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[neverendingbeat]

[As is its wont, the video opens all by itself. The Master's flat, although it is still day outside, is mostly dark, light streaming through cracks in the blinds and shutters but otherwise, the video is grainy and difficult to see. The Master, probably, is hunched over in an armchair near the back of the visible room, leaning forward, clutching his

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[private voice];

[der_freischuetz]

I suppose asking if you're alright is futile.

Once this is over, I'd be interested in those rhymes from your planet, though.

[private voice];

[neverendingbeat]

Good. I knew I could expect you to be rational, Lieutenant.

I'll try and remember that.

[private voice];

[der_freischuetz]

The curses lately do seem to target you worse than before, though.

Oh, appreciated!

[private voice];

[neverendingbeat]

Do you believe there's a grudge involved?

private//unhackable (and laaaaate, ahwell)

[makes_you_tick]

Is it so much worse to be eaten while you're sleeping?

private//unhackable

[neverendingbeat]

The idea is that you shouldn't sleep.

I wouldn't know, though, nor am I inclined to test the theory.

private//unhackable

[makes_you_tick]

Well then, don't sleep. Shouldn't be that hard for one night.

private//unhackable

[neverendingbeat]

Or the week. Or the month, frankly.

Clearly, that isn't my issue.