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[It had been a few weeks since her last encounter with the snake attack in downtown but she never could have thought that everything would end up like this. Nevertheless, now that she was on the network?

Looks like she didn't have a choice. With a heavy sigh, she finally responded.]

So I got a quick question. Is there anyone here who doesn't want to be a part of this?

No offense but this isn't the type of thing I would go for. If you want to, then go ahead but I'm not suited for this. Between that snake attack and those aliens, there's got to be something else for those who can't handle it. Yeah, yeah, I can go help at the hospital but who wants to deal with seeing that everyday? That's a lot for an adult or even a kid to handle don't you think? What can a 10 year old do here?

[And not die in the process? However, there was some tapping noises coming from her other end.]

Whatever, I just want someone to get the numbers out of my head! I don't need another snake attack destroying the city or killing me!

[But she did have to admit, she was a little curious about whoever that person was that saved her.]

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I guess I can understand not wanting to be a part of this, but I can say without exaggeration that my echoes saved my life.

What is your name?

[...] How did it? All the echoes did for me was ruin things for me.

[And confusing feelings]

But why do you want to know?

Gave me something to live for.

I want to know because I don't already... I could just call you by your number but most find that a little dehumanizing.

[Well, doesn't have hit a sore spot for Katie?]

Then good for you. It's good to see that this thing gave you something but all this thing gave me was just someone randomly rescuing me twice. Where am I suppose to get this something to live for deal?

...Katie. What about you? What's your name?

Give it some time. There's no shame in being rescued, it just means that your strengths are elsewhere and you might have a chance to pay it forward later.

[He speaks as someone who's been rescued a few times, himself.]

Embarrassing and distinctive, so... I just go by "L" on the network. If we meet in person I tell you the real thing, if you still want to know.

Did I say I was embarrassed or ashamed that I was rescued? I just don't know where I am suppose to go from here!

[Okay, she was a little embarrassed that she got rescued but no way she's admitting that!]

Uh, what kind of name is "L"? Couldn't you have chosen a better name?

No, you didn't. I suppose it was just an air you gave off.

[He heaves a slow, tedious sigh.]

It must run in the family. I frequently wonder the same of my parents. They must have been kind of weird.

[She raised her eyebrow]

What is that suppose to mean? What kind of air are you talking about?

[But she gives a shrug]

Well, parents are weird. Sometimes they say one thing and then they say another. Then they sometimes call their child Apple for no real reason.

Just a feeling I have that you were bothered. I might be imagining it; I've been wrong before.

Apple? Who called their child "Apple?"

[....]

Well, guess what? You are. Who said I was bothered? You can't just assume some things about people you know!

[Either way, he was right. She was bothered but like hell she'll admit it]

Some weird celebrities who can do whatever they can. Just like those parents who named their kid pilot inspektor.

You're right. Assumptions sans evidence just impede understanding.

[He's pretty sure he had enough evidence to make a decent guess though.]

"Pilot inspector?" That's an occupation, not a name.

[And he doesn't even know about the misspelling.]

....Now I can't tell if you're making fun of me or not.

[She's staring at you even though she can't really see you]

Don't tell me, tell that to the people who named the kid that! Who would even bother naming something that strange?

If I was making fun of you, you'd definitely be able to tell.

[Except... no, probably not.]

Sometimes there are reasons. My name means "God will provide" and I think my father must have sincerely thought that. For a couple months, at least.

Haha, how funny. I can see myself lying on the floor laughing from the humor.

[Then she raised an eyebrow]

Oh yeah? Good to see that you're doing that will provide others 'something'.

You think I'm providing others with something that will help them? I guess that's encouraging.

[Okay, now got her interested]

Then what do you mean, L? Is there anything else you wanted to say about that?

Did you mean to say that by being the catalyst for my father's odd naming tendencies, I helped him?

...Good point.

But you still helped out a lot of other people didn't you? I think that still counts.

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I do my best. Until really recently, I was more the type to get helped by others. Disregard that... I still need quite a lot of help from others.

Then aren't you quite the adult?

[...Like you're one to talk, Katie]

Only very technically. If you're trying to insult me, you should know that I'm pretty flawed and self-critical.

Oh what shall I ever do? Because I'm not good with these kind of things you know.

I just want you to know that you don't have to feel the need to express hostility. I'm showing you none, and feel none towards you. That being said, if you're stressed and frustrated, I'm a good outlet, in that I take nothing personally.

Of course I'm stressed and frustrated! I don't even want to be here and now that I'm part of this whole problem, how else am I suppose to feel?!

[...]

But you know, you people are too nice for your own good sometimes.

Do you want a job? I know you're really young to officially hire, but if you want to wash windows or vacuum once a week at my store, I'll pay you over minimum wage.

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