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It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm afraid things are really quite busy here, and unfortunately our liaison has been compromised. Well...so have a lot of people, actually.

Are you still yourself if you're not the self you were? It's the kind of conversation we've had a lot of times, around here. I've always only been myself, but if I woke up tomorrow as someone else, would I still be me even if I wasn't?

I think rather than worrying about that the best thing I can do is focus on trying to sort things out as best I can. I'm a little worried, actually, but I think I can manage to give everyone a shot even if I can't fix things on my own or even with everyone's help.

But you can help! Or at least I think it will help if you think about what it means to be "you". It's okay if that answer changes or doesn't. Just hold onto that concept and don't let it go. And maybe tell other people what you think it means? Not like I'm saying you have to talk about that. I think usually you all just talk about anything, and I think that is also a good way to hold onto who you are and who you want to be. Sometimes I think it'd be fun, all those parties or little plans. I've never spent much time outside of these walls, did you know?

I don't have time to really ramble, though. Those of you who know what I mean, we're doing our best. Those of you who don't, you do your best too. Pay attention to the things you tell yourself, and I'll try to fix what I can fix.

Please take care.

Joanne Wiseman
Technician 2nd class
Retr

spec Incorporated

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i don't know, they seem to get both of us far enough

but you're talking in circles
i have to find a sun to be the moon and reflect light at people but i'm not enough of the moon yet to actually get a sun?

this is stupid and metaphors are dumb

First of all: I don't hear you complaining about it.
Second: I agree. Let's forget the stupid metaphors, and get you a date.

wait wait wait wait you can't just hook me up with somebody
who do you even know who's available
and interested in somebody like me
this is a mistake

Ohh, it's happening.
I have an "in" with someone who has an eye for cute girls.
It won't be as hard as you think.

what
how
how do you just KNOW an available lesbian

Uh, I've been playing girls and coed sports since I was 8.
It's not that hard.

i'm more amazed at the available part
if they've met you then how could they still be available

[ can't answer that. can't answer that. can't answer. can't. ]

You don't seriously think you're the only single lesbian in the entire city do you?

sure as hell feels that way a lot of the time

maybe i'm just scaring them all away by being such a negative bitch all the time
who knows

Your words, not mine.
That's why we should have a friendly little bet going!
Something to give you an incentive to make a good first impression on your date.
Basically, as long as you don't get the girl to ragequit the dinner, I'll pick up the tab for the night.
The entire night.

okay well

who's the girl

It wouldn't be a blind date if I just TOLD you would it?
But trust me, I'll get back to you on arrangements son.
So keep your calendar open.

[ translation: she has to actually go through her contacts and see who the heck would be able to last one entire night with Lina and not hate Jen for it in the morning. ]

fine

can you tell me ANYTHING about her so i can at least pretend i know what i'm doing

You want talking points?
Wait
Have you EVER been on a date before?

of course i've been on dates before
how helpless do you think i am
i just want to know what i'm getting into
that CAN'T be a weird thing to be asking about

Fair enough.
But it's less fun for me, watching, if you two actually know stuff about each other in advance.

you're going to be WATCHING us???

How else am I going to know if you make it through the date or not?

you could ASK us?

shit, i would lie, wouldn't i.

all right fine but don't be creepy about it

You won't even know I'm there. Promise.

Anyway, I'll give you the details later. Right now I'm late for practice. C-ya!

Edited 2018-07-05 00:01 (UTC)