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[backpacking]

Okay, short and sweet. I've got some questions. ... And one comment, which is fuck that last trip. You think you're home free from whatever crap you've got back home, and then... bam. It's in your face. What's that about?

[ huff ]

Name's Ellie. I spent a lot of time reading back home and now that we're not in the trenches anymore, I need some reading material. Suggestions? The library's huge here and I don't even know where to start!

Uh... [ What else... She scrunches up her nose, thinking. ] Anyone up to teaching a kid to swim? Because that's something long overdue that I haven't gotten around to. And -

[ She looks a little more meekly at the camera, then glances away, chewing on the inside of her cheek. ]

There any way to get in touch with someone back home? Like... I dunno, a magic mirror so we can see they're okay? It's important. Thanks.

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[lightgunhustler]

It's not my fault, or anyone's-- but I can still want better for you.

[Hell, for anyone. Nobody should have to live in that world, just like nobody should have to live in Sam and Simon's.]

I'm glad you're here, Ellie. For however long.

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[backpacking]

... Thanks.

[ Man, it's weird having so many people to talk to, people who aren't trying to kill her, in this place. She shifts her weight, sniffling briefly, then rubbing at her nose with the back of her hand. ]

You guys, too. I don't know what your place is like, but I hope it's not like that.