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[justimom]

[ Those familiar with Samara are most likely also familiar with the fact that she rarely shows expression on her face. The Samara that appears on the video does have an expression on her face though, one that's filled with little but sadness. Even her voice is tinged with more emotion than it usually carries. ]

I would say that I did not expect to find myself in this place again, but that would difficult to say when we hold no memories of it when we return to our points of origin. [ However she could easily say she never wished to return to this place again. ] This is exceedingly poor timing. [ More so than the last time she was brought to this place. ] Though I doubt that is a concern that the powers that brought us here have. Our worlds and our commitments mean little in this place. [ Though they have begun to mean little in her world. She falls silent for a few seconds. ]


I hope I did not miss anything of importance during my return. [ A small pause ] Perhaps someone would like to inform me of what has transpired here during my brief absence. I would be most appreciative.

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[darwinatrix]

Justicar.

What's the last thing you remember in this place?

[justimom]

Nothing significant. I believe I was only gone for a few days at the most. [ Unless she's completely wrong. ]

[darwinatrix]

Then you've missed nothing of import. We're still tracking down Crane.

[glitchinthesystem]

Just that toilets came to life and tried to fucking murder us.

That's it.

[ Hi, Samara. This is what you needed, right?

Still, he's noting there's a whole lot of negativity going on in her words so... ]

Sorry you're back I guess? Sounded like you were busy.

[justimom]

Were any of the toilets successful in their attempts at murdering the populace? [ Hello, Glitch. She doesn't believe he's actually serious but sometimes she can go along with things. Or joke. ]

Yes, busy is one way to describe what I was.

[glitchinthesystem]

Not really, they just kind of wanted revenge or something for not getting cleaned? I dunno, toilet logic or something.

[ He's not even joking here, Samara. With the stuff that goes on here, do you really not expect anything weird to happen? ]

I'm going to guess it's not the good kind of busy.

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[stealwithit]

[ Samara sure sounds like she'd gotten ported out then back in, just like Kasumi had been, which can only mean that she's likely seen... a lot. More than she already has, being an asari Justicar. ]

For whatever it's worth--welcome back.

[ A beat. She's experienced how disorienting it can be to leave and then come back, and she can only imagine it's much more difficult for Samara. After all, Kasumi had, for the most part, only been doing what she'd always been doing at home: stealing things. So, cautiously, she asks, ] How are you feeling?

[justimom]

I appreciate the welcome back. [ In truth she does not actually appreciate it, but she can appreciate the attempt at least.

There's a pause when she's asked how she's feeling. What a complicated question to have proposed to her. There are so many answers she can give, but ultimately she chooses the easiest. ] Empty. Many things happened when I returned, though I imagine that does not surprise you.

[stealwithit]

[ It likely speaks volumes of their differing outlooks on life that Kasumi was more relieved than upset to get away from it all when she had been brought back to this place. And she knows that, which is why she doesn't take Samara's words to be all too genuinely. Polite, sure. Genuine? Doubtful. ]

Yeah, I get that. How much time passed when you were back home?

[rideme]

Well damn. Fancy seeing you here.

... Ma'am.

[justimom]

It is indeed a strange turn of events to see you here as well.

I see you are still choosing Ma'am. I suppose I will simply have to respect that choice.

[rideme]

Not that strange, I had to stick around. Too many asses needing kicking.

-- Right, sorry. Fell back on the habit for a minute.

[And that just proves this is THE Samara he talked to last time they spoke. Not like what happened with the Inquisitor. Good to know.]

Far as I know, your commander's still around. Hope that helps.

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[chancetoatone]

[Thane, being the perceptive guy that he is, watches her evenly for a moment.

Because he might be damned perceptive, but screw if he knows how to handle feelings in general most of the time.]

Samara. You seem troubled. I would welcome you back, but that seems...inappropriate.

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[justimom]

[ She frowns slightly. ] I am disappointed to be so easy to read. A Justicar should hold herself to higher standards.

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[chancetoatone]

You shouldn't be. [He smiles ever so slightly.] I was trained to notice details.

[mightthinkthat]

Not especially, I don't think. Crane is still at large.

[justimom]

I will admit that is disappointing to hear of. I would think with the many different people here that someone could have captured him by now.

[mightthinkthat]

Well, I certainly haven't heard anything. You'd think they'd be in a rush to tell us.

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[exsithstential]

Much of the usual. [He smiles softly.] But I'm gladdened to see you've returned.

Rumor has it time outside of this universe remains still. Or at least our perception of it. So our commitments would seem to not be at risk. At least in theory.

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[justimom]

That seems to be the general consensus. I suppose I am at least pleased to know I did not miss anything too big. [ She returns his smile with a tiny one of her own. ] Thank you.

[ She gives a nod. ] I have heard that as well and my return seems to substantiate that theory. Our commitments may not be at risk, but that does not mean we can forget about them.

[exsithstential]

Not when they're such a large part of our lives, that would be impossible. [He nods sympathetically.]

Sometimes I almost forget that at any moment I could be wisked back into my home universe, and have to deal with what awaits... Sometimes.

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[sassguard]

Timing's never been this place's strong suit. I was wondering why you weren't around. [ He pauses, like he's registering the sadness in her expression, and frowns, although she can't see it. ]

You okay? You look ... [ Rough? Okay, maybe it's a little impolite to actually point that out. ] ... like you could use a break.

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[justimom]

Timing is not a strong suit any place seems to hold. [ She pauses herself. ]

I am fine, Shepard. I appreciate your concern but it is unwarranted. [ There's hesitation in her voice though. Very sharp hesitation. ]

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[kanadian]

I, ah, think you missed a party, that's about it --

[ He doesn't really know Samara well, at least not enough to be 100% sure that something's wrong, but she certainly looks... ]

Are, uh, you okay? Did anything happen at home?

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[justimom]

Another one? Those seem to happen rather frequently. [ She pauses for a second. ]

Many things have happened back home.