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009 ✞ [VIDEO] - Backdated to before the fog rolls in....

[Midii payed close attention to the Network. Often. She saw the conversation passing publicly between individuals. Noticed the patterns occurring. Such as the recent increase in people disappearing. Possibly being sent home. Coincidently, starting from soon after the Emperor had been killed, except Midii didn't think it was a coincidence.]

[But that wasn't why she came to the Network that day.]

[She had a different question in mind. Something she had been wondering about more and more, with every conversation she carried here:]

What if...somebody doesn't want to go home?

Could they make us? Or would they let us stay?

[Hypothetically speaking, of course.]

[Only it wasn't hypothetical at all.]

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Wanting it to be okay and making it okay are two different things, Sarah.

Then there's still the part where people keep disappearing. You're not going to be much good in a fight if you're no longer here.

[She winced slightly.]

I'll bet. I hope you didn't get hurt too badly.

I didn't break anything, I don't think. My foot did swell up for maybe a day, but it wasn't the worst injury I've ever had.

[Midii did know how bureaucracy worked. The higher ups told you what to do, and you did it. That was her twelve-year-old understanding of government.]

Apparently, they could.

After Colony 190 means that it's been One Hundred and Ninety years since the first colonies were constructed. I don't remember all of the history, but I know that there were people up in space even back then. Not many. Just the oldest and richest families. It wasn't until much later that even civilians were able to travel there.

They're going to give it their all though so...

[She trails off.]

I guess. I dunno. People try harder when there's something to fight for. I think that counts for a lot no matter how long they're here for.

[She stopped to ponder Sarah's words for a moment.]

Actually, you're right.

People do try harder when there's something to fight for. It's just a matter of how many people here have that something.

So.. wait. You lived on the moon? Or, like. Mars?

[ Elle doesn't know much about space. Her lack of education is extensive. ]

Well, if you ever get hurt here, make sure that you tell me or Septimus. We can help.

No.

I've never left Earth. [Unless you count Keelai as "not Earth"] My family could never afford it.

You have medical training?

[ No, Elle sounds truly horrified. ]

You mean Earth is where they keep the poor people?

[ But this is where she lives! POOR PEOPLE? ]

And the richest of the rich. Politicians and their families. The elite who had medical complications that kept them from living in the Space Colonies. That sort of thing.

I saw one of the gated communities once. It was like a completely different world.

But- but I'm dead by then, right? Because you don't exist yet. Like, I don't have to worry about that.

[ Her dad can't make gold anymore. She would be considered poor there. Oh, crap. She's considered poor here, too. Only she is here. And her dad isn't. And she is poor.

Sorry about the sudden static over the line. There're some electricity issues on her end. She steps away and tries to take a couple deep breaths. ]

[Midii opened her mouth to comment...but then, there was only static.]

[Strange. That had never happened before.]

...hello?

[ There's a spike in static, and then Elle is back. Her tone is light, almost flirtatious. Flirtation has saved her before. And hey, she can hope it'll work here, right? ]

Yeah. I'm here. Way not poor. In case you were wondering.

What's up?

I...wasn't wondering, actually.

[Flirtation doesn't...really work on her, if only because she's never had anyone try it on her before.]

Your screen malfunctioned for a moment, I think. I just wanted to make sure you were alright.

Did it? I thought it was yours.

[ This is the very tone of innocence, Midii. How could you ever doubt that this isn't an innocent person that speaks to you over a glorified walkie-talkie? ]

[Mostly because Midii knew more about computers than she let on. Except she couldn't let that on, so she dismissed the notion as a distinct possibility, leaving no room for argument.]

Whatever happened, it looks like it's fixed now.

Yep. So... I'm going to go... you know. Hang out.

Good talking to you!

You too. I think.

[Was it something she said?]

Septimus has been teaching me, actually.

[She smiles a little at that, not even questioning what kind of "qualification" that would count as.]

That's good.

I learned some basic first aid back home, too. I'm not saying I know how to prescribe medicine or anything...but I did learn how to sew a wound shut and then dress it properly.

[That gets a grin.]

Yeah I'm right! And well, everyone I've talked to so far has seemed really eager. There's a lot that don't want to go back, or can't.

[Because they're dead. Or will be dead.]

So I'm learning.

People always seemed to be talking about how to get back home. I never realized just how many people wanted to stay.

[Which...is more than Rapunzel can say. Having magical healing hair kind of negated the need for sewing up wounds.]

That's really helpful, though! Especially with some of the things that happen around here.

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