Something That I Used To Know

Up until recently maintained as a museum, the childhood home of the Braddock family has been pressed into service as classroom space for the University. Additionally, the increased demands have led to the main ballroom being converted into a cafeteria for University students on a meal plan. The old library has been bolstered with college textbooks.

Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:48 pm

Natalie blinks as she realizes where she is. She'd ended up in the cafeteria by force of habit. She'd finished her eleven o'clock class, so now it was obviously lunch time. But she didn't need to eat. So that left her standing awkwardly for a bit until the person behind her tapped her on the shoulder and asked if she minded getting a move on. "Sorry, sorry, I'm really sorry," she stammers out and steps out of line, handing them the empty tray she'd had in her hands. The person shakes their head and takes the tray, heading on down the line. Natalie does some quick calculations. It'd take too long to walk out to the Point and actually get anything done before she'd have to walk back for her next class. She could go back to her room, but there wasn't much for her there at the moment. At a loss, she sits down at an empty table with no food and looks at her hands.

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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:29 pm

Sam gets an odd look as she spots Natalie, making her way over.

"Are you... alright, Natalie?"
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:31 pm

Natalie looks up, "Me? Oh... yeah... mostly. Just... adjusting to some things. You doing okay? I heard you were in the infirmary after the fight."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:39 pm

"It turns out being three people messes you up a bit. I'm okay now, though."

"No offense but you feel... just a bit weird, there."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:42 pm

"I do? Well, I suppose I might," she says. Now that Sam's looking closer, there's some very subtle things that aren't *quite* the same about Natalie's face. And she's definitely taller and somewhat thinner than she used to be. "I... had a bit of an accident after the simulation crashed. It's kind of hard to explain. I've already had a couple of people freak out about it... Shari included."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:57 pm

"...so this is more than just a new look." She says, taking in all the little details.
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:04 pm

"Technically, only sorta my body," she says, "It's a *complicated* story. You know the rumors about the Headmistress? It's sort of tied into that."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:12 pm

"Rumors about... oh. Oh."

"So this is... one of hers."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:32 pm

"Yeah. I had to use some of it to get into the simulation, then woke up in it after everything was done. It's been cool... and really rough at the same time."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:35 pm

"No wonder Shari's worried about you."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:38 pm

"Worried enough to break up with me," Natalie says with a shrug. "Or maybe I broke up with her. I don't know. We had a fight in the infirmary."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:43 pm

"Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't know."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:50 pm

Natalie tries to wave it away. "She was worried about me not being me or something like that. Or ceasing to be me? I had to go bail her and Will out of jail on drunk and disorderly and she decided she'd rather walk home than ride in the car with me, so I think it's well and truly done."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:51 pm

"...okay, Will didn't tell me about that bit."

"I mean, I guess it's none of my business, but..."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:55 pm

"Oh... no... I don't think they're a thing. She doesn't even like him, I don't think. They were both just super drunk. I didn't ask how they ended up that way. Alcohol I would assume, but beyond that..."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:57 pm

"No I mean... Will's kind of in a bad way. He's been avoiding me since the simulation."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:59 pm

"Oh... well..." She looks like she's pondering saying something, but Sam can't pick up on what it is. Finally, she says, "That's... none of my business."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:01 am

"None of mine either apparently," she sighs. "He won't talk to me."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:05 am

"He had lots of advice to offer me on the way back, but he was drunk and it really didn't feel like it applied. But I'm not sure why he wouldn't talk to you... considering..." Was that a mild trace of bitterness in Natalie's voice?
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:08 am

"About all I could get out of him is he feels like he... helped Conduit?"

"Which seems like nonsense."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:13 am

"I can't say there's any evidence of that," Natalie says, "And I had access to the weird ass database she was using to track all of you."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:17 am

"He just kind of clammed up after he went out drinking with Tereza. I think he's... embarrassed by what he said while he was drunk."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:18 am

"A lot of people end up in that predicament. Can't say that it's been one I've ever experienced directly. Can't very well experience it now."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:20 am

"Well I mean this... probably isn't permanent, aye?"
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:23 am

She shrugs, "Ashlie and I have something we can try, but it's going to take a lot of development and it's something that's never been done before that we're aware of, so it's uncharted territory. It may not work. But..." She pauses and considers, "I think I'd be okay if it doesn't."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:28 am

"...the headmistress didn't load you down with lasers and rocket feet, did she?"
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:32 am

Natalie raises an eyebrow, "No. Why would she? Not that I wouldn't customize the body some if it is going to be permanent."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:32 am

"I'm just wondering why else you'd be okay with being mechanical."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:38 am

Natalie counts on her fingers. "I don't get tired. I always have access to my power. I won't get old. I can have perfect memory recall if I want it. There's a number of benefits to being like this."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:39 am

"And you can't eat, can't sleep, and can't do... you know, other things."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:44 am

"The no eating is kind of irritating. Sleeping is a waste of time. And the one person who was even remotely interested in doing... other things with me isn't interested anymore."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:47 am

"Sleeping actually is important mentally. There's bad shite that happens if you don't achieve REM for a long time."

"I mean I guess you might work differently now, but I wouldn't want to find out the hard way."

"Besides... maybe Shari will sober up and calm down?"
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:51 am

"I have a down-cycle during the night to process things, so it's not like I'm not sort of sleeping," she says, "As much as I hate having the down-cycle. And Shari wasn't drunk when we broke up, so I doubt sobering up will change her mind. It's probably better for her in the long run if she moves on from me anyway."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:52 am

"...why would you even say that?"
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:03 am

Natalie purses her lips. Then responds, "It's... just..." She seems to be contemplating whether or not to follow that statement up. When she finally does, her voice is quiet. "I'm not sure I was attracted to her... you know... in that way. It already caused some friction."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:11 am

"Well that's... maybe something you should've talked about. I guess I could see why it'd be super-awkward."

"But... I guess I was worried you were putting yourself down there. That wouldn't have been fair to you or Shari."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:18 am

Natalie shrugs, "She caught me by surprise when she told me she liked me. And I'd just been... well... let's just say I'd been turned down by someone else. So I wasn't in a good frame of mind. And I realize starting a relationship with her under those circumstances makes me a bad person. I'm not proud of it, but it proves she can do better than me."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:52 am

"I'm not saying that at all."

"Natalie, you're a tremendous person."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:00 am

"Even if you're not saying it, I am."
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Re: Something That I Used To Know

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:08 am

"You saved us all. We wouldn't have gotten out of that without you."
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