caughtinanetwork | Thirteenth Transmission [voice]

[There is absolutely no sense in not acknowledging that something has happened, all the polite worries of "I don't want to be a bother" aside. This is a big change, and though Maka is not going to let it break her down, it still hurts like hell.

Thus, when the feed clicks on, Maka's voice is steady, but completely lacking in any sort of emotion.]

Excuse me, I'm sorry to interrupt whatever you're doing, but Rin Okumura has gone home.

[She shouldn't be upset, she has no right to, she knew this would happen eventually. Nothing lasts forever.

No, she shouldn't be negative and mope, he might come back after all.]

I just thought anybody that knew him might like to know. [A pause before she adds:] And if you think that gives you a right to punch him when he comes back, you'll have to go through me first.

[That final confirmation reassures herself, falsely or not. Yes, he will come back, giving up hope is the absolute last thing she should be doing right now.]

Thank you for your time. Sorry for the bother again.

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... how long do you think it'll be before he returns?

[ ... yes, this is a serious question, Maka. ]

Maybe...a few days? [That sounds too optimistic, it could be weeks or months or even years.

But she can't say that, the reality would crush her.]

Yeah. A few days. But he'll come back.

... I hope so.

[ He sighs quietly, fidgeting somewhat; he's trying to hide that this disturbs him more than he's willing to let on. ]

... Kohaku's not going to like this when she finds out.

[ To put it mildly. ]

[Well that's why she's not showing her face, Shing.]

Mm...no, she won't. But you can tell her, I will actually let her punch Rin when he gets back.

Sure. I doubt that'll be much of a comfort...

[ A pause. ]

... besides, Kohaku'd be more the type to kick people instead of punch them.

[ Shing plz 8| ]

Well, whatever she wants, she can do that too. I won't stop her.

... I guess.

I think she wants more of a hug, though, than kicking him proper. They were really close...

Hmm...you can do that for her, can't you? Shing?

[Well of course, he's her boyfriend.]

I can, yeah. Gonna be comforting her as much as I can until he returns.

[ He pauses again. ]

... I know she's gonna want to hug Run when he returns, though; that's what I meant...

Well...in that...

[A pause, she forces a smile.]

She'll have to wait until I'm finished with him.

[ That gets a soft laugh out of Shing, followed by another sigh. ]

I'll bet... I might just have to hug him myself when he returns, too. Er, assuming he remembers us, anyway...

Hmm...

[She's considered that possibility several times, of course. What would she do if she came to see Rin and he didn't recognize her?

Stay strong, of course. Even before their relationship, they were friends, nothing changes that bond.]

Whatever the case, everything will be okay.

... you're right. Even if the mind forgets, the heart doesn't...

[ There's a pause here before he speaks up once more. ]

... ah. Do you need anything? I... want to be there if you need anything. Do what I can, you know?

I'm sure Rin would've wanted someone to make sure you were okay in his stead.

Thirteenth Transmission [voice]

[ video ]

[voice 5ever]

[ video... ]

[ ellipses... ]

[ ellipsing forever, then? ]

[ always and foreverrrr ]

[ all the ellipses foreverrrrrr ]

[ and creys ]

[ and lots of "dammit Rin" being tossed around ]

[ Rin just ruins everything doesn't he ]

[ he does and damn I didn't notice I typoed his name there, oops ]

[ oh lol I didn't even notice, but HE'D BETTER RUN ]

[ RUN OKUMURA RUUUUUUUN ]