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[perceptum]

[ There's no warning as the audio starts, and it seems very likely that River isn't actually addressing the network at large at all. It cuts in mid sentence, to the rustling sound of movement and near incoherent rambling from River. ]

-but it wasn't meant to go like this. What went wrong? Something went wrong, was it her calculations? The numbers twisted and broke and now so much is lost and how are they supposed to find out why? Pushed too hard and too fast, why did he let her try? Why did I try?

[ She stops talking very abruptly, exhales slowly, and then for the first time actually sounds like she's talking to the network, like it isn't just an accidental pick up of a private conversation featuring one. ]

She's sorry. She didn't- it wasn't meant to happen. So, so sorry.

[ Without any indication of who she's apologising to, she cuts the feed. ]

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[thepalehorseman]

[And really...is Death surprised at all when somebody pops in, casually mentioning that they did something wrong? That seems to be the running gag around here after all. Somebody is always doing something that ends up causing more problems. He is not really sure who he should blame.

Either way, he does not care about the outcome. It is not his problem until he is legitimately involved. By that, he means against his will. In the end, it all comes down to counting just how many times he gets to roll his eyes.]

And what, pray tell, happened to warrant such a confession of guilt?

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[perceptum]

He's wrong.

[ She offers up the two words as if it explains everything, spat out bitterly as she keeps marching around through the grounds. Who she's answering doesn't even seem to really matter that much - she's hardly apologising to Death after all, and yet she sounds just as apologetic as if he were the one she personally wronged. ]

Missing, things are missing and he doesn't even know. How is she supposed to fix a problem she doesn't even know how she caused?

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[thepalehorseman]

Well, that just explains everything.

[Since this is Death, it is indeed sarcastic. He spares no feelings. He considers where he heard this voice before. It really is not difficult to put two and two together for that. As for what she has done, that will be a pleasant surprise. He has no doubt about that.]

Look...when you cause something to happen, you can't just reverse it. You have to let whatever consequences that follow to occur. That is what you reap when you tamper with anything.

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[ofletters]

[ la di da, casual sam stopping in

He's honestly all concern and worry, because since they tried working with his memories, he has no idea why she's gotten so upset. ]

River, what-- What's wrong?

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[perceptum]

[ Sam stop being so casual this is not a casual problem you are missing half your mind. ]

Sam. Sam, you're wrong. He's forgotten- they're important and he can't remember and it's her fault.

[ Remember the part where you said it wouldn't be her fault if anything went wrong? Because apparently River doesn't. ]

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[oversight]

[Welcome to his often unused private filter, River. Blake is extremely concerned. And already on the move, because no matter where he is on the grounds, it's not close enough.]

River, tell me you're okay.

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[perceptum]

[ River has no doubt that he can catch up eventually, but she isn't going to make it easy. She's moving out of the gardens towards the tree line, and the further she can get away from people the better. ]

She's told him before, 'okay' is a relative term. What's his okay? She's not hurt, not a scratch. What does okay mean?

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[cheerleader]

[This is a very concerned Claire face. None of this sounds really all that great, and she's not sure what to make out of it.]

What went wrong? Are you okay?

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[perceptum]

[ She would appreciate the concerned face more Claire, honest, it's just that she's very distracted with Sam Winchester's stolen memories right now. Still, she does respond at least - just stubbornly remains on audio. She's a little paranoid that people might be trying to find her (not totally unwarranted) and it's just generally a lot more disconnected. ]

Okay, but not. It's complicated. [ She pauses for a moment before adding. ] Broke him. Didn't mean to, but she still did it.

[audio]

[jolting]

River? What is it? What happened now?

[he has a small sense of her. He knows she's not an ordinary girl, and when the experimenting event happened he remembers scanning her brain for her. So yeah, he's worried]

[audio]

[perceptum]

Played a little game, and we lost. [ Obviously her initial message wasn't cryptic enough, so here - have some more. ] It was an accident. Just wanted to find a way of making the journey home better. Wanted to find a way to change our fates, but they're always one step ahead.

[not_apriest]

River? What's wrong? What have you done?

[perceptum]

Broke something valuable. It's important.

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[tom_hanniger]

Where are you?

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[perceptum]

Away. Not far enough.

[text]

[pompous_today]

I'm coming to find you, since I know you are likely not going to tell me where you are.

[text]

[perceptum]

No. It's not safe.

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[obligatorymerchant]

Pursuing answers, even if there are none to be found, even if it leads to more questions, is only natural. Without curiosity there is no innovation. Without ambition there is no progress.

But that is all hollow comfort, isn't it? How about something a little more substantial. Do you like sweets?

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[perceptum]

Without pursuing there wouldn't have been any damage. When does it stop being okay to search for answers? When he forgets his friends? When he's as damaged as her?

[ oh my god Zacharie she's having a crisis here you can't just offer her sweets. ...And yet- ]

Maybe. Yes.

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[black_widow]

[Natasha, after the last time River decided to blurt secrets over the network, has decided that text might be the best way to go for this girl.]

Why are you so sorry?

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[perceptum]

Broke something important. Didn't mean to, but she did it anyway. Ever seen a broken mind before?

[. . .]

Aside from this one.

[Audio]

[cursebreaking]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on.

[The feed may have been cut, but the urgency of that message, intentional or otherwise, is enough to raise an eyebrow. Emma doesn't exactly have it in her to turn a blind eye and pretend she didn't hear it.]

What's going on? Are you okay?

[Audio]

[perceptum]

Everyone keeps saying that! [ River actually laughs, but the sound is a little too hysterical to actually sound all that genuine. A lot hysterical, actually, and far too tense. ] What is okay, how do I define okay?

action because yes

[oncefairytale]

[Amy was feeling restless so she's out wandering the halls. It was hard to get swept up in things one week and have nearly nothing the next. Her time with the Doctor was one thing after another. She's not used to simply living anymore.

When she hears the transmission, she feels the twinge in her heart. She doesn't know River. She's seen the girl around a bit but hasn't talked to her yet. Still, her heart goes out to her. She is clearly worried. Without realizing that she's doing what the Doctor would do, she goes off in search of the girl. When she finds her, Amy approaches slowly.]

Are you...is everything alright?

action because A MELLIE TAG OMG FINALLY

[perceptum]

[ She might have been coaxed back to the mansion but that doesn't mean she's doing any better. When Amy finds her River is muttering quiet, angry little comments under her breath and wringing her hands around the hem of her dress. She's stressed, that much is obvious. If the broadcast hadn't given that away, the knuckles gripped so tight they're white and deadset glare certainly do the trick.

It softens when Amy approaches though, and she pauses for a moment before she turns to face the woman, her expression smoothing over and falling into something a little more neutral. She stares at her for a moment, then just shrugs slightly. ]

Amy Pond. He knew a girl with that name, a source of much stress. Just a coincidence though, nothing more. A shared name does not the same person make. [ She pauses then, because...she should probably answer her question too. ] Everything is not alright. What do you do when you can't fix a problem you've caused?