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[xangel]

Hi you've reached Vaggie, yell if something's on fire.

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[xangel]

[Vaggie's not an intellectual exactly, but she does have a tactician's instincts. How does that work? She still wants to know.]

So are you... existing at the same time as him? Or did he have to get taken apart for you guys to be around?

[slingingbullets]

Good questions! {How does he answer...?} Each of us is able to become him, but...

He exists on the Barge, side by side, with us.

[xangel]

Yeah, but barge rules are weird. Normally?

[slingingbullets]

Mm they must be. It's interesting.

I don't think he likes us very much.

[xangel]

[She decides to stop probing for logistics. For. A little bit. Emotions are probably more the thing.]

In a personal conflicts kind of way or an existential kinda way?

[Emotional logistics.]

[slingingbullets]

Both! {He doesn't have to think about that very much.} I think? Kadaj probably knows more.

[xangel]

Okay, let's try this from the other direction. Is this, um, family conflict causing you any problems you need help with?

[slingingbullets]

Yes! Plenty. We're unhappy and always fighting. I want to be reunited with Mother, Big Brother, Loz and maybe Dad too.

[xangel]

[Okay, a lot to do in a month, but... actionable.]

You want, like, advice, or a mediator, or to talk about your feelings?

[slingingbullets]

I want to talk with Big Brother! Can you set that up? His name is Cloud.

[xangel]

[She's done more awkward things as hotel manager, probably, but she does want to know what she's getting into.]

Is that something he doesn't want to do, or what?

[slingingbullets]

{He hums, thinking about Cloud. Kadaj knows his point of view better than he does, but...}

I think he has bad memories.

[xangel]

Have you asked him and he's refused, or is this a mutual avoidance thing?

[slingingbullets]

I haven't asked. {Cloud seems untouchable somehow.} Should I?

[xangel]

I think that'd be fair to him, but if you want moral support, I'll come with you to do the asking.

[slingingbullets]

You will? {Aw, that's sweet!} Okay, let's go together.

[xangel]

[Sure, why not.]

Do you think you should track him down and ask in person, or would the network be okay?

[slingingbullets]

{He contacted Cloud.}

I think I figured out his...inbox? That should work. I'll let you know when he's free.

[xangel]

Sure. Are you anticipating any actual threats from this interaction, or is it just socially awkward?

[slingingbullets]

I don't have any weapons and he won't attack me. {Or will he?} Tomorrow works, doesn't it?

[xangel]

[That's not the only way to hurt someone, but it's good to know she probably won't be dealing with a physical altercation. She's still bringing the cat gun. There is weird baggage here.]

Sure, tomorrow's fine.