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[alderwood]

As some of you may have noticed, there was an incident in Kithika that resulted in numerous people being injured or killed.

Those responsible are making reparations. Visiting hours in the prison are 1300 to 1900, for anyone that wants to see Kal or Jor-El.

[His expression flicks down to paperwork on his desk, which he straightens out meticulously.]

I'm offering compensation for any injuries sustained. This was done in my service, so if you were hurt either fighting the Kryptonians or the other dangers in Kithika, speak with me.

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[mightythinice]

Fuck that. I got hurt, I didn't die. Doesn't that itself say something?

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[alderwood]

At the very least it says you need training.

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[mightythinice]

[she stares at the console for a moment, and then flicks the video on. Her arm is wrapped up tight, and hanging in a sling for the moment. If she'd managed to get clean in Keeliai, then for this moment, she looks every bit the dirty brat she was back in her own world.

But even Ellie realizes that, hey, some things should just be conversations between two people. Not out on the network where everyone and their mother can see them.]

Can't you just say, "Hey, great, you made it through. Thanks." C'mon.

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[alderwood]

[Evandau, conversely, looks as if he hasn't slept in a week. It's not too far from the truth, all things considered. He studies the camera, intent, and then shakes his head.]

You're lucky it wasn't worse.

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[mightythinice]

Or maybe, I'm just that good for it to not have been worse.

[she matches his stare, but that just lets her notice the obvious differences between the last time she saw him.]

... Besides, you look like hell too.

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[alderwood]

Doubtful.

[It's not really a slur against her. But in his experience, luck is always the greater factor when someone with no training comes out of a harrowing experience alive.]

I'm fine, Foreigner.

[A very long pause. Then,]

-- Ellie.

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[mightythinice]

[her eyebrows raise, and despite everything, that gets a grin from her]

Better.

[but then she continues]

But don't fucking tell me you're fine, just like that. I know you're just bullshitting me.

I'm only saying something 'cause I wanna help.

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[alderwood]

You did help. You did what was asked, and Kithika is safe once more. Nothing else is necessary at this time.

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[mightythinice]

[she jus gives him a look, and then a small sigh with a shake of her head]

You're welcome, by the way.

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[alderwood]

For doing what you were brought here to do? I should think knowing that you've staved off the destruction of your own world is thanks enough.