"not here right now.
leave a message. will get back to you soon.
probably."
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NOTE: As of 12/2016, Rey has adopted the alias "Fiona Stransky" when working with the Guard. Something to keep in mind, as Rey maintains a low profile with her involvement in the group. Other than what is mentioned in the Guard records, there is no trace of a "Fiona" identified on the network.
「He's trying! Not very hard, no. It's just confusing.」
Henry is gone.
「Oh, right, there is that. He blurts it out as Tripod paws her face on the screen, repeatedly. Just by listening to her he seems to have settled down but cannot touch her! There is no stopping him tho. Anyway, there is a point to this, other than letting her know that Nick is now the so-called commander of the guard. All suddenly. Kinda sucks.」
[Not trying hard enough, apparently! Though Rey isn't going to point that out. It'd just be weird.
[She pauses after Atem speaks, blinking at the screen for a moment. Henry is...?
[Yes, the implications of that are quick to piece themselves together.]
...
Is Nick okay?
[While Rey was never really close with Henry, he was always a presence with the Guard, and Nick respected him. They were all affected by what Maketh did. But Nick is all she is worried about.]
[Although Rey is thinking that Nick would do better to appoint some sort of Second. Someone who isn't her, that is -- that's borderline nepotism.
[She barks a laugh at the kid's question.] What makes you think that I'm not?
[But no, serious answer this time.]
Been more useful to them not being associated with the name in any official capacity. People already like to harbor distrust in the Guard just for existing. It's easier to get info when they're not already predisposed to that lack of trust.
[The fact that people might follow her is exactly the reason why Rey doesn't touch the opportunity with a ten-foot pole. The thought of that sort of responsibility being put on her shoulders is a bit too much to bear.]
Can see that. You two been alternating with him or something? He's very needy.
[Which means the separation anxiety is real, man.]
「Someone has to do it, and Nick... He's not incapable, but there are others more capable and suited for the role. Atem really thinks she'd be a good leader...」
I've been staying with him most of the time while Nick is out, and until you're back.
「Two needy cats keep themselves calm if they stay together, yep. But he cannot speak for those two weeks in which everyone was gone, he in fact might really be avoiding the topic. If she hears about that it will not be from him.」
[There's a part of her that would be a little flattered that someone would have such faith in her -- but also flustered. Having to keep track of people, tell them what to do, give inspiring speeches? Not for her.]
No, wait, hold on! Don't leave! Tripod is gonna start howling again!」
Yeah... See you soon.
「Nope, not gonna tell her what happened, nope.
He also totally could let her know if the islands blow up, hold the phone and run for his life — or in his case, be stupid reckless — like the great honorary millennial he is.」
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Henry is gone.
「Oh, right, there is that. He blurts it out as Tripod paws her face on the screen, repeatedly. Just by listening to her he seems to have settled down but cannot touch her! There is no stopping him tho. Anyway, there is a point to this, other than letting her know that Nick is now the so-called commander of the guard. All suddenly. Kinda sucks.」
video.
[She pauses after Atem speaks, blinking at the screen for a moment. Henry is...?
[Yes, the implications of that are quick to piece themselves together.]
...
Is Nick okay?
[While Rey was never really close with Henry, he was always a presence with the Guard, and Nick respected him. They were all affected by what Maketh did. But Nick is all she is worried about.]
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I think so, yeah. He's not alone but he will need a hand or ten.
「Which, leads him to the point:」
Why aren't you part of the Guard?
「Can't say he doesn't remember their first meeting, and there might be a little judgmental tone in his voice.」
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[Although Rey is thinking that Nick would do better to appoint some sort of Second. Someone who isn't her, that is -- that's borderline nepotism.
[She barks a laugh at the kid's question.] What makes you think that I'm not?
[But no, serious answer this time.]
Been more useful to them not being associated with the name in any official capacity. People already like to harbor distrust in the Guard just for existing. It's easier to get info when they're not already predisposed to that lack of trust.
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I should have know.
「It's true that he imagined she was like some other people, helping people regardless of her involvement in the guard.
It's still a little disappointing in some way, she'd be a great leader, people would follow her, but he's not sure she'd like that at all.」
Come back soon, Nick cannot give Tripod all of his attention any more.
「That's the main reason, yep.」
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Can see that. You two been alternating with him or something? He's very needy.
[Which means the separation anxiety is real, man.]
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I've been staying with him most of the time while Nick is out, and until you're back.
「Two needy cats keep themselves calm if they stay together, yep. But he cannot speak for those two weeks in which everyone was gone, he in fact might really be avoiding the topic. If she hears about that it will not be from him.」
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Ah, appreciate it. A bit of a handful at times.
[But the little guy's grown on her.]
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「Come on Rey, did she really think he'd agree he's a handful?」
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[Because that damned cat makes it an ordeal. Honestly, it's like he thinks Rey is dying in there or something.]
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「Is he for-- You know what, never mind.」
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[SHE CAN'T JUST NOT SHOWER, ATEM.]
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Sometimes we have to make some sacrifices for them.
「Literally... if only he was kidding.」
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Right. Sure. Whatever.
[Huff.]
Anyway, see you whenever. Let me know if the islands blow up or anything. [Because that's totally something Atem would probably have time to do.]
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No, wait, hold on! Don't leave! Tripod is gonna start howling again!」
Yeah... See you soon.
「Nope, not gonna tell her what happened, nope.
He also totally could let her know if the islands blow up, hold the phone and run for his life — or in his case, be stupid reckless — like the great honorary millennial he is.」