2nd Night | Video

[aboveand]

[When the video clicks on, Terry can be seen sitting on a couch with Ace sitting beside him, the large dog's head in Terry's lap. The teen is trying his best to maintain his composure, but the worry all over his face is clear.]

I know this is probably a long shot, but does anyone know Matt McGinnis? Could... anyone tell me if he's gone?

[Of course, Terry already knows the truth, that his little brother went home in the two months he apparently missed here, but he doesn't want to believe it.

There's a pause as Terry absently scratches the Great Dane's chin.]

...Probably not the best way to start a video after a two month disappearance, huh? My name's Terry McGinnis, and this here's Ace. We got here about a year ago, and due to some "porter glitch" or something, we've been gone for the past two months apparently. So uh, hi again, I guess.

[Several emotions cycle through his face before Terry plasters on a weak smile.]

If anyone has any good ideas for a distraction right now, I could really use it.

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[snarkbot]

What is your favourite animal, sir?

[aboveand]

[Well he certainly wasn't expecting that question.]

Uh... Cheetah, I guess.

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[snarkbot]

I've found that when people need distractions, they often resort to looking at animals on the internet.

[ And then he sends a text with just a

bunch

of

links. ]

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[the_caped_crusader]

And I thought I was rid of you for good.

[Along with the telltale 'click-clack' of his keyboard.]

[aboveand]

And here I thought you were a better detective than that.

Guess we're both going to have to live with our disappointment.

[the_caped_crusader]

I see you haven't lost your sense of humor.

[A beat; dryly.]

Welcome back, McGinnis. When you're ready, meet me at the Hall for debriefing.

[ret2go]

Hi Terry! Welcome back!

...I haven't seen your... brother? Dad? Cousin? Other male relative?

[aboveand]

Thanks. Glad to see the place didn't totally fall to pieces without me.

...He's my little brother. Showed up right before I disappeared, but he's gone now.

[ret2go]

Ah geez, that's awful! I'm sorry to hear that.

I'll keep an eye out for him if he shows up again?

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[jeaniegrey]

[ Oh, she... kinda remembers him? Pretty sure she bumped into him at a swear-in once. ]

I'm sorry. [ She offers that before ] If you had to pick between hot chocolate or hot apple cider, which one would you pick?

[aboveand]

Thanks.

[He gives her a small smile. He sort of remembers her before too.]

Uh, hot chocolate, I guess. I don't think I've ever had hot apple cider before.

[jeaniegrey]

Really? [ She blinks a little at that. ] It's like drinking a warm apple. Sometimes putting a cinnamon stick in it to stir makes it taste a little better.

[restingstitchface]

Why don't you go select a good book and indulge in some reading?

[His names - both his real one and the one he presents to the public - are attached to this post.]

[aboveand]

[Terry opens his mouth to say something, only to do a double-take when he sees the names attached.

There's a name he wasn't expecting to run into.]

............Never been much of a reader. 100 ters but nothing to read, you know?

[restingstitchface]

... Ters?

[am_i_a_monster]

Cooking, music and hunting are all good distractions.

sorry for the delay! I was at nycc

[aboveand]

...Hunting? Like.... shooting a deer in the woods hunting?

[am_i_a_monster]

Yes.

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[ghoulking]

You can see who is still here or not through the communicator. it has a list of the imPorts. [ unless they have hidden from the network and used a fake name, of course ]

I'll say "welcome back" but I'm not sure if being here is something you enjoy.

[aboveand]

[Terry sighs, staring down at the floor.]

Yeah, I know. I know he's gone, I just... Don't want to believe that he's gone.

And thanks.

[ghoulking]

Hmm. I know what you mean. I'm sorry. [ people keep leaving, after all ]

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[bindsthedead]

Go for a walk. Or to the cinema. I've found those work well enough as distractions.

sorry for the delay! I was at nycc

[aboveand]

I've been trying to get into movies since I got here, but everything's just so retro.

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[eloquentness]

Well.... [ Iris tilts her head, resting her hand underneath her chin. ] I don't know how you and Ace feel about coffee, but I could always treat you guys.

[ she pauses, ] With a whipped-cream-thing for him, of course.

[aboveand]

Everyone is always trying to feed my dog.