Sometimes things just fall apart

[originaloddcouple]

[A | April 14 | Network text | Private to as many numbers Isaac can remember so not to bug Miria, Rakka, and Jacuzzi.]

Does anyone have a spare room? A friend of mine needs a place to stay.

[B | April 18 | Network Handwritten | Open to all

[When Miria finally decides to sent a message to the network, it's been about a week since the fall-out. Her handwriting is small, as though she's barely trying to keep it together.]

Hey everybody. I saw the aliens on the news. It looks like there's some good news finally going around, huh?








Isaac and I had an argument. It just He It's my fault anyway. We're just taking a break for a while. If anyone sees him, make sure he's eating and has a place to stay.

And tell him I love and miss him

[The message stops there.]

[C | April 18 | Network Text | Open to all]

[Within five minutes of the post, this shows up:]

It's my fault. Not Miria's. No one blame her. Make sure that she's happy, okay? Do whatever it takes to get her to smile again.

[And that's the end of that one.]

[D | All throughout the week | Action | Closed to Rakka and Jacuzzi]

[She keeps up an air of contentment whenever she's around the others, as little as that is. She tries to act as happy as she can whenever she makes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desert, or whatever she thinks will keep them in good spirits.

But she keeps heading toward the bathroom and staying for long periods of time. She tries to stay quiet even as sobs echo through the door. Sometimes she doesn't even make it to the bathroom, simply sitting on the couch and letting the tears fall where they may.

A cloud of despair has covered the Dian residence and more than anything Miria just wants it to clear up.]

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[originaloddcouple]

Oh, you know, the aliens landed recently! There were these three people in suits and they said they're gonna help get rid of that one alien we've been dealing with and

[This time? She knows that isn't what Luci meant. She just hopes that this topic will distract from anyone worrying about her too much.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[She figured as much, and won't pursue it.]

What do you think of all that? We should get some coffee and talk about it maybe. You can help get me caught up on things, and I haven't seen you in so long [She draws a smiley face.]

[originaloddcouple]

[She really appreciates it.]

Sounds great! When and where do you want to meet?

[ladyofluminosity]

I don't have anything going on right now.

[originaloddcouple]

Well, I'd be happy to have you over!

[ladyofluminosity]

I'll be there shortly!

[And true to her word, she arrives in about a half hour. It looks like she made a stop at the grocery store on her way as well, a bag draped over her arm.]

[originaloddcouple]

[Miria can be found at the Something Old counter, still working as she does. This time, however, her eyes are red and there are bags underneath them.

She's not looking great, all in all.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[Oh, Miria. You weren't in a good way, were you? She approaches the counter, but doesn't say anything yet.]

[originaloddcouple]

[She looks up and smiles at Luci. Something about the smile might not look very... genuine at the moment.]

Oh, hi Luci! I haven't seen you in forever!

[She starts to move to wrap Luci in a nice hug.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[Luci immediately follows in kind, holding the woman tight. Partially because, yes, they had not seen each other in quite some time, and she really did miss her. But mostly, because she knew Miria was hurting.]

[originaloddcouple]

[She just keeps holding onto to Luci in the middle of the shop. The hug is... so nice and so comforting in so many ways. She's kind of afraid she's gonna break down in tears all over again so she just keeps a tight grip as she tries to keep it together.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[She'll stand there as long as the woman needs.]

[originaloddcouple]

[It's a long long hug before Miria finally leans back. Her eyes look a little wet again, but she's trying to keep it together.]

You want me to get you some snacks? We can catch up on how you've been...

[ladyofluminosity]

I brought some myself, actually-- [And she holds up the bag for emphasis.] I didn't know what you liked, so I grabbed a bunch of different things. I hope that's okay.

[originaloddcouple]

[She gives Luci another warm smile. She's so lucky to have such phenomenal friends, even if she doesn't deserve them.]

That's perfect. Thanks Luci.