't seen you on the app before; are you new?
So...you're Franklin, huh? I'm Ann. I haven't seen you on the app before; are you new?
My fellow patriots do. And I would truly not be British if this were not something I'd indulged at least once.
[brits absolutely will drink their american counterparts under the table. Without a doubt.]
But, you are correct. I'm charmed, and we've spared ourselves the usual smalltalk, have we not?
[brits absolutely will drink their american counterparts under the table. Without a doubt.]
But, you are correct. I'm charmed, and we've spared ourselves the usual smalltalk, have we not?
Gosh...you probably have really high tolerance, huh?
I guess so. If there's one good thing about this texting glitch, it's that you really get to talk to new people. So...you're from Britain, right? Why are you in Recolle?
I guess so. If there's one good thing about this texting glitch, it's that you really get to talk to new people. So...you're from Britain, right? Why are you in Recolle?
Bruce? Yeah. He was great.
[How can an octopus not be awesome?]
And yeah. You see? Things can be...weird. To be frank this isn't the most insane thing that's happened to me since Retrospec started fucking with my life, but it's close.
[How can an octopus not be awesome?]
And yeah. You see? Things can be...weird. To be frank this isn't the most insane thing that's happened to me since Retrospec started fucking with my life, but it's close.
Would you like to put my abilities to the test?
And I am here on assignment, a quote-un-quote break from my normal stories detailing the consequences of ill-informed policy and imperialism across the continents. But, unfortunately, the subject I am here to investigate is quite confidential still. I hope you understand.
And I am here on assignment, a quote-un-quote break from my normal stories detailing the consequences of ill-informed policy and imperialism across the continents. But, unfortunately, the subject I am here to investigate is quite confidential still. I hope you understand.
[he leans back, and places a hand to his chin as he puzzles over the video. The footage was raw enough that he doubted it was photoshopped. But there was a part of him that wondered...
He looks up at Penelope, and then waves a hand at her.]
Then, since we are both at a similar crossroads, shall I propose a partnership?
I admit that I may not have helped with our... previous interactions. But I've a strong suspicion that you and I will remember more about each other as time goes on.
He looks up at Penelope, and then waves a hand at her.]
Then, since we are both at a similar crossroads, shall I propose a partnership?
I admit that I may not have helped with our... previous interactions. But I've a strong suspicion that you and I will remember more about each other as time goes on.
[Closing her eyes, Penelope folds her arms and rests them on the table, thinking that over. Sorting out what she knew of this guy. He'd been present in the fight with Noah, and appeared in the background more than once, he'd given her advice, and other people talked about him at times. The rabbit woman in particular. That made things complicated, because as much as she disliked Franklin Brewer and his disdain for fluff pieces, she knew he would probably wind up being someone important to her.
Slowly drawing a breath, she offers a hand.]
Fine. Just...don't treat me like you did before. I may not be a world-weary journalist, but that doesn't make my job any less valid. [Entertainment being what it was, after all.]
You are right though. I've got the same feeling. Like...an itch, I guess. We're tied together, undoubtedly.
Slowly drawing a breath, she offers a hand.]
Fine. Just...don't treat me like you did before. I may not be a world-weary journalist, but that doesn't make my job any less valid. [Entertainment being what it was, after all.]
You are right though. I've got the same feeling. Like...an itch, I guess. We're tied together, undoubtedly.
It was still strange though, beautiful as it was. The sea in the evening looks mysterious and full of wonder - the moon reflects off a dark canvas and ripples its way to the shore.
A silvery ocean is striking, but it lacks the contrast. Pale moonlight on a silver sea is nowhere near as inspiring as the same sight on a dark navy ocean.
A silvery ocean is striking, but it lacks the contrast. Pale moonlight on a silver sea is nowhere near as inspiring as the same sight on a dark navy ocean.
The thought never crossed my mind. [he doesn't entirely sound sincere, but, he at least follows it up with more.]
Regardless, I believe we may be able to help each other. I can't abandon the story I've come here to investigate, and given what I've seen, experienced, and heard, I doubt my editor would be keen on the Retrospec story. But you've knowledge I don't, and proof.
That was well thought-- or exceedingly lucky. I'm impressed.
Regardless, I believe we may be able to help each other. I can't abandon the story I've come here to investigate, and given what I've seen, experienced, and heard, I doubt my editor would be keen on the Retrospec story. But you've knowledge I don't, and proof.
That was well thought-- or exceedingly lucky. I'm impressed.
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