[text]

[metamorphosing]

I was supposed to meet with Charles for dinner tonight, but he never showed. I came by his apartment, but there's no sign of him, and no answer when I called. It's not like him. His room is empty, except for the helmet I found there. That's it.

I think he's gone.

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[coinmover]

... A helmet?

[metamorphosing]

It's all I found. It looks like the one Shaw wore.

[coinmover]

Will you bring it to me?

Quinn and Creedy are gone. Released.

[metamorphosing]

That's too bad... I liked them.

I can bring it to you. I just need a few minutes alone, I think.

[coinmover]

I understand.

[metamorphosing]

Thank you. I'll be there as soon as I can.

[coinmover]

I'm so sorry, Raven.

Mystique.

We won't let this pass.

[metamorphosing]

No. We won't.

I want to find whoever's responsible for this.

[coinmover]

Believe me. That's very near the top of my list of things to do.

We'll talk.

[metamorphosing]

Yes. We will.

[maiditoutalive]

ah
yes thats probably it
im sorry

[metamorphosing]

Thank you.

It's not fair. He was here for so long without me, and I just got here.

[maiditoutalive]

very little here is really fair
just like life
i know i dont need to tell you that
im sorry hes gone
maybe he will come back
sometimes people do
i did even if i cant recall what i did before

[metamorphosing]

That's what I hear. Sometimes, people come back.

I know life isn't fair. No matter where we are, no matter who we are. Fair doesn't really exist.

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[exbloodjunkie]

Are you alright? We can get coffee.

[metamorphosing]

Coffee sounds good, but I'm not sure I can be in public right now.

I need to bring this helmet to Erik, but... would you like to come over?

[exbloodjunkie]

Want me to pick up some coffee on the way then? I can be there as soon as you want me to.

_{[see: he's already leaving his flat]}

[metamorphosing]

That sounds perfect. Thank you. Let me know when you get to the tower? I'll come let you in.

[chronosexual]

Charles.. left?

Shit. I liked him. I'm sorry for your loss.

[metamorphosing]

Thank you. Were you friends?

[chronosexual]

It had been a while since we'd spoken but I'd like to think so. He was kind to me. And... a very creative imagination. He'll be missed.

[metamorphosing]

He was kind to a lot of people. I'm glad to hear that never changed. Is it wrong to hope that he might come back?

[chronosexual]

Not really. But it would mean that he would be trapped here again... without retaining any of his previous memories of being here. So it's kind of a double-edged sword in that respect.

Captain Jack Harkness. I don't think I got your name.

[metamorphosing]

That's true... it's almost better here, for people like us, but he did still have high hopes for things to improve at home.

He mentioned you before. It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Raven.

[chronosexual]

Then I'm sure he's right back there doing just that. Ask around. There might be folks who know what happens to him. If you don't mind the spoilers.

The pleasure's all mine. He talked about you sometimes too. Spoke very fondly of you. I think I can see why.

[metamorphosing]

Spoilers? Oh. Like the end of his story?

I'm not sure if I want to know or not. What if it's something bad?

Thank you. I'm glad to hear that. Before we saw each other again here, we'd been fighting. I'm glad he didn't hold that against me.

[sunflowersister]

I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I didn't really talk much to him but he seemed very kind.

There's always a chance the people who are released can return. I know it's not much and it feels unfair but sometimes I wish my sister would come back too, so. I understand.

[metamorphosing]

Thank you. Yes, my brother is a very singular person.

I hope so. We were separated for long enough. He was here for a whole year without me, and now that I'd finally caught up to him, he's gone.

[pelagically]

You don't know me, but I lived with him. His things are gone.

For what it's worth, this has happened to me and I know how much it hurts. I'm sorry.

[metamorphosing]

Thanks. That makes you Finnick, right? He'd mentioned you a few times.

[pelagically]

I am, and I can say the same for you. Raven, I assume? They were only good things, of course.

I wish there was more I could do.

[metamorphosing]

You got it in one. I'm glad to hear he spoke highly of me.

It's okay. What can anyone really do in a situation like this? We all lose people. Like anywhere else, all we can do is grieve, really. Right?

[text]

[easy_a]

Sorry to hear that, mate.

...You need a drink?

[text]

[metamorphosing]

Honestly? I would love a drink.

I have to bring what I found to Erik, and then Sam is bringing coffee over. I might be tied up tonight. Would you be interested in drinks tomorrow?

[text]

[easy_a]

Works for me. It's not like I have plans. Kind of happens when I'm thrown onto another bullshit island.

...There IS a place to get booze here, right?

[text]

[metamorphosing]

Yes, several places. You can buy it in most stores, I think, and then there's the Nancing Phony? I think that's what it's called.

[text]

[easy_a]

Good to know.

...Nancing Phony a bar or a store?

[steelweb]

He was released a little while ago. I'm sorry.

[metamorphosing]

Yes... unfortunately, it's become obvious that he's no longer on the island.

Thank you.

[tookthename]

I'm sorry.

[metamorphosing]

Thank you, Carol.