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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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It's true, though! I've gotten sick recently for overworking myself but I've never gotten sick from eating something gross.

Why would I lie about that?

i dunno!!!
it just seems like you're lying because it doesn't make sense...
maybe we shouldn't have any of your ice cream!!

Hey, my ice cream is going to be straight from the nearest grocery store! Nothing will be wrong with it!

it better be!!!
i'm not dying on my birthday from your gross death ice cream!!!!!!!!!

C'mon, have some faith in me! Have I ever failed you before?

well, there's a first time for everything!!!
how do i know this isn't that time???

Do you have that little faith in me?

i wouldn't say it's little faith...

Is it no faith?!

i didn't say that!!!

Then what is it...?

being cautious???

... I'll bring over some Pepto just in case??

i guess that'll be good enough...

All right, all right, I'll make sure to bring some Pepto over...

Anyway, let me know what your plans will be for your birthday! I'll take the day off for it!

will you really???
that's so nice of you, i feel so special!!!!

Yeah, of course! Birthdays are important, especially your 18th birthday so I wouldn't miss it for the world :)

i'll definitely let you know if the pool party's a go, then!!!

Great! Keep me updated on that!

I'll talk to you next time then, Kotone!