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[vandalization]

[ Hey everyone, it's your favorite token human. She's not donned the suit today, and that's probably because she doesn't look so good. She's been losing weight since her arrival, but now it's really showing. She appears to not have slept in a week. ]

Hey guys. Sorry for kind of going MIA I just... had some shit to take care of.

So look um. A few points of interest here. First-

Does anyone wanna hang out? I mean just like. Drop by. If that's okay. I'm free all day.

And since... until we can find Ratchet, I need someone to teach me the ropes in the whole. Medical. Field. I'm nowhere near good enough to work without supervision.

[ She rakes a few strands of hair out of her eyes.]

On a last note, I know this is a weird question but... has anyone ever fallen out of love with someone? And if so, how did you do it?

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[vandalization]

Alright.

Uh.

About last week... I just. Wanted to apologize.

[percept]

Ah.

There is nothing to apologize for.

[vandalization]

Yeah. No. I had no right to behave that way. I don't know what the hell came over me.

[percept]

I was behaving improperly.

[vandalization]

Nah, you were fine, Percy. You were both fine. I think I've just been tired or something. Or too sober.

[percept]

Mm.

[ Fine? Debatable.

There's a tiny pause as Perceptor switches to a private feed. ]

Have you been alright, Vandal?

[ Because you sure don't look alright. ]

[Private]

[vandalization]

I-

Yes? It's just that. The hallucinations. You know. Nightmares. It sucks kind of. I'll get through it.

Just been. I don't know. Ever hear the phrase "lonely in a crowd"?

[Private]

[percept]

Is there anything I can do to help? Perhaps one of the medics can assist.

[ Oh, uh. ]

I'm very familiar with the sentiment.

[ Painfully so. ]

[Private]

[vandalization]

Ah. Honestly the only things that help are drinking and distractions.

Yeah. Kinda.

That.

[Private]

[percept]

I doubt you need me to educate you on the negative impacts of drinking in excess...

[ But he's still concerned. ]

I am sorry, Vandal. I have been a less than exemplary friend.

[Private]

[vandalization]

I know. But believe me, if you saw what I see? You'd drink too.

Wh-

Where did that come from?

[Private]

[percept]

Are there no alternatives?

[ He shifts awkwardly. ]

I have not been as present for you as I should be.

[Private]

[vandalization]

Eh...well. Drift;s gonna maybe talk to Rung for me. See what we can figure out.

Percy... you do what you can. That's more than I could ask for.