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[A transmission appears on the network today, the entry typed up using a laptop as she'd rather keep her identity to herself for now. She can't say she's not confused by this development, and she'd just prefer to be careful right now. Something tells her it's for the best.]

I'm not even sure what the hell this is all about. This is the last thing I expected to come across, and it doesn't look like a joke. If it is, I'm damn impressed! Though I've got this sneaking suspicion that it's for real.

If there's anyone out there willing to give me more information on what this network is and what the hell is going on, I'd appreciate it. I have to admit, I'm more than a little confused right now.

Thanks.

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[He was still trying to figure out how he was going to tell Hannah that needed to dip into a little of their savings, it wasn't as though he only handled the money after all. Though the idea of seeing how much they had in the small safe hidden in their bedroom came to mind.

Why hadn't he thought of that sooner? That was their in case of emergency stash, but considering making a four thousand withdraw would probably draw attention. He was willing to dip into their hidden cash. Hannah had been quiet, so he figured she was either watching television or asleep herself, since Elise had already went to bed.

All things considered, he kinda hoped she was sleeping. Though instead he walked into their bedroom to find her with her laptop open, looking at the screen in a sort of intense confusion...a very familiar expression as only a couple days earlier he had been making it himself.]

Hannah? Are you alright, sweetheart?

[Part of him didn't want to know if she was among the numbered too. It would mean double the danger for their family...for their daughter.]

[Hannah didn't know what was happening. At least, she wasn't entirely sure what she wanted to believe. One told her it was merely paranoia but the majority seemed to believe in it. The FAQ was also extensive and had things in it that told her it had to be real. But what would this mean for her? Her husband? Elise? Would they all have to move, in order to find safety? She wasn't one to become afraid easily; she'd stared death in the face and gotten over many tough hurdles... but it was her family for whom she worried. She needed to protect them at all costs.... Hannah had already lost her parents; she could not lose Lucas, Lucas's family and Elise to...whatever the fuck was going on.

If this was an elaborate hoax than consider her fooled, but there wasn't anything wrong with a little bit of paranoia. Still, her shoulders tensed when Lucas walked into their bedroom and she quickly slammed the laptop shut, making it all too obvious that something was wrong. Tucking strands of dark hair behind her ear, she looked him right in the eye with a nod.]

Everything's fine. What's up?

[Instinctively his back stiffened at her reaction, clearly something was wrong, yet she didn't seem to want to discuss it. He couldn't stop himself from frowning. The past couple of days he had been struggling with a horrible secret. He didn't want to keep her in the dark, but he wasn't sure how to even approach the conversation in the first place.]

You don't look fine.

[He spoke flatly, a hint of annoyance touching his voice. He didn't want to argue with his wife, but he could feel that it would be a likely outcome.]

It's nothing.

[She responded quickly and firmly, holding his gaze. She was certain that if she averted her eyes, it would make her worry all the more obvious - though the way she tensed up already made it pretty damn obvious.]

It's just...work. It's just work being painful.

[An incredibly transparent lie. She winced even as her words left her lips, knowing it came off as clear and utter bullshit.]

If there is one thing you are not, Hannah Lorenson. It is an accomplished liar.

[His statement was more matter of fact that accusatory. He's not stupid and he knew she was aware of that fact. Yet, he does feel hint of that nagging proud stinging. If there was one thing he despised, it was having his intelligence insulted.]

What is really wrong? Save the uninspired lies for your co-workers.

Edited 2013-12-12 09:34 (UTC)

[The last thing she wanted was to argue with her husband. She cared for him and trusted him more than anyone else. He'd been there for her during some extremely dark, rougher times in her life and she wanted him to know about this but... what would he say? What would he do?

She knew he didn't like lies, and she also understood the blow to his ego. She didn't intend to insult him in any way. She just feared what might happen to them both if she told him and....

Hissing between her teeth, she closed her eyes. Took a deep breath. Met his gaze again.]

Lucas, please. I... don't even know where to start. Something is...happening. And I can't talk about it right now.

[The more he listened to her, the more that sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach kept growing. He squeezed his eyes shut, pinching the bridge of his nose. Suddenly he sighed heavily, stretching the palm of his hand over his face. This was all his fault. It had been his bright idea to relocate them to Locke City and now their family was in jeopardy.

Lightly he began to shake his head as he moved toward the bed and sat down, while keeping his back to Hannah.]

I'm sorry, Hannah. We never should have left California.

[She watched him, with the same sinking feeling in her stomach - he knew. He knew, right? He wasn't questioning her further. He wasn't asking her why she couldn't talk about it, or insisting she tell him anyway. Instead, he sat on the bed and apologised, turning from her.

Placing the laptop down, she crawled over to sit beside him placing her hand on his back. Rubbing his back in slow, comforting circles.]

Lucas... What is going on? What the hell is happening?

[He continued to shake his head, unable to meet her gaze as he blamed himself for bringing this upon them. Had they stayed in California none of this would be happening. The first day, when they told him that moving away reversed things, he had considered asking Hannah if she wanted to move back.

But picking up their lives and relocating back west was far too excessive and his family would never understand...his family were his other consideration. What would happen to his parents? To brothers and sister?]

I don't know. I don't understand any of this better than you do.

