Oh, I agree. Let's try to remember all of this too. I'm not going to let anything change how important you are to me. We don't need memories to be good people.
[ Justy returns the squeeze, free hand drifting to Em's hair. Here together, in friendly affection, Justy is chatty. ]
You've been working so hard, I'm proud of you, Chef. Everyone else is trying their best too.
So I'm sure we'll defeat the Wave. No matter what.
[ A pause. His seriousness only ever lasts for so long, even without his memories of home. ]
But I wonder if our other bodies look any different? Do you think that leg will be broken too?
[Here, Sinclair finds it easy to relax and let go of some of his anxieties. He lets out a slow breath and smiles up at Justy, taking warmth in Justy's pride. It feels good.]
We will. Together. You're right we don't need memories to be good people but--I don't want to forget anything we've shared here or outside either.
[A pause, as he considers]
Um, well...I think Barrett's nose is normal again? I didn't see him that entire week after the meeting though, so.
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[ Justy returns the squeeze, free hand drifting to Em's hair. Here together, in friendly affection, Justy is chatty. ]
You've been working so hard, I'm proud of you, Chef. Everyone else is trying their best too.
So I'm sure we'll defeat the Wave. No matter what.
[ A pause. His seriousness only ever lasts for so long, even without his memories of home. ]
But I wonder if our other bodies look any different? Do you think that leg will be broken too?
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We will. Together. You're right we don't need memories to be good people but--I don't want to forget anything we've shared here or outside either.
[A pause, as he considers]
Um, well...I think Barrett's nose is normal again? I didn't see him that entire week after the meeting though, so.
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[ He hadn't gotten close enough to Bear to see. The downside to them both sharing the misfortune. Bear's was certainly worse though. ]
I, don't think I want to forget anything else either.
[ A sigh, too dramatic for what he says next. The hand with the letters doesn't budge. ]
If only all I had were happy memories surrounded by pretty people and good food.
Want to save the rest of them for later?
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Yeah. I think we've done a lot already. Let's rest.