004. With no alarms, and no surprises

[drydrown]

For those of you who were wondering what happens if those insipid little stones we were given break: I still wouldn't necessarily recommend it until we're certain that it's absolutely nothing, but...



...Well, I certainly don't feel any different, either.

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[drydrown]

Intentionally, with a broadsword. It was already looking rather damaged so it shattered easily enough.

[insantafe]

Okay. Do you mind if I ask why, then?

[drydrown]

It was agitating me, and I wanted to be rid of it.

[...apparently sometimes it really is that simple.]

[insantafe]

[ Well, alright then. Jack isn't one to judge for simple reasons, but... ]

And you picked a broadsword, huh? I suppose a hammer wasn't good enough?

[ He sure can nitpick the methods. ]

I can't say I blame you for it, though. Anytime I see my roommate I want to throw mine out of a window.

[drydrown]

If Retrospec is going to give me a broadsword, then I might as well do something with it. This seemed about as worthwhile as anything.

Your roommate, though...?

[insantafe]

Somehow I doubt that's what they had in mind, considering they told us to be careful with these things. You're sure nothing happened?

Yeah, it's - I don't know, it's like it's connected to him or something. We had some of the same memories, back when he was on Retrospec.

[drydrown]

I admittedly can't say for certain it was nothing; it's possible I just haven't become aware of it yet, and if I suddenly keel over I'm sure everyone will know about it and you're all more than welcome to use me as an example for what not to do with tangible pieces of your soul. But for the time being, I believe I'm fine...?

Ah, so it's someone you knew from your previous life, or whatever awkward way we're phrasing that nowadays. I have one of those myself, though thankfully whatever that heart had going on wasn't attached to him in any way.