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[huntedby]

[It's voice for obvious reasons. Vanessa is still recovering, and she is...ashamed. A rare feeling for her. But knowing that everyone knows her secret now...it is a terrible, horrible thing.

But she is who she is. And she must be strong, and stand up, and face things as best she can.]

As many of you are aware, I was not myself the past week.

I can offer no apology that would be enough to make up for the damage I have done. I did my--[She takes a breath, forcing herself to continue.] --I did my best to try and keep the darkness within me from affecting those I hold dear, and have tried to protect.

I failed, last week.

I assure you, though, I have control of myself, now. Wholly and fully.

For all those who tried to help me...thank you. I cannot ever repay you for such kindness. It may be more than I deserved, but I am grateful for it.

It is because of you, that I remain alive, to continue the fight against the Void. Against the Seelie.

My soul is my own, and will remain so.

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[cagedinflesh]

What, so soon? Come now, Miss Ives, don't be a spoil sport.

After all: you know that isn't true.

[huntedby]

I see you are still in control.

[She may not remember everything, but she remembers him.]

[cagedinflesh]

Oh, I've come and gone. You only just missed the doctor, sorry to say.

But I am not the subject at hand. Tell me truthfully, was it not wonderful to give in? Can you deny feeling more alive, perhaps even a truer version of yourself? If nothing else, it's only human nature to love that sort of power. You should really just let her stick around.

[huntedby]

There is nothing true about Amunet. Just a poor, pathetic thing, who refuses to let go. A leech feeding off a soul not her own.

[cagedinflesh]

Perhaps so, and yet you've avoided the meat of the question - I'll take it as a 'yes', in that case. Of course, you very well could experience that without giving up your self...

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[gordianknots]

[For all the world, Waver sounds relieved.]

Welcome back.

[huntedby]

[Oh Waver...]

Can you come over, please? When you get a chance. I know it may be too much to ask but...

[She needs him.]

[gordianknots]

Just give me a few minutes to get my things together, and I'll head over. Do you need me to bring anything with me? Tea, I have leftover honey cake from the coffee house--

[huntedby]

Both sound good. I find I'm having to slowly take foods again.

[Having near starved.]

[gordianknots]

I think we have some summer squash stew around here too. I'll see what I can gather up, and see you in an hour or so.

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[unsolitary]

( there is endless relief in her voice for hearing Vanessa herself over the lockets; she had known something was wrong, was off. she's glad to have been right, and that the Baroness hadn't simply changed. )

I'm really glad you're okay.

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[huntedby]

As am I.

When you get a moment, I would appreciate if you come by. I have some injuries that could benefit from your kind hands.

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[unsolitary]

Of course; Jason and I are at another one of the spires, but I can come this evening if that's okay? We'll be back to see you together, later, but I'll come as soon as you have time.

( Clarke's confident enough in her skills now to know that it won't take her long; she'd rather go help now instead of forcing Vanessa to wait until her and Jason manage to make their rounds back to the first spire. )

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[huntedby]

That would be wonderful. Thank you, Clarke.

[She is lucky that she has so many people who are willing to help her, truly.]

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[unsolitary]

It's no problem at all. I'll see you tonight

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[fulminants]

I don't know what happened before, but -- it's great you're all right again.

[ he's frowning, worried. expect to receive a large basket of assorted fruit and about five roast chickens with similarly roasted potatoes in a few hours' time. ]

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[huntedby]

It's better that you don't know.

[The gift will be greatly appreciated.]

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[wwjd]

[Kirei's message is similarly only voice, and he doesn't bother declaring his name or his affiliation. She is Unseelie. She speaks of fighting the Void and the Seelie. But more than that, watching this struggle is familiar. He saw her previous broadcast.

He wants to ask.

He does, in a deep and somewhat resounding voice.]

Is it so necessary to keep your darkness back...?

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[huntedby]

My soul is my own. And that part of me--wishes for me to give my soul up entirely, and help usher in a world of darkness. A Hell on earth.

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[wwjd]

If it's part of you, how can it not also be part of your soul?

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[huntedby]

It is complicated. I...from what I believe, she was reincarnated in me.

But as a demon, as the bride of the devil...she is not human. She cannot be me.

[fauxdysseus]

[ why no, he was not aware. ]

I would speak to you in private, Miss Ives.

[huntedby]

May I ask why?

[fauxdysseus]

There is this small matter of ... imbalance, shall we call it.

[ a tight, humorless smile. ]

I do not think very fondly of our last conversation. If you see what I mean.

[huntedby]

And I remember nothing of what happened. You were not speaking with me, Mister Flint.