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text; somewhere around the 19th-20th idk

[ohr]

Hey stranger.

text; w/e w/e

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hey, ella, what's up?

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[ohr]

Last I checked? The moon base. I mean I was there like until a few days ago.

But, you know, same old: finding things to be nervous about.

How's it going on your end?

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[ella pls]

what are you nervous about this time? have you got somewhere to stay now you're down here?

i'm doing okay, starting to get setled down here

[that's - mostly true, she just doesn't feel like going into all the things that aren't okay.]

[ohr]

I've got a room, alright. I guess it will do, since it's not out in the open and stuff?

Oh and you know, Christmas, existential debates. Fun stuff.

That's good to hear. Read. You know.

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where're you staying? just so i know where to come harrass you when i get bored

you're still ella. even with all the god stuff, right here and now you're still whoever you wanna be. the rest doesn't matter.

[It's not much of a pep talk, but it's something.]

i get it.

[ohr]

Unit 179, at least for now.

Well that's what keeps me sane, you know? That a people actually not being freaked out by me, it really helps.

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gonna need a little more than a number, unless you're staying with the new initiative

did i ever tell you i know a demigod? i know it's not the same as what you're dealing with, but i've seen all sorts of shit. i'm never gonna be freaked out by you.

[ohr]

Just look for the hole in the ground with an actual trash can and coke cans in it. Can't miss it.

Just as long as you don't break in emotional singing about love and friendship, then I won't freak out at you.

five minutes later

[ohr]

You're my best friend, Steph. I'm kind of sorry for you, but I guess that's that.

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[She was going to say something else, but the second response kind of short circuits her brain for a second, and she stares for a while before working out what to say.]

there's probably a few things you can feel sorry for me for, but being your friend isn't one of them

[ohr]

I guess so.

I mean, purple?

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them's fighting words

[ohr]

❤❤❤

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don't make me come over there

[ohr]

Well, we should resume my training at some point, better give you some incentive to make sure you don't go easy on me.

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i never go easy on anyone

[this is a lie]

i do actually have a place i'm using for training. it's nothing glamorous, but if you're up for a sparring session sometime, i'm sure we can manage something