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[Aggie looks - pretty close to upset when she shows up on the feed. There's some hints that she has been crying (puffy and reddened eyelids, etc.) and she's really struggling not to resume crying.

When she speaks, of course, the reason for this becomes painfully clear.]

I...I am aware that my uncle Jack was - b-better at socializing than I am, so...he's probably got more than a few friends who s-should be told this.

[She swallows and tries to continue, but her voice is shaking all over the place.]

... All evidence points to Uncle having been returned home. I am very sorry.

E-excuse me.

[She turns off the feed in order to get the next fit of tears out before anyone replies. Old habits die hard, after all...]

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[Out of respect, he doesn't even turn on the video feed. ...Well, once he figures out how to disable it on his end.]

I don't know him...but regardless, sorry for your loss.

T-thank you...

[Her voice sounds a bit nasally right now. Not a surprise.]

It's the least I could do.

[...More importantly, considering he'd been hijacked, he never really heard from her since the Shadow incident...]

...How are you holding up?

[There's a pause as she thinks about it- really thinks about it, instead of trying to just disengage like she normally does.

That moment of thought calms her down, and when she speaks next, she sounds a little calmer.]

I- am not sure. Uncle Jack is almost like a true parent to me, and I know that going home is not the same as dying, but...I had gotten used to him being here. However, not being alone, the fact that people are concerned...helps.

Is that strange?

[This might be easier, at least.]

Do you want me to come over?

[... fukkit, she can't type right now.]

I...d-don't...h-he lived in the same building as everyone else anyway...it's...

[Yeah, did we mention that Aggie isn't in the same apartment building as basically everyone else she knows? Because she isn't. This is a double-problem.]

...I'm s-sorry, but if it isn't t-too much trouble...please?...

[He doesn't even bother sending a response. He's on his way, and it takes him under five minutes to start knocking on her door.]

[Being a geta ninja is helpful, okay?]

[Maaaan, she feels like she's a kid again and just woke up from nightmares. ... Which just hurts more, because who was nice to her when that exact thing occurred? It certainly wasn't Mother.

Even so, she tries to at least not to be crying when she answers the door. ... Ignore the puffy red eyes please. There are no tear streaks.]

T-thank you for coming over...

[Of course not. He heads in and closes the door, pulling a pack of tissues from his pocket and handing it to her.]

Here.

T-thank you.

[Wehhhh. She's going to - to try, mostly, to stay calm. ... Easier said than done.]

Thank you...

[He sighs, and pulls her close to him, stroking her hair.]

It'll be all right.

I a-apologize...it isn't l-like d-death or anything, but, but still...

[Jack was kind of her favorite relative from when she was bitty onward okay.]

You don't have to apologize for your emotions, Agatha. It's perfectly normal to feel this way.

Normal...is strange, though.

[Weh.]

Even so it - it's okay? Normal, that is...

Yes. It's totally fine. You can cry all you need. Don't worry about anything right now, just... let yourself feel what you feel.

[For all his snark, he's been a parent plenty of times.]

[Memory swap, remember? She knows. And some time ago she would've been reluctant, given that...well..mythic figure and all.

But basically everything's gone to hell, so there's just a weak nod of assent instead of flailing and attempts to keep "dignified" or whatever.]

[He just rubs her back, trying to comfort her. It's okay. No judging here.]

[Snuffle. After a moment of quiet sadness, she tries to disengage - gently - and try to be a proper...welcome-y...person. Still embarrassed, still very much a teenager.]

T-thank you, again, for coming over...I did not interrupt anything important, did I?

Edited (iconssss) 2014-04-30 22:45 (UTC)

Not really. I've been working on possible ideas for upgrading the security of the Visitor's network. Technically I'm supposed to prioritize the general city network, but the Visitor's network is smaller and so better suited for testing... and to be honest I'd rather have our network secure than theirs. You never know when things are going to go to hell.

[She actually looks thoughtful about this. She was there during Pandemonium as well, after all.]

... People here don't all approve of us visitors, correct? Then...that's probably a good idea. If things go south and the Visitor network is secure, then we will not need to risk using the public network and potentially endangering ourselves.

- um, that's how it seems, anyway. I-is that anywhere near a correct assumption?

[Weeeeh.]

Edited 2014-05-01 03:00 (UTC)

That's right. Then again, it's still on government servers... so if those go down, so does our network.

[Not that he doesn't want to fix that...]

There are no backups? That...seems like a bad idea.

[She has read/watched the news and basically osmosed some computer knowledge, okay. It can't not happen.]

There are, but... well. Governments make cuts everywhere...

... oh.

[This is the tone of someone who's heard that song and dance before. Mostly on the news and around school. Disgruntled teachers and all that.]

We'll figure something out.

I do not doubt that.

[... She almost ended that with 'sir' again, but managed to stop herself at the last minute. Small steps, Aggie!]

[He laughs a little and ruffles her hair.]

[Not even gonna ask, just gonna come over.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.]

[Buh?

Aggie tries to compose herself a bit before opening the door...and it's Midori. Erp. She tries to just - wave and be casual.

Not working. But the effort counts, right?!] ... Um, hello, Midori.

Hi. Is it okay if I hug you now?

[At least she asked for this one.]

[Actually that is Aggie making with the hug first this time, pressing her face against Midori's shoulder as she pulls her girlfriend close.

There's a pause before she manages:] I-if it's okay...

[Midori hugs Aggie tightly in return.]

It'll be okay... Don't worry. It's gonna be okay.

[...She smiles slightly, nuzzling into the hug.]

...Thank you, Midori. When you say it, it sounds true.

[Not just Midori, either - people that care in general. Even Desco, as nutty and immature as she is.

But Midori means the most.]

[The two of them hadn't really been able to talk much, but upon seeing this, Athena couldn't help but feel sad. Was it because of the clear discord in her heart? No. It was much more than that. The desire to try to cheer her up.]

I... I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure he's happier back home, but is there anything that I can do for you?

[She's going to keep the video off because, well...something something keeping up appearances.]

I - am all right - thank you. [Deeeeeep breaths, Aggie.] It - it is not as if anything life-threatening has happened...Uncle has been awfully lucky about these things before, anyway...

[Gulp.]

How...are you adjusting to Hinoto-Ri?...

[She understands. She can still sort of tell the discord from voice alone, but she won't intrude on that... Not unless she wants a therapy session..?]

I'm adjusting pretty well. I've met a lot of wonderful people here and the people from back home are helpful too.

[It's cool, she actually got therapy the hard way during the Shadow event.

(Though that one ended with Desco being Desco, so who knows how effective it was.)]

...yes, that...that is so. I - it is good to know that there are people here who are willing and able to help.

THERE IS NO TIME TO MESS ABOUT ON THE INTERTUBES. DESCO MUST FLY TO HER FRIEND!

...oh wait there's a wall in the way. NO MATTER. DESCO WILL SUMMON HER NEW PERSONA.

The end result of this series of bad decisions: Desco is riding a gigantic wave of sludge studded with screaming faces directly through Aggie's wall, courtesy of the Pass Through spell.

GODS BE GOOD.

Agatha takes one look at this godawful thing, screams, and runs to hide behind the nearest anything.

"Huh? What's wrong, Aggie?"

Desco doesn't understaaaaaand.

"DESCO WHAT IS THAT THING."

That is genuine horror and disbelief in her voice. ... Uh. Success?

"It's..."

DRAMATIC PAUSE

"THE SMOOZE!"

Desco grins, showing off her fangs.

"Desco got it from the Velvet Room!"

Edited 2014-04-29 21:24 (UTC)

"The Velvet Room...I've heard about that. I do not wish to ever visit it now."

Not if it hands out things like that.

Well, anyway, dismissing The Smooze now. The walls no longer drip with screaming purple sludge faces!

Aggie might not be able to properly appreciate that, however, giving how Desco is clinging to her like the world's most co-dependent octopus.

"Aggie! Desco is here for you in your time of need! CRY OUT YOUR SADNESS IN DESCO'S MODESTLY BUDDING CHEST."

Also the tiniest and most vocal octopus, don't forget those parts. As it stands, though, Agatha manages to...headpat Desco. It's awkward because horns and an eye on the forehead (her mother would have a field day figuring this out), but the headpat is accomplished just the same.

"...I believe I have already cried a lot, Desco. Also, your...interesting entrance shocked me out of it. But thank you, just the same."

"Yaaay! Desco helped!"

"...Yes, Desco helped."

She can't help smiling at this. Gosh, Desco. Stop being adorable.

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