[handset | video] one love, one life (backdated to 3/5 or so)

[edgeoftheknife]

[The video flips on to show Erskine, gorgeous as always, and actually not looking dog-tired for once! In fact, he's smiling. This is possibly the happiest Erskine has looked on the network while sober.

...which probably has to do with the attractive redhead hovering in the background. Those who've seen Erskine's echo stone will recognize Hopeless. Those who haven't might recognize the man Erskine's been attached at the hip to for the last couple of weeks.]

Right, hello everyone. So, Hopeless had a question--

[The redhead in the background scoffs gently.]

Alright, we had a question. How old are all you Foreigners out there? We're interested in age demographics. You can be vague if you like, and you don't have to answer of course.

And in the spirit of sharing, I... missed my last birthday. It was in February. Which I suppose makes me 409 now.

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[scryinghope]

[Not completely unreasonable. But in Hopeless's experience, those who resign themselves tend to be the first to fall. And it does sound like Midii has resigned; but only back there, where Hopeless can't help, because by the time she goes back -- she won't remember. And yet.

[He hums a little.]

Second chances aren't often received by those who expect them. So I'm going to continue hoping you do get yours.

[unetrustworthy]

[You do you, Mr. hopeful Hopeless.]

If you insist.

[scryinghope]

[He manages it, most days.]

I do.

[He smiles brilliantly.]

But while you're here -- keep doing what you're doing, okay? I might not be here for long, but if you need to bend someone's ear, please feel free to let me know.

[unetrustworthy]

...why do you think you won't be here long?

[And then, just as a guess, knowing what she knew about the last time a large group of Foreigners showed up for a limited time. Some of whom returned later, but with a certain item:]

Do you...not have a soul gem?