Thirteenth Transmission [voice]

[heartandsoul]

[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.

Comments

AHH YES NOW I AM ALL WET THANK

[double_edged]

I can't say much on the matter, considering I don't know too much about either of you, but...

I think he would want you to appreciate yourself, just as much as you appreciate him. We all have our faults, but that's what makes us who we are.

OKAY TASER TIME

[heartandsoul]

...[She knows. She knows she has faults, she knows she has positive qualities, she worked through despite her negative qualities and became stronger. That stopped in Vatheon for a period, there were things about this world that she had never confronted before and honestly thought she never would.

It's difficult to acknowledge, but it's the truth.]

Yes.

[Rin stayed with her in all the ugly and dark moments and didn't berate her for feeling the way she did, he reminded her that she's not how she viewed herself in those times. Getting down and going back into that negative place was not what Rin would want.]

It's hard, but I try to, one step at a time. [But she doesn't want to become full of herself.]

IF YOU CAN CATCH ME

[double_edged]

[Nowadays, Alister didn't try to get close to anyone. It just seemed to... happen, at points, and he wouldn't argue against it either. But here was someone he was supposed to know, feeling down about herself and her friend, and he wasn't sure what to say to lift her spirits some. It was working a little, at least, so maybe he just just stay on this track.]

It's not a race. I know full well it can be difficult to keep confidence within yourself when times are grim. Besides, you don't look like the type to just lie down and let the proverbial tank roll over you, anyway.

I have confidence in you, and I know Rin does as well.