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I don't know what people do on extended vacations. It's too quiet. I can't focus. Do you feel like you're being punished? At least I was able to rescue most of my wardrobe. I'm cutting up the rest for rags. Not that there's much to cut.

[Once-ler]

[Sheska sounds a little like she's been hit in the head with something, confused and rambly and lost, even if she is fairly calm.]

Once-ler? Hi, it's Sheska... Though you knew that. Know that. I'm sure. Um. I just wanted... You're still here, aren't you? You are, right? You weren't... I know I messed things up. Ruined things. I do that a lot. But the list. You weren't on it? I wanted to make sure. I can't keep track of what's real in this place anymore. But I don't want it to end. Not like that. I want to still be friends, if we can... Would that be all right? Will you let me know? Even if you'd rather not? I just want to hear from you... Please? I hope you're doing all right. I'll, um, I'll talk to you later, I hope.

[Bro]

[Sheska's voice is calm, but strain is starting to show.]

Mr Strider, I just wanted to... Well, to make sure you're all right. I know you weren't really involved in any of the big fights or anything last week - at least I don't think you were - and your name wasn't... This call is going through, so I have to assume that you're still... C-could you just give me a call? Please? I'd really appreciate it. Hearing your voice, I mean. I, um... Thanks.

[Dave]

[Sheska's fear and distraction is showing in her voice, but she's clearly trying to keep herself calm and rational.]

Dave, I... You're still... You're still here, right? You weren't on the... I just want to make sure you're all right. Other than your leg, I mean. Which... what sport were you...? You know, it doesn't matter. I'd, um, I'd just like to hear from you. I-if that's all right. I haven't acquitted myself well recently, so I'd like to apologize for that, too, but... Please let me know if you're still on the island? P-please...

[The 11th Doctor]

[By this point, Sheska is losing what thin veneer of calm she had.]

Doctor? Doctor, are you still here on the island? I didn't see your name on the list, but I... I just want to make sure. There were so many, and with everything that's happened, I... I hoped that, that they hadn't just missed you, somehow, that you're still... C-could you just call me? Sometime? Or text me? Just... let me know? Please.

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[The brief, skeptical silence says volumes about what she thinks of his terminology, but she does have a tentative suggestion.]

Would maybe the New Brew be all right? It's a little quieter than the Star Box.

[Watch the implication of the silence go sailing over Bro's head like so many flying pigs.]

Sure, sure. See you there.