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[bindsthedead]

[When the camera turns on, Sabriel's slumped in a chair at her home, looking dirty, disheveled, and utterly exhausted. Her skin is deathly white, and dark shadows are visible under her eyes. Back in her world she'd pushed through it because she had to, because stopping would mean her death. Now, it's harder to hold off the exhaustion and the grief- she's holding herself together through willpower and not much else.]

Everyone and everything has a time to die. [Sabriel seems to be half-reciting, half thinking aloud. Sabriel pauses, and finds herself struggling to speak, because suddenly her throat feels very dry.]

My father is dead. I'm Abhorsen. [She can feel her throat tighten, but she keeps talking. She has to keep her mind off her exhaustion and her grief for a little bit longer.

She's tired, and sad, and she just wants to sleep.]

Major-General, I'm sorry, but I'll need a leave of absence for a few days.

[And then, with a final sigh, Sabriel leans forward and turns off the feed.]

Comments

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[aberth]

[ They're not exactly close, but Adam can't let this pass by without at least trying. ]

Is there anything you need?

( video. )

[bindsthedead]

I- [She tries to say 'I'll be fine', but that's not true, and won't be for some time.]

Not at the moment.

[video]

[protects_the_small]

[That tired look, she knows that look well]

Once you have slept, would you be wanting for company?

[video]

[bindsthedead]

I- perhaps. I don't know.

Voice.

[thegriffinofdeath]

My condolences for your loss.

Voice.

[bindsthedead]

Thank you. Although there is still work to be done before I can mourn. [In the Old Kingdom, anyway. Sabriel's not sure what she can do here, except sleep and try not to cry.]

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[dendarii]

[ Miles immediately recognizes that name on her comm ID - this is the mage he's looking for - but it seems crass to just ask straight out. ]

Ah ... I'm sorry for your loss, Abhorsen.

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[bindsthedead]

[Normally, Sabriel would politely ask who this was- but now, she's too exhausted to do more than nod.]

Thank you.

Video

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Well, damn.]

I'm sorry for your loss, Sabriel. Don't worry about taking all the time you need- the rest of the team will manage fine.

[And judging from how she looks, she badly needs time to rest and grieve.]

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[bindsthedead]

Thank you. I- I thought I'd be able to get there in time.

private voice

[dreamshades]

Doesn't it feel good now to have that closure? You should've listened to me sooner. Saved yourself the trouble.

Not here

[bindsthedead]

[She doesn't post a response, but Sabriel flinches when she hears the message.]

not here

[hypnotherapy]

[ don't make him stick you in a furby, asshole ]

voice

[hypnotherapy]

...I'll come over.

You're at your house right now?

[ He's not taking no for an answer, he's gonna parent the heck out of you ]

voice

[bindsthedead]

Yes. They dropped me off after I was Ported back in.

[Look, she won't say no.]

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[rassera]

...


[Kaneda never had parents, really, so his feelings on this are somewhat adapted to his feelings about people here. Losing someone you care about that may or may not be of blood relation. There is always that, he supposes, but guess...blood doesn't really matter when a person dies. You feel the same.

little do you know, Kaneda.]

Hey...

[What does he even say that could help?]


If you need to take it out on something...

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[bindsthedead]

I- in time, perhaps. [Right now, grief and the sudden realization that she can rest have left Sabriel feeling drained and exhausted.]

Thank you.

audio;

[fuckinstoplights]

... How do you know he's died?

[Kagerou you can't just ask people that.]

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[bindsthedead]

[Dead silence, then Sabriel speaks- rather hoarsely.]

I felt it.

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[dualismum]

I'm sorry for your loss, Sabriel.


Do you need anything?

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[bindsthedead]

I- I don't know. Time, I suppose. I wouldn't mind visitors in a day or two.

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[thelimitdoesnotexist]

[Ah...he may not have a parent per se...he can still offer condolences.]

take your time to grieve.

the pain will pass.

[text]

[bindsthedead]

Thank you.

Everyone's been very kind.

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[radioclub_jp]

I know it may not mean much coming from a stranger, but I'm sorry for your loss.

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[bindsthedead]

Thank you.

He was a good man.