mysicksadlife | [003] - Voice: Excuse Me.

[003] - Voice: Excuse Me.

[She's been putting this off. Actually, she's managed to put it off for a very long time now. But as slow as she may be, she knows when there's something she needs to say.]

Look, this probably isn't how you're supposed to do this sort of thing, but I'd rather get it out there up front and over with. I'm sorry for any... strange things I may have said or done while I wasn't quite feeling like myself.

That goes for Valentine's Day, and more recently. Though I have to admit recently wasn't that bad. In fact, if it was always like that here, I could probably get used to it. Eventually. Enough to hold my complaining down to a dull roar, anyway.

So I was wondering, too, about these filial spirits. If magic is really something here, it probably behooves me to try to see it at work. Anyone willing to volunteer to let me? I'm not saying I'm going to try it out myself, or anything like that. I just want to see it.

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Good. That'll give me space to run away if I look in danger of being put to sleep for a hundred years.

[Spock regards Daria for a moment.. then slumps his shoulder in defeat.]

Your logic... is sound.

However... I was wondering if you would be amenable to 'starting fresh'.

[Well...

She's had time to get to know him a little bit, and she has to admit she likes that sharp mind still. And he's not the silly type most guys her age are - he's a few years older than her it seems, just as he'd been a few years younger when they'd met. He's not likely to break out in unwanted romance, at least. More like the hard-headed type. Like her.]

That depends on what you mean by starting fresh. [Which at least means she's listening: go on.]

I would wish to be your friend.

[Sorry Daria.. he's taken.]

[That's kind of a relief. As much as she was at least thinking about it, a relationship here would be even more complicated than one in normal circumstances.]

That, I can agree to without reservations.

[Spock gave Daria a small smile.]

I am pleased... I thought that perhaps my actions would have prevented any further interaction.

If I'm asking people to forget about what I did while I wasn't myself, I can't really hold it against someone else. I'm not that much of a hypocrite.

I would never claim you to be one.

[Spock was ready to do about anything for this person he had assaulted... she had too easily forgiven him.]

Thank you.

[She doesn't quite see it the same. He'd been a bit overbearing, but it wasn't as if he'd done anything to hurt her, or even really offend her. So she may as well put it behind them. Especially since, whether she believes all this about the Malnosso or not, something was clearly making him act not entirely like himself.]

You're welcome. For as much as it's worth.

[Spock nods his head.]

May I inquire if anything else transpired during the shift?

I'd rather not recount a tale of frequent embarrassment. It was really just more of the same anyway.

[ Helios will give a hearty laugh as he shakes his head on his end. ]

Well, it's a good thing that we're not reenacting sleeping beauty then, hm? [ He gives Daria a warm smile before he tidies up his room bit and then goes to the door. He'll turn off the video function then leaving only his voice to be heard. ]

I'll meet you outside at the designated spot.

Heh, yeah. I usually do! I swear I'm not always this dumb!

Don't do that! You know how scary this place is!

[Neither accusatory nor apologetic, just giving Daria the courtesy of explaining his behavior:]

I'm a little paranoid right now.

To borrow a human phrase... fair enough.

Perhaps you would be amenable to 'hanging out' at some point in time? [...wow, that sounded weird coming out of Spock's mouth.]

Paranoid or not depends on your reasons and what you're afraid of. Did something happen recently to you, too?

Hey. I didn't call you dumb.

Yet.

This time.

[As much as she enjoys tormenting Quinn, Quinn has a point there.]

Fine. I'm sorry. I don't have a third arm, or anything else like that. All that happened was I thought I was already older for awhile. I had a pretty good career, a decent relationship with mom and dad and you, and some cute nieces and nephews.

Right. Just keep any spindles and spinning wheels out of sight.

[This serves as a goodbye, with little other farewell. By the time Daria arrives at their meeting place (a couple minutes late), she's used the walk to talk herself into not being nervous about this.

Her greeting is about as stunning as her goodbye.]

Hey.

[It does sound weird; but she's used to doesn't-get-out-much weirdness.]

Sure. Involve a pizza somehow, and you've got a definite deal.

Yes! That is precisely what I mean! Does that fall under your definition of magic?

[He can't help smiling a little at that.] Precisely. I take it you've heard of me?

[Face to face, or rather video to video, she can't really call him a myth, can she? She responds with her usual dry tone, and a double truth.]

You might say you're legendary.

It's all right; it's easy to miss. I hope that it will help you.

Ah yes. I am familiar with my apparent reputation, you are not the first to react as such. [A small laugh.] It is surprisingly gratifying.

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