[She kissed his shoulder, slipping her arm around him and pulling him close. His actions confirmed it. It went without saying, really. He had experienced the same thing and knew exactly what was going on - and he felt just as confused as she was.

And he was probably blaming himself. This was his idea. She could only imagine what was going on in his head.]

This isn't your fault. You can't have predicted any of this. We will get through this.

But it is my fault. I only wanted to be able to spend more time with you and Elise. But instead I've put our family in danger.

[Instinctively he grasped her arm as she slipped it around him, though he wasn't in mood to be comforted. It didn't matter if he couldn't have predicted it, he still hadn't bothered to do much research on the city. The crime rates and strange occurrences should have been enough to put him off. But he hadn't looked into any of that stuff. He had simply settled all because his family members had chosen to live there first.]

Lucas...

[Her voice is low and firm - she's just as worried as he is, though she puts no blame on him. She can't put the blame on him. After all, it's not like she did any research on the city either, and even so, she would have been skeptical about the weird occurrences up until this happened. She knows what he's thinking - he's putting the blame all on himself.]

We can move again, if that's what you want. We can get the hell out of here. Find somewhere a little less insane to live.

And what would we tell my family? It's only been three months since we moved here.

[Between his business and the newly purchased house, if they picked up and left it would come off as suspicious. And then there was the risk that if they left and forgot everything, that someone would follow them and get rid of them anyway.]

There's no way we can leave without drawing unwanted attention to ourselves.

[She hisses between her teeth and rests her head on his shoulder, going silent for a long moment as she tries to think over their situation.]

I know. I… All we can do is lay low and be careful… I won't be able to live with myself if you or Elise are harmed in anyway.

[Instinctively he gives her arm another squeeze. He wouldn't be able to forgive himself either if something were to happen to Hannah or their baby girl. Suddenly his back stiffens as the memory of sitting in a cell comes to his mind along with someone telling him that someone he held dear has been killed.

Lucas lets out a small gasp, his hand moving to cover his face as he's assaulted with several emotions, anger, sadness and helplessness. He practically wretches himself from Hannah's grasp as he abruptly stands. He's not sure what just happened but it is enough to have him feeling rattled again.]

[As much as she wishes to reach out and touch him, she instead simply tenses, also standing. Knowing that he won't want to be touched, and having a damn good idea as to what's happening to him. She can do nothing but watch, her hands clenched into fists and her lips pursed. Stepping in closer. It hurts her that she's powerless.]

O-oi Lucas! God damn it! Hang in there.

[Fuck this bullshit. Was this going to be a regular occurrence now?!]

I'm fine.

[He speaks waving her back, his voice on the tight side. It wasn't as though he was suffering physical pain, it was merely panic at the sudden influx of emotions that came with the vague memory he was granted.

He just needed to learn how to adjust better to the random memories popping up. Finally he let out a small sigh, fighting the panic down to glance over to her more calmly.]

I promise, it is not as bad as it seems.

[She still worries so much though. It may not be painful but it causes him distress and that is enough to give her a scare.]

I know. It still frighten me though.

...What happened this time? Do you...feel anything? Did you see something?

[He sighs again, moving back toward, while reaching out to hug her. The last thing he wants to do is scare her anymore than she already is. He's terrified himself, he can only imagine how this is affecting her.]

I'm sorry, darling. [Instinctively he grasps her face and lightly rest his forehead against hers.] It was a vague memory with a sudden influx of emotions. I'm not use to just feeling intense emotions out of the blue.

[Her arms slip around his waist and she holds him tightly, swaying gently. Cradling him as she closes her eyes and rests her forehead against his.]

It can't be helped. None of this is normal. Of course, you're going to feel overwhelmed.

If you wish to talk about it, I'm all ears.

The memory itself is so vague, I'd rather not think about it right now.

[If only because those emotions were palpable and he doesn't quite feel up to dealing with them again, now that they have faded.

Softly he presses a kiss to her lips before hugging her again, burying his face in the side of her neck.]

I love you, sweetheart. I promise I will do whatever it takes to protect us and our family.

[Her arms tighten around him, eyes closing as she nuzzles him. The situation is just so damn daunting and terrifying and she feels absolutely helpless. She’s never wanted to feel this helpless again, and yet there it is looming over her. Suffocating her. Her hands rub over his back in slow, soothing circles while she gently sways from side to side.]

I love you too. You and Elise mean the world to me, and I’m not letting anything hurt us or break us apart.

[The strength of her words are proof that she means it with all her heart. She is not losing any more members of her family. Not to this.]

[It the uncertainty of their situation is what scares him the most. What if what someone else said is true and they are changing into what they supposedly were in a past life? What happens to them, if that happens? What happens to Elise and the rest of their family?

His own arms tighten around her and he presses a kiss to her shoulder and he nuzzles her back.]

We can't tell anyone about this, for the sake of Elise's safety and our own.

I know.

[She responds, her words a faint whisper against his skin. Closing her eyes, she takes a little comfort in the feeling of his arms around her, though there’s a chill coursing through her body that won’t leave. That thought has crossed her mind too, and it frightens her even more than the dangers they now face.]

I promise you, not a word will be spoken.

[He doesn't say anything else, there's not much else too say. He simply continues to hold her. She's not the only one who is fearful of the unknown factors and it makes him wish to cling to her and their family all the tighter.]

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