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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If I was able to return, I have no doubts others can do the same.

Returning with their sense of self intact, I can't guarantee.

_{[Challenge accepted.]}

Through you, huh? I dunno if he's the type to appreciate gettin' a bloody fist in the face, but I'll go for it.

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

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

Both of us, if you don't mind.

[This isn't real enough to Kid yet for a more characteristic response.

For the best, really.]

Right. I've been home a couple of times myself, though I have come back remembering...just because someone's gone doesn't mean they're gone forever.

[She would insert a cheesy line about "and they're never really gone, they're in your heart forever" but that would feel hollow at the moment.]

Yes, through me.

[She sounds pretty serious about that.]

Even then, I don't think Kid would appreciate anyone trying to go through me either.

I don't care. It'll teach the shit to not bail on me.

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.

Right...

[The two of them. They still have each other even if Rin's gone, though things feel incomplete without Rin.]

Of course not. If we could all simply leave in an instant, never to look back on this... whatever it is again; no, that's far too merciful.

He didn't bail on you or anyone else, things like this happen and it's beyond our control.

[Bailing implies that he wanted to leave. Did it on purpose. No, he didn't bail, he wouldn't have bailed.]

... 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. ]

...Some people would rather not leave, sir.

[Like...herself?

She still has things to do at home, she can't just stay in Vatheon forever, putting her old life on hold. That's too easy, too simple, too neglectful. When did she become such a shirker of duties?

Stop thinking such foolish things, Maka is just making do with the life she has in Vatheon, she's not shirking duties.]

If that would mean leaving behinds the bonds they made here, I mean.

Bull.

[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.

I've been home twice and brought back. The first time it would have been fine with me if I stayed at home, the second time I didn't want to leave.

I'm his girlfriend...if Rin actually did want to leave Vatheon, I'd kick his ass.

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| ]

To each their own, I suppose. As much as I would rather not be here, I'm not given much of a choice in the matter - if I could simply leave.

I do have companions here. Some that would not be pleased with this old Lombax winding up six feet under.

[We're getting a bit off-subject here, aren't we?]

Your friend will return, and there is nothing to be concerned about.

Edited 2013-07-22 23:23 (UTC)

he said he wouldnt let the coral send him back without a fight

he promised that

What makes you think he'll come back this time?

...I didn't ask what you were.

Don't become dispirited yet. After all, you and I returned after our brief disappearance, and now we are little worse for wear.

[But not until after that particular scare involving Maka's--well, anyway.]

He's bound to return. Isn't he?

I see ...

[ She's ... not happy about this, obviously. But she's got the same mindset that Maka seems to have, of 'he will come back.' ]

Thank you for letting us know, Maka. We'll have to make sure he knows how much we've missed him when he returns, hm?

...[Well then.]

My boyfriend, Mr. Alister. Rin's my boyfriend.

[Implying that she has far more of an attachment to Vatheon than most? Of course.]

Oh! Well.

[That certainly explains the demeanor, doesn't it?]

All the more reason not to give up hope.

Right.

[More blunt responses, carrying on a conversation when you have a lot on your mind is a lot harder than she thought it'd be.]

I won't give up hope, thank you.

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