[Text | smartphone] Backdated to 3AM on the 18th

[formermagicalgirl]

I think we can all agree that the mines just sucked. Let's vent about that for a minute here. And any of you can rant away all you want in response about how much it sucked that we fell for a trap. I think we could all use it.

I haven't been able to sleep since then. I'm sick of seeing horrible things involving deaths. I'm sick of my roommate assuming that I'm doing weird things because a maid uniform suddenly appeared in my closet and she saw it before I could hide it. I'll definitely never live that one down and I didn't even buy the thing.

Definitely sick of bouncing between tired enough to pass out and like I drank a whole case of Red Bull without the need to pee every five minutes. That stuff is gross anyhow. And no, sleeping pills don't help.

If it wasn't for the fact that I can't just drop out of school and leave people I actually care about, I'd just go back home to my parents like I should have already done instead of taking summer classes. Can't even take a break from it because of what will happen when I return.

So anyone want to add any complaints beyond the we don't know if that guy was even telling the truth about that gem? Or if he was, where the others are and how to forge that seal he was talking about? It just sounds like something out of a fantasy novel, but we know what he said about the invaders is true enough.

[If you character isn't up at ungodly hours of the morning, they can reply later, not like Tamara is going to be sleeping anytime soon. At a more reasonable hour though, she's going to add a short private message.]

[Private text to Dr. Mort Yokugawa]

Is that offer that you made still available? If so, I think I may take you up on it because even with all that I just said, that only scratches the surface of things and I really don't think I should be trying to handle it myself anymore.

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[fatherssins]

I'm probably not the best person to talk to about this, but you sound like you're in shock.

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[formermagicalgirl]

And why might you say that? If it's because I haven't slept since then, that has a reason that I'd prefer not to explain.

[fatherssins]

You're already talking about it though.

If you post something like this to a community of people who are willing to listen and then say "actually, I don't want to talk about it" then what are we really meant to think:

Here's a person who has problems but doesn't think we're qualified to listen?

[formermagicalgirl]

There's a big difference between saying what is happening and going into detail on it. It's a side effect of an ability that I used too much in the mines.

Beyond that gets into TMI. You don't want to hear about it any more than most guys want to hear details about a girl's period.

[Yeah, someone is a bit blunt, but she's already seen the reaction to explaining the details from someone who actually is attracted to her. A stranger likely would freak out entirely at hearing that one of her abilities involves taking energy from living creatures.]

[fatherssins]

[ Well, it's a good job this is a text conversation, especially after that last comment ]

My point is people worry, especially here for some reason. People here actually care.

[formermagicalgirl]

I'm sure some people wouldn't care about the gory details. Most would freak out. I know I sure did when I first got the ability.

But then you might have seen one of them if you were there. I'm the girl who can make Rapunzel jealous with how fast my hair can grow and how it can be used as a weapon.

[fatherssins]

I didn't see that, but it sounds different.

You defended yourself with your hair?

[formermagicalgirl]

I know I have yet to hear of anyone with a similar ability.

But yes, it can be used in that way. I knew that because I had a memory of seeing my other self use it that way to defend herself from an attack.

[fatherssins]

Well, if it works.

Did this happen to you because of what happened in the mine?

[formermagicalgirl]

I didn't get the ability because of it. That is from touching the statue in the Dead District before it was destroyed.

What happened in the mine gave the outfit that appeared in my closet and a memory I'd prefer to never see again.

[Private Text]

[talktothedoll]

It is. We can continue this way if you prefer, or if you'd like, you can stop by my office.

[He'll include the office's address, as well as a map showing its location.]

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[formermagicalgirl]

I truly have no preference, but I can imagine that it is easier to do your work with the patient showing up in person. I wasn't that badly injured or have anything that prevents me from being seen in public.

[And she's already checking Google maps to get bus routes since she lacks a car.]

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[angelskills]

You haven't been sleeping?

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[formermagicalgirl]

I've had some troubles off and on since visiting the gallery. I just overdid a bit in the mines.

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[angelskills]

Me too. I haven't slept well in about a month. Sometimes not at all.

private text forever!

[formermagicalgirl]

Weird ability you picked up cause it? That's what it is for me and the drinking a case of Red Bull analogy I made is actually not that far off the mark. Only Sam knows the full details of it so far since he accidentally saw the effects of it.

[angelskills]

I'm not sure. For a long time I didn't really feel different other than that, but now... I don't know. I'm not really sure how to describe it.

But sleep has still been hard.

Have you been okay?

[formermagicalgirl]

For me it's because I have an ability to take what is best described as energy from living creatures. Doing that affects me much like an energy drink affects a person. It seems that over time I've started needing more, but I definitely overdid it in the mines.

As far as how I'm doing, I was great before the mines. There I saw a flashback of Sam's other self dying to protect mine. The saddest part is that from what happened right before it stopped, I doubt she lives very long after that.

[angelskills]

I see... so you need that in order to function? Is that how that works? Or does it just give you a boost like an energy drink would?

Oh no... I'm so sorry, Tamara. Does Sam know too?

[formermagicalgirl]

In order to function. If I don't do it, then I end up fainting. I know it sounds horrible, but I try to use mostly trees that have enough to spare and switch around so I don't hurt any one tree too much.

I think he knows. The last time I got a flashback caused by actions we took, he got one as well. I'd much rather think about that one, being in his arms and kissing him is far nicer and he's really good at it.

[angelskills]

Do the trees help enough? ... Does it also work on people? If you ever need to, you can take energy from me, especially if it lasts longer!

... Kissing him??

[ Oohhh this is so not the time for girl talk but damn it Tamara ]

Sorry! Um, okay. So you guys really are tied together in some way. Maybe it's destiny?

[formermagicalgirl]

I'll just say to you what I did to Sam when he offered. I don't know yet and won't try because I know that she's capable of killing people with it and I won't risk that.

[Hey, it's always a time for girl talk! But yep, the two of them have kissed even if it hasn't been played out yet.]

Oh, yeah! I didn't tell you about that. I went over to his place earlier this month and one thing led to another and I admitted I liked him by kissing him. I just couldn't think of any way to just come out and say it.

But you might be right. Part of what made seeing that so sad was the fact that some of the things the two of them said were very close to things we said to each other at the gallery and this was even before I had any idea the two of them loved each other.

[angelskills]

All right... but if you want to try, I'd be happy to give it a shot! I'm pretty tough, I think I'd be okay if we were careful. But I understand why you'd be hesitant to try on a person.

[ Guuurlll she totally needs to talk about her own boy problems with you too, you're her galpal for these things now ]

Well, that's certainly one way of doing it! I'm so glad for you two, you're both amazing, so together you're doubly amazing! I don't know if I have the guts to do something like that. It's so cool!

Wow... that sounds intense. Like something out of a romantic movie.

[hollowleg]

I'm pretty sure I almost DIED

[formermagicalgirl]

Sam's other self is as well, and she hurt him badly. I still don't fully get that when it's obvious she cares about him in all the rest.]

[Well, she could certainly use the distraction of talking about boys and some of the boys on the network actually are more than tolerable, it's a nice change from the drooling nerds Tamara normally has to associate with.]

So now we need to find you a guy so we can have that double date. But you're right, he is amazing. He's like a knight in shining armor who always rescues the damsel in those tales. What girl doesn't dream of some fairy tale romance like that?