Seasons: IC Contact/Continuations

[abnormalizes]

This is Evangeline! Sorry, I'm a little busy right now, but leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

Comments

[rollcharisma]

I've given into thought like that a time or two as well. You know plenty about our world by now, and why I might think that way. But I never spent all that much time on it. You can't help what you're born into.

[abnormalizes]

Right. We can't change our circumstances, we can only make the most of them.

[rollcharisma]

Maybe I thought at one time that we could - change our circumstances, I mean. But I think you're probably right about that, Evangeline. You've put it very well.

[abnormalizes]

I think it depends. Sometimes you do have the opportunity to change things in your world, but for me, I'm not willing to risk my life or my family's lives to try to start a revolution or whatever it is some people say I should do.

[rollcharisma]

[Sometimes you take that opportunity, you risk those lives, you fight that battle - you try and try and try.

[And it changes nothing.]

I couldn't blame you for that, Evangeline.

[The Scouts are fools. He's proud to be one, but all the same.]

At the very least, it's not something we have to worry about here.

[abnormalizes]

Yeah. Here is nice.

I wish I could bring my parents here. They'd be so happy. I'm sure you'd like them, too.

[rollcharisma]

[Ah...]

You know...

I never even thought about that.

I wish that I could too. I haven't seen them in a long time.

I'm sure I'd like yours. Very much. They raised you. :)

[abnormalizes]

I owe a lot to them. Even though I grew up in a dangerous world in a bad situation, they raised me with love. They'd like you a lot.

People have asked if I'd want to stay here if I had the choice, and I do - but I'd feel guilty abandoning my family to live a peaceful life while they stayed in danger.

[rollcharisma]

My family hasn't been around in a long time, but I've felt similarly guilty for leaving others behind.

I'm not really sure how to speak on that. You could call it cowardly, perhaps, but I think your peace is worth preserving. Either way, you're here, and you can't control whether you come or go.

Just try to enjoy the time you have and the life it gives you while you can. That's what I say.

[abnormalizes]

I'm trying my best to, I promise. For the most part, I really am having a good time.

[rollcharisma]

It's easier said than done, I know. But I'm glad you're having a good time. You deserve that.

[abnormalizes]

Thank you. What about you? Are you enjoying yourself?

[rollcharisma]

Most days. [A...surprisingly honest answer.]

I'm grateful to be here.

[abnormalizes]

Most days is still pretty good. I don't think there's anybody who's happy all the time.

[Not even Rinku, although she'd probably come closest of anyone Evangeline knows.]

[rollcharisma]

That's a very good point.

[abnormalizes]

If you ever want to talk about anything - even the unpleasant stuff - I'm here.

[rollcharisma]

I appreciate that, Evangeline. And all the same to you. Any time.

[abnormalizes]

I'll try very hard not to make you regret that offer.

[rollcharisma]

Well, I appreciate that too.

I'll talk to you again soon, alright?

wrapup

[abnormalizes]

Absolutely. Take care!