june 15th | early morning | video

[realimperfect]

 
[ Today, the view of Re-l is a little different. For one, she isn't in the dark washed rooms of either her apartment or her office, instead bathing in a pale white robe, in a room set to match. Notably missing is the blue eye shadow or any semblance of her usual hairstyle - and unless people now counted IV lines as accessories, it's pretty safe to assume that she's currently situated in the clinic. 

And maybe rightfully so - just check out those dark circles - ] 

As a general PSA - let me state from a very early point in this video that exhaustion is not, exactly, a theme park ride. Falling out in one's kitchen with a full cup of coffee means a scalded leg and a very rude awakening for your roommates.

I will not be out and about or doing any work for the next few days. Doctor's and - [ and grumbled ] - Vincent's orders.

I don't know how long I will be in the clinic, (presumably long enough to got a bag or two of IV fluids and nutrients in) but I will attempt to at least redirect any work or.. other things to the proper channels while I can. Apparently it isn't too far to be sedated in order to make sure that I stay where I am or that I, at least, cannot see straight enough to do any real work. 

[ She pauses to sigh and take a drink of what looks like one of those smoothie drinks she's often caught with, sighing. ] Daedalus would have an absolute fit if he saw me right now.

Maybe my grandfather's mandatory vacations weren't such a bad thing - does anyone know how to get coffee out of a rug? 

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Apparently this morning was quite the episode, in my apartment. I'm being advised that I should do nothing but sitting and resting for the next week, if possible, but I'd like to shorten it to four days, if I can. The work and cases that I have currently can either be turned over or put on hold until then - tell me which you'd prefer that I do. 

I wouldn't be surprised if my communicator was commandeered, so... try not to be surprised if Vincent answers, instead of me. 

Comments

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[dead_black_eyes]

Is it odd to count one's blessings following a disaster, and to reach the conclusion that contrition is warranted in some areas?

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[realimperfect]

A disaster? [ Other than the bodies in the bed, of course. She's maybe a bit too curious but... oh well.. ]

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[dead_black_eyes]

Mm, the mess I alluded to, but further details would not help you rest.

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[realimperfect]

Does it involve more bodies somewhere in the apartment complex? Or the Erinyes? [ Or she could just play a game of Clue, of sorts, if L wanted to play along. ]

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[dead_black_eyes]

To my knowledge, no. There were two bodies, both men in their early to mid twenties.

[No coincidence, L is certain.]

They were identified as Lucas Lowell and Leonard Yates. They were civilians last seen alive at a recent riot.

[You know the one.]

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[realimperfect]

So who the hell got them and brought them to your apartment, then? [ Hey, that's the most pressing question she can think of, other than - ]

Are they at least in custody?

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[dead_black_eyes]

He's not in custody. I've determined that BREW sent him home following his prank.

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[realimperfect]

Hm. But he could come back. [ Considering BREW has sent home and brought back many people n this place... she wouldn't consider it out of the question. ]

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[dead_black_eyes]

Not so soon that I will be unprepared.

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[realimperfect]

Or that Shibusen would be unprepared. Hopefully.

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[dead_black_eyes]

Insanity, by definition, defies pattern and logic. The only way to be prepared for it is to understand the way a mind can succumb to that kind of deterioration.

I wonder if Shibusen can claim that much.

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[realimperfect]

I have a feeling it could be either extreme. They could completely understand, or be completely baffled and .. fumbling, as usual.

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[dead_black_eyes]

I have my hunch, as I'm sure you have yours.

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[realimperfect]

Of course I do. Do I ever go without one? [ The answer, obviously, was no, but she was sure that she and L knew it well enough that it wouldn't have to be said. She takes a moment to adjust how she's sitting, and take a drink, before she speaks again. ]

Once I get out of here, I expect to hear the full story, you know.

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[dead_black_eyes]

If you care enough to remind me, I might set aside my own disturbances to inform you fully.

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[realimperfect]

Well, we'll see if my interest is held enough, by then. [ She sighs, pushing hair out of her face and leaning back again, which may sound like a lot of movement white noise. ]

First I need to get the hell out of here.

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[dead_black_eyes]

I'm told that undue stress can prolong the healing process.

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[realimperfect]

So I'm told. So there goes working, for a week or so..

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[dead_black_eyes]

You could take up cross stitching.

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[realimperfect]

I think I'd rather watch trashy morning television all day...

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[dead_black_eyes]

That does to the brain what candy does to teeth, you know.

[And L only has a real problem with one of those.]

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[realimperfect]

Apparently it will do me good to disengage, so maybe it will help. Or just reduce me to sleep, which would help as well.

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[dead_black_eyes]

Don't disengage too much.

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[realimperfect]

Why not? I'm in no state to lose my mind completely.

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[dead_black_eyes]

In my experience, it's the people who think they can't that are at the highest risk, but do with that what you will.