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On looking at driftfleet canon is Castle

You want to send me where?

[..Space. But you'll like it! It's kinda like Nebula 9 and we all know how-]

You don't know me! And it's one thing to be a fan of a show set in space, it's another to be in space.

[That's all covered though, they worked it out.]

That's supposed to be comforting? Look I appreciate the attention, it's sweet but I have a job, I'm a cop.

[You could still be security, they need security.]

Not the same. Besides I have friends here, family, an apartment... well not here but in New York.

[You'd have friends there too, and these people need someone like you, you can't turn your back on them.]

... are you really going to pull the guilt card on this? You're worse that Castle.

[But it works. :) ]

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You should really go! How often do you get a chance to go out in space? Which is weird, because there really is a lot of it!

I should..WHOA

[Kate is looking around because last she heard talking plants, animals and insects were generally signs of break with reality.]

There is not a butterfly speaking with me.

Really? So I suppose I am just a voice in your head? Whoooo...... hello, I am a voice inside your heeeeeeaad. I really think you should get a sandwich and maybe a mug of hot cocoa. You look like you need to unwind a little.

Is that a common thing for you, anyway? Maybe you should talk to somebody about that??

Ok that's just rude.

[Logic's not gonna help here Kate, just go with it.]

Ok, for sake of argument let's say you are a sentient, speaking butterfly who knows English. I can't believe I just said that.

Uhh, hi.

Hello!

And for the record, most butterflies are sentient. They just have very low aspirations. But then again, they don't really need to when all they have to do is look for sugar water and keep from getting eaten.

I... did not know that. I guess that's a nice simple way to look at life though.

So I am assuming you are one of the ones with higher aspirations?

Wow! You figured that one out! You deserve a cookie.

So sayeth your inner voice. Which you should listen, I would suggest.

A sarcastic little cute thing.

Ok, so tell me butterfly, unless you have another name, what do you know about space?

Yup. Butterfly. That's me! That's my name.

[Seriously.]

Well, space is very, very, VERY big. And most people actually can't live out there. Because it's space. There's literally nothing. Except when there isn't. Then you get stuff like black holes, nebulas, stars, planets, constellations...

...say do you think those lines that connect constellations actually exist? Wouldn't they be like millions and millions of miles long?

That's a lot more than I would have thought a butterfly might know.

No, we've done that to fill in the gaps visually. So they aren't really there just like borders on maps.

As far as survival it sounds like I would have a ship with gravity and air and necessities. So it wouldn't be just space.

I like to read! You get a lot of useful information out of books, you know!

[She bobs up in down, as though she was--nodding?]

So, what's the problem? You get to go to a place you don't know, in an environment that is suited to your survival, AND you get fed? That sounds like quite the adventure!

How do you turn pages, the weight ratio isn't really in your favor.

[Was she being rude to make it..flutter there? Kate extended out a hand in case she wanted to land for a bit. She still wasn't entirely sure this wasn't some sort of dream, had she been shot again?]

The problem is that I have obligations, people depend on me. I'm a cop and that means something to me.

I have somebody else do it for me. The librarian and I have worked out a system where all I need to do is land on her hand and she'll turn the page for me. It works out pretty well until somebody needs her for something.

[She isn't sure of the gesture, but she knows a perch when she sees it. So sure, she'll rest her wings a bit.]

Oh, so it conflicts with your Life? Why didn't you say something sooner?

Librarian, ok that makes sense. Plenty of books in a library.

[Take a load off small fry, it lets Kate have a better look at you.]

Well, I mean I'm not the only cop in New York. But I have family and friends there and I don't know how I feel about time standing still while I'm gone or whatever.

They sound very important to you.

Do you know what they would think about you leaving?

They are, I wouldn't have made it through a lot of the past few years without them.

Yes.. no. Honestly all I can say I know for sure is they want me to be safe and be happy. [It took her a long time to come to terms with that.]

So... what makes you happy?

[Why the hell does a butterfly get right to the hard questions? Kate blinked several times in thought.]

I think I'm just starting to work that out.

Well, it sounds to me like you have a Life you choose, but maybe you made that choice a little too soon? Because if your Life isn't making you happy, then is it really the Life that's right for you?

I may just be a butterfly, but I would think that if you are so worried about your friends that you aren't staying happy, then maybe a trip away from them will help you find your answer? Since they care about you, and you care about them, then it would follow that you should consider their wishes and set aside your fear.

[Was she being psychoanalyzed by a butterfly? The idea was gobsmacking, but what struck her more was how accurate it was.

She had dove into law enforcement after her mother's death. She'd believed it was murder and could never really let that go. It had taken her years to find peace with that and in the meantime she'd found a life as well.

But was it the life she was meant to have? If time was essentially standing still back home, would a chance for something else let her make sure she was making the right decision, for everyone? Maybe.]

That makes a lot more sense than I wish it did.

[Just an ordinary butterfly~~]

Well, I'm not telling you to go or not, but it is something to think about. And if you were to ask me, I'd think it'd be good for you?

SO SAYETH YOUR INNER VOIIIIIICE.

Yeah..ok..that's just creepy now.

[But... it was food for thought. So maybe this was a chance to just settle any unresolved doubts about..everything. Wasn't that better for them all if she did? Wasn't it better for her?]

Sorry... [Her wings droop a little.]

I can only do serious for so long. I felt like it needed something to lighten things up a little.

I get the need to relax a bit, I usually get told I am too straight laced.

It's fine, just... yeah I've had enough people mess with my mind for a lifetime.

Well!

If I was really trying to mess with you, I think I would have you trying to get me some sugar water.

Which does sound pretty good right now?

HINT. HINT.

That is a good point.

Sorry, first time talking with a butterfly, usually they don't seem to have much to say.

I have coffee, but I take it sugarfree.

Nooo thank you. I tried that once. I was bouncing off the walls for the rest of the day.

In your case that could be a literal statement.

Not sure what else I have, maybe some kool-aid.

What's kool-aid?

Fruit flavored, colored sugar water.

I don't know. Sounds kind of suspicious...

But I guess I'll try anything once!

Well if you don't like it I guess I can just keep looking.

[So a quick stir and stolen coffee can lid and there is a small bit of kool-aid, vibrant red and smelling like...whatever fake fruit flavor 'red' is now.]

[And she just dives right in, heedless of the caution she might have originally had.]

[She practically jumps up after tasting it.]

Oh, wow!! That's so... so... sweet! And what sort of fruit is that? I don't think I've ever tasted that before!!

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