D539 (before the battle) | Voice

[tonsofpun]

... ugh.

[Ellie sounds... out of it. Not herself. Distracted, like she's been hit a few too many times in the head, or is somehow drugged up. She's finding her way but she's slow, like she's having to think about every word before she says it.]

So. Question -- how many of you guys have been in two places at once?

I think I was back in my... my world. For a while.

But I was here, too.

Anybody?

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[omittance]

... Ellie.

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[tonsofpun]

Yeah.

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[omittance]

You good?

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[tonsofpun]

Yeah.

Yeah, we're good.

[They are. Not just her. There's a weight in her voice, a softness, an acceptance.]

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[omittance]

[ he breathes out, his eyes flickering closed before he manages to muster the ability to speak again. ]

Good.

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[tonsofpun]

Same plan. Just like we talked about when we got back from the cliffs. Right?

[Firmly. This changes nothing.]

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[omittance]

... Sure, kid. Sure.

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[tonsofpun]

Then... nothing to worry about.

Okay.

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[omittance]

Alright. Maybe we can do that barbecue.

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[tonsofpun]

Can Riley come?

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[omittance]

If she wants.

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[tonsofpun]

Thanks.

[Carefully, carefully. The distance is there in her voice, the wariness while she works through everything she's seen, reconciles it with the rest.]

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[omittance]

[ He sighs softly. ]

Sure. Anytime.

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[tonsofpun]

We'll have some time before the battle. And then we'll head out together.

Okay?

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[omittance]

Wouldn't expect anythin' else, kiddo.

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[tonsofpun]

[Awkward silence again. She appears to be done, but waiting on him.]

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[omittance]

I'll, uh. See you at home, yeah?

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[tonsofpun]

Yeah, okay.

I'm gonna talk to some people, then head in. See you later.