012 ⇨ pick back up

[brobeforehos]

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[There's a living room, and a couch, and a cup of tea on the table (unseen), and in the middle of the couch, there's Mae. Knees pulled up to her chest, chin pressed against one knee, expression almost blank as she looks at the screen. After a long pause, she sighs and looks down.]

Well, I've been able to find a new device after mine was...boggled up. Let's say I retired it to a better life. Something like that - does it work? Does that sound... [Another sigh, and she hides her face for a moment. A huff of laughter, then she looks up, eyes puffy.]

I haven't quite figured how to be clever and witty and funny when my biggest support is gone. I am glad they managed to escape this place, anyone can tell that we don't belong here, and to think that Alan and Jamie were here long before I - [She shakes her head to focus.] Anyway, yes. And then there was one.

[She uncurls, feet pressed against the floor, and leans over to pick the device.] Give me a few weeks before I become operational again.

[And the feed cuts off there.]

[ooc; Explanation for her long absence - she might have thrown the device out of her window when she realized Alan, Nick and Jamie (especially Jamie) had left the City. Lonely Mae is a new thing. So let's see.]

Comments

[stopbleepingme.livejournal.com]

It's probably silly of me to ask if you're all right, but. Sort of the easiest way for me to say hello, really.

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

Physically unhurt and all. Hello is alright, too.

[stopbleepingme.livejournal.com]

I suppose that's a start, at least. I'm Donna.

1/3

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

I wanted to say something deep and tragic like 'it's the only thing I've got right now', but even I would be disappointed by that comeback.

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

I'm Mae, Donna. Nice to meet you.

[stopbleepingme.livejournal.com]

That's understandable. I'm nobody to impress, though, so you just say whatever pops up. Anything at all, and I promise I won't be disappointed, hmm?

[wandbreaker]

I don't think you're intended to be clever or witty just quite yet.

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

No, it doesn't fit the schedule, right?

[wandbreaker]

Not in the least.

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

So what goes on the schedule for mourning, anyway?

[wandbreaker]

You passed the part where you break things, right?

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[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

It's hard to be all witty and funny and la la la whenever you lose people. You should probably just focus on eating lots of chocolate and various other comfort foods along with listening to music that makes you feel good -- or movies.

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[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

...movies don't seem to work so well when I can't reinact the dancing with my brother, but chocolate. Now there's a good solution.

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[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

Chocolate is my cure-all for anything and everything. There are some great sweet shops in the City. I visit them early and often -- and also late -- and really, anytime I want to. Not just early. Emphasis on the often part.

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[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

I would, of course, appreciate directions and name to them.

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[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

Well, Cafe Juliet has coffee and pastries, some drizzled with chocolate. Sunny side Bakery has chocolate baked goods like brownies -- so much yum. Geo's Sweet Shoppe has tons of different kinds of chocolates. And hey, all three of them are easy to find, just off the square.

[dillonrockstar.livejournal.com]

So you can get rid of these things. At least for a little while.

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

They can break.

[dillonrockstar.livejournal.com]

So how do you end up with a new one?

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

After many dificulties and waiting. The City provides, though.

[dude-imbatman.livejournal.com]

Hey, Darlin'. Need anything?

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

Hi, Dean. I'm good - I mean, I'll be good soon. Thanks.

[dude-imbatman.livejournal.com]

Need some pie or an overdose of caffeine?

[brobeforehos.livejournal.com]

Pie...

I've probably been drinking too much coffee and tea lately, seeing how they're two of the few things I manage making without accidents. But I'm well stocked. Thanks.