on apping again somewhere, idk maybe holly heights...

[dualized]

Can we start over? You have regrets and I have my own too, but... I think we both agree we can get past them together.

I want another chance and so do you.

This time let's make sure we both can move forward without any regrets.

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[soldierofthefederation]

...Right.

[He releases an awkward cough and looks away. His people skills aren't the best in normal situations and this is anything but normal.]

I understand if you don't want to speak to me. [Because of that thing he did.]

[dualized]

No no! It's not that...!

[She waves her hands about and shakes her head.]

We've... never really spoken before. [Marie smiles, even if it is a little sad. But many things were complicated.]

[soldierofthefederation]

[Yeah, he still thinks he's talking to Soma.]

I suppose that's true. We were only part of the same squad for a short time. [And it was always business besides that one conversation about the Colonel.]

Have you...been well?

[dualized]

[Yeah she expected as much. But she's determined to point this out.]

No, I mean... this is the first time.

[And still she smiles.]

But to answer your question... yes. I've been quite well.

[soldierofthefederation]

What do you mean by first time?

[Despite the confusion, he can't help but to return her smile with a small one of his own.]

That's nice. He'd be happy to hear that.

[Not that Andrei knew his father all that well but he knew Sergei cared for her.]

[dualized]

You can't tell? Well... I'm sure most can't. Most people don't know I exist.

[It seems like it should be a sad speech, but rather, she smiles the whole time.]

To be honest, I'm not exactly sure why I'm bothering you with such a thing. I guess I just thought you should know.

My name isn't Soma. It's Marie. Marie Parfacy.