and soon we will be back in space

[romanticism]

Third time lucky is not an appropriate phrase to apply to the situation, so I would appreciate it if you stopped referring to it as such. Your levels of enthusiasm regarding this are practically vulgar, and you must stop confusing the fact that wanting to go back and needing to go back are entirely different things. Besides, it isn't as though I have any choice in the matter, of course. I'll do whatever you want me to do, whether I like it or not.

[ He pauses. ]

You better damn well make sure I turn up there with some ibuprofen, this time.

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[sexting]

[ this is going to go so very badly just so you know. ]

...No.

[romanticism]

No? [ excuse me ] What in God's name do you mean, no?

[sexting]

It's a simple enough sentiment, Oxford. I can spell it for you, if you like.

[romanticism]

Thank you, but I'm quite sure I have the general grasp of the word and its meaning, but as I certainly don't understand its relation to my returning.

[puppydogeyes]

You shouldn't come back.

[romanticism]

[ Snapping, ]

What, are you going to tell me that you don't want me there either?

[puppydogeyes]

You not remember what you were like before you went? Doesn't matter if I want you there. It was hurting you.

[romanticism]

It's not the sort of thing you forget.

[cremated]

What's the ibuprofen for?

[romanticism]

[ ...




well this is not even slightly okay ]

I get headaches, from the jumps.

[cremated]

That so? Well. Jumps have got a lot to answer for, I guess.

[romanticism]

Now there's the understatement of the year.

[bonus]

That's quite a welcoming committee you've got up there.

[romanticism]

Their excitement is very encouraging, yes.

[bonus]

I trust you've had the chance to clear your mind a little since our last conversation, at least.

[meal]

I'm sorry you have to go back.

[romanticism]

I- [ he stops ] I was going to say it could be worse, but I doubt that. There isn't much point in dwelling too much over the inevitable, though, either way.

[meal]

[There is silence of her own, watching him, lips parted. She feels rather helpless.]

You're right. Dwelling in the inevitable, it's - hurtful.

[sophrosyne]

Try to have some fun this time, Johnny.

[romanticism]

[ Ah. Long time no see. ]

Something about being stuck on an endless metal labyrinth full of dangers and psychological torture around every turn makes it difficult to envision fun as a viable option.

[sophrosyne]

[Mm.]

Speak for yourself.

[tarheel]

On the bright side, I think three times is the new record.

Not being crazy this time would be another bright side, I guess, but who knows if the lady with the keyboard'll be that nice.

[ best welcoming committee ever y/y ]

[romanticism]

A side so bright that it might as well be the sun, Chapel. You have a real flair for putting a positive spin on things, my mental state included.

[ oh definitely ]

[giving]

Space, eh? They keep saying 'bout sending me up there.

[romanticism]

Do they now? For your sake I hope you're spared the trouble. It's certainly no holiday.