Second Unused Utility Belt | Video

[hellofist]

[Today, Cass is dressed like a normal person. She's sitting in the cafeteria with a mug of tea, perched in a chair with her knees drawn up to her chest and her oversized sweater pulled over them so she's just a blob of blue fabric with arms. Even the hood is up. With her chin on her knees and her eyes on the tea, she speaks to the comm quietly.]

Had all the words. Could make them, if I wanted. Could write. Talked normal. Was normal.

Couldn't see bodies talking. Didn't need. [Her fist comes up to rub at her temple.] Makes headaches, now.

Does that... happen a lot? Was confusing. Was not fun.

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[looksfine]

[Aya's voice is, if possible, softer than usual.]

I have been told such events will be a semi-regular occurrence, yes. Though the effects will vary each time.

[ Spam ] IDWIW - but can change if it's not okay

[surfaceshine]

[Dean is checking his communicator and the network when he sees the message, and then recognizes himself walking through the background of the video and hears the voice in stereo. He pauses, glances around until he locates the sweater-ball girl, and clicks his communicator closed. He's only drinking coffee right now, so he's free to just flop down into the seat next to her.

She's new. He vaguely remembers something on the network but hasn't seen enough of her to recognize her yet, so he's fairly flippant when he smiles and cranes his neck to see.]

You were ahead of about 85% of the class, then, sweetheart. Don't worry about it - it all sorts out sooner or later.

[intofireforever]

["Bodies talking" sounds concerning.]

Are you okay?

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[buildindreemz]

They are really confusing, and really not fun. And they happen far too often, as far as I'm concerned.

Are you okay? Do you need something for the headache?

[onceandfutureprat]

[He feels bad for you, new and weird friend :c]

It gets somewhat easier to deal with.

[love_slave]

I'm learning to read and write. We could learn together if you want.

[Stupid... brainwashing upbringings.]

[text]

[wemaketheworld]

Happens enough.

Isn't supposed to be fun.

[A few seconds pass before he adds:]

Usually educational. Rarely fun.

[peektuttut]

Not a lot, but it does happen. Do you...I could try and help you, if you want.

[takeyouapart]

I'm sorry. I should have warned you, or - made sure you knew, anyway.

[batmanschmatman]

The memories start fading a little, with time. You'll get used to it.

[ichoosefight]

It does happen kind of a lot, actually. Not always like that, though. Bad timing, I guess.

[sharpememory]

Being normal is overrated.

[darknessb4me]

Yes.

[hungryanhorny]

Every couple of month; yeah.

You alright?

[bodilesswarrior]

[Her voice is soft, but intent.]

Normal is relative. It's definitely not better.