57 days till Halloween [voice]

[quickattackjack]

<sub>[Today's transmission is short and sweet. The background noise is running water and the light clacking of plates against one another.]

[Jack's having one of those realizations that crop up out of the blue and just has to share it with the world. He sounds worried.]</sub>

Just how old do you think we newcomers can get in this place?

_{[There's a short pause before the feed ends that suggests he wants to add something else but he doesn't.]}

Comments

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[paladinlost]

A young lady spoke of creating facilities for new arrivals. Perhaps a celebration could be included.

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[quickattackjack]

Now there's an idea! It would be much better than getting kicked out into the world by Mom with nothing but a floppy paper book to guide you.

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[paladinlost]

If anything, I'd say Mother's presence makes the situation worse for many. Her inability to recognize her own child is extremely unsettling, though her cooking is delicious.

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[quickattackjack]

I'll be honest, some days I worry about Mother...

[video]

[paladinlost]

Her neighbors keep an eye on her, I believe, but I must admit I wish I could help her realize her situation.

[video]

[quickattackjack]

I've heard there's a holiday called Mother's Day...do you think we should send her cards?

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[paladinlost]

...I've no idea. There's a chance they'd make her happy, but cards from people she met once and possibly promptly forgot might also be upsetting.

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[quickattackjack]

I hadn't thought of that...I'll just tuck that idea away for later.

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[paladinlost]

Or you could ask her neighbors if she's ever received any before, and what was reaction. If they'd be willing to share that information.

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[quickattackjack]

I guess I could...I'll do that then. I think I'll do that right now--I can write a letter to send to the lab in town and they can deliver it from there.

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[paladinlost]

...I hope it'll make her happy. I know that her actions when we arrive are unsettling, but her situation is still quite sad.

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[quickattackjack]

_{[The ex-skeleton nods.]}

I'll send her kind words from you as well! Take care!

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[paladinlost]

Thank you very much! Please take care of yourself, too!