RKS032 -zweiunddreißig-

[freudenstachel]

[She attempted to make this entry private; she failed miserably and it is in fact open to everyone.]

Why would you do this to me? Rob me of my family and my abilities, then introduce me to friends only to take them, as well? And you do not have the mercy to grant me my abilities once again, either. Of course. That would make this endeavor

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[optimistickey]

...Freudia? You okay?

[freudenstachel]

...

Damn it all.

No.

[optimistickey]

Listen, I'll be okay! We're all looking out for each other over here.

I dunno about your powers, though...

[freudenstachel]

My abilities are... irrelevant. I cannot change that.

I still wish I could be more help.

[Private to Freudia // hard] - Voice

[radianthealer]

I'm... not sure if you even know who I am. I certainly don't know you by name, but regardless...

[a pause and a deep breath]
As one of the people who were recently separated, I just wanted to let you know that simply having people who will be there for support is enough. Sometimes... all you need is someone who's willing to talk to you.

I don't know what happened, but I'm not going to let it stop me. You shouldn't either. We all have to find a way to work together, more so after this is over.

I just want to know what things are okay over there. So stay safe, all right? We'll be home soon.

[Private to Aerith // hard]

[freudenstachel]

Your words are wise, but I fear they are doing little to help.

I do know what happened. People who are very important to this city -- very important to me -- have been taken, and I am being mocked by some overseer, imagined or not. It is difficult, at best, to remain optimistic.

I will do nothing to harm myself. This will simply be a difficult time for me.

[Private to Freudia // hard] - Voice

[radianthealer]

Now who is the useless one? I am only able to use my words now.

I'm not sure which side I would rather be on. All I know is that we have to be here for each other. We'll be back. We will be. [She emphasizes those last two words as though her life depends on them.]

I wasn't suggesting you would. I just... wanted to be sure nothing else is going on over there. I don't want to be the distraction.

[she sighs and when next she speaks, her voice is softer]
I'm sorry. It's hard for me to be optimistic too, but if someone has to be. It's the only way we're going to make it back... and the only way any of us will make it home.

[Private to Aerith // hard]

[freudenstachel]

There are fools storming Central Park. It is a wonder they survived. Disregarding that, your safety is our the city's main priority.

I believe you will return. I am certain of it. I am certain that there are those in this city who will not rest until you are all safely where you belong. My only wish is that I could be one of those people. Instead of refraining from rest due to working myself to the bone, I will lie awake at night in worry and loathing.

[start_thefire]

I can't stand to see you so depressed, dollface.

[freudenstachel]

I did not intend for anyone to see this.

[start_thefire]

But then how could anyone help you feel better?

[freudenstachel]

I am able to survive on my own.

[inthephonebook]

You want to join Molly and me for our lessons when I get home?

We may be able to get you some of that power back.

[freudenstachel]

...I was not even aware that was possible.

I am certainly interested.

[inthephonebook]

Well, it may not be, but I've found that at its core magic is the manipulation of energy.

It may be that we can adapt the methods used in my world to gain a better understanding of how your own powers work, and thereby find a way to get around whatever is blocking them here.

[freudenstachel]

I have heard the Lady Iris espousing similar beliefs. That only lends credibility to the idea. Very well, Harry. I suppose that is one more reason to bring you all home safely.

[breakmy_stride]

You sound like you're giving up.

[freudenstachel]

Lamenting my situation is not the same as giving up.

I simply wish I could do more